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Roll it up – UKQU Sewing Challenge It’s time to reveal the FOURTH project in the UKQU Sewing Challenge; a laid back, ‘join as you can and let’s have some fun’ challenge where we are using our patchwork and quilting skills to create garments, accessories, things for the home and perhaps also something for charity.…
We are almost at the end of the QuiltSewGo Beginners’ Sampler series, just the last two blocks to go now and then on with the ‘finishing off’ – sashing, borders, layering, quilting and binding. You might have heard the term ‘Quilt As You Go’ (QAYG) and want to try this method or you might not…
This is new to me at Strictly Quilting – Quickscreen in both triangles and squares. I’ve not used it before so it was fun to give it a go. Quickscreen from Vlieseline is similar to a light interfacing, and has markings in either triangles or squares. The lines are to help you to sew fabric…
These are a brilliant way of avoiding burnt fingers as well as being able to achieve accuracy when pressing folds and seams or attaching fiddly applique.. Hot Hemmers are made from nylon fibre board which holds position whilst the iron and steam penetrate through fabric and ruler, giving sharp crease lines and total accuracy…
Helen Kent and Cecilia Slinn announce the dates of two new Retreats for 2023… by Cecilia Slinn. The ‘Sewcial Retreat’, held last November in Bromsgrove, was the first time I was personally involved in the organisation of a retreat and there were a few feelings of trepidation as the date approached. Helen (from Strictly Quilting…
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We are almost at the end of making the blocks in this series and I hope you are enjoying it so far. A sampler quilt is a great way to expand your awareness of the number of blocks out there, and as the architect of this sampler, I wanted to make sure I used blocks…
Bondaweb from Vlieseline is a mainstay for appliqué in patchwork and I recently had a project that needed just this product. One of my ladies that joins me on a Friday for my Sit and Sew classes was attending a Christmas craft fair to help raise funds for the charity NOWZAD. They are working in…
We are onto our final four blocks now and you will now be combining the techniques used in other blocks in the series to make them. If you have missed any of the previous blocks or want to share these blogs with friends then scroll down to the end of this blog for the links.…
Block 11: Churn Dash Churn dash block is a traditional block that has been around since the 1800’s. It is made up of rectangle strips, half square triangles (HST) and a centre square. I’ve chosen to use just two fabrics for this block, but you could use more if you wish. It is also known…
Welcome everyone, I hope by now you are gaining in confidence in using different skills and techniques in your quilt making and it doesn’t seem as daunting as you first thought. The remaining blocks in this series will use a variety of the techniques in the previous blocks you’ve made so you can see just…
Shop, learn and be inspired at The Stitch Festival! Taking place at the Business Design Centre from 23rd – 26th March 2023, expect to be inspired by quirky textile displays, shop from your favourite craft and textile suppliers, learn a new skill in fun workshops and enter their dressmaking competition! We have FIVE…
Nina
Carol Lightburn
Helen Kent
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