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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Beartown Patchwork & Quilters – Celebrating our 35th Anniversary 7 years ago
Congleton Chronicle – a quilt made by 21 members in 1987, raffled for a local Hospice.
35 years ago (1984) a lady put an advert in a shop window in Congleton, Cheshire, asking if anyone wanted to get together…
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Sue Griffiths wrote a new post, Threading in the tails – the easy way 7 years ago
One of the jobs I’m not overfond of is the dreaded tails. Every time you start a quilting path there’s another two threads to tie in. And I do like to do custom quilting, so I always have lots of tails.
Now, I try…
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Starting hand quilting: Part 5: Equipment, Needles & Thimbles 7 years ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post A Saucy Little Retreat…. 7 years ago
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Carry Case for Work-In-Progress. 7 years, 1 month ago
The other night I lay in bed tossing and turning thinking about my upcoming holiday and how I was going to transport a mini quilt I was working on without folding it and messing it up (lots of little pieces…
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Snap. Without seeing this, a few months ago I made something very similar for the same purpose. I did use flannelette on the inside and put a pocket on the outside to hold pattern or small ruler. Works a treat to keep blocks in place. Great minds I think …
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Hi Carol. That is a coincidence! Flannelette is a really good idea as it does need something to ‘cling’ to the pieces it is carrying. I tried to find some spare
fabric used for a hanging wall but couldn’t find it. A pocket in the outside is a really good idea as well. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Considering Value 7 years, 1 month ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Drafting, Making and Using Templates 7 years, 2 months ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Starting hand quilting: Part 1: Fabric 7 years, 2 months ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Making it work… wonky panel time! 7 years, 2 months ago
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Group Projects and Challenges 7 years, 2 months ago
A good thing about belonging to a patchwork and quilting group, apart from the social element of spending time with like minded people, is that you end up doing things you wouldn’t otherwise do. Of course it de…
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This sounds like a really exciting challenge, and is clearly enjoyed by many members. Our group is just starting a challenge involving wool, tweed and patchwork and/or quilting. Should be varied!
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Thanks Maggie. Your challenge sounds an interesting one. It would be lovely to see what is produced.
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Trio of Reversible Bags 7 years, 2 months ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Tea Towel bag 7 years, 3 months ago
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, Milward Embroidery hoops: Product Review by Denise Inkson Aka The Cheap Procrastinator 7 years, 3 months ago
First, I would like to thank Milward and the UKQU for giving me the privilege of testing these lovely colourful embroidery hoops.
Here is what the press release from Milward says about them;
“This lovely s…
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, DIY Quilting Bag 7 years, 3 months ago
The quilting bag which can be adapted for your needs .
I so enjoyed the sew-a-row challenge last year (Fire & Ice) that I signed up again when the word was out that there was going to be another…
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, American Slave 'Code' Quilts – Facts and Fibs 7 years, 3 months ago
I have been fascinated by the story of the American Underground Railway since reading Colson Whitehead’s book ‘The Underground Railway’, in which he tells of a young slave, Cora, and her treacherous journey North…
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This is really interesting. I had seen the contrasting versions so it is really great to be able to read someone’s in-depth research. Thank you Sue!
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Thank you Maggie – glad you liked the piece. I have more to go with the future blocks, so please do read on….
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Thank you Maggie – glad you liked the piece. I have more to go with the future blocks, so please do read on….
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Comment received via PM to me regarding this piece…….That is really interesting I am taken in with it, well done Sue. Really thinking about getting the books, and will do your first block. I love reading about anything like this, very impressed.xx
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Fascinating – love the history.
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Thank you Carol Lightburn. It is nice to know that people are interested
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Frame Quilts 7 years, 3 months ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post A “Quilty Hug” sent on an Aid lorry to Kosovo 7 years, 3 months ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Hi there and my top tip! 7 years, 4 months ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Keeping my emotional home alive in my sewing 7 years, 4 months ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Keeping my emotional home alive in my sewing 7 years, 4 months ago
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6 years, 12 months ago
Happy Jade Anniversary and have a great Show. So wonderful to see some of the archives too in this fascinating blog.
6 years, 12 months ago
Thank you Teresa. The show is going well so far and a lot of interest in the quilts.