UK Quilters
One of my FAVOURITE things about patchwork and quilting is the community – quilters are such a lovely bunch, there is always some kind of swap, quilt along, charity quilt, sew along, community project going on, we just can’t help but be involved and I love that. So I was thrilled to be included in…
Who put my hand up to join in with this latest sew-a-row? Of course, I did it myself, having thoroughly enjoyed the Fire & Ice quilts that I was involved with plus the separate project where a few of us swapped rows which resulted in a fabulous quilt with rows donated by others and I…
Vlieseline 276 Natural Cotton – Lightweight and Soft Vlieseline has added *276 Natural Cotton to their ever-popular range of waddings! Designed especially for quilts, 276 is a lightweight and soft sew-in wadding made from bleached cotton with scrim making it a perfect combination of a soft-hand feel and lightweight construction while providing excellent stability and…
What’s your favourite part of quilting? Here we have a fabulous mix of piecing, applique, quilting, and even a little bit of hand sewing. So what ever takes your fancy you may like to join in with the UKQU SUMMER SEW A ROW. I was given the top row so decided on a nature theme…
Sparkly is the new sewing thread with a trendy metallic finish, giving projects a touch of glitz and glamour. Thanks to its two-tone effect, Sparkly is a real eye-catcher on fabric as well as on many other materials. Brilliant for individual ornamental stitches and decorative backstitch seams, it produces a particularly elegant and sophisticated look. Perfect…
So, guess what! This is the first time ever, in my whole life, that I have written a blog. It’s exciting (for me at least) and, with a bit of luck and a following wind, enjoyable for you. Shall I tell you a tiny bit about me? I’m a crafter! I’ve been crafting, one…
New! Iron On Nonwoven Ironing Cloth For protecting outer fabric when fusing This new nonwoven pressing IRON ON Cloth from Vlieseline has been specifically designed for use with fusible interlinings making it suitable for a wide range of sewing and patchwork and quilting projects. By protecting the outer fabric when fusing, the IRON ON Cloth…
If you are looking for something new, and would like to learn technique as well as follow a pattern then this could be for you. Running from 10th June to 5th August the Vlieseline Quilt a long is live on You Tube! The 9 block sampler quilt uses a selection of the Vlieseline quilting range…
Just in time for the summer, Gütermann creativ has added this vibrant new sewing thread set to the ever-popular Sew-all range! Sew-all thread is renowned for its high quality, giving you strong and beautiful seams. Superbly versatile, this smooth running and durable thread is suitable for hand and machine sewing projects including decorative seams…
The art of Sashiko been a big trend over the years and Clover has the perfect needles for your projects. I’ve never done Sashiko but have always wanted to have a go so, when Clover sent me some to try out, I was eager to start. For those that aren’t familiar with Sashiko, it is…
New! Upcycling Collection Let yourself be inspired and get creative with Vlieseline! Upcycling denim is a fantastic way to not only breathe new life into old clothing, but also to reduce waste making the process extremely environmentally friendly. Instead of throwing out old denim jeans, upcycling allows you to transform them into something unique. With…
I’ve just been looking at booking a holiday in our caravan. Chatsworth House has been on my visiting list for a long time and I think this year might be the time to visit the Peak District but I also LOVE taking time out for a sewing retreat or two every year. The first retreat…
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