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Well, can you? The UK Quilters Facebook Group, alongside this website can. Imagine if that was or is your shopfront. Whether you are a bricks and mortar shop or an online trader, there’s never been a better time to reach out to the massive band of patchworkers, quilters, bagmakers, embroiders, fabric hoarders (did I mention…
Something different from FMQ with SANDRA I came across a pattern and I thought I have just the idea for this. Using my practice or tutorial pieces. Great way to use them up and make gifts at the same time. https://youtu.be/x4Gdz1A-dYU
A few more customerisms from my days in the Shop. I love my job and the talking to likeminded visitors to the shop but many do come out with ‘isms’ that can make me laugh, want to cry or roll my eyes! Many a time I don’t believe they even realise what they have said…
December 2020 and facing more months of lockdown and no more groups to attend wasn’t a very pleasant thought, the lack of company, the lack of motivation and the missing of all the fellow ‘crafty ladies’ of my groups. I host 2 groups on a Wednesday, 2 on a Thursday, together with my hobby group…
Welcome to “Mildred’s Marvellous Wonderful World of her Meandering Musings!” Mildred is my bright blue Citroen who used to be driven by my late 93 yr old mother. <img src=”https://ukqu.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/C0DB3335-4F5E-41A9-9EB0-C3FEC7B99592.jpeg” alt=”” class=”ui-sortable-handle” data-eio=”l”> Mother never passed a driving test ever,,, she drove lorries during WW2 with searchlights and ack ack guns on the back. She…
Running a 200 Club means advertising it – and so it needed a logo. The whip has been cracked – and it does seem a while since I last wrote a blog. I’d love to say it is due to me doing so much sewing. However, that is not really the case. I have been…
Working in a haberdashery hosting quilting groups and covering shop hours during sickness and holidays we are always being asked for workshops by our lovely ‘crafty’ clientele and I am always looking for something different to offer. Being self-employed and having so much time on my hands due to lockdown restrictions, I have managed to…
I was lucky enough to recently receive some Makower UK fabric to review and it was so cute with doggie prints and London scenes. I was given 12 squares that were just under 8 x 8” and there were 2 of each design. Four of the designs were directional, so I had to remember that…
In Tales from the Shed part 1 I told you about my new workshop which is now under construction. I thought I’d let you know how things are going on. First things first – we’re now referring to it as ‘The Cabin’. We have a shed already in the garden which has caused some confusion…
I can’t remember a time when I haven’t sewn, early memories of playing with the fabric under Mum’s Green table (where her sewing machine was in constant use), making clothes for my dolls and eventually for myself. I have strayed into other crafts but sewing was my favourite. Mum always had a scrap bag stuffed…
An intriguing headline for sure. Every so often something really interesting drops on my desk that captures my attention and draws me away from the day job. This was one of those moments. The Bowes Museum have been talking about their exciting new exhibition for some time, and we have seen mention of it across…
No matter how hard I try, my scrap mountain just keeps growing. I feel another scrap quilt may be on the way, but I had some small pieces of fabric to use up too. These fabric key rings are great for using small offcuts, are fun to make and perfect for giving as gifts. I’ve…
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