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The Patchsmith


In a tiny house, in a little village between the Solent and the English hills, there lives a woman by the name of Amanda Weatherill - better known as The Patchsmith.  Often found walking alongside the river or past the farm cottages, the Patchsmith balances her working life with her passion for sewing, reading and movies.   You may occasionally catch a glimpse of her in the company of friends or on her own - thinking, planning or just being. The Patchsmith believes that the gifts we receive come in all shapes and sizes and it is this that helps her focus on the good, the wonderful and the kind.  You will find her unique style, humour and talent on each page of this blog and in every stitch that is sewn. So come and join her as she patches a life full of fabric, fun and friends.

The Patchsmith can be contacted via email at thepatchsmith@gmail.com.


17 comments:

  1. legato19582 January 2013 at 15:45

    I'm on board with you, dear Amanda!
    What a fun adventure we have with you!!

    hugs,
    Susie

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  2. Karin4 March 2013 at 18:03

    thank you so much for adding extra pleasure to my new adventurous journey into the addictive world of sewing and quilting.

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  3. Rosa19 May 2013 at 15:11

    greetings from South America, Bolivia, love the patterns!

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    1. The Patchsmith19 May 2013 at 15:14

      Greetings from England Rosa. Thank you - I'm glad you like them.

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  4. Faunacoco1 November 2016 at 13:14

    I'm absolutely in love with your designs and style!! Keep up the good work and I'll be getting some patterns on Craftsy.

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    1. The Patchsmith4 November 2016 at 10:53

      Thank you Laura. And don't forget there are free patterns on Craftsy for a bookmark, quilted Christmas tree and Ladybug pincushion. So you don't have to spend a penny and you can still have some fabric fun.

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  5. SewManyDolls20 January 2018 at 00:29

    I could not get through on Craftsy to ask about your sheep and knitting needles mug rug pattern. Would it be possible to get it on it's own? I like many of your patterns but not necessarily the book combos.
    Sandy

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    1. The Patchsmith20 January 2018 at 02:46

      Hi, Could you send me an email so that I can reply to you personally. My email address is at the bottom of my profile above.
      Kindness
      Amanda

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  6. Deborah6 February 2019 at 07:54

    Hi Amanda, im new to patchwork and quilting. Ive bought your book Sampler Quilt blocks and have been hesitent to start, in fear of stuffing up. As Im unable to sit at a machine for very long Ive been hand sewing. Having found your blog with all the wonderful tips and hints. Im encouraged to get started.
    My question is are the all blocks in your book conducive to hand sewing? Thank you Deborah.

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    1. The Patchsmith9 February 2019 at 11:52

      I don't see why any of the blocks couldn't be hand-stitched Deborah. However, some have quite a lot of little pieces (i.e. Block 37 - Elephant and Block 47 - Counterpane). I would start with the applique blocks and enjoy making those. You can add lots of extra detail when hand-stitching. If I can help further, just email me (email in 'The Patchsmith' tab above.

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    2. Jayne23 February 2019 at 23:28

      Hi Amanda I am doing the 1920s farmers wife sew along.
      I have put some 1930s blocks in too as some of them are just lovely.
      Thanks for your blog it is inspiring.
      Jayne Qld Australia

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    3. The Patchsmith26 February 2019 at 12:09

      Hi Jayne, Email me your IG handle and I will follow you. Would love to see your blocks.

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  7. S.Rajesh Kanna20 October 2020 at 04:45

    Awesome designs. Wish Amanda all success and fortune.

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  8. Carter's Rocky Mtn High11 November 2021 at 00:40

    Amanda, my quilt club in Colorado is considering using your book, 2018 The Patchsmith Sampler book, for a block of the month project. Do we have your permission to copy some of the blocks? Let me know. Donna Carter

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    1. The Patchsmith17 December 2021 at 21:21

      Donna,
      Please email me letting me know the details i.e. which blocks, number of copies.
      Email as above.
      Kindness
      Amanda

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  9. Teddy bear Sue7 August 2022 at 11:41

    Hello Amanda
    Do you have a newsletter I could sign up for Please?
    Kind regards
    Sue

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    1. The Patchsmith10 August 2022 at 10:17

      Hi Sue, I do not have a newsletter but if you follow me on Instagram @thepatchsmith I post on there when I have updated the blog.
      Kindness
      Amanda

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