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Live Stream February 2024 - BOTM2 2024 sew along
In this month's live stream I demonstrated how to make the second block of the month panel, Riding the Prairie Point Waves. For details of material see
Live Stream January 2024 - BOTM1 2024 sew along
This month I showed how to make the first block of this year's BOTM quilt. To sew along see this post https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/projects/block-of-the-month-2024-block-1-sea-snails The...
Live Stream 23rd December - Festive Cutlery Holders
This month I made one of these Festive Cutlery Holders in our last HYSC sew-along for the year. This...
Live stream 23rd September - Pumpkin Pin Cushion
In September's Sew Along we will were celebrating the arrival of autumn by making this pumpkin pin cushion!
5th Birthday Live Stream on 26th August 2023
We celebrated our 5th birthday! This month the live stream was exclusive to the Half Yard website for full members. Catch up with all the fun below!
Live Stream 24th June - Biscornu Pin Cushion
This simple biscornu pin cushion is quick and fun to make, and looks more complicated than it actually is! Using small pieces of fabric it's a...
Live Stream 22nd April - Quilted Book Cover
This month's sew-along is a quilted book cover with a zipped pen pocket on the front. We'll make it to measure, so you may need to increase fabric quantities...
Live Stream 18th March - Easter basket
This month's sew along was a two-part edition! I made an Easter basket! If you want to sew along with me you will need the following: Materials: 2...
Live Stream 28th January - Glasses/Phone case
This handy, simple to make case is useful for glasses, sunglasses or your mobile phone, with a loop to one side to clip on a strap if you need one.
Live Stream - 26th November 2022 - Christmas Angel
In this month’s sew-along we made a cute angel decoration, why not experiment with glitter fabrics, or add more embellishments such as ric-rac or decorative...
Live Stream - 29th October 2022 - Drawstring Bag
This month on the HYSC live stream I made a drawstring bag! This drawstring pouch with a gathered round base is perfect for both gift wrap or storage for sewing...
Live Stream - 24th September 2022 - Tie Top Tray
This simple tie top tray is the perfect place to store sewing machine feet, clips, buttons and more!
Live Stream - 30th July 2022 - Needle Case
This month on the HYSC Live Stream I made a needle case!
Live Stream 28th May 2022 - Scrappy Pocket Pin Cushion
This month on the HYSC live stream I made this scrap busting pocket pin cushion,...
