Rebekah Cornford
@bofalotsdw
Rebekah Cornford
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, Sewing in Cornwall 4 years, 6 months ago
Last week I had the joy of attending the first ever retreat at Ambleside Quilting in Cornwall. Sarah Wickett’s lovely new purpose-built centre is an absolute pleasure to work in. Big, spacious, warm, light, bright, f…
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, The Annual UKQU Mini Swap 4 years, 10 months ago
So, what goes on in the Mini Swap? It is a closed group,so once you miss the sign up,which is usually a week or so, you won’t see anything until the end. Here, I will reveal all.
I think the first UKQU Mini Swap w…
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I loved reading this Maggie as I have just completed my first ever swap and am biting my nails in anticipation of posting it out soon. I can’t wait to see if my swap partner likes it or not….
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, Picasso? No, Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh! 5 years, 1 month ago
Part 1
The UKQU Blog Artist Challenge sounded like fun, so I said, “yes”. I waited eagerly to hear who I would be given.My nominated artist was Picasso. Picasso (1881-1973) spans the era of Monet, Manet, Dega…
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, Strip Rulers: Friend or Foe? 5 years, 4 months ago
Recently an ex-colleague asked me what she needed to start making quilts. An idea, a rotary cutter and a ruler, was my first reply. But of course, which ruler? Some of us use a 6×24” to cut bolt widths and strips. O…
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I bought several sizes of the June Tailor rulers from the US during a visit there and I tried one on my return and I couldn’t get on with it. Some of them still have the plastic on them, I will probably detash them one day.
I tend to use my long ruler for most of my cutting now.-
I don;t suppose you have the biggest one do you? … 😉
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I only have the 18”x16” one sadly. It would be lovely to have the big one.
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i have the 12×18, the 12×12, and one other smaller one. I can’t get to them as my sewing room is upside down right now
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I bought my first June Taylor strip ruler 20 years ago on QVC! That one has since broken in two through much use. I have three more now, including the 1/4″ slot version. I use them almost exclusively now, my other rulers rarely get much ‘screen time’
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I can understand why.
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, Celebrations Bloghop Champagne Glass 5 years, 4 months ago
Once bitten, twice shy, they say….
That doesn’t seem to apply to me! I never know when I am beaten. After the success of the GF2020 Bloghop, I thought I might as well have a go at this too. Had I ever stitched a s…
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Maggie, your story resonates with me so much, I’ve felt everything you described in designing blocks for these blog hops. Your Champagne glass is fabulous too. Here’s to the next!
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Thank you Carol. I thought it might encourage others to try designing.
I have realised it is wonky, …… but then, champagne, parties…hic!
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, Tis the Season… 5 years, 5 months ago
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Jane woke suddenly, alert…
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This made me smile .. and pass the tissues for a happy ending. Merry Christmas xx
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Thank you! Just what I hoped.
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A lovely story – quilting has indeed been a comfort in a dark world for so many this year
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Thank you!
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Lovely story with a happy ending
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Thank you.
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, GF2020Simple Stylised Roses 5 years, 8 months ago
Simple Stylised Roses
For the Garden Flowers 2020 blocks, I had intended to create a Bindweed block. After all, we do have it in our gardens …if we are not vigilant! But they have a pentagonal structure, and…
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I bet they would look fabulous as a full quilt too Maggie. Love the simplicity of the look but lots of skills involved in the sewing.
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Thank you!
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, Stained Glass Poppy Garden Flowers Bloghop 5 years, 9 months ago
Blog Hop Garden Flowers August 2020
#BHGF2020
When Sylvia Priest announced a “blog hop” in which the bloggers would all design an individual 12.5” unfinished block on the theme “garden flowers” with only a li…
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Maggie that is a very interesting block celver idea with twin needle. I am so enjoying these blocks
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I love Poppies so it’s great so see one in here. It looks fab Maggie.
