About Us

Dorset Patchworks is the love-child of Devi Chapman, a mother of two and resident of Bridport on Dorset's beautiful Jurassic Coast.

Interested in the creative crafts since childhood, Devi was inspired to start quilting by a project at her children's primary school.  One of a group of parents helping to make a giant quilt as a retirement gift for the long-serving head teacher, she was struck by the enjoyment and satisfaction all the children and teachers found in creating a design, in cutting and sewing their own patches and, above all, in contributing to a collective endeavour.

Supported by a friend who coordinated this inspirational project, Devi made her first quilt and in no time she'd caught the bug! 

From her home workshop in Dorset, Devi produces a range of quilted products including bed covers, cot covers, cushion covers and wall hangings to suit a variety of tastes.  Devi has also extended her repertoire to include Aga pads, place mats, tea cosies, Christmas stockings plus much more. Indeed Devi has added a number of non-patchwork lines to the shop such as pillowcases and lampshades. 

She has also made bespoke commissions although she is currently unable to take on any new commissions. 

Handmade quilts make uniquely personal gifts for special occasions and, in some cases, become family heirlooms passed down through generations.

As well as making and selling her own patchworks, Devi is passionate about making it easy for other people to experience the enjoyment of creating their own, whether for the home or as a gift.  Hence Dorset Patchworks offers a small selection of pre-cut fabric packs and other quilting products sourced from carefully selected suppliers from around the world.  Using pre-cut fabric makes the whole quilting process so much more straightforward and saves time.

We hope you like the quilts and fabrics on our website.  Should you have a question about anything you see, how to source a particular fabric or how to get started, please do let us know.  We would love to hear from you.

Many thanks must go to Euan Robinson for his time and expertise in designing our logos.

Contact details can be found on the 'Contact Us' icon at the top of the home page.  You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.