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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff recommended the post Introducing ICE 7 years, 10 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Introducing ICE 7 years, 10 months ago
From time to time we aim to bring something exclusive to the website. ICE is the first of two Sew a row Quilts that will be delivered row by row over the next ten weeks.
Sue Griffiths, Sharon Reid, Co…
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Absolutely stunning, love the bottom row.. I’m going with that being Corrine as it reminds me of my wee Scottish island too
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This looks fab – well done to all the designers!
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Wow that’s gorgeous, I’m going to have a go!
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Love this!
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It really is a lovely quilt despite the very different styles of the quilters who collaborated on it. A must for the list.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, ICE and FIRE our fabulous two new Sew a Row exclusive to UKQU.co.uk 7 years, 10 months ago
Back in the spring this year [2018] we came up with the idea of a sew-a-row pattern for everyone to follow. There was no agenda .. just the germ of an idea. To begin with we thought there would just be one and we…
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What a really unusual, innovative idea! I am really looking forward to this!
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I am really looking forward to seeing these!
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That’s my Coo! I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the design team for ICE and can’t wait to see how other people use and interpret our patterns and make them up for themselves.
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I’m really looking forward to having a go at this, the designs look great!
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Wow this looks amazing. Can’t wait to start it.
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AbbieAnne wrote a new post, Good Life………..Makower UK 7 years, 10 months ago
A jolly little package of fabric appeared in my letter box……..SUNFLOWERS!!!! Oh so happy was I….. I have a bit of a thing about Sunflowers they’re my ‘Happy’ symbol. I’d been asked to review the new range ‘Go…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Christmas is on the horizon and ribbons will add that festive cheer to our Quilts 7 years, 10 months ago
Berisfords are known for their lovely ribbons, and this year they are releasing a lovely range of retro-inspired designs to choose from! Nostalgia and Christmas always seem to go well together.
Retro…
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Val Brooks wrote a new post, Tales from Val's Blog Cabin July 2018 7 years, 10 months ago
Using rulers to help you with free motion quilting – it really IS still FMQ!
After my start in free motion quilting (FMQ) (see my first blog on FMQ), while I was encouraged at what I’d done, I still felt ver…
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V interesting Val
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Great blog, really should practice more with my westalee rulers but there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day
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What a informative and useful Blog. It has made me feel that Rulers are my next purchase. Thank you Val, love your work – stunning x
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you are right! another tool in our arsenal to help us fmq
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UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Hints and Tips from a Hospital Bed – A4 Presentation Portfolio Folder. 7 years, 10 months ago
Introducing Denise .. our vlogger .. direct from her hospital bed no less. This girl means business!
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Love your sewing kit case!!! And hope you recover quickly.x
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Thank you, it’s very handy in the car too. It has traveled miles with me.
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Well done Denise, what a lovely way to take your stuff. Hope you’ll be home soon
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Thank you, it was a short two night stay but the recovery is six weeks, it is going to get very frustrating if I cannot use my machines as I am unable to lift for that time period.
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Well blogged Denise..gws.
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Thank you.
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Get well soon Denise, I fear the only thing I will be taking to hospital in August is my Kindle, but I have some fabric box kits that look fun with all the carboard bits cut out, so may cut some material pre-op so I can fiddle around with it while I am there … haven’t done one of those for over 20 years
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Thank you, and I hope your visit is okay and you get well soon. If you do create those would be nice to see please.
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Denise, I’m so chuffed to have inspired you to show your kit. Great idea, love the folder. Get well soon to you & your roommate/cameraman!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann Thread – with added Value 7 years, 10 months ago
In the shops now, the new Gutermann Thread Pack with the bonus of a Tape Measure
New from Gütermann creative, a lovely Thread Set in rich, vibrant shades for those on-trend sewing projects in bold colours.…
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter :: Festival of Quilts – who will be there? 7 years, 10 months ago
This year will be my second year working at Festival of Quilts. It seems like yesterday that I turned up at Pinhole Quilting’s stand, well shall I say floor space because on the Tuesday lunchtime that was all it wa…
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I will, hopefully, manage to pop by and say hello. Good luck
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That would be lovely 🙂
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Flexible Vlieseline Seam Tape 7 years, 10 months ago
Vlieseline have a new addition to their range.
