Orange peel stich patter

Hi, I’m Carolyn and I love Patchwork and Quilting, whether I’m teaching, creating or designing - my love of fabric and thread inspires everything I do…

I have enjoyed crafts and sewing since childhood and was introduced to the wonderful world of Patchwork & Quilting by my Auntie Shirley. This love of creating quilts soon developed into a passion, and unexpectedly led me to a new career as a Patchwork & Quilting tutor in 2019.

I teach weekly and monthly classes at Sew & So’s of Bungay and workshops throughout Suffolk and further afield. I am also a Longarm Quilting Educator for Pinhole Quilting, located in Worcestershire, teaching workshops and demonstrating at Quilt Shows.

Longarm Quilting

Lots of thread bobbins in a cabinet

I have a HandiQuilter Amara Longarm Quilting Machine (with ProStitcher computerised carriage) on a 12 foot quilt frame. This enables me to professionally quilt any size Patchwork Quilt, and I have over four years’ experience in providing a longarm service to my wonderful customers.

Receiving a quilt top from a customer to longarm quilt is an immense privilege and we offer a wide range of Edge-to-Edge quilt patterns and a rainbow of thread colours to choose from.

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Emily joins the team

Due to a high demand for the customer quilting service, Emily joined me at Sew Suffolk Quilts at the end of 2023 as assistant Longarm Quilter. A keen amateur dressmaker, she soon developed a love of patchwork & quilting and now delivers an exceptionally high standard of Longarm Quilting for our customers.

Emily at the longarm quilter

The Suffolk Star quilt designed by Carolyn James from Sew Suffolk Quilts

Paper patterns

Following the success of my workshops and classes, I have now produced high quality printed paper patterns of many of my quilt designs, and these are also available as a PDF downloads.

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Carolyn walking in the Brecon Beacons

When I’m not teaching

When I am not teaching, you will find me in my sewing room or quilting studio in the beautiful countryside of Suffolk or pottering around the lanes on a dog walk. I also firmly believe that a good cup of tea resolves everything – especially when the bobbin runs out!!