UK Quilters
Scrap-busting siddi-inspired goozundar mat In this post I want to show you how I made a small mat to go under (goozundar) using scraps and inspired by the siddi technique of quilting, that I read about in Today’s Quilter magazine, edition 30. My creation is NOT attempting to be a siddi quilt, I just wanted…
Our life in Spain is just what we thought it would be – lots of food and drink in the local Bars and Restaurants. We especially enjoy having breakfast at our local Bar with a couple of coffees and tostada con tomate (toast with tomato).  Here in rural Spain, near Granada, the Bars serve…
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I have been working on some ‘hearty’ patterns. I find the pattern writing very challenging, but very gratifying,when it all goes right, patience really is a virtue! https://ukqu.co.uk/dashboard/product/ STARRY HEARTS HEART INFINITY    HEART INFINITY       The little secrets can be hung from…
I love the idea of anonymous Valentine’s day gifts, and what better for a small stash-busting quilty project than a few bonding hearts. These are the pairs of fabric hearts given to mothers with a baby in a neonatal unit. One heart stays with the baby, and the other is tucked inside clothing next to…
So this month I’m sharing the first of my ‘Scrap-Buster’ patterns. I don’t know any sewist who can bear to throw away scraps of fabric… after all, you never know when it might come in handy! You might notice that I used the word ‘sewist’ instead of ‘sewer’ – I prefer the term for two…
How to make a greeting card (without much skill, time, fabric or a fancy machine) This is a card I made in a couple of hours from start to finish and, if I can do it, then sew can you! This design might be good for a new home, and you can use the…
Welcome to you all and a happy 2018 I hope that you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year, and received lots of sewing related presents! I am so pleased to be a part of this new group for UKQU, but having never blogged before I am also very nervous! Just to re-cap, I…
Alison Ball
Sue Burford
Lyn Butler
Corinne Curtis
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Jo Graham