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Bartysmam wrote a new post, Book Review: Threads of Life by Clare Hunter (published by Sceptre) 6 years, 5 months ago
“Would you be interested in doing a book review?” Sylvia said. “It will be fun” she said. Well ok – maybe she didn’t say that bit! I jumped at the chance. I have always been an avid reader of both fiction and n…
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Bartysmam wrote a new post, Online Etiquette: Do We Need Lessons? 6 years, 7 months ago
Disclaimer: All comments and opinions expressed are my own ……..
We all interact online these days. Most of you who are reading this will interact with others who have a hobby in common – Quilting and Pat…
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Well said Cheryl x
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Thank you Lyn! A very reasoned, thoughtful and considerate approach. And exactly what is needed in the social media arena!
I know here at UKQU it doesn’t ( often) get as heated as in other areas. But I feel the insensitivity and inconsiderateness often seen on social media is part of a slide towards the kind of “I’m all right Jack” attitude that ultimately sees communities at war, as we have seen so often on our TV news.
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I am sorry Cheryl. Evidence we should check, and check again. You are not Lyn. And apologies Lyn!
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That is such a sensitively written but absolutely hitting the mark piece – thank you so much.
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Well said Carol, this was a very interesting read.
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Very nicely written 🙂
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Bartysmam wrote a new post, Adventures of an Inexperienced Quilter – #notgoing 6 years, 10 months ago
This is my #notgoing blog – as in #notgoing to Festival of Quilts.
I sometimes think that I would love to go – then I think no. I would love to see the quilts on display and the shopping opportunities, but who am…
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Bartysmam wrote a new post, Adventures of an Inexperienced Quilter: The Beast and other animals (again)! 7 years ago
Where has the time gone? I haven’t been here for months! Sorry – life took over, including a little (big) birthday to celebrate. However, with everything else going on I have managed to slot in some quilting to ke…
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It’s nice to hear about all your exploits. I too Quilt on an old machine and the thought of all those buttons on new ones terrifies me. I don’t need them with what I do. Well done and look forward to the next instalment.
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Bartysmam posted a new activity comment 7 years, 4 months ago
Now don’t get too excited – I am just excited because I have started back on it! I have to undo 2 huge lines of quilting – my machine was not set up properly (still getting used to it) and this is an absolute swine to quilt because it is so thick, but even that is not daunting me. I will get this done! Thanks for the encouraging comments always! Xx
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Bartysmam posted a new activity comment 7 years, 4 months ago
You are very kind. I felt very strongly that I needed to tell people what was going on in my head about this quilt. It has huge sentimental value obviously, but I surprised myself when I realised that I was terrified of it. I hope that by telling my story it might help others in a similar situation. I have also had another session with the…[Read more]
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Bartysmam wrote a new post, Adventures of an Inexperienced Quilter – The Beast and other animals….. 7 years, 4 months ago
I know that I have mentioned The Beast in my previous blogs, and I promised to explain. It is the time for explanations.
My husband, David, died 6 years ago and in the intervening time, I have also moved…
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I love this story, it’s so relatable, the way we build things up in our heads but I’m glad you’re working on it again and your daughter is going to love the quilt when you give it to her
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You are very kind. I felt very strongly that I needed to tell people what was going on in my head about this quilt. It has huge sentimental value obviously, but I surprised myself when I realised that I was terrified of it. I hope that by telling my story it might help others in a similar situation. I have also had another session with the Ystradgynlais Quilters since I wrote this, so I have made more progress! Maybe my daughter really will get it for her birthday this year!
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The Beast is looking very good although I did get quite excited because I thought you had finished it! I can sympathise a little, I felt a lot of relief when I had finished my last quilt! I am looking forward to your February blog post!
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Now don’t get too excited – I am just excited because I have started back on it! I have to undo 2 huge lines of quilting – my machine was not set up properly (still getting used to it) and this is an absolute swine to quilt because it is so thick, but even that is not daunting me. I will get this done! Thanks for the encouraging comments always! Xx
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Bartysmam posted a new activity comment 7 years, 6 months ago
Another point is that a quarter is a quarter of a yard / metre, whether it is cut fully across the width of the fabric or half way across the width. An eighth is an eighth of a yard / metre, again regardless of how it is cut. I hope this makes sense.
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Bartysmam posted a new activity comment 7 years, 6 months ago
I don’t believe that they are the same. The difference between ‘fat’ and ‘long’ as far as I understand them is that ‘fat’ is a cut that goes partially across the width of the fabric, whereas a ‘long’ cut is across the width of the fabric.
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Bartysmam wrote a new post, HINTS AND TIPS – Terms used in Patchwork and Quilting 7 years, 6 months ago
This list assumes some basic knowledge of fabric, sewing and sewing machines. It is not exhaustive but is intended to be useful for those just starting out on Patchwork and Quilting.
PATCHWORKING (verb)
The…
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Am I having a senior moment but isn’t a Long Quarter the same as a Fat Eighth? If not I’m confused as I’ve read them to be the same.
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I don’t believe that they are the same. The difference between ‘fat’ and ‘long’ as far as I understand them is that ‘fat’ is a cut that goes partially across the width of the fabric, whereas a ‘long’ cut is across the width of the fabric.
Thank you for the comment – I certainly don’t profess to be any sort of authority, so I will go off and check.-
Another point is that a quarter is a quarter of a yard / metre, whether it is cut fully across the width of the fabric or half way across the width. An eighth is an eighth of a yard / metre, again regardless of how it is cut. I hope this makes sense.
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Bartysmam posted a new activity comment 7 years, 7 months ago
Thank you – I am extremely proud of it, particularly as it is done in the Welsh tradition. Xx
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Bartysmam posted a new activity comment 7 years, 7 months ago
Thanks for the positive comments btw!
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Bartysmam posted a new activity comment 7 years, 7 months ago
Indeed – #notgoing was fun, because it gave us something of a purpose too!
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Bartysmam wrote a new post, Adventures of an Inexperienced Quilter – 2 7 years, 7 months ago
Concentration…..
Now that I have got past my first blog, I should probably explain that the reason that I volunteered to be a blogger for UKQU was for my own benefit! I felt that I was something of a contrast…
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Great blog Cheryl! You go girl! I look forward to following your progress.
Also, thanks for mentioning the #notgoing campaign which was fun for us, but unfortunately lost in the aftermath of FOQ pictures. Perhaps the UKQU website will search #notgoing on FB page and compile a picture gallery, as we all did extreamly well for the duration of the FOQ, one #notgoing piece even made the pages banner for the page!
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Indeed – #notgoing was fun, because it gave us something of a purpose too!
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Thanks for the positive comments btw!
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Apologies for late response, only just got notification four weeks late!
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Bartysmam posted a new activity comment 7 years, 8 months ago
Thank you – useful information.
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Bartysmam posted a new activity comment 7 years, 8 months ago
I not u – sausage fingers at work…..
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Bartysmam posted a new activity comment 7 years, 8 months ago
Nice review. I have a question please – I think u have seen this used in a video previously, and felt that there seemed to be a lot of fabric wastage. Did you find this, or were the left over pieces usable? Thanks.
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Bartysmam posted a new activity comment 7 years, 9 months ago
Ok – you have done it. After reading this, I MUST get the quilting done on the quilt for my daughter made out of her late dad’s rugby shirts. (it was meant to be her birthday present a year ago, and a Christmas present before that…..) Hoping it can be a Christmas present this year. Thank you. xx
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Bartysmam posted a new activity comment 7 years, 9 months ago
We know each other too well!
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Bartysmam posted a new activity comment 7 years, 9 months ago
Xx
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