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Hello all, my name is Diane and I design and make beautiful handmade patchwork quilts, each one is unique and created with love.

I began handcrafting from a very early age; my mother and grandmother taught me how to sew, embroider, knit and crochet but sewing is my passion and I've always favoured making blankets...they provide a hug just when you need one most, and in my opinion a handmade patchwork quilt gives the best hug of all!
My last profession was as a teacher but my working life was varied and I have been a seamstress on a number of occasions - work I remember fondly. Now I am in the enviable position of working for myself [although some people might call it retirement] and I have the luxury of creating with freedom.
My small business is based in Tamworth, Staffordshire in the heart of England, where I sew quilts on a domestic machine in a small but efficient workspace. The quilts I create are bespoke but utilitarian: they are made to be used and loved and all that entails. The designs I favour create little waste and any remnants I have I use in other projects; scrappy quilts or as cushion fillers. I sell my quilts to fund the fabric for my next creation - so I price them very well.
I am happy to encourage beginner quilters and share my creative process with anyone who is interested, and so I have recently started a YouTube channel: Patchwork Quilts with Diane where you can see my work in progress. It provides an opportunity to see what I offer in detail. Hope you enjoy.