UK Quilters
We are all currently going through a terrible time with ‘The’ virus and it is affecting the lives of so many people. Not least those who have lost loved ones and those who are suffering. Our magnificent frontline NHS staff, that are the caring for our families and friends, are experiencing things we will never…
FEATHERS TWO This video shows you how you can intermix different shapes and sizes to fill your border without a centre spine. It is quite relaxing to watch enjoy.
We are in unprecedented times, plague, death and loss of life, liberty and physical social interaction. This will not be in my usual style. As it is diary based; to keep me sane, to keep everyone else in my household saner. Let me give you some history first. A lady called Hannah Clair Somerville :…
Welcome to the New World where social distancing has become a byword, self-isolation essential to save lives and staying at home has never been so important but for us quilters, where get-togethers, knit and natters and quilting groups are part of our being, it is difficult to be so isolated. I consider myself lucky in…
When we saw a workshop by sewing quarters Emma Bradford on American piecing I was quite intrigued, I had never heard of this method before and I love to discover new techniques. The workshop we attended was at Emma shop swift quilting company near Tallington lakes in South Lincolnshire. We were told to bring an open…
A packed Bliss cushion. It all started at the Bloggeratti retreat in November.  I had the idea to make personalised reading cushions for my son, daughter and their partners for Christmas. I have blogged about the making of ‘Bliss’ pillows before ( https://ukqu.co.uk/the-bliss-pillow/ ) and, in short, these are reading pillows but with the added bonus…
So the advice is to stay at home and socially isolate; only go out if necessary and stay at least 2m away from anyone else. I come from a family of introverts. We are happiest behind our computers and other screens. We communicate largely by text not phone as (heavens!) we might have to actually…
Having decided to make a quilt using blocks how do you choose which block (or blocks) to use? Do you find a theme (stars for instance) or look for a name that appeals (how about Cats and Mice?). Perhaps you want to use just one block many times or two blocks alternating but then you…
So, here we are, for the foreseeable future… What are you doing to keep busy, quell anxiety, catch up? Or are you one of the heroes who have really shown us what community means? If so, I applaud every one of you! And well done too, if you are keeping away, avoiding carrying this modern-day…
I drink a lot of tea and always worry about leaving cup marks on tables and furniture. As a result I have quite a few coasters and mug rugs strategically placed throughout my home. With Easter around the corner, let’s make an easter egg mug rug, or two, or ten….. Materials Easter inspired or Spring…
HEARTS and PETALS This is a little border that I saw and liked it so versatile for putting in borders . I do the explanation it in the video. We do the TEAR DROP and ECHOING , plus a small little HEART. To embellish it more. Hope you enjoy.
Challenge accepted and I get given the landmark, Houses of Parliament. Thinking cap on and I was certain that what I make I would use and not put to the back of a cupboard or in a drawer never to be seen again. The decision to make a clock was a very quick one and…
Lynda Jackson
Sandra Pearson
Denise Inkson
Helen Kent
Sarah Wells
Ruth Garner
Chris Franses
Maggie Attfield
Nina
Sharon Reid