A design wall of scrap fabric squares being arranged

November 3, 2026 · 14 min

Arranging scraps on a design wall

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November 2026

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  1. Choosing colours from an autumn walk

    A walk along a road of red leaves, and how a handful of them became a palette.

    A village road lined with red autumn maples
  2. Hand quilting stitches that stay even

    Thimble, thread and a slow rhythm, filmed close so you can see the needle.

    Hand quilting stitches in cream thread with a thimble