UK Quilters
The Quilt Convention is a quilt show that features the best of Australia from the past year from each state guild. It also has a number of other travelling and international displays that are just fantastic to experience. The work of visiting tutors is displayed which makes it possible to see works which we might…
Stashes, we all seem to have them, some bigger than others, but do we really need them?!?! Fat quarter storage I know, I know, it’s a hanging offence just to ask that kind of a question to quilters, but seriously, do we really need a huge stash? 1 box of yardage Some would say definitely…
Take out the guess work with Certain Stitch Needles! These brilliant needles have been developed to give consistent length stitches that are evenly spaced, just like a professional. These exciting new needles will help build your confidence and speed up your sewing whilst also enabling you to achieve perfection. There are multiple ways you can…
It seems a life time ago that we attended the Bloggerati Retreat and already there are plans afoot for the next one. The last retreat was precious time for me to concentrate on sewing, something I don’t often enjoy with a busy job and other obligations. Not only did I have time to sew, it…
What is an I Spy quilt and how do you make one? Well, this question has many answers – and I can provide you with my take on the I Spy quilt, as I have made a few. The feature that all I Spy quilts have in common is that they will contain ‘Conversational’ fabrics.…
Half way through the year and I’ve kept up my New Year Resolution (Amazing! I know here we are in June and I’ve still kept with a New Years resolution!!) of learning a new quilty technique each month!! Our village school, where one of my grandsons attends (as did his Dad and his two Aunties,…
Have you ever made a Vision Board? I paid good money to go on a workshop for one and most of the time was spent sat on the floor with our eyes closed, being told to picture what we wanted to achieve in our lives. We then had to find pictures in magazines to match…
Look who I was talking to recently, and he is really encouraging to speak with. I asked Stuart about his lovely Rainbow Etchings range of fabrics that the Craft Cotton Company have donated as the first prize in our new September competition . and he has popped over this article of encouragement. Stuart will…
I recently went to a wedding in London and would be passing a “new to me” quilt shop on the way – it would therefore be rude not to stop! Whilst wandering around I spotted that they had Schmetz Gold needles. I had not come across these before although I have always used Schmetz in…
Many years ago I organised a sew day for our W.I. group. I arranged a room in our local pub and organised a pub lunch. About 15 ladies turned up and we had great fun making these lovely boxes…and of course enjoyed the delicious lunch. Everyone finished their gorgeous boxes to take home that day.…
If you remember I’m making a quilt out of 1/2 inch hexis. A long term project I think. So every now and then I will update you. After a keen start here’s what I did after day 1. I had 1 1/2 hrs at U3A sewing and another hour or so later that evening at…
With Summer and Wimbledon upon us this darling little strawberry pincushion can be made quickly and simply using scraps of fabric. It’s not my design – it came from a link from the Fave Quilts website but I had fun making it. Please use this for your own use or to give as a gift. You…
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