UK Quilters
It is that time of year again, when the festival of quilts opens its doors to this year’s quilting entry requests. I have been considering entering for a while now. However, the biggest issue for me is my health and time concerns. Screen Shot taken from : https://www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk/# I have been going to the Festival for…
Everyone has an opinion, especially when it comes to thread in the crafting world! Cotton or Polyester? 50wt or 40wt? What about 80wt? Which colour to use? Should my bobbin thread match my top thread? Many have strong opinions and won’t be sway, but some can be persuaded to experiment! Aurifil is a very fine…
First I would like to thank UKQU: https://ukqu.co.uk/ and https://www.clover-mfg.com/ for giving me the opportunity to review and test the Clover Fabric Tube Maker. It came through my door three days before I went to the Festival of Quilts show 2022. If you want to check out my mini adventure while at the Festival of…
It is finally happening, my husband and myself are about to impart on our first whole week holiday without the children, whom are now adults. It is five past six on a cold early February morning. There is nothing but darkness outside the windows of the coach. This is not my usual place to blog…
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Brother or any of its subsidiaries. I write this purely from the end user prospective. Any views in this blog are my own. Christmas is literally days away. And I have been busy tearing my hair out and doing my usual headless chicken act. Unlike other years I have…
Following on from my 11 Felt Chains blog. On the twelve’s days of Christmas the sewer gave to me: 10 Button Baubles You will need: • Felt (optional) • 10 Buttons (they do not have to match) • Needle and matching thread for hand sewing • Scissors • Tape measure or ruler • Hot…
Following on from my 10 Button baubles blog. On the twelve’s days of Christmas the sewer gave to me: 9 Sparkle Stars. You will need: • Felt • Needle and matching thread for hand sewing • Scissors • Buttons (optional) • Hot Glue gun and glue sticks (optional) • https://ukqu.co.uk/shop/free-patterns-and-tutorials/ornaments/ These ornaments have been made…
Following on from my 7 Candy Canes blog. On the twelve’s days of Christmas the sewer gave to me 6 Xmas Presents. You will need: • Felt • Needle and matching thread for hand sewing • Scissors • Hot Glue gun and glue sticks (optional) • Paint and paint brush (optional) • Ruler • https://ukqu.co.uk/shop/free-patterns-and-tutorials/ornaments/…
Following on from my 6 Xmas Presents blog. On the twelve’s days of Christmas the sewer gave to me 5 Fancy Bows. You will need: • Felt or Ribbon • Needle and matching thread for hand sewing (optional) • Scissors • Hot Glue gun and glue sticks (optional) • https://ukqu.co.uk/shop/free-patterns-and-tutorials/ornaments/ These ornaments have been made…
Following on from my 5 Fancy Bows blog. On the twelve’s days of Christmas the sewer gave to me 4 Santa Stockings. You will need: • Felt • Needle and matching thread for hand sewing (optional) • Scissors • Hot Glue gun and glue sticks (optional) • https://ukqu.co.uk/shop/free-patterns-and-tutorials/ornaments/ These ornaments have been made very quickly…
Following on from my 12 Days of Christmas –overview blog. On the twelve’s days of Christmas the sewer gave to me: 12 layers of Christmas tree. This is the first step-by-step guide to the 12 layers of Christmas tree. For the most part I am presuming you know how to hand sew and or use…
Following on from my 3 Holly Leafs blog. On the twelve’s days of Christmas the sewer gave to me 2 Xmas Puddings. You will need: • Felt • Needle and matching thread for hand sewing (optional) • Scissors • Hot Glue gun and glue sticks (optional) • Beads or buttons (optional) • https://ukqu.co.uk/shop/free-patterns-and-tutorials/ornaments/ These ornaments…
