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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...
June Member Competition
This competiton has now closed The winners were: Susan Makinson Susan Watkins Jane Thickett Congratulations! This...
Meet the Member - Jane
This month, we get to learn a little more about Jane! My sewing journey began in 1984 when I worked in the Kings Road London for a top end department...
Meet the Member - Pat
This month, we get to learn a little more about Pat! My name is Pat, I am 75 years young. I live in South Lanarkshire with my husband. I have...
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...
Meet the Member - Doreen
This month, we get to learn a little more about Doreen! Hi there I'm Doreen and am so happy to be part of HYSC. It's such a lovely group as a beginner! I've...
Join me at the Stitch Festival!
If you are in London between 23rd and 26th March, then pop by and see me at the Stitch Festival at London's Business Design Centre! I'll be on the Search Press...
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...
March Member Competition
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Congratulations to Susan Nicholson, Krysia Gillson and Denise Dodd! This month...
Meet the Member - Jayne
This month, we get to learn a little more about Jayne from Shropshire! I am a 59 year old, happy-to-be-retired, wife, mum and Nanny. I live in a rural...
Meet Debbie and Kim!
If you are in Ipswich, Suffolk on the 11th February, between 10am and 3.30pm, pop in to Franklins to see Debbie and Kim for a meet and greet and book signing! Pay...
Meet the Member - Caroline
This month, we get to learn a little more about Caroline! My name is Caroline. I started sewing in January last year after being...
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.
Free Project - Maddie's bear, Ted!
Inspired by the Half Yard Sewing Club's favourite heirloom rag doll, join a brand-new Maddie on her adventures throughout the...
Returning Projects 2023 - The Winners!
Thank you all for voting for this year's returning projects! The votes have been counted, and we are delighted to be able to let you know that these are your...
January member competition
This competition has now closed - thank you so much for all of your entries - you are such a creative bunch! Take a look at a selection of the entries we received!
Sew Maddie!
You may have seen the exciting news that I have a brand-new book out, called Sew Maddie!
Debbie Shore's Mega Christmas Decoration Giveaway - EPP Christmas Tree
This is the final project for this year's Mega Christmas Decoration Giveaway from sewing superstar, Debbie Shore! Click...
