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Helen Kent wrote a new post, The Old Bamboo 3 years, 9 months ago
(Am I showing my age or just my love for Mary Poppins with that title?) But bamboo is one of the natural fibres that is used for waddings. Now, I’ll start by saying that I love bamboo so when Vlieseline offered me s…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Soya Mix from Vlieseline 3 years, 9 months ago
Vlieseline were kind enough to send me some of their Soya Mix wadding to try out for the first time. I love natural fibres, using 100% cotton a lot of the time, so I was keen to give this a go. Obviously, I needed to…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Fabric Tube Maker 3 years, 10 months ago
Spend more time creating and less time making with this ingenious new tool from Clover.
Designed to help you produce a whole wealth of exciting projects including rugs, bags, mats and other fashion and home…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Using Heat and Bond Liquid Vinyl 3 years, 10 months ago
It’s taken a while after moving to get back into a routine for making. The bonus is that I have a sewing room at home as well as the studio. It’s a great distraction from other things I should be doing. Gettin…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, British Waterways, designed by Sarah Payne for Craft Cotton Co. 3 years, 10 months ago
A couple of summers ago I was lucky to become a part owner of a lovely canal river cruiser . an ancient Birchwood 25 in need of care and attention. Over time my fellow owner, who is a bit good at renovating s…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The start of my Quilt Journey 3 years, 10 months ago
Have you ever thought about joining a Quilting Group .. its great fun. I asked a good friend of mine .. lets call her Artemesia .. how she came to join the one I go to. This is her story.
“Do work hard at Fre…
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What a fun piece! You met the Quilt Police and survived! Strong lady!
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, HOT! HOT! HOT! 3 years, 10 months ago
I am writing this blog on the morning of what’s going to be the hottest day on record for the UK…or so they say.
So I decided to prepare for the melt down by making a ‘Cool Scarf’ like this…
First I cut a piece of…
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Very timely!
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This is brilliant, perfect when you have to keep working in the heat
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann creativ Sparkly Thread 3 years, 10 months ago
New! Gutermann creativ Sparkly Thread
Sparkly is the new sewing thread with a trendy metallic finish, giving projects a touch of glitz and glamour. Thanks to its two-tone effect, Sparkly is a real eye-catcher on f…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Strictly Quilting is going on Retreat! 3 years, 10 months ago
Strictly Quilting has some brilliant news – We are going on Retreat!
As followers of Strictly Quilting you may know that a retreat has been on the cards for some time. Imagine – a whole weekend fully catered…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Mini Circle Templates from Sew Easy 3 years, 11 months ago
I don’t know about you but I find working with circles hard. Getting a perfect circle can be tricky and take a while but this is where these laser cut acrylic templates are fantastic.
Sew Easy Mini C…
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Nina wrote a new post, Get your head in the game – UKQU Sewing Challenge 3 years, 11 months ago
Hello and welcome to the UKQU Sewing Challenge where we are using our patchwork and quilting skills to create garments, accessories, things for the home and perhaps also something for charity. We’ll be embarking on v…
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Thanks Nina x
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Lyn, I realise you’ve got a bit of a headstart on this one! I’m wondering if postage stamp / round the world blocks would look amazing for this 😉
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Tilda Chic Escape 3 years, 11 months ago
I love a bit of Tilda. The fabrics are good quality with beautiful, pretty designs but this collection – the Chic Escape – has taken top spot on my favourites list. It has an oriental flavour with Chinese vases,…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Design Pro Applique Mat from Clover 3 years, 11 months ago
How many of us burn our fingers during applique work, or find the pieces slipping around? Sore fingers can be a problem when trying to hold small fabric pieces in place for sure.
Take the hard work out…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Oliso TG1600 ProPlus™ Iron Review 3 years, 11 months ago
An iron is an essential tool when making quilts and for general sewing. I’ve got several which I keep in my wonderful cabin at Strictly HQ but when I was offered the chance to test out the new Oliso SmartIron Pro P…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Oliso’s iconic SmartIron ® just got smarter 3 years, 11 months ago
The new TG1600Pro Plus still features Oliso’s most-loved patented iTouch® technology and is not only safer but also time-saving, reducing strain on wrists and arms. Simply touch the handle and the iron lowers, re…
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, What's a Block Drive? 3 years, 12 months ago
So…what is a block drive?
A block drive is a brilliant idea for members to participate in making just one block (or as many as they like) and send it to a Block Host to assemble. This is usually done on a monthly c…
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Wow Lyn! You have certainly been busy! I followed the progress of the blocks on the Facebook page – but didn’t realise that you had received enough blocks for almost 100 quilts – that is amazing
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Recycled Wadding 3 years, 12 months ago
Environmental awareness and caring for our planet and our own lifestyles are top of the agenda for many of us. Recycling 7 million plastic bottles a day into nonwoven interlinings and waddings, Vlieseline r…
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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Sewing Challenge – coming soon 3 years, 12 months ago
Not sure if you’ve been visiting our Facebook group UK Quilters United recently, but I floated the idea of starting a set of challenges inspired by the BBC series Great British Sewing Bee, but with a patchwork and q…
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Exciting, and maybe really revitalising for all of us who have lost his/her sparkle.
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Hopefully! I’m working on coming up with the first few challenges at the moment and I’m getting tempted to sew again myself.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Chic Escape Fabric Collection from Tilda 3 years, 12 months ago
Chic Escape is inspired by restoration projects taken on by people who share our passion for vintage fabric, pottery and quirky artefacts, bringing new life and laughter to old forgotten buildings. Our escape…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Hemline Seam Fix Dual Tip 4 years ago
We all need a seam unpick at some point. Usually a few as I find they go walkabout quit regularly. I was recently sent the Hemline Seam Fix Dual Tip to try and, as you can never have too many, I gave it a…
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