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Christine Hutchins posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago
Thank you – and sorry for the late reply. I also like using scrap textiles, although I’ve recently started to question my sanity in saving and collecting all the little pieces, snippets and thread ends. I’m starting to be a little more ruthless with what I keep and what I don’t – but only after holding on to it for a while!
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Confetti #CBH2021 5 years, 5 months ago
Celebrations blog hop
When it was suggested that the Bloggerati might like to take part in another blog hop, I thought I was prepared. I then saw what the topic was – Celebrations, and in looking at the list of s…
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Tulips #GFBH2020 5 years, 8 months ago
I’m not one to shy away from a challenge, and so I jumped at the chance to be part of the UKQU blog hop – especially when the theme was flowers. I instantly knew what flowers I would choose – tulip…
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This picked my interest different and lovely x
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Vintage Treasures 5 years, 9 months ago
Jo Hendy has a treat (or several) in store for quilters once again. I have tried hard to limit my Block of the Month (BOM) subscriptions, and I am a little ashamed to admit that I have some still waiting for me to…
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Christine Hutchins posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
A good idea for keeping the boxes out of the light. I have quite a few of my boxes under my quilting frame.
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Christine Hutchins posted a new activity comment 5 years, 9 months ago
Thank you Maggie – I am an organiser, but not when it comes to my scraps! And the cupboard looks tidy because I was searching for the missing block I mention in the blog and tidied it up; I found the block, but not in the cupboard at all!! The rest of my sewing room is not so tidy – but that is due to the amount of stuff in here. The sewing…[Read more]
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, How do you store yours? 5 years, 10 months ago
One of the questions I see often on various Facebook posts and pages is ‘How do you store your fabric?’. Then there are the posts that show how people have stored their fabric – you know the ones – those pictures app…
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An organiser like me! Though I am very envious of your cupboard. It is very tidy!
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Thank you Maggie – I am an organiser, but not when it comes to my scraps! And the cupboard looks tidy because I was searching for the missing block I mention in the blog and tidied it up; I found the block, but not in the cupboard at all!! The rest of my sewing room is not so tidy – but that is due to the amount of stuff in here. The sewing cupboard was certainly a worthwhile purchase 12 years ago.
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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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A good idea for keeping the boxes out of the light. I have quite a few of my boxes under my quilting frame.
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Christine Hutchins posted a new activity comment 5 years, 10 months ago
Looks like there is yet another Facebook page for me to have a look at! Love the duvet cover, and the pattern.
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Christine Hutchins posted a new activity comment 5 years, 10 months ago
There’s an idea! I know that some people following the Stitch-Along have opted for this. As I want to do each block twice, I may decide to do log cabin for some of them.
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Love 'n' Hugs 5 years, 10 months ago
It’s been a funny old time…and it still is a little bit strange. I’m sure that there are some of you out there who have managed to significantly reduce your stash, sewing for a range of causes out there. I have been…
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So pretty! They would look gorgeous as log cabin block square centres, picking up the key shades from the embroidery in fabrics, too.
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There’s an idea! I know that some people following the Stitch-Along have opted for this. As I want to do each block twice, I may decide to do log cabin for some of them.
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Christine Hutchins posted a new activity comment 6 years, 1 month ago
Thank you Jane – and sorry for the late reply. I really like facings as a way to finish pieces, I’ve not done them often, but they are a great way to finish a piece that has a wavy edge.
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Christine Hutchins posted a new activity comment 6 years, 1 month ago
Thank you Maggie! Sorry for the late reply. It is starting to dawn on me that maybe I may be some kind of artist after all!
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Stonehenge 6 years, 2 months ago
I’m not one to shy away from a challenge. Once I left teaching, my husband and I came to the decision that we would become foster carers. We approached a fostering agency, having been recommended by friends of o…
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I know how you feel, these challenges have made me want to try to do more pieces like this. Love the way you’ve finished it, I think I’ll have to try facings next time
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Thank you Jane – and sorry for the late reply. I really like facings as a way to finish pieces, I’ve not done them often, but they are a great way to finish a piece that has a wavy edge.
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What a fabulous blog! Not only do you show us your sketchbook, but the detail, the different processes you used are truly inspiring! Thank you!
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Thank you Maggie! Sorry for the late reply. It is starting to dawn on me that maybe I may be some kind of artist after all!
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post Angel of the North 6 years, 3 months ago
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, My new old toy! 6 years, 3 months ago
As I haven’t quite got to the making stage of my next challenge piece, I thought I’d write about a recent acquisition.
I have a STABLE (Stash Accumulated Beyond Life Expectancy) that doesn’t appear to be decre…
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What a beauty!
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Oh the memories came flooding back! I learned to sew on one of these, so when I went to secondary school and was confronted by a hand wheel Singer, it was a real step down from hands free!
I remember Mum changing the leather belt. It lived in an alcove by the hearth, so it was always available if you just lifted off the cover. She would only ever use 40 thread, but ours was a Jones. You can get a fair old speed going and it is a most satisfying noise!
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post Inspirations! 6 years, 3 months ago
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Jungle Friends – fabric review 6 years, 4 months ago
Like many quilters, I love fabric. I have enough to last me some years, so have made the decision to buy very little fabric this year. However, this resolution does not stop me from receiving fabric, and I was only…
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5 years, 5 months ago
What a super idea! Though I am an avid user of all scrap textiles, this idea was eye-opening to me! Thank you!
5 years, 4 months ago
Thank you – and sorry for the late reply. I also like using scrap textiles, although I’ve recently started to question my sanity in saving and collecting all the little pieces, snippets and thread ends. I’m starting to be a little more ruthless with what I keep and what I don’t – but only after holding on to it for a while!
5 years, 5 months ago
Such fun block!!!
5 years, 4 months ago
Thank you – and sorry for the late reply. I certainly had fun doing it, and it is always great when a project comes together in the way you envisaged it!