My Longarm Learning

Our most creative moments can be born of difficult times. " In Honour of Hugo " is a quilt by Handi Quilter Ambassador Pauline Burbidge that demonstrates how arts and quilting can be therapeutic for the maker and for those who view it. The making of a quilt called “In Honour of Hugo”, made by  Pauline Burbidge in 2023/2024. I made this quilt in honour of the late, great, Hugo Burge who lived at Marchmont House. He set up a foundation to help support “Makers and Creators”. The quilt celebrates Hugo’s life, energy, and generous spirit. His vision has transformed the Arts & Crafts in the Scottish Borders and beyond.  The landscape of the Marchmont estate has changed and we begin to adjust to life without Hugo. This piece is no longer the same as its original commission, it has grown and emerged from what was in my mind. The image of the Oak Tree, Hugo’s favourite, has grown from collecting many leaves from around Marchmont, printing, drawing and making rubbings of them, and...

We were delighted to welcome International Handi Quilter Ambassador Telene Jeffrey , otherwise known as Lady Jane Quilting, to our Pinhole Quilting Showroom for two fabulous sets of workshops in October 2022. From the results that have been posted since the workshops took place it is clear how much was learnt and put into practice. Telene hadn't visited the UK before (aside from a day in London when she was a student) so we took the opportunity to show her some beautiful parts of the Worcestershire and Gloucestershire countryside while she was here taking in Chipping Campden, Pershore and Broadway.  I'm hoping that we'll some of that inspiration in future designs, as based on the number of photographs being taken, that is almost certainly going to happen! There were so many tips and techniques taught during the 5 days, including the YouTube session of How Do I Quilt It? which is incredibly valuable. Throughout the 2-day workshop at the end of the week Telene was able to sha...