UK Quilters
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Look who I was talking to recently, and he is really encouraging to speak with. I asked Stuart about his lovely Rainbow Etchings range of fabrics that the Craft Cotton Company have donated as the first prize in our new September competition . and he has popped over this article of encouragement. Stuart will…
The new 10 reel, 100m Sew All Thread Pack includes a free pack of 5 universal sewing machine needles plus an assortment pack of 30 hand sewing needles. The excellent quality and versatility of Sew All Thread makes it the perfect choice for almost every hand or machine sewing project, providing great results in these…
Every so often I see something on Facebook and think ‘I could do that’. This was one of those moments. There’s been a lot of talk about reusing and recycling to reduce the mountain of waste we generate daily, and on top of that I’ve been dieting (1.5 stone gone! Yes, I know, its wonderful!)…
Margaret is joining our merry band of Bloggers so we asked her to tell us about herself. I think my quilting journey really began with fashion. From a very early age, I loved new dresses and watched my mum whip up clothes for all us kids on her treadle Jones. Once I was old enough…
Easier to use than standard templates, these mini squares and right angled triangles are perfect for creating smaller piece quilts. They complement the existing pentagon, diamond, triangle and hexagon shapes in the Sew Easy range of mini template sets with an RRP of only £16.99. Great for beginners and experienced quilters alike, each set…
It really pays to select the right thread for hand sewing so your project runs smoothly without the thread splitting, tangling or snapping. Gütermann creativ provides the perfect choice with this premium quality 100% mercerized cotton hand sewing thread that is both tear and abrasion resistant, washable to 95 degrees and does not twist or…
At the Festival of Quilts this year, for the very first time, one of the first ladies of Quilting – Jenny Doan – will be visiting with her famous Trunk Show. Jenny Doan has been called ‘The most famous quilter in the world’ with her Youtube tutorials being viewed more than 110 million times. Jenny…
With the Festival of Quilts on the horizon I am sure many quilters are frantically burying threads in readiness for completing their entries. Clover has a clever snag repair needle that might help. The quick and easy way to tidy up stray ends and the occasional pulled thread on clothes and accessories, the new…
Whilst our focus here at UKQU is patchwork and quilting, there are other needlecrafts that cross over into our territory so to speak. Many of our members enjoy applique, or will mix crafts to embellish a quilt with embroidery and a hoop makes things much easier. Groves Trimits range have brought out some new…
I am getting ridiculously excited. A long last we plan to turn our garden cabin into my sewing room, mostly because I have outgrown the small bedroom and space in there has shrunk. Well, I say shrunk, but if truth be known I have had a bit of a spending spree on fabrics lately. …
Next month we will be looking at recycling in patchwork, which some might say is where our craft began. The lovely people at Gutermann have put together a great collection of threads for working with denim, and of course denim is not just for jeans. What about all the old pairs we grew out of,…
