Ideas for Small projects

Fabric pack and pattern for Charming Stars Ruby Reds Mini Quilt designed by Helen Howes of Helen Howes Textiles.

Content:

• 2 x Ruby Reds 5" Charm Squares 8 Colours
  
• 2 x Fat 8ths: Colourshotts Black and Camargue
  
• Pattern and instructions
  

Easily adaptable to make a cushion, table centre etc.

Please note: backing fabric is not included and must be bought separately.

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Level of difficulty: confident beginner / intermediate. 

In the designer's words: Helen describes her fascination with fabric colour and texture and her need to create something that has never been made by anyone else.

For more about Helen go to Helen Howes Textiles or @helenhowestextiles.

Fabric pack and pattern for Christmas Bowls OR Table Centre designed by Helen Howes of Helen Howes Textiles.

Content: 

• 2 x Ruby Reds 5" Charm Squares 8 Colours
• 2 x Fat 8ths: Colourshotts Lilypad and Lichen
• Pattern and instructions

Please note: One fabric pack provides enough for either the two Bowls or the Table Centre. To make all three, you will need two fabric packs.

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Level of difficulty: beginner / intermediate.

In the designer's words: Helen describes her fascination with fabric colour and texture and her need to create something that has never been made by anyone else.

For more about Helen go to Helen Howes Textiles or @helenhowestextiles.

Pattern for Coconut Ice Cushion (Iâ Cnau Coco in Welsh) designed by Sandie Lush.

You will need:

• 0.5m of the main colour fabric
• 1 x fat quarter of a secondary colour fabric
• OR Sandie suggests 2 x 0.5m would make two opposite colourway cushions
  

This Welsh cushion was inspired by the centre of an old wholecloth quilt in the Jen Jones quilt collection at the Welsh Quilt Centre in Lampeter, Wales.

For this cushion, Sandie used Scandinavias 03 Tromso and 01 Bergen. Or for a ‘classic’ Welsh look, she suggests combining Colourshott 30 Black with Ruby Reds 15 Santa Cruz.

Sandie describes her passion for hand quilting wholecloth quilts, and her specialism in the Welsh wholecloth quilt tradition. Read her story and see her work.

Discover more from Sandie and her quilts at sandielush.co.uk and visit her web shop wholeclothquilts.biz for patterns etc.

Fabric colour packs for the Arrival Pillow designed by Cristina De Miranda of Ships & Violins. One of three designs in the Flight Series: the others are Departure and Oceanic. 

Each fabric pack produces one pillow or wall hanging (including backing and binding).

The pattern is available separately from Cristina’s website and includes all three designs in the Flight Series: Departure, Oceanic and Arrival.

• To make a series of complementary pillows, you will need one pack in each colourway.
• Or to make all three designs in one colourway, buy three identical fabric packs.
• Each fabric pack is suitable for all three designs in the series.

Cristina has curated three fabulous colour palettes:

Deco (main image): 

• 6 x Fat 8ths: Plum (COTX48A), Bergen (SCAX01), Avocado (COTX43), Azure (COTX61), Juniper (SORB05), Saffron (COTX37A)

Dune:

• 6 x Fat 8ths: Hellebore (COTX12A), Bergen (SCAX01), Apricot (SORB01), Satsuma (AUTX16), Papaya (COTX03A), Neptune (COTX69)

Bubblegum:

• 6 x Fat 8ths: Gemma (COTX08), Bergen (SCAX01), Chara (COTX07), Ice Blue (COTX58), Constance (LAKX06), Tangerine (AUTX20)

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Fabric colour packs for the Departure Pillow designed by Cristina De Miranda of Ships & Violins. One of three designs in the Flight Series: the others are Oceanic and Arrival. 

Each fabric pack produces one pillow or wall hanging (including backing and binding).

The pattern is available separately from Cristina’s website and includes all three designs in the Flight Series: Departure, Oceanic and Arrival.

• To make a series of complementary pillows, you will need one pack in each colourway.
• Or to make all three designs in one colourway, buy three identical fabric packs.
• Each fabric pack is suitable for all three designs in the series.

Cristina has curated three fabulous colour palettes:

Dune Dune (main image):

• 6 x Fat 8ths: Hellebore (COTX12A), Bergen (SCAX01), Apricot (SORB01), Satsuma (AUTX16), Papaya (COTX03A), Neptune (COTX69)

Bubblegum:

• 6 x Fat 8ths: Gemma (COTX08), Bergen (SCAX01), Chara (COTX07), Ice Blue (COTX58), Constance (LAKX06), Tangerine (AUTX20)

Deco: 

• 6 x Fat 8ths: Plum (COTX48A), Bergen (SCAX01), Avocado (COTX43), Azure (COTX61), Juniper (SORB05), Saffron (COTX37A)

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Fabric colour packs for the Oceanic Pillow designed by Cristina De Miranda of Ships & Violins. One of three designs in the Flight Series: the others are Departure and Arrival. 

Each fabric pack produces one pillow or wall hanging (including backing and binding).

