UK Quilters
“What are you planning to do today” my partner asks me at about 9am.” I plan to do some sewing today”, I said, “but irst I am going to use the bike and get some exercise before I shower”. So I grabbed a book and went to the static cycle machine. I cycled and…
I am a bit of a sucker for different gadgets and gizmos – anything to make life a little easier. As an example, I used to find joining the ends of binding a bit tricky – until I bought the binding tool. That certainly made life easier (although, truth be told, since then I’ve found…
I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to review a pack of fat quarters from the new Tilda range called Cotton Beach. They arrived beautifully packed. A few close ups.. Limpet Shells… Sea Anemone… Coral Reef… Ocean Flower… These beautiful fresh fabrics are 100% cotton and come in several colourways. I particularly…
This is a sweet little video I made for the Craft Store which shows beginner quilters a super simple and easy quilt that will build their confidence and help make a super simple quilt.
Spring is in the air! Well, you would’t think so when you feel the cold outside, but anyways. We see a lot of patchwork jackets around and perhaps you would like to try your hand at making one yourself ? Let’s have a look at some jackets. Jacket by Carolyn Johnson Jacket by Dior Jacket by…
Richard Cook posted a fabulous picture of an interesting quilt onto the UK Quilters Facebook Group so we asked him to tell his story. In his own words: We all like to celebrate anniversaries – birthdays and marriages especially. But some anniversaries can be painful as they are associated to a date with an unpleasant…
Gütermann creativ have added these colourful thread packs to the popular rPET range. Produced using Micro Core Technology and made exclusively by Gütermann creativ, using 100% recycled plastic bottles, Sew-all rPET thread is the ethical choice for sewing enthusiasts who still seek top quality without any compromise. This thread is suitable for a whole range of machine…
Ginette Pereira is an extra-ordinary quilter and her artistic talent and eye for detail has helped make her the most wonderful person too!! She runs a quilt shop in Hamilton Ontario Canada and I met her on one of ,y road trips around Canada. A lovely lady and a wonderful quilter. Hope you enjoy the…
I have always loved the idea of printing my own fabric. My problem is that I can’t draw! Anyway today I returned to Handprinted in Bognor after 2 years (you all know why!). They run Fab Friday workshops – 10am – 1pm each week. Like the name suggests they focus on printing – usually on…
Tracy Perks is an extra-ordinary quilter and her artistic talent and eye for detail has helped make her the most wonderful designer too!! Her unique sewing space on a narrow boat is so enchanting and inspiring. Capturing the essence of quilting in my opinion. Her talent and pure sense of fun is infectious beyond words!…
This eleventh instalment of my podcast series is a prime example of how I just adore the people I am lucky enough to know and to be able to sew with. Caroline Purcell is an extra-ordinary quilter and her artistic talent and eye for detail helps make her just wonderful!! Her work with Roding Quilters…
Many of us have left over wadding and scrap fabric pieces left over and this is a sweet way to try and use up your fabric and make something super useful. I hope you enjoy making these lovely pods
Rebecca Moore
Christine Hutchins
Lyn Butler
John J. Cole-Morgan
Marijke Van Welzen
Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter
SUE MILLS