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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, My Grace frame is up! 7 years, 2 months ago
Isn’t it what every quilter wants, their own longarm and frame? It’s mostly a question of money and space, and I have very little of either but I am a determined little bunny, so here goes…
I was lucky enough to…
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Nina replied to the topic April 2019 – the book is…. in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 3 months agoThe book for APRIL 2019 has been revealed!
It is The Flower Hunter’s Cottage by Dee-ann Black.
To read the article about it, please head over to:
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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Book Club – April 2019 7 years, 3 months ago
For the first month of the re-launched UKQU Book Club, I have selected The Flower Hunter’s Cottage by Dee-ann Black.
It is a rather fast read with only 30,000 words and easy language. Notwithstanding this, i…
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Looks good Nina..thankyou
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Looking ok just downloaded 4 of her books for £7 keep me busy this month as just if wished reading all of Jennifer Chiavernies full quilting books.
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Rosemarie, enjoy the reading!
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Making it work… wonky panel time! 7 years, 3 months ago
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, How obsessed with quilting are you? 7 years, 3 months ago
How can you share your love of quilting with the rest of the world?
Well you could get a quilty t-shirt – there are loads and the best way to find one is with a Google as there are so many different places you can g…
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Can’t believe you didn’t show any of my t-shirts 😉
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Making it work… wonky panel time! 7 years, 3 months ago
I finally decided what to make my mum for her 70th birthday. I ran out of time to get a big quilt done (and I’m still working on Xander’s from 2 years ago…) but I found this gorgeous Bernatex orchid panel on our…
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Lovely gift Juliet and nice solution to a wonky panel.
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Mum said she liked it. To be fair if I gave her a dead frog wearing a hat she’d still send me a thank you card of course… 😉
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Juliet, I loved reading this, it really made me chuckle because I sometimes struggle to picture things in my head too.
Plus, I’m going to try your version of mitred corners, I think you might be onto something here!-
It was soooooo much easier to fake the mitre Ami, and it ends up exactly the same as if you’d done it the right way and ironed the seam allowance to one side anyway.
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Great Wall hanging, and love your choice of weights during the blocking process
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Mysteries 7 years, 3 months ago
I was counting down the days to half term. For me, that’s a week off work where I can concentrate on being creative. I had two quilts lined up for finishing as well as a crochet blanket to design and make. I co…
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Nina changed their profile picture 7 years, 3 months ago
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Lost your mojo?? 7 years, 3 months ago
What do you do..you’ve lost your mojo and can’t get that feeling back.
I’ve been patching for many years and this seems to happen occasionally..so what do you do?You have all the equipment and more than eno…
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She’s gorgeous, I’ve got the book and the fabric, just need the time to make her 🙂
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Thankyou ..it’s very addictive Margaret.
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Aw what a lovely friend you are – lovely idea to support her sharing photos etc .. I must look out for the book as would love to have a go at making this myself !
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Thankyou Jacqueline..really appreciate your comment.
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Beautiful bunny, love the pink coat and patchwork bag too.
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Thankyou Sally, really appreciate your comment.
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I didn’t realise there were blogs! Your Luna is delightful and the page you mentioned is great. So much inspiration. And I just bough the Luna and Friends book. Distraction or what! Thanks ❤️
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Thanks Barbara..we all try to do a monthly blog, thankyou for commenting.
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Lyn, your Luna is so cute, and can you make the pink coat in my size, pretty please?
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Thanks Ami.. the pink is a striking colour, isn’t it?
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I’ve got this book too, really must get going and make Luna! Yours is gorgeous, love the tiny patchwork bag!
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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Book Club – restarting again! 7 years, 3 months ago
It is almost a year since I kicked off the UKQO Book Club with Tracy Chevalier’s The Runaway and arranged for us to work with British Patchwork and Quilting to announce the books. Arlene was kind enough to execute my…
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I am a big audiobook fan because I can stitch whilst I listen so please can you choose some books that are available in audio format. Love being introduced to books I haven’t come across before and then see other people’s comments.