The pattern is available separately from Cristina’s website and includes all three designs in the Flight Series: Departure, Oceanic and Arrival.

• To make a series of complementary pillows, you will need one pack in each colourway.
• Or to make all three designs in one colourway, buy three identical fabric packs.
• Each fabric pack is suitable for all three designs in the series.

Cristina has curated three fabulous colour palettes:

Bubblegum (main image):

• 6 x Fat 8ths: Gemma (COTX08), Bergen (SCAX01), Chara (COTX07), Ice Blue (COTX58), Constance (LAKX06), Tangerine (AUTX20)

Dune:

• 6 x Fat 8ths: Hellebore (COTX12A), Bergen (SCAX01), Apricot (SORB01), Satsuma (AUTX16), Papaya (COTX03A), Neptune (COTX69)

Deco: 

• 6 x Fat 8ths: Plum (COTX48A), Bergen (SCAX01), Avocado (COTX43), Azure (COTX61), Juniper (SORB05), Saffron (COTX37A)

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Fabric pack and pattern for Four Winds Wall Quilt or Cushion Panel designed by Helen Butcher (aka AitchBee) of Little Patch Pockets.

Helen uses her favourite method of foundation paper piecing to make perfect-every-time flying geese in a stormy sky. Contains additional information and templates for a miniature version.

Contents for one large and one miniature panel:

• 1 x Jett 5" Charm Squares 12 Colours
• 1 x Fat 8th and 1 x Fat Quarter Colourshott 15 Iris
• Pattern and instructions

Please note: backing fabric is not included.

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Level of difficulty: confident beginner / intermediate.

Fabric pack and pattern for Hexahedron Wall Hanging designed by Helen Butcher of Little Patch Pockets. Part of Helen's Illusion Series of 3D designs created exclusively for Oakshott (see also Blockwork Table Runner and Poles Apart).

Content:

• 1 x Colourshott Inspirations Pack: 72 cuts, 5" x 2.5"
• 2 x Fat Quarters: Colourshotts 30 Black and 31 White Marble or 57 Camargue
• 1 x Fat 8th: a selected Colourshott purple
• Pattern and instructions

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Level of difficulty: confident beginner / intermediate.

In the designer's words: Helen discusses the importance of colour, tone and weave in choosing fabric for her patchwork designs.

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Fabric pack and pattern for High Rise Cushions designed by Helen Howes of Helen Howes Textiles. 

• 1 x Metro Fat 8ths Pack 8 Colours
• Pattern and instructions

Please note: zips are not included.

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Level of difficulty: confident beginner / intermediate. 

In the designer's words: Helen describes her fascination with fabric colour and texture and her need to create something that has never been made by anyone else.

For more about Helen go to Helen Howes Textiles or @helenhowestextiles.

Pattern for Indian Kantha Purse designed by Paula Simpson. Kantha means ‘rags’ in ancient Sanskrit. It is the name given to a form of stitching used to make quilts and covers from the good parts of old worn saris. It can also be a way of using small pieces of leftover or recycled fabric to create a small hand stitched piece.

You will need:

• 2 precuts 6” x 13” / 15 cm x 33 cm

Fabric pack and pattern for Kasumi Kinchaku Bag designed by Helen Howes of Helen Howes Textiles. Kinchaku are traditional Japanese drawstring bags, used for carrying personal possessions, cosmetics or sewing notions.

Content:

• 4 x fat 8ths
  
• Pattern and instructions

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Fabric pack only for Love Improv Coin Purse designed by Sarah Ashford for the Great British Quilter. A quick, fun project combining simple foundation paper piecing with the freedom of improv.

Content: 

• Sarah's pick of 6 fat 8ths: Colourshotts 43 Avocado, 20 Sweet Pea, 07 Chara, 08 Gemma and 47 Chinnock, plus Ruby Reds 03 Barcelona
• Provides enough fabric for at least 6 purses

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Level of difficulty: confident beginner / intermediate.

In the designer's words: Sarah Ashford describes her passion for quilting and patchwork, her inspiration and the drivers behind her work.

Fabric pack and pattern for Market Square Bag designed by Helen Howes of Helen Howes Textiles.

Helen has chosen three gorgeous colourways: each pack produces one bag. Make one to match your favourite outfit... then make another just for fun!

Bramble:

• 1 x Bramble Fat 8ths Pack 6 colours
• Pattern and instructions

Summer Blues:

• 1 x Summer Blues Fat 8ths Pack 6 colours
• Pattern and instructions

Storm:

• 1 x Storm Fat 8ths Pack 6 colours
• Pattern and instructions

Please note: fabric for the lining is not included and must be bought separately.

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Imagery courtesy of Jo Avery.

Fabric pack only for Medallion Quarter Quilt designed by Jo Avery of The Stitch Gathering.

Content:

• Jo's pick of 8 Colourshott Fat 8ths: 03A Papaya, 05 Campion, 07 Chara, 20 Sweet Pea, 24 Zinnia, 26 Lilypad, 32 Amalfi, 51A Turquoise

The pattern and instructions are available from Jo's website.

Please note: backing fabric is not included and must be bought separately.

