Sarah Griffiths
Senior Technical Editor, Love Patchwork & Quilting magazine
Sarah is our resident tech-expert, as at home whipping up quilt samples as she is tackling complex quilt-math with the aid of her trusty calculator, so she’s an essential part of Love Patchwork & Quilting team! She’s got a fabric stash that any quilter would envy (and yes, it’s a stash – not a hoard!) and an almost indecent number of projects on the go at any one time. She’ll often bring finished projects into work and wow the team with her sewing skills. Sarah’s our in-house American, originally from Ohio, she loves a good cup of tea (spearmint’s her favourite) and comes from a long tradition of family quilters. Find her on Instagram @spindleandshears
Recent articles by Sarah Griffiths
How to bind a quilt – the easy peasy guide to quilt edging
To give your patchwork projects the neatest of finishes, you'll need to learn how to bind a quilt with double-fold quilt binding. We're here to show you all the steps of binding a quilt: watch our binding a quilt video and try our top tips from the pros.
Make a warm hug in blanket form with our DIY weighted blanket tutorial
Weighted blankets are the sewing project equivalent to a hug! Learn how to make a weighted blanket with our tutorial.
How to mitre corners – a super simple guide
Follow our step by step guide to creating perfectly mitred corners on your sewing projects and quilts.
How to sew hexagons with English Paper Piecing
Welcome to the wonderful world of hand-sewing patchwork! English Paper Piecing is the perfect type of patchwork to take on-the-go. If you don't already know how to English Paper Piece hexagons, follow the easy tutorial below and try it with our free hexagon templates...
How to pick the right quilt wadding
We're here to help you choose the right wadding for quilting – finding the perfect batting will make all the difference when you’re looking for a truly professional finish for your next project.
Beginners Guide to English Paper Piecing Diamonds
Expand your paper piecing repertoire with one of our favourite shapes: diamonds really are a quilter's best friend!
Sashiko Quilting made easy
Master the art of beautiful hand Sashiko quilting and learn how to make make a Sashiko quilt by hand with our free step-by-step guide.
Free Dresden quilt pattern and templates
Make your own colourful quilt with Sarah Griffith's Dresden quilt pattern.
How to make a quilt by hand – your guide to quilting without a sewing machine
Learn the basics of sewing patchwork by hand – a handy technique for when you’re on the go and the perfect excuse to enjoy a spot of hand stitching after a long day!
Free quilt block patterns for beginners: 3 patterns to try!
Build your patchwork skills with three quilt block patterns! Our in house tech-expert Sarah Griffiths shows you how…
Hawaiian Quilts: All you need to know
Our quilt tech expert Sarah Griffiths shows you how to create your very own island-inspired designs.
Elna experience 450 sewing machine review
We test out this easy-to-use, simple, computerised machine with our expert review
How to use a free motion quilting foot
Want to give free motion quilting a go, but not sure which machine foot to choose or where to get started? Let us help you set off on the right foot.
Sewing room quilt block patterns
Decorate your craft room with these gorgeous sewing themed quilt block patterns.
How to piece and sew curves
Circles are a daunting prospect for us quilters – usually we’re all about straight lines! But, actually, with a little
know-how, it’s easy to translate techniques you already know into
a skill that’ll have you sewing circles in no time.
How to do strip piecing to speed up your patchwork
Turn offcuts into fabulous new fabrics and super-boost your patchwork speed with our guide to how to do strip piecing
How to tie a quilt
Need a fast finish? Our Technical Editors Sarah Griffiths and Linda Clements take you through the basics of how to hand tie a quilt and shares some tips on how to pep up this traditional technique...
How to make a sewing needle case
This sweet little sewing needle case can be sewn entirely by hand, perfect for keeping those needles safe and secure!
Sew Modern Bear Paw Quilt Blocks Patterns
Sneak peek alert! Feast your eyes on the big reveal of our Paws and Pluses sewalong quilt! We've been releasing a new quilt block every month to help build your skills and create an eye-catching, modern medallion quilt, block by block.
How to piece hexagons
In this step-by-step tutorial our technical expert Sarah Griffiths shows you how to tackle Y-seams on your sewing machine by piecing hexagons.
Complete guide to improv quilt piecing
A great stash buster, improv piecing can be a freeing experience, with no rules and no boundaries. Ready to get creative with your patchwork? Let's go!
What is reverse appliqué? Essential guide
Join us in getting to grips with how to do reverse appliqué. In this step by step guide we'll show you 2 different methods: freezer paper appliqué and raw edge appliqué. Then you'll learn how to make appliqué portholes! Let's go
Fussy cutting for beginners
Fussy cutting is, put simply, choosing which bit of a print to highlight when you cut and place your patchwork shapes, so that when you position several units together, the smaller pattern pieces come together to form new and eye-catching formations. Read on for our how to guide.
How to sew patchwork squares together: speedy method
Want to sew patchwork but short of time? Our nifty method is the perfect time saver – we'll show you how to piece patchwork squares together quickly and accurately.
