• 9 Blocks per Month

• For 9 Months

• Starting June 2026

Over the years I have designed and made lots of quilts, some big, some small, some simple, some more involved, some sewn entirely by machine and some sewn mostly by hand and I have LOVED all of them.

Sometimes though, whilst I want to enjoy some happy stitches, I don’t want to have to think too much and I just crave repetitive sewing that lets me slow down and get lost in the process. That’s exactly what the Perfect Pairs Sew-Along is all about.

9 simple heart applique blocks per month

For 9 months

Starting in June 2026!

This is a relaxed sew-along and the most important thing is that you enjoy LOTS of happy stitches. There is no pressure to keep up if life gets in the way, just simply sew at your own pace as and when you can.

I really hope that you will join us and don’t forget if at any stage you need any help or have any questions, please do get in touch…. email is best!

Best wishes and happy stitches,

Sarah xo

I made my first Perfect Pairs quilt back in 2018, it was super pretty, light and airy with lots of low volume backgrounds and pretty 1930's reproduction fabrics, you can read more about that quilt on my Blog HERE.

For the Sew-Along, I’m making a square quilt with a 9-by-9 block layout, finished off with a border all around to frame it beautifully. The completed quilt will measure 55" x 55".

The aim is to make 9 applique heart blocks per month for 9 months. In the final month I will then join the blocks together and add the border fabric.

I will be using the Needle turn applique method to applique my hearts, but you can of course use an applique method of your choice. To help, there are video tutorials with our Beginner's Guide to Patchwork and Quilting for the Needle turn applique method, the Interfacing method and the Raw edge applique method.

I will be using a sewing machine to sew my blocks together.

My intention is to hand quilt in the months after the sew-along finishes.

On the 1st June 2026, I will start to add the instructions for the quilt to this page.

During the sew-along I will share ideas for the final layout based upon my chosen muted 'rainbow' colour scheme.

Plus, in month 1 I will also share an easy bonus project for my Petite Pin Cushion, perfect for using up some of the precious little scraps that you will inevitably find yourself with. It will also come in very handy too during the sew-along and you all know how much I love to match my sewing accessories to my project!

We will officially be starting the Sew-Along at the beginning of June, which is when you will start to sew your heart blocks. There is no 'Joining form' as such, HOWEVER if you haven't done so previously, you MUST purchase the Perfect Pairs acrylic template.

The optional monthly fabric pack club is I'm afraid fully subscribed.

I'll be sharing my progress both here and also on Instagram.

This is a relaxed sew-along, there is no pressure to keep up, the most important thing is that you enjoy a little happiness in every stitch, when the time is right for you!!

The Sew-Along will officially start on the 1st June 2026, which is when I will add the Pattern Instructions TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE and also share how to make my Petite Pin Cushion. I'll also add any 'little happy' tips and useful information to links at the bottom of this page.

I will be sharing my progress on Instagram and I will use the hashtag:

#PFTPerfectPairsSewAlong

so that you can easily find and add your own photographs to the hashtag.

I can not wait to start and hope that you will join me!

Sarah xo

Throughout the sew-along I will be keeping a diary of sorts and is where I'll update you on all things to do with the sew-along and share my progress. To read, simply click on the title and the information will open for you to read.