With the nation under lockdown for the next few weeks, there has never been a better time for quilters and crafters to put their skills to good use. While we are in a state of enforced self-isolation, why not try your hand at a crafting project that will inject a little fun into the proceedings.

Here are some simple and fun ideas that you can try on your own, or maybe use to introduce a family member to the world of crafting and quilting.

Seaming and streaming

Whether you favour Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, or any of the other streaming services available, few things bring a family together better than watching your favourite films and television series together. Why not increase that sense of togetherness by creating a patchwork quilt for the whole family to snuggle under? We even have a range of licensed fabrics, including Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Marvel, Disney, and more so you can (literally) tailor your quilt to your viewing tastes! Continue reading →

Making purses has been a long-time tradition and throughout this time, there have been a vast variety of designs and features for our purses.

In today’s society, there are so many options for your next purse and with our purse-friendly fabrics – the possibilities are endless!

We hope that this blog article helps you make your purse project come to life, with a handy guide on how to create your purse, what fabrics to use and tips if you are creating your purse with little ones.

How to make a purse:

This is a great project to do either for yourself or with little ones – just be careful with scissors and sewing machinery if you have it.

What you will need:

• Sharp scissors
• Purse friendly fabric
• Needle and thread / Sewing machine
• Zip
• Pins
• Iron

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Quilting can be a wonderful experience for a child. They can express their feelings creatively and can really help develop their focus development.

But let’s face it. It is also very enjoyable for us, the grown-ups.

Here at Doughty’s, we believe that no matter what age you are, you can always learn a new skill and teach others how to create something beautiful.

We will be diving into how to make quilting enjoyable for your children with some tips and tricks along the way.

1. Safety comes first

It may be a no-brainer but make sure that your little ones don’t play around with sharp scissors or any tools that could cause pain to them. Keep the workspace clean and tidy – but just to be safe, make sure any sharp pointy tasks are processed by you!

2. it isn’t just for you

As we all know, a child’s mind can want to do one thing and change their minds five seconds later. So make sure that they decide what they want to make and provide a range of small choices for them so they can feel less overwhelmed and more engaged with what the project is. Continue reading →