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, Colours, glorious colours. 5 years, 10 months ago
*Spoonflower fabric: too nice to cut.
Like many quilters, I love fabric. And like many quilters, colour attracts me like shiny things do a magpie. After my love affair with fabric (see my Golden Thread blog…
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A really interesting blog. Those distinctive colour names are useful to help me remember a particular colour of fabric that I am searching for.
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Thankyou!
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Amazing, wonderful blog, absolutely brilliant!
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, The Golden Thread-indeed! 5 years, 11 months ago
(NB The illustrations are taken from my own clothes, to avoid copyright infringement. A linen hat, greatly magnified, an embroidered silk robe, a Harris tweed jacket and a modern, non-iron, crease free dress shown at…
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Excellent Margaret! Really enjoyed reading your Blog – lots and lots I didn’t know. Thank you
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Thank you! I could have written pages! I really recommend it.
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, You Can’t Keep a Good Sewing Machine Down! 5 years, 11 months ago
Those who know me know that my weakness is not chocolate, or alcohol, or even fabric. It is sewing machines, though I see myself more as a re-homer than a collector. Some people rehome dogs; with me, it’s machines. I…
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, 2.20am 15th April, 1912… 6 years, 1 month ago
When I was given the Titanic quilt for my blog post, I was, at first, excited. But then I realised what a vast topic it was. There must be few who do not know the story of the night of 14th April, 1912, in…
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Fantastic piece Maggie. It really represents the gigantic nature of the catastrophe and the last desperate wireless message was a really interesting detail to add. Love it.
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Thank you!
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, Isolation? No, opportunity! 6 years, 1 month ago
So, here we are, for the foreseeable future…
What are you doing to keep busy, quell anxiety, catch up? Or are you one of the heroes who have really shown us what community means? If so, I applaud every one of y…
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Such a beautiful dress Maggie.
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Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Beamish and Beyond 6 years, 2 months ago
I’ve just come back from a three day break, and as usual a bit of fabric crept into my suitcase along the way, so in true quilter fashion, here is my show and tell:
First stop was Beamish – The Living Museum of the…
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Introducing those of us who are from other areas to these gems is really helpful for future planning. I did love the titles in the Cathedral too.
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Thanks Maggie, I know I enjoy reading about and getting ideas from other people’s holiday finds.
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Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Rotary Cutter Blade changing 6 years, 3 months ago
My hints and tips for rotary cutter blade changing:
Before you remove the old blade, take a sharpie permanent marker and put a big X on it.
If you buy blades in plastic 10 packs, you can store your old…
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Some good tips here Corinne, I will definitely use a sharpie the next time I change the blade
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post But is it flat? ….. How to block a quilt. 6 years, 3 months ago
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Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, A Puzzle 6 years, 3 months ago
This little quilt arose as a result of my search to find the perfect swap in the annual UKQU Miniswap challenge. I always see this project as a way of extending my fledgling skills and really enjoy taking part.…
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Lovely quilt Maggie and well done for working with 1” squares! Think it must be hard to keep things lined up and square when thE pieces are so small. This is a delightful piece.
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Thank you Ruth. It certainly wasn’t your duck egg blue!
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Love the clean line look on this Mini Quilt. What a great alternative to the Wedding Ring design.
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Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Quick make: Mini Ironing pad and bag 6 years, 3 months ago
I’m a convert to those mini irons for taking to workshops or for having beside me when I’m sewing lots of little pieces that need pressing, but when you have a mini iron you really also need a mini ironing pad. I’m…
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Like all the best ideas, it provokes a, “ Now, why ever didn’t I think of that!” Response! I do love a bit if recycling, too.
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Thanks Maggie
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post Social Media 1: An Introduction 6 years, 3 months ago
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post The Perfect HST Ruler – No Trimming! 6 years, 4 months ago
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Rebekah Cornford
@bofalotsdw
Rebekah Cornford
4 years, 4 months ago
Love this venue! Looks wonderful