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Level of difficulty: confident beginner / intermediate.

We think you'll enjoy Jo's blog post about the Medallion Quarter Quilt.  

For more from Jo, go to The Stitch Gathering and follow her @JoAveryStitch.

Pattern for Modern Crosses Cushion designed by Heather Hasthorpe of Without Pins.

You will need:

• 2 x Ruby Reds Fat 8ths Pack

For more from Heather go to @evhasthorpe or withoutpins.co.uk.

Fabric pack and pattern for Piccadilly Hexagon Block designed by Suzanne Campion.

Content:

• 1 x Forest Fruits Fat 8ths Colour Pick
• Pattern and instructions

Please note: backing fabric is not included.

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Pattern for Rattle Table Mats designed by Helen Butcher of Little Patch Pockets.

The pattern produces 48 blocks which you can configure to make your own combination of table mats plus a centre piece, or a runner.

You will need:

• Any Fat 8ths Pack of 8 colours from our Colour Picks or Scandinavia collection

In the designer's words: Helen Butcher discusses the importance of colour, tone and weave in choosing fabric for her patchwork designs.

For more from Helen go to www.littlepatchpockets.co.uk or @little.patch.pockets.

Fabric pack and pattern for River Delta Mini Quilt in Ruby Reds, designed by Helen Butcher of Little Patch Pockets.

Content:

• 1 x Ruby Reds 5" Charm Squares 8 Colours, 0.5 m Colourshott Vintage Silver
• Pattern and instructions

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Pattern for Ruby Reds Table Runner designed by Lynne Goldsworthy of Lilys Quilts.

You will need:

• 2 x Ruby Red Fat 8ths Pack 8 Colours

For more from Lynne go to @lilysquilts.

Fabric pack and pattern for Seastrand Tech Pouch designed by Helen Butcher of Little Patch Pockets.

Helen has designed two fabulous colourways: each pack produces one pouch. Why not make the complete set!

Seastrand Santorini:

• 1 x Ruby Reds 5" Charm Squares, 1 x Fat 8th Colourshott Vintage Silver
• Pattern and instructions

Seastrand Cote d'Azur:

• 1 x Lakes 5" Charm Squares, 1 x Fat 8th Colourshott Zinnia
• Pattern and instructions

Please note: the zip is not included.

Fabric pack and pattern for Serengeti Mini Quilt designed by Helen Howes of Helen Howes Textiles.

Helen has designed two vibrant colourways: why not make both... one for you, the other to gift!

White with Blue and Red:

• 3 x fat 8ths
  
• Pattern and instructions

Yellow with Black and Red:

• 3 x fat 8ths
• Pattern and instructions

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Fabric pack and pattern for Star Bright Bowl in Ruby Reds designed by Helen Butcher of Little Patch Pockets.

Content:

• Ruby Reds 5" Charm Squares 8 Colours, 1 x Fat Quarter Colourshott Canna
• Pattern and instructions

Finished size: W7.5" x D7.5" x H2.5" / W19 cm x D19 cm x H6 cm.

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Fabric colour packs for The Square of Pegasus Wall Hanging designed by Cristina De Miranda of Ships & Violins. Available in a choice of two colour palettes.

Evening Sky 2 (blue background). Please note this is an evolution from the original colouring: 

• 3 x Fat Quarters: Colourshotts 53, 57, 68 
• 1m Colourshott 14B

Vintage Silver (pale pink background):

• 3 x Fat Quarters: Colourshotts 09, 28 and Lakes 06
• 1m Scandinavia 03

Each fabric pack will produce one wall hanging with a pieced backing and includes binding fabric in the metre fabric selection.

The pattern and instructions are available from Cristina’s website.

100% mercerised shot cottons - each colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project.

Image credit: Sarah Ashford

Template only for Valentine's Mini Quilt designed by Sarah Ashford of Sarah Ashford Studio. For brief instructions, see below.

You will need:

• 5 Fat 8ths from a Ruby Reds Fat 8ths Pack
• Grey for the background - Sarah suggests Colourshott Vintage Silver, Colourshott Charcoal, or Scandinavia Stockholm

This design lends itself equally well to table mats, cushions, wall hangings, quilts and more - designs that last the year round.

To construct the mini quilt, join

• Block A to block B
• Block C to block D
• Blocks A and B to blocks C and D

Sarah provides some hints and tips for successful Foundation Paper Piecing:

• All seam allowances 1/4” unless otherwise stated
• Make sure you print your pattern pieces at ‘Actual Size’ with no scaling on your printer
• Shorten your stitch length to allow for easier removal of papers 
• An ‘Add a Quarter’ ruler is really useful to get accurate seam allowances 
• Make sure you cover all the seam allowance with your fabric. Hold it up to the light to check 
• Press as you go 
• Backstitch at the beginning and end of each line to reinforce the seam
• Happy stitching!

In the designer's words: Sarah Ashford discusses her passion for quilting and patchwork, her sources of inspiration and the drivers behind her work.

For more from Sarah go to sarahashfordstudio.com or follow her @sarahashfordstudio.