UK Quilters
Berisfords are known for their lovely ribbons, and this year they are releasing a lovely range of retro-inspired designs to choose from! Nostalgia and Christmas always seem to go well together. Retro Truck A pick-up truck loaded with pine trees fresh from the farm. Printed on a taffeta ribbon for the rustic look that is…
In the shops now, the new Gutermann Thread Pack with the bonus of a Tape Measure New from Gütermann creative, a lovely Thread Set in rich, vibrant shades for those on-trend sewing projects in bold colours. Each set contains ten 100m reels of this high-quality polyester Sew All thread which is ideal for creating beautiful…
Vlieseline have a new addition to their range. This new bi-elastic, lightweight, fusible woven tape from Vlieseline is cut on the bias and therefore perfect for use on jersey and other stretchy fabrics. Seam Tape Flexible prevents warping and fraying and can also be applied to curved shapes to provide the necessary support and stability.…
Every so often we post the blog extracts from Scott Fortunoff who many of you will know took over Freespirit fabrics earlier in the year .. the home of Philip Jacobs and the rest of the Kaffe Fassett Collective Clan. Sometimes his wisdom really could resonate across the World and not just into his home…
From time to time we post information from the manufacturers and distributors. This article is taken from Barnyarns own website. As you might be aware, they are a regular supporter of our website, and usually seen on the exhibition circuit where you can chat with Callum and the team. Even better, there’s a UKQU.co.uk discount…
The organisers of the Festival of Quilts would like to mark this lovely occasion with an exclusive website discount for our members who would like to enjoy an Evening with Ricky Tims at the Hilton Metropole on Friday 10th August, taking £4 off the price of the ticket. That’s at least a couple more FQ to…
Can you help the Oxford English Dictionary to identify and record the words, phrases, and expressions particular to our quilting? You could make a difference and see our craft vocabulary embedded into the English language for good .. fat quarters or any of the quirky phrases we use daily are not often understood by people outside of…
This beautiful, dreamy new collection from Makower UK, due to hit the shops this August, is perfect for light summery quilts to decorate our bedrooms and homes over the next few months. Dream is a pretty mix of blush pinks, creams and greys with subtle neutrals, all in perfect coordination to create the prettiest of…
For the next few weeks, something fabulous has been appearing in shop windows across Whitby. It’s not all about the sand, sea air and the fish and chips since Whitby has a thriving quilting community, and we asked Antonella Jones to explain what’s going on. A nod too to Chris Hart, a quilter from Pickering who…
My name is Marilyn and I have been invited to blog about one of our favourite designers ‘Philip Jacobs’ well known for his work with the Kaffe Fassett Collective. Philip lives and works between residences in London and the beautiful Dorset coast. He finds a lot of his inspiration in the natural world around us.…
Create a wonderful array of patchwork and quilting designs with these easy to use templates from Sew Easy. Made from 100% acrylic using laser cut technology, all three templates include a ¼” seam allowance and are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced quilters. 90° Triangle Templates Used for marking and cutting out strips,…
