My approach to quilting focuses on practical, stress-free methods, often using fabric scraps in creative and sustainable ways. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced quilter, my goal is to make learning enjoyable, accessible, and inspiring.

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My name is Anna Powell. I have spent almost my entire life sewing in one style or another, taught by my Mum and Grandma originally. I remember my first experience of anything crafty - knitting a 6" square with very itchy pale yellow wool..

Whilst at school and studying to be a teacher, I continued to be creative with needlework mostly making my own clothes and cross stitch. Once working I began to attend classes to learn a wider variety of needlecrafts including embroidery, stampwork, hardanger, goldwork, beadwork, to name a few.
 

My first experience of patchwork and quilting go back to my early childhood, when my grandma had me making hexagons! In my teens I saw a picture of a quilt which I decided to make for my baby brother! I asked Mum for a selection of fabrics and got going.. I had never done any applique, let alone needle turn applique, but there I was making a quilt for my baby brother. I had no idea about wadding, quilting or anything, but it turned out okay. I continued to create small patchwork pieces, but did not attempt to make a large quilt until we moved to America for a few years with my husband’s work. Here I discovered the delights of quilting American style with a sewing machine. Once I had completed my first few quilts, I began to experiment with embellishing using techniques I had learnt previously mostly by hand. From this moment on I have not looked back. I love making quilts, teaching patchwork, quilting and other needle crafts.

• Magic Numbers Scrap system and making Magic Numbers blocks

• Small quilted projects (finish in a day): pouches, drawstring bags, book covers

• Free hand cutting waves blocks

• Heart’s Desire – stitch and flip technique

• Upcycled pictures and wall hangings – using upcycled old fabrics, doilies, tray mats, table cloths and embellishments

• Disappearing 9-patch

• Hand quilting – beginners course in designing and stitching a cushion cover

• Doges Palace – range of sizes of pattern available

• Beginners and beyond courses

• Christmas wall hanging

• Bunting

• Magic Numbers Scrap system and making Magic Numbers quilts - Trunk Show

• My history as a textile artist

• Focus on design and technique

• Range of short workshops