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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, I Spy quilts 6 years, 11 months ago
What is an I Spy quilt and how do you make one? Well, this question has many answers – and I can provide you with my take on the I Spy quilt, as I have made a few. The feature that all I Spy quilts have in common i…
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Little Boxes 6 years, 11 months ago
Many years ago I organised a sew day for our W.I. group. I arranged a room in our local pub and organised a pub lunch. About 15 ladies turned up and we had great fun making these lovely boxes…and of course enjoyed t…
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I am not in the WI but would love to attend one of these workshops. They look amazing especially with the Folded flower pulls and butterfly bows.
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Patchwork Chair 6 years, 11 months ago
A few years ago I had the opportunity to have some curtain fabric sample books. I managed,with some difficulty, to remove all the sticky back, and stored them, colourways, in a few boxes and there they stayed for a…
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Stunning! I love the fact that the patchwork is so well balanced, the red and gold one is particularly beautiful!
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Thankyou so much Chris
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Fabulous that you have provided a pattern. You have made such a professional job of these, it tempts us to have a go!
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Thankyou Maggie
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Inspirational
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Thankyou very much Gavin.
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Recycled Sewing Box 6 years, 11 months ago
Many, many years ago hubby bought me a lovely sewing box. Overtime it began to look a bit tired and dare I say, a little dated.
I had an idea, so checked to see if I could remove the tapestry fabric easily.…
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Love it.
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Recycled Cardy 6 years, 11 months ago
A while back this lovely home crafted fairisle waistcoat took my eye in a local charity shop…do you see cats or swans?
I took it home, but it didn’t suit, so it hung in the wardrobe…until now.
I decid…
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Love it, it’s makes a super cushion. I saw cats but now I see swans!
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Thanks Judith..it’s gone off to a friend in Cornwall who has 4…cats not swans
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I saw swans but they make a lovely cushion!
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Thanks Karin
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Recycle curtains to bags 6 years, 11 months ago
Quilts for Care Leavers needed some Morsbags to pop their quilts in to be gifted. So when I saw this huge pair of curtains in the local charity shop for £4, I couldn’t resist.
I quickly checked on group in…
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Gorgeous, such happy colours too!
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Thanks Teresa
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, WOEWIT…(What On Earth…) 6 years, 12 months ago
Have you ever had those times (quite possibly more than one) where you looked at a project, and thought ‘What On Earth Was I Thinking?’ (WOEWIT)? If you are anything like me, you will have numerous projects in var…
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, I'd know that silhouette anywhere…! 7 years ago
I love fabric – I am a fabriholic, and the chance to review fabric is right up my street. I think that someone must have been thinking of me particularly when I was sent this fabric to review. I was sent some l…
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A very thorough review, Christine. Not all reviewers consider how it stitches!
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, . 7 years ago
Makower have come up with this delightful new range called ‘Walk in the Park’.
The colours are beautiful soft tones of turquoise/grey/orange/yellow.
I particularly like the park scenes…The dogs…
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Love this idea and the range! Just need a dog!
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, . 7 years ago
Makower have a new design out called ‘Stitch in Time’.
This is a wonderful set of subtle colours of pink/ turquoise/ grey.
If you are of a certain age, these retro designs may bring back some memories of the 50s…
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Another great idea & design Lyn from a really gorgeous range!
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Christine Hutchins and
Teresa Barrow are now friends 7 years, 1 month ago
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, MAKOWER SCANDI 7 years, 1 month ago
Once again I had the privilege of reviewing some Makower fabrics.
This is their new Scandi range and it has some very pretty designs in classic red and modern grey.There are also some lovely patterns, cute…
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What a clever and effective idea, to make placemats. Now you just have to remember where you store them for Christmas!
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, April fool day…Just for the craic🤣… 7 years, 2 months ago
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Craic washedand ready.
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I don’t think I can improve on Judith’s comment!
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Love it, made my smile 🙂
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I adore this! So Clever!
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Who has been in my bathroom
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Sewing for a Leftie? 7 years, 2 months ago
Oh wow…as a left hander this made my day…anyone know where I can get one,please?
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Wow, that’s interesting, glad I don’t need it. Could be confusing!
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You might get one from the same shops that sell sky hooks, tartan paint, and left opening pillow cases.
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I have seen these in commercials 🙂 sewing at speed and backwards……
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Classic!
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Lyn Butler replied to the topic April 2019 – the book is…. in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 2 months agoJust downloaded..thankyou
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6 years, 11 months ago
I love your I Spy quilt and you have inspired me to have a go and make one too.
6 years, 10 months ago
I’m glad it has inspired you – and I hope to see a picture of your I Spy quilt at some time!