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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: And an Angel for my tree. 4 years, 5 months ago
Following on from my 2 Xmas Puddings.
On the twelve’s days of Christmas the sewer gave to me an Angel for my tree.
You will need:
• Felt
• Needle and matching thread for hand sewing (opti…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: 12 Days of Christmas – Overview 4 years, 5 months ago
For those that have read some of my previous Christmas blogs may suspect that I am a Bah Humbug. But this year I wanted to do something a little different, as we have recently become a blended family and we have the…
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, A Tale of Two Circles. And Lemons. 4 years, 6 months ago
Someone Bosal HQ is really into circles. Bosal have been selling continuous inch-wide strips for rugs and bag for ages (it’s on the list) but lately they’ve been churning out circles with the intention of using them…
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OH I LOVE YOUR MAKES HERE!! SOOOOOOO Lovely! Well done! And those fat quarters are lush. Off to try source one or two packs now! Great blog.
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 100 – 104 4 years, 8 months ago
This is my last week of my lockdown diary. I thought that once the lockdown was over it would be the end of it. I had no idea that just over a year later we would still be in this pandemic. For those that have lost…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 93 – 99 4 years, 8 months ago
My lockdown diary is nearly at its end, just one more week to go. Reading this a year later I should have realized health wise I was not being careful.
Day 93: Trellis Layout, white perle thread.
Diary…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 86 – 92 4 years, 8 months ago
It is amazing how hindsight can give us perspective. As I read further into my diary entries I can see the weariness creep in.
Day 86: None down today.
Diary Entry: I did some much needed weeding today…
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, A Retreat's Tale. 4 years, 8 months ago
Recently I was exited to be able to join what was the second (somewhat delayed) annual retreat for an intrepid group of quilters collectively known as ‘Lady Chattey’s Quilt Lovers’. Thirteen ladies travelled to Denha…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 79 – 85 4 years, 8 months ago
Had I known at the time of writing these diaries that we would have to endure further lockdowns, I might have kept the stitching up, I did consider it at one point. As it is, I would have struggled because my health…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 72 – 78 4 years, 8 months ago
Re-reading my diary posts and knowing what I know now, I can see how my energy levels are getting worse. I had no way of knowing how in a few months time I would be basically sleeping twenty four seven and be in much…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 65 – 71 4 years, 8 months ago
Continuing the diary catch up from last year, re reading it reminds me how things can change in the blink of an eye.
Day 65: Running stitch with variegated thread sewn in the round to resemble back…
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Fabric Review – Around the World by Makower UK 4 years, 8 months ago
I was sent a sample pack of Around The World by Makower UK. Sample packs usually have 10″ squares but this one was a bit different- they included a full panel! It had the panel of a world map, and nine 10″ squ…
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It looks great Juliet.
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 58 – 64 4 years, 8 months ago
Continuing with the posts of the final sections of my lockdown diary.
Day 58: Thorn Stitch, hand dyed cotton thread.
Diary Entry: A day of blah, low, tired, not sure really, just could not seem to find the…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 50 – 57 4 years, 8 months ago
A year has passed and I am continuing to play catch up with posting these blogs.
Day 50: Encroaching stem stitch. Four strand thread, two blue and two black.
Diary Entry: Not much to write about other than…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 43 – 49 4 years, 9 months ago
It has been over a year since I started this diary, due to ill health I never had chance to finish posting it up. I would still like to share it, so here we go.
Day 43: Today was a no stitch day.
Diary…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – It’s okay to be not okay. Part Two. 4 years, 9 months ago
Warning: this post discusses mental health, suicide and depression. Mental health should not be a taboo. It’s okay to not be okay.
Husband and I talked while I was there, and he realised that he ne…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – It’s okay to be not okay. Part one. 4 years, 9 months ago
Warning: this post discusses mental health, suicide and depression. Mental health should not be a taboo. It’s okay to not be okay.
I have not been okay for months now; both my mental and physical health went into a…
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It is ALWAYS ok not to be ok, but it is often hard to be so honest. Xx
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Took me a while to articulate that though.
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Oh Denise, you are so brave to write this, it must have been so difficult for you to put it to paper feeling the way that you were. I feel for you and the frustrations that you must have felt. My husband suffers with mental health and other medical issues so I see first hand how it affects people. I’m pleased that you are slowly finding the help that you need and that you have a friend that is there for you when you need space. I’m glad that you wrote this blog because it puts things into perspective for others, and I totally agree that it is ok to not be ok.
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Thank you. I was wary writing this as I wasn’t sure what people would think.
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Güttermann Creativ Threads 4 years, 9 months ago
I was sent this gorgeous pack of Güttermann 100% cotton 30 weight thread to review. This thread is slightly thicker than the thread you would use for quilt piecing, making it perfect for hand or machine quilting, as…
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, A Rainbow Plague Mask… 4 years, 10 months ago
So I had this crazy idea at 3am, mid April 2021. A rainbow plague mask to send to the Festival of Quilts. I nearly didn’t sleep at all thinking about it. Thankfully I did sleep, so I was alert enough the next day t…
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that’s brilliant Juliet, well done
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Well done! Inspired and inspiring! Maybe more of us will follow your lead next time?
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What a great imagination you have Juliet, well done you!
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, UKQU Mini Swap – What's your Swap Mumma up to? Part 1 4 years, 11 months ago
Over in our Facebook group UK Quilters United, we’ve completed seven Mini Swaps since 2015.
In the simplest explanation possible you are allocated a team and given the name of another team member to make a mini…
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, The Mini Quilts are coming! 4 years, 11 months ago
Yes it’s that time again, the UK Quilters United Mini Swap is up and running.
This is the 8th Mini Swap, which started in 2015 , but we did two during 2018, just for fun!
The ‘You know what’ is (touch wood) winding…
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That is great news!
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