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I know for sure that at least one of the books scheduled until September is available on Audible, but not so sure about the others. Almost all of them are available as print and ebook; and many of the ebooks have the ‘speech’ function enabled. A bit ‘mechanical’ but perhaps a possibility. The publishers of quilting novels seem to be smaller outlets so not prioritising audio (guessing it is still expensive to make).
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Nina posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 3 months agoWe’re relaunching the book club in the next few weeks! Check out the Forum for details.
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Nina started the topic April 2019 – the book is…. in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 3 months agoYes, the heading is correct, we are bringing the Book Club back from April 2019!!!
We’ll reveal the book for April in the next week or so try to finish your current book and be ready for the relaunch of our popular Book Club.
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Group Projects and Challenges 7 years, 3 months ago
A good thing about belonging to a patchwork and quilting group, apart from the social element of spending time with like minded people, is that you end up doing things you wouldn’t otherwise do. Of course it de…
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This sounds like a really exciting challenge, and is clearly enjoyed by many members. Our group is just starting a challenge involving wool, tweed and patchwork and/or quilting. Should be varied!
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Thanks Maggie. Your challenge sounds an interesting one. It would be lovely to see what is produced.
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Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, N.S.F.W. (Not sewn For Weeks) Tales of a Part time Quilter. Quilt Bags and Glad Rags – Laptop / Tablet Sleeve and Lunch Bag 7 years, 3 months ago
Hi Everyone
I know it has been a while since I blogged. I would say that life and work got in the way, but frankly, I have just been going through the annual winter blues. I find it hard enough to be motivated to…
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Ok so just listened to the myth on Sisyphus. my craft room tidying is a cross between him and Prometheus! but without Gods punishing me….
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Bunny Bag 7 years, 3 months ago
I can hardly believe that Easter is nearly upon us, it doesn’t seem five minutes since it was Christmas!
I usually like to make a little something for our smallest granddaughter as she isn’t a chocolate egg lov…
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Trio of Reversible Bags 7 years, 3 months ago
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Sewing and Meditation? 7 years, 3 months ago
This one is a little long, for that I apologise but felt I wanted to share the following. I work two days a week in a very high pressured business, on top of my editor work for British Patchwork and Quilting. They…
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Tea Towel bag 7 years, 3 months ago
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Helen Howes wrote a new post, Thirteen – A Nother Digression, About Quilting Your Improv Blocks 7 years, 3 months ago
Now, as I have spent more time quilting, and as I have learned how to do it better, I find I want to make less and less of a statement with it. It’s really important to quilt your quilt, as it’s not complete…
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, DIY Quilting Bag 7 years, 3 months ago
The quilting bag which can be adapted for your needs .
I so enjoyed the sew-a-row challenge last year (Fire & Ice) that I signed up again when the word was out that there was going to be another…
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7 years, 2 months ago
Love it…go Juliet.
7 years, 2 months ago
🙂 one step at a time 😉
7 years, 2 months ago
My mum always said, “ Where there’s a will, there’s a way!” And you certainly prove that, Juliet. I can’t wait to see your work on it, so I really hope a machine comes up soon.
7 years, 2 months ago
🙂 thank you, if I can wish it into working out I will!
7 years, 2 months ago
So glad I’m not the only one using a Grace quilting frame for storage. I won’t show a photo just yet – I’ve got the wooden one which I set up 10 1/2 years ago in my sewing room, and it is heavy. One day I would love to have a dedicated long arm machine on it – I’ve used my Elna 7200 on it, but that means I would need to get the workshop machine out to use for piecing – doable but…! Anyway – well done, and one day maybe both of us will get round to quilting on our frames!
7 years, 2 months ago
I love that we’re in the same boat!!!
7 years, 2 months ago
I’d love to learn to long arm quilt my tops too. You were wise to get this when you could even though you don’t have a machine for it yet. I’m sure you’ll have one soon and look forward to hearing all about the journey. Good luck!
7 years, 2 months ago
Awesome 🙂