We don’t think matter what time of year it is, this lovely pattern is perfect to show how much you care, and it would work in any colour theme too. You can find the full details right here
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Author: Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter
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Makower have always been a great source of fabulous patterns, like this lovely Stripes and Plaids designed by Alison Glass using her own Kaleidoscope fabric. Everyone loves a rainbow quilt and this one is a real star. Download the instructions and create your own version.
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From time to time the website features designs from some of the fabric manufacturers and designers we know and love. Take your colour mixing cues from Kaffe Fasset in this eye-catching, exciting quilt featured on the Freespirit website. . Simple triangles are sewn together in pairs, so construction is easy, but take care not to…
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Sometimes we just like to have a go at something different don’t we. Like this fabulous little Tomte Gnome from Makower. It’s one of their patterns that has been around a while, but somehow it never seems to age. This little Gnome could be holding open our doors to welcome Santa in for many…
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After however many months in lockdown, tier whatever, banned from shops, eating out, meeting in anywhere but gardens and pubs were shut, our sewing group decided to give the zoom thing a go. December is usually our party, with secret santa, nibbles and cakes, and lots of fun. In times past there have been quizzes…
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Janome UK launch The BIG JANOME Skill Share with Jenni Smith The aim, together with Jenni is to create more quilters in the world and to celebrate the pride and joy that comes when you share a skill with another person. This collaboration is a development of Jenni Smith’s ‘Just One Quilt’ campaign https://www.janome.co.uk/just-one-quilt…
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After an amazing September Blog Hop (ok so perhaps it wasn’t everyone’s understanding of a blog hop but it was amazing, you have to admit that} are we looking forwards to an ordinary October? For anyone who missed the #GFBH2020 pattern extravaganza there’s time enough to enjoy the 30 or more free blocks the lovely Bloggerati…
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For ever my husband has wanted to own a log cabin. It stemmed from a holiday we had in Dorset one year when our kids were younger and ever since he has brought up the idea again and again, but it just isn’t going to be happening unless the numbers come up on the Lotto. …
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During a time when we’re unable to come together for the annual celebration of The Festival of Quilts, the team at The Festival of Quilts have introduced a brand new online initiative “Beyond The Festival of Quilts’ which will bring the quilting community together for a host of activities and events until we can all…
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Every now and then something arrives in the shops that you really must have, and this might just be one of those times. Whether you are treating yourself, or looking for something to treat a friend, these lovely tins of thread are so pretty. Imagine how they will look sat on the shelves in your…
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Having the right marking tool to suit your project is essential and Clover provide an excellent range. It is advisable to test your chosen marker on a scrap of your fabric before using on the project itself. Water Soluble Pencils are suitable for precise marking on sewing, stitching and patchwork projects. Markings can be removed…
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What now seems like forever, several years since, I joined a weekend workshop with Sheena Roberts (Green Man Quilts) at the Jane White Sewing Studios. These are at the Ropewalk in Barton on Humber, an arts and crafts hub with a very tasty deli-style cafe where an eclectic mix of crafters can be found. …