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Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, N.S.F.W (Not Sewn For Weeks) – 50 shades of Denim! 6 years, 1 month ago
I recently saw this super cool Jean quilt and thought that I really wanted to give it a go.
Image from: http://apassionatequilter.blogspot.com/2010/06/finished-denim-quilt.html
I don’t own may jeans t…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Style-Vil Fix – Fusible Foam Interlining. 6 years, 1 month ago
Vlieseline Style-Vil Fix is revolutionising the creative world!
This new fusible foam interlining allows for easy bonding onto outer fabric to make 3D collage as well as for hand and machine sewn items such as…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Deco Stitch 70 Thread from Gutermann creativ 6 years, 1 month ago
For beautiful top stitching and decorative backstitch seams, Deco Stitch 70 from Gütermann creativ gives clothing, accessories and home sewing projects a professional, distinctive and unique finish. This shimmering…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Spring Daffodil Framed 6 years, 1 month ago
I don’t know about you, but I feel as if I’ve missed spring. The last time I went driving anywhere, the snowdrops and crocuses were carpeting the green spaces. Then came Covid-19 and I seem to have missed the…
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Good idea to mount the Daffodil as a picture, I did that with my Landmarks and I am so pleased with it. Even on the darkest day – your daffodill will shine out. Xx
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thank you, I really enjoyed doing something different with it
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Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, N.S.F.W (No Sewing For Weeks) Screw You COVID-19! I will still be creative! 6 years, 2 months ago
Hi All just a quick blog for you all today.
Spoiler alert: Its not quilting so please forgive me!!
Before COVID-19 became the big bad wolf I was going to submit a mixed media piece to a local Eisteddfod (that has…
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I love that Rebecca!
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Social Distancing Sewing – Keeping Busy! 6 years, 2 months ago
Welcome to the New World where social distancing has become a byword, self-isolation essential to save lives and staying at home has never been so important but for us quilters, where get-togethers, knit and natters…
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What a lovely use if the hare motif.
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Thank, Maggie. I fell in love with the initial pattern and now want to use it everywhere!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Quick n Easy Collection R80 and R200 6 years, 2 months ago
Vlieseline is more than just sewing!
As sustainability is becoming increasingly important, Vlieseline has developed two new thermo-insulating waddings made using 100% recycled polyester: R80 and R 200.…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Sew Easy Ironing Products 6 years, 2 months ago
Neat, compact and ready for travelling to classes or any time your sewing or ironing needs to be mobile … These carefully designed Sew Easy accessories are the perfect solution. Also good if…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Pom Pom Maker Set 6 years, 2 months ago
If you are looking for something to keep you busy during the next few weeks you might fancy making your own embellishments, or simply having a bit of fun.
Just bear in mind there might be a delay in…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Face Mask Pattern .. thanks Paula Doyle 6 years, 2 months ago
As the crisis we are facing deepens there’s an ongoing debate about whether the wearing of masks is effective against Covid-19.
We are not advocating the wearing of masks either way, nor are we endorsing this as the…
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Don't try this at home! 6 years, 2 months ago
Yesterday ( Friday 27th March 2020..3rd week of self isolating) it could just well have been Friday 13th!
Nearly 3 weeks of self isolation…unable to get a supermarket delivery slot…my thoughts turned to my m…
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Oh dear…but they do look lovely!
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Ring Pincushion 6 years, 2 months ago
Just a quick and easy pattern for you today, brilliant for appliqué and hand sewing. My friend, Veronica, showed me one she had made and said how fantastic it was. It really is, such a simple idea but you’ll find it…
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So clear and simple. I have a Liberty pincushion like this but had no idea how to create it. Thank you.
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Maggie, thank. I loved it and find it so handy. Really quick to make too.
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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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Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, N.S.F.W (No Sewing For Weeks) Landscape Challenge – The Severn Bridge (or is it?!) 6 years, 3 months ago
Following on from the Christmas Song Challenge, I was keen to try a new challenge. This time it was landscapes. When someone was given the Humber bridge I was gutted. As a daughter of a Humberside/Yorkshireman, the…
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I wouldn’t have minded swapping, lol. Both Severn Bridges have played a big part of my life. I remember the second one being built, quite a feat of technology. I love this, get it up on the wall and enjoy it
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Nina wrote a new post, Stash busting idea – a really useful little purse 6 years, 3 months ago
I originally made this at a Charity Sewing Day as a ‘personal effects purse’ for patients at the local hospice. The purse would also work great as a coin purse or to keep you credit cards and receipts in. Alt…
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As I am engaged in the seemingly endless task of tombola prizes for our quilt show, this makes a lovely prize. Thank you.
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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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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Sew Easy Basting Glue 6 years, 3 months ago
A great alternative to pins or stitching, this new fabric glue pen from Sew Easy helps you complete projects quickly and easily. The adhesive gives a temporary bond which remains repositionable for up to 3…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Charity Quilting from Our Quilty Pleasures 6 years, 3 months ago
Once we have made quilts for ourselves, for our relatives [who are likely sneaking around corners checking before they arrive that there are no quilts waiting again] friends and neighbours, and the pile still keeps…
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Love it! Jiggling obviously worked marvellously
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Nina wrote a new post, Stash busting idea – circle scarf with a hidden pocket 6 years, 3 months ago
This time we are going to make a circle scarf with a hidden pocket*; great for when you don’t want to bring a handbag. The pocket is large enough to fit e.g. mobile phone, money, keys, cards or other personal es…
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I have a few of these scarfs that I have bought over the years but now that I have the instructions I am going to try making one, thanks Nina
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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Book Club 2020 – March 6 years, 3 months ago
The UKQU Book Club is back by popular demand!
Our book for March 2020 is For the Love of Quilts, the first in the relatively new series called Wine County Quilts written by Ann Hazelwood. The book is available in…
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6 years, 1 month ago
Hand sewing denim! That is a labour of love! This pattern was one of my early inspirations too, but I have not even started.
5 years, 3 months ago
It was worth it for my sister 🙂