UK Quilters
Every year we who blog (often called the Bloggerati for some reason) meet up at a location near to Birmingham for a weekend in November, times allowing, and just sew (and eat). I was extremely lucky to be given a 5 fat quarter bundle from the Craft Cotton Co. I don’t normally buy fat quarter…
My sewing has been in the doldrums for months and months – a combination of a lack of enthusiasm, a lack of inspiration and a 9 month old granddaughter (who is wonderful!). My sewjo had gone completely AWOL! About 2 years ago I had the mad idea that I wanted to make a rainbow quilt. …
I was lucky enough to be given a part layer cake, asked to make use of it and tell you what I think. But I had never used a layer cake before – so what to do? The fabric was Tranquility by Makower UK. The part layer cake I received – 18 10 inch squares…
Patchworkers – listen to my tale of woe About how I failed on my UFO! Let me explain. It isn’t strictly a UFO – it is an ongoing project that keeps getting interrupted. I don’t get much time to sew –…
KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid! Now, please don’t be offended – I am not calling any of you stupid! Nor am I suggesting that everything you do should be simple. However, there are times when we either want a simple project that we can complete relatively quickly, or we need the dreaded present that…
Note: You might see some terms that you don’t understand – you can find explanations by referring to this blog: https://ukqu.co.uk/hints-and-tips-terms-used-in-patchwork-and-quilting/ This blog relates to general patchwork / quilting. Any recommendations for specific products are items I use – I have no affiliation to any of the companies mentioned. How did I get into this?…
I must be honest – I am about to describe the part of making a quilt I like the least! This is not a definitive description of how to make a quilt sandwich – many people have different techniques. The methods described below are commonly used, and can be combined into what works for you.…
I had a grand idea – I decided I was going to make a HST (half square triangle) quilt. I knew I wanted to make it a blue and white quilt. I saw a stunning range of fabric (Shibori II by Moda). I knew this would be perfect for what I wanted. I immediately ordered…
A quilt and part of a group of friends Let me tell you a story. It is about a quilt and a group of friends. But the story changes – it eventually becomes a story about one friend. We are a group of quilting friends. Two of those friends (Elaine and Ruth) had been quilting…
“Would you be interested in doing a book review?” Sylvia said. “It will be fun” she said. Well ok – maybe she didn’t say that bit! I jumped at the chance. I have always been an avid reader of both fiction and non fiction (usually historical) so how difficult could it be? The book is “Threads of…
Disclaimer: All comments and opinions expressed are my own …….. We all interact online these days. Most of you who are reading this will interact with others who have a hobby in common – Quilting and Patchwork. But we can sometimes get a bit heated when we believe that we have the “right” way to…
Well I finally did it! I hope you are not too bored with The Beast, but this will be my last blog about it because I have finished it! Very briefly, it is a memory quilt for my daughter made from my late husband’s Ospreys Rugby shirts. It has been going on for at least…
