UK Quilters
Mental health is becoming more into focus within the media. I felt impassioned to write this mini blog. For those that normally follow my blogs. They know that I look at ways to enjoy this wonderful world of textiles without breaking the bank. I was bored the other day so I figured I would see…
First, let me thank the wonderful people at EQS: https://www.eqsuk.com/ for being so kind as to provide these products for us to test, on behalf of the United Kingdom Quilters Website. The product I am reviewing is the Artisan Apron by Janet Clare, it retails from her Esty page at £11.99. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/184039707/artisan-apron-pattern-make-and-embellish The presentation of…
So far, I have discussed the acquiring of items for starting this exciting hobby. Now I feel it is time to start to experiment with them. Working on the principle that you already have the shirt, various other fabric items and the sewing kit, I would like to talk you through making a quilted pincushion,…
I have had several friends ask me what makes the perfect sewing kit and how much will it cost them? My response was – How long is a piece of string? There is no easy answer to this or a quick fix. That does not mean to say that you cannot have one at low…
For those on a budget buying things like fabric is flushing money down the drain. For under £5 with a little time and effort, it is achievable. The amount of times I have heard people say they cannot afford to take up sewing because the fabric is too expensive. Well yes, it can be, but…
Hello, welcome to my first blog; Dee Dominix is the name. I sew, embroider, and dabble in quilting. I am disabled, cash strapped and a procrastinator extraordinaire. Sewing with limitations has always been a and feel this should not be a barrier to others either. When my children were babies, I babysat for others in…
I would like to thank UK Quilters United (www.ukqu.co.uk) for giving me this chance to review Makower UK’s collection entitled Handmade (www.makoweruk.com ). Please note this fabric is 100% patchwork cotton. When I was asked to do a fabric review, I jumped at the chance. Who wouldn’t love the opportunity to play with fabric? I…