This new bi-elastic, lightweight, fusible woven tape from Vlieseline is cut on the bias and therefore perfect for use on jersey and other stretchy fabrics. Seam…
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AbbieAnne wrote a new post, Mystery Two!!! …….Rubies & Cream BOM! 7 years, 11 months ago
I’z very excited and a bit surprised even!
I’ve been busy working on my next Mystery Quilt BOM for UKQU. I believe in and am known for, making ‘design developments’ throughout my patterns and classes,…
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I’m in
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Sorted!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Scott Fortunoff's Shaking it up over in America 7 years, 11 months ago
Every so often we post the blog extracts from Scott Fortunoff who many of you will know took over Freespirit fabrics earlier in the year .. the home of Philip Jacobs and the rest of the Kaffe Fassett Collective…
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Interesting read.
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Thought provoking
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Val Brooks wrote a new post, Tales from Val’s Blog Cabin – July 13th 2018 7 years, 11 months ago
A Day Out – Whitby Queen Bee Quilters Quilt Trail
When I started quilting, I did consider if it was for me as I felt sewing was a rather solitary hobby – until I realised there is a whole community of quilters out…
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Great Blog. Sometimes I wish we still lived in UK and I could visit the shops and Quilt Exhibitions. Thank you for thr vision Val x
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Thanks for your comment Sue – I did think it was a real novelty to see quilts in such a variety of shops and it certainly made me stop and look in the shop windows where I might have just walked on past!
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I so love the idea that this exhibition took with using various shop windows to display the work. Great that you enjoyed it, only wish I lived closer to have gone along to ogle at all the hard work on display.
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Yes – I thought it was such a novel idea and a great way to share! Maybe other groups could encourage their local traders to display a quilt in their windows.
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Our local tv shop (a friend) was celebrating a particular anniversary for his shop and he had a few bits from my group for display in his window. It was a one off never even gave it a thought to do in many windows!! A great idea for others those to follow.
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, A little bit of colour in our lives – Lynda Jackson 7 years, 11 months ago
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I want to do something just a little different and original. About 2 yrs ago I found ice dying and it opened up a whole new world.
It can be a very random and mystical process…
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Wow linda they look fab. I particularly like the first one on the washing line.
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Not sure what the neighbours thing lol
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That’s half the fun, keeping the neighbours wondering what you will do next 😉
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Glorious, must have a go at this one day.
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Just make sure you wear gloves 😉
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I remember tie-dying my hippie skirts when I was at uni, it was fun, but this is a whole other level altogether. Everything is so beautiful and I love your shed too. 🙂
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Lynda – WOW, love the star!
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It is a beauty isn’t it.
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Fascinating….beautiful kaleidoscope effects.
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Thank you, they are always a surprise
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That is so much more inspiring than posts about dyeing usually are! It even has me thinking…whole cloth quilt? Could I? And THAT is a first! Thank you!
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Absolutely you can and I am so glad to hear this. Do it and dont forget to show us. x
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I’ve wanted to try this technique since I first heard about it. Love the results you have achieved, and its definitely made me want to find my dyes and have a go now.
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Yet another thing for my list……. Fabulous!
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Chris Franses wrote a new post, Rotary cutting 7 years, 11 months ago
I’ve just been cutting rather a lot of strips all the same size to make a mini Bargello and I thought it might be helpful if I showed you how I manage to remember to place the ruler in the right place each time. I’ve…
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Clever idea – so simple but so worthwhie. Will definitely try this out.
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It was one of those ‘duh, why haven’t I thought of this before’ moments!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Which Bobbin Thread 7 years, 11 months ago
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 se…
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Never heard of cardboard bobbins. Off to explore now. Found this piece very interesting.
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Makower Counting Sheep Review 7 years, 11 months ago
by Obsessive Compulsive Crafting Disorder
OOO look what I got to review!This is the new Counting Sheep collection from Makower UK. Gorgeous soft 100% quilting cotton.
It has bunnies with balloons and…
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Lovely fabrics and pretty quilt pattern Juliet. Love the idea of the block for a baby name.
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Lovely for boys and girls.
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