UK Quilters
Strippy quilts have been around for a long time and are essentially wide(ish) long strips of fabric joined lengthwise to make a quilt top, in other words they were quick and easy to make. They could also be quilted easily in a quilt frame – just start at one end of the strip nearest to…
To be asked to be a swap mumma and head up a team on the 2019 mini swap came as a real surprise. I wasn’t sure if I would actually get a team until the last minute, as until the final count of those signed up would be dependent on how many would be needed.…
I love cats. I think a lot of quilters do. I used to have one: my Tiger, who had to go to another hooman because of my severe allergy. No need to say I cried my eyes out while coughing because of the pneumonia… After dear Tiger moved away, I noticed there where benefits. The…
Part 3 of an occasional blog following my journey with half in hexis. This week saw me hit and pass the 1000 mark. And so far I’m still sane. ( I think! ) How do I know how many I’ve done I hear you ask? I’ve been keeping a tally I’ve started playing with them…
A few months ago I decided to join the UKQU Mini Swap 2019, this was my 3rd mini swap. Not only is this great fun with all the ‘stalking’ but it pushes you into making something very special for your swappee. After joining we are eventually put into groups headed by a swap Mamma who…
Hi Everybody!! Here’s my new design especially made for UKQU members! I’ve been cheeky and copied the introduction for you so you can see do you fancy joining us, you might be tempted into buying fabrics at the Festival of Quilts? If you wish to take part you will find the link leading you to…
I love taking part in Block of the Month quilts (BOM’s), I must do, I’ve got five on the go at the moment (three quilts and two cross-stitch) and I’m considering starting another one! A BOM is where the designer releases a new part of the design every month (usually) until the quilt is complete.…
I have been to Festival of Quilts (FOQ) once before, in 2017 with my friend Lynne and we had a good but rather hectic day. Since then I have made friends with the lovely Carol from my local quilt group and Deb another longstanding friend, although not a quilter does like to have a look…
My mother always brought me up to be polite but on this occasion, I’m going to flash my drawers! You may well have heard of the young Japanese lady, Marie Kondo, who has developed a decluttering and tidying method – the KonMari system. Now, I’m not the tidiest of people, cleanish but not always tidy.…
Why am I so critical of my work? This is a question that I have asked myself many, many times, but why am I so critical of my sewing? My first ever quilt I am self-taught and have only been sewing / quilting for around 2.5 years and I watch YouTube tutorials to learn new…
I was thrilled to be asked to review UK Quilters united by a second thread, I read a sample of the first book on amazon and I was inspired, this just escalated the anticipation to read this book. When the book arrived I was shocked as to how vibrant the colours were on the Bargello…
I’ve come up with the brilliant idea of making a triangular pouch for my sons guitar picks. So I’ve looked on line for ideas and patterns. This lead to searching you tube, which I know is usually a big no no as it’s too addictive. So I watched a lovely lady who made it make…
Chris Franses
Sharon Reid
Hilda Wessels
Judith Clarke
Lyn Butler
AbbieAnne
Margaret Creek
Ami Richards
Helen Kent
Sarah Wells