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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A THREAD THROUGH TIME 6 years, 9 months ago
British & American Quilts from 1800-1930
An exhibition of quilts from an exceptional private collection, exploring the quilting and patchworking traditions of Britain and America from c.1800 to 1930 has opened…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Thread Pick and Awls 6 years, 9 months ago
There’s nothing more frustrating than snagging a garment that inevitably results in a loose thread or, when you’re machine sewing or quilting, it is all too easy for stray threads to become enmeshed in t…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Quickscreen Triangle and Quickscreen Square 6 years, 9 months ago
Recognised by the clear blue printed grids, these interfacings provide a guide for patchwork designs from traditional square blocks to modern styles. They are a great option for creating hand sewn hexagon or…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Fusible Bias Tape Makers 6 years, 9 months ago
Clover have a variety of Fusible Bias Tape Makers to help you achieve a bespoke professional finish for your sewing and crafting projects. Whether it is for quilting, home decor, dressmaking or a non-sewing…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Recycled Top Stitch Thread from Gutermann 6 years, 9 months ago
Top Stitch rPet thread from Gütermann is better for the environment and great value for money too! Ideal for decorative seams and top stitching, it has a slight elasticity, making it suitable for both garments and…
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Steampunk Adventure and a new Bag! 6 years, 9 months ago
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Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, Book review – Bojagi – Korean Textile Art 6 years, 9 months ago
When a few books became available for review I jumped at the chance of reviewing this book. I am really inspired by textile techniques from the Far East (in particular Japan) as well as anything that recycles /…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Inspired by Scraps 6 years, 9 months ago
I’ve spent most of the summer travelling and now it’s back to work. There changes going on at home so it’s been difficult getting back into the swing of making, but tidying my fabric boxes has been inspi…
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Gütermann Variegated Thread 6 years, 9 months ago
I was very happy to be given the opportunity to review some Gutermann threads which eventually arrived in a neat pack of 10 premium quality cotton in some lovely colours.
I was working on a rainbow theme…
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Steampunk Adventure and a new Bag! 6 years, 10 months ago
I have joined a new steampunk group recently formed through Congleton U3A and I am really excited! We think we are the only steampunk group in the whole of the U3A organisation and we are truly having fun…
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However did I miss this!
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Eco Printing and Natural Dyeing with Lizzie Godden 6 years, 10 months ago
I spent a lovely Saturday earlier this month at a workshop held at an art centre in the Forest of Dean. Cinderford Artspace is situated in the centre of town with free parking. It offers many different courses, both…
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Sounds fantastic!! Will have to look up the place you went to. I am doing a natural dyeing workshop next week at West Country Quilt Show ….
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I might see you there, going tomorrow, on Sat. It was fun but no time since to play.
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Thank you Helen for your blog post. It was lovely to see you, though so briefly, at the West Country Quilting and Textiles Show 😉
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Nina recommended the post Why I went 6 years, 10 months ago
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Nina recommended the post Stash busting idea – artwork display 6 years, 10 months ago
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Nina recommended the post Stash busting idea – artwork display 6 years, 10 months ago
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Nina recommended the post Stash busting idea – artwork display 6 years, 10 months ago
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Nina started the topic August 2019 – DISCUSSION (may include spoilers) in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 6 years, 10 months agoThis is the thread to discuss the August 2019 book – How to make an American Quilt.
Hopefully most of you managed to get hold of it OK, even if it is a rather old book and not available on Kindle.
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Nina started the topic August 2019 – the book is… in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 6 years, 10 months agoOups, apologies for not starting this thread sooner!
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Mix & Match Cushions 6 years, 10 months ago
We’ve had our Ercol dining room table and chairs for over 50 years and thought it needed a ‘service’.
I left school at 15 ( yep I’m that old!) and went straight into work at Ercol Furniture in the accounts departm…
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And very nice too! I have 4 swanbacks and the original cushions-long past their date-which press stud under the seat. I really should follow your example…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Aid for Burma [KSDP Charity] 6 years, 10 months ago
Every so often something captures your imagination doesn’t it. At the Festival of Quilts this year I met a stallholder who many may have noticed, or even passed by without a glance. I stopped and bought a bea…
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Candy Cozens wrote a new post, Review – Makower Forest 6 years, 10 months ago
Oh! Happy Dance! Well you do don’t you, when a layer cake of fabric clatters unexpectedly through your letterbox for you to review?
Oh Boy! It was just up my street too! A fabulous Makower Forest, and a range t…
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