Fat Quarter: Quick Makes

Designer-makers Amanda Russell and Juliet Bawden are the dynamic duo behind R&B Design, a company that creates exciting design projects for the home. Juliet has written over 80 design and craft books, covering everything from appliqué and rag rugs to papier mâché. Amanda has worked with television presenter Linda Barker on her design programmes and magazines. As HomeStyle magazine’s interior makeover team, the pair created innovative projects for both online and print editions. They write for magazines including Coast, Reloved and Simply Sewing, as well as running hands-on creative workshops for museums and companies.Designer-makers Amanda Russell and Juliet Bawden are the dynamic duo behind R&B Design, a company that creates exciting design projects for the home. Juliet has written over 80 design and craft books, covering everything from appliqué and rag rugs to papier mâché. Amanda has worked with television presenter Linda Barker on her design programmes and magazines. As HomeStyle magazine’s interior makeover team, the pair created innovative projects for both online and print editions. They write for magazines including Coast, Reloved and Simply Sewing, as well as running hands-on creative workshops for museums and companies.