UK Quilters
Next month we will be looking at recycling in patchwork, which some might say is where our craft began. The lovely people at Gutermann have put together a great collection of threads for working with denim, and of course denim is not just for jeans. What about all the old pairs we grew out of,…
While it is possible to use all sorts of threads for hand quilting, which is the best, and why? There are two things to consider: What will the finished appearance be like? How easy will the thread be to use? Both of these things are, of course important! Most people start off thinking about the…
New to the Gütermann creativ range is a pack of ten x 100m reels of gorgeous thread colours with a 5% discount. Made from100% mercerized premium Egyptian cotton, C Ne 50 thread harmonizes with a wide range of fabric weights and is high strength with a natural sheen. The pleasantly soft grip of this quality…
The lovely people at Gütermann kindly sent me two of their ‘Bonus Pack’ of threads to review. Thank You Gütermann. Their website is here, and their Facebook page is here. Bonus boxes of Gütermann threads These are sew pretty. These really cheered me up the day they arrived as it was grey and miserable outside. And…
Now available in packs of 10 and 20 x100m reels, C Ne 50 thread is made from 100% mercerized premium Egyptian cotton. Harmonizing with a wide range of fabric weights, it is high strength with a natural sheen and a pleasantly soft grip that ensures beautifully smooth seams, making it ideal for patchwork and quilting…
New from Gütermann creativ is a Sew All Thread Pack containing ten x 100m reels of very useful colours. Sew All is a high quality, 100% polyester universal thread range that is totally reliable and suitable for both hand and machine sewing. A welcome addition to your stash, it’s always reassuring to have a good…
I can begin to tell you how thrilled I was to be asked to review some fabric for Gütermann and even more delighted when the box came through the door. The video will give you my thoughts in more details and I’ll show you what I made with two of the fabrics included. In brief,…
From time to time we post information from the manufacturers and distributors. This article is taken from Barnyarns own website. As you might be aware, they are a regular supporter of our website, and usually seen on the exhibition circuit where you can chat with Callum and the team. Even better, there’s a UKQU.co.uk discount…
New! Gutermann Thread Pack with Seam Gauge We all like something extra with our purchases don’t we, so you might like this latest bonus pack from Gutermann. Contents include 8 x100m reels of Gutermann Sew All thread in fresh pastel shades that are perfect for summer sewing projects. This high-quality polyester thread is the ideal…
New! the fabulous Neon Thread Pack from Gütermann creativ With Neon so on trend, this new thread pack from Gütermann creativ will soon have you adding a bit of zing to your projects! Each pack contains seven 100m reels of vibrant Sew All Neon Thread in six luminous colours as well as a…
Thread Magic is a thread conditioner, it makes the thread smoother so that it is less likely to snag, tangle, twist, or cause other friction problems. It is similar to using beeswax although, I find this conditioner much better because it helps me to sew for longer without experiencing the discomfort I often feel in…
