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Blue ➤ August 15, 2015

More on the new studio

So I’m in my new studio, I taught my first class in there and it’s absolutely perfect. It will no doubt take a while yet before I’m completely done and before my living room...

Elna Grasshopper sewing machine review ➤ August 18, 2014

Sewing machine reviews pt 2, Elna Grasshopper

Last Christmas my dad turned up with this little beauty. She was made in 1947 and still purrs away today. I use her all the time as she makes a gorgeous straight stitch and has...

Blue ➤ May 20, 2014

Bespoke hand stitched indigo quilt

A long time ago I was shown photos of a quilt made in India, sold for a shocking price by a well known interiors shop, and asked if I could make something like it but...

Blue ➤ March 29, 2014

Welcome to Cheekyhandmades!

At Cheekyhandmades we believe in creativity and the joy of making, re-use and repair, and the pleasure in owning beautiful handcrafted pieces! We provide a myriad of sewing related classes, services and products to help with your next project, or can create or repair a beautiful bespoke heirloom for you.

Our services include:

- Group and private sewing classes

- Sewing machine servicing, repairs, and lessons

- Quilt making, repair and long arm quilting services

- Books, patterns and haberdashery shop

Do come and join me at my beautiful garden studio in north east London and discover the joy of creating!

Jennie x

just some nice pictures…

More on the new studio

Sewing machine reviews pt 2, Elna Grasshopper

Bespoke hand stitched indigo quilt

Blue