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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 1 month ago
Thank you!
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 1 month ago
So many memories in our stash of fabrics
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 1 month ago
Thank you – I enjoyed imagining my quilts in their former existence!
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 1 month ago
A lovely story – quilting has indeed been a comfort in a dark world for so many this year
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, A patch of love 1 month ago
Tilly took one last look around the cottage from the doorway. Almost all the possessions and furniture that she had grown up with had been sold to pay the debts which had built up during her mother’s last illness, l…
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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post Our Patchwork Heritage – Triangles 3 months, 4 weeks ago
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Thanks Maggie – yes, I must agree that I don’t personally find colour wheels very helpful
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I learnt so much from Harriet Hargreaves books too!
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I also use storage boxes for my fabric, separated into rough colour families. We deliberately bought a metal framed bed so that I could store the boxes underneath – keeps them out of the light to avoid fading
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 months ago
Glad you found it helpful, Maggie – we can always pick up new tips, no matter how long we have been doing patchwork.
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Skilful Skyful Part 1: Half Square Triangles 7 months, 1 week ago
This is the first of a series of eight blogs which will teach you different techniques used in traditional American block patchwork. Each section will include full, free instructions for two Star blocks using the…
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 months, 1 week ago
Good on you for going digital, Sheena!
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 7 months, 2 weeks ago
I’m glad you found it helpful – do you have a quilt which desperately needs a wash?
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Washing antique quilts 7 months, 2 weeks ago
I collect antique quilts, mostly from EBay, and some of them arrive showing plenty of evidence of a hard life. If they are in good condition structurally, but very dirty, I usually wash them. People often ask me how…
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 8 months ago
Thanks Lyn
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Planning a Sampler Quilt: Part 1 – fabrics 8 months, 1 week ago
A “Sampler Quilt” is one which has many different blocks, usually separated by sashing strips.
They are very popular with those who like to experiment (or get bored easily), as you only do each block once, and can… -
Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Perfect seams for squares 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Beginners often start with stitching squares together to make their first patchwork quilt.Many experienced patchworkers know a simple trick to help get the seams lined up nicely when the squares are stitched…
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
I can see a lot of traditional Welsh motifs in the quilting – and a lot of love for a special friend.
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Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
Thank you – I wonder if he recognises the view from High Riggs Road?
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1 month ago
A lovely story and you have some amazing quilts in your collection. Thankyou for sharing.
1 month ago
Thank you – I enjoyed imagining my quilts in their former existence!
1 month ago
What a lovely, heart-warming story!
1 month ago
Thank you!