UK Quilters
Many of you already know that the second series of my podcast has launched again. The next person I was lucky enough to interview was the amazing Natasha McCarty. So many of us have heard the name, or seen her on Create and Craft, Hochanda, Sewing Quarter or her very own channel Natasha Makes… Even…
It’s been a rather hectic few weeks with packing, weddings and a dose of Covid. Precious sewing time in the studio has been very limited. You will remember last time, I shared with you the beautiful Bluebell Wood fabric range from Lewis & Irene. I would have loved to share a finished quilt with you,…
Many of you already know that the second series of my podcast has launched again. The next person I was lucky enough to interview was the webmistress herself Sylvia Priest. So many of us have heard the name, or seen her fixing this or doing that I have no clue how to do. But have…
Are you looking for a new challenge .. then this latest ruler from Sew Easy might just be what you have been looking for. Ideal for circular, semi-circular and star quilt designs as well as for making bunting. This Mini Patchwork Edge Ruler y is also great for sewing projects and general measurement work. The…
Denim fabrics are trendy and not just for jeans. Authentic, sturdy and cool, denim bags, backpacks, pillow cases or vase covers are just a few examples that make for great denim accessories. Denim 100m is the go-to jeans thread that lets you be as creative and stylish as the professionals. Whether creating something from new…
Let’s talk wadding – one of the three elements that turn a beautiful patchwork into a quilt! The latest addition to the Vlieseline range is a medium-weight, very soft, sew-in wadding made from 50% Bamboo and 50% Cotton. Produced from rapidly renewable raw materials, it can be either hand or machine sewn making it ideal…
Composition: 50% soyabean/50% cotton The Vlieseline web site quotes “ Softer and smoother than traditional waddings/battings. For quilts, wall hangings and clothing etc.” https://www.vlieseline.com/Products/Battings/278-Soya-Mix So what did I think? The wadding is unbleached and quite patchy colour wise however it is very soft and a nice smooth regular thickness. It does drape nicely. The website…
Just a heads up for everyone, my next Mystery BOM (Block of the month) will be starting very soon!! The fabrics are picked, the design is in my head…….. just got to make it and write a few patterns now!! Those who know me know, I never really know whats going to happen with a…
Although it is small (only 3″ high) it is mighty! I now have this guy permanently set up next to my machine, I do a lot of chain piecing and this cuts down the time (pun intended!) quite a lot. It’s very user friendly and easy to use, it has a standard 45mm rotary cutter…
HSTs are one of the most common units used to make quilt blocks or even whole quilts – like the one I’m currently pattern testing that has quite a lot of HSTs to make, so I though it an ideal opportunity to put the new Patchwork Triangle Ruler by Sew Easy through it’s paces. My…
Many of you already know that the second series of my podcast has launched again. The next person I was lucky enough to interview was the incredible Cathy Friend. So many of us have heard the name, or seen her buying the amazing bargains on UK Quilter’s Destash groups before you are able to grab…
It’s always with anticipation that I wait to see what Sylvia will assign as my challenge. The last challenge was spring flowers and I was delighted to get bluebells. I drive past a bluebell wood on my way to work so it was perfect for me and I immediately had lots of ideas going around…
John J. Cole-Morgan
Jane Galley
Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter
SUE MILLS
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That's Sew Kerry