Author: Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter

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Light-weight with a thin non-woven layer to prevent fibre migration, this luxurious Wool Mix 266 Batting from Vlieseline is suitable for all fabrics and can be sewn by hand or machine. Made from 80% wool and 20% polyester, it is ideal for lightly quilted jackets and children’s clothes as well as for throws and quilts.…

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On the first day of Christmas Makower gave to me …. a free pattern to create a different cushion for each day of the Festive Period!    There are some fabulous Christmas fabrics from Makower hitting the shops this month and imagine how wonderful your settees and chairs would look with this wonderful quilt pattern…

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Newly added are these fun festive felt kits! With plenty of choice to please the entire family, these Trimits felt kits contain everything needed and will appeal to adults and children alike. They make fabulous gifts for friends; either as a kit or finished and ready to adorn the festive tree for years to come.…

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In the shops in time for Christmas are these wonderful Scandi Style Christmas Stockings.    Imagine the joy on the families faces when they find these stuffed with presents on Christmas morning. There’s little scandi style discs to hang on your tree, or why not make them into coasters for the table.  Look for them…

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New from Clover are these brightly coloured flexible thimbles. Made from rubber, they come with cooling vents for breathability and are designed for ultra-comfort whilst also providing an excellent grip. They can be used on the thumb and index fingers and are available in two sizes.  with two thimbles per pack, The pink is 16mm…

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  Made from 100% polyester, Bulky-Lock 80 from Gütermann creativ is a beautifully soft and flexible thread for overlock machines. For a perfect finish on seams and other raw edges, this high-quality thread is available in 24 popular shades on 1000m mini-king reels. RRP only £4.65 per reel. Available nationwide in fabric, craft and hobby…

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This lovely new pattern from Lewis and Irene is another pattern to try out your skills.  There are three versions of this pattern and  the beautiful fabrics are in the shops now too.  Isn’t it clever how moving blocks around can create a totally different look You can download this pattern, for free, by clicking…

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Do you fancy a challenge!    This might not seem easy at first, but any pattern can be tackled if you take things slowly, one step at a time.    Not everyone is a Kaffe Fassett Collective fan, but you cannot deny the colours in this are glorious.   Click the link below to download…

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This pattern is something really pretty . and it glows in the dark too.  A first from Lewis and Irene and in the shops now.   Click the link below to download the pattern instructions https://www.lewisandirene.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Fairy-Lights-Quilt.pdf

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Set to become a real favourite of many, Fern Garden from Makower is now on the shelves this Autumn.  Stylish, refreshing colours mixing greens and greys with revitalising yellows are an interior designers dream.  Pineapples sit alongside flamingos, with a retro vintage feel to the whole collection. These free pattern downloads for a messenger bag,…

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We just love this fabulous pattern from Makower, and any cat lover will agree it’s a real cutie.  The fabric patterns and mix of yardage and panel brings all sorts of possibilities, like this free pattern download for the Quillow. http://www.makoweruk.com/test/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cool-Cats-Quilt-Instructions-high-res.pdf

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With 42 different Tonal Designs, Makower’s Bijoux range is a perfect compliment to any stash.   The subtle vintage shades work well together in this fabulous scrappy quilt, and we have even given you the pattern to download for free complete with workable templates included. Don’t forget to show us your makes on the UK Quilters…