Patterns & Publications

This beginner's guide to Wholecloth quilting provides a brief history and explanation of the various provinces of Wholecloth, a guide to making your own wholecloth that includes recommendations for materials, as well as a guide on how to mark out your guide and quilting. ...

A charming and practical piece of wartime history, this 32-page Make Do and Mend replica booklet is packed with tips and advice from the original WW2 pamphlets distributed by the British government. Intended to combat shortages and conserve resources by encouraging people to look after...

North Country Heritage Quilting Patterns  | Designed by Helen Barnes | Exclusive to Quiltworks | Step into the rich tradition of North Country quilting with these beautifully designed patterns by Guild member Helen Barnes. Each A3 pack includes a full-size traceable template and clear,...

Browse our incredible selection of digital patterns by Sallieann Harrison! As an internationally award-winning quilter and devoted sewing enthusiast, Sallieann frequently showcases her talent as a Guest Designer on Sewing Street TV. Shop her fabulous collection of patterns while supporting the Guild.  These digital...

We are eager to share this fun beginner/intermediate pattern to get involved! Membership coordinator and allround superstar, Carol, has designed a wonderful pattern for a zippy pouch, inspired by the beautiful Manx Log Cabin design. This pattern pays tribute to the Isle of Man...

Explore the blossoming of patchwork during the period of 1780-1820. Take a deeper dive into The Quilt Collection through this exhibition catalogue availble as a digital download and physical copy. Comprising of 24 pages, the catalogue includes 21 pieces from the collection and provides...

Inspired by The Cumbrian Triangles Quilt and The Cumbrian Frame Quilt, Designed by Deborah McGuire. Image 1: Modern Bertha Mitchell Quilt Image 2: The Cumbrian Triangles  Images 3: The Cumbrian Frame Quilt The Cumbrian Triangles Quilt is part of The Quilters’ Guild Museum Collection,...

Please email bqsg@quiltersguild.org.uk   directly to order your copy ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quilt Studies is the annual journal of the British Quilt Studies group, a special interest group of The Quilters Guild. Or you would like to enquire about past issues, please email bqsg@quiltersguild.org.uk   directly to order...

Teaches this traditional patchwork & quilting technique with a stylish collection of 25 simple projects for homewares and gift items.English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a hugely popular form of quilt-making that originated in England in the 1700s. It is a method of hand-piecing using...

Go-to methods for creating exuberant stitch art. If you're a sewer or quilter, you'll take your stitching in a new direction with paints, markers, and dyes. If you're a mixed-media artist, you'll learn to embellish your work with stitching.Follow step-by-step instructions and photos demonstrating...

Create 30 beautiful and useful projects with this essential guide to machine sewing. As well as being an invaluable skill and a relaxing hobby, machine sewing is a great way of being kind to the planet by upcycling scraps of fabric. How to make...

Learn the stunning art of Sashiko stitching with this comprehensive guide that’s packed with inspirational ideas. Meaning ‘little stabs’, it’s a traditional Japanese sewing method that uses evenly spaced running stitches to create eye-catching geometric patterns.   Sashiko explores the history of this strikingly...

25 fabulous stash-busting projects to make using only one fat quarter. Projects come with step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, and the book features a handy tools and techniques section. Projects include: Oven glove Child’s apron Door stop Magazine holder Pencil case Eye mask...

In a climate of make do and mend, sales of sewing machines have soared. This book offers comprehensive advice for the beginner. The chapters build into a complete sewing course, with a project at the end of each to consolidate the skills you have...

This book contains an assortment of charming patchwork projects which incorporate different sewing techniques including traditional piecing, paper piecing, foundation piecing and applique. The projects are suitable for both beginners and makers of all levels to make gifts with a lasting impression. The gifts...

Fat Quarter Toys shows you how to make 25 colourful toys and games for small children using fat quarters and fabric scraps. Each project has clear instructions, photographs and there is useful tools and techniques section for those who are new to sewing.

Sew & Quilt provides clear step by step instructions for 4 fundamental hand stitching techniques and 4 foundational quilt blocks as the foundation for using as embellishment to quilt projects. Each technique includes a small project as a learning tool, followed by 12 more...

An excellent little project, ideal if you've always fancied a try at foundation piecing. This mini pattern is a digital download for you to print at home.  All you need is access to a printer,  a few scraps of fabric and a sewing machine,...