Draw up a plan of your design on a sheet of graph paper and mark out the width and length of the quilt you wish to make, whether it is a small one for a baby’s cot or a large one for a double bed.
It is traditional to create quilt patterns built around a regular block of patchwork squares, for example in groups of five, seven or nine. For a seven-patch block, the total number of squares making up the quilt would be 49. (more…)
Windows are a natural focal point and, in modern houses particularly, they can take the place of a fireplace or chimney breast in giving architectural interest to a blank wall. Curtains, blinds and shutters come in all shapes and sizes, to suit all kinds of window, and some windows look good enough to need barely any dressing at all.
The two main elements to consider with a window are the amount of light it lets in and the amount of privacy it gives you.
Remember that the more you get of one, the less you’ll have of the other. Rooms where you spend a lot of time — living rooms and kitchens, for instance — will generally benefit from a good supply of light, and you probably won’t feel it necessary to keep the window heavily screened unless your house fronts a busy street. In bedrooms and bathrooms, on the other hand, light and privacy need to be carefully balanced. (more…)
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