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Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, Use it or lose it – now more relevant than ever!! 5 years ago
The long winter lockdown is over and retail has now been open for nearly three months. We are all happy that we can see our family and have a chatter over coffee with a friend. Unfortunately not everything is as…
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Dresden Plate Ruler Review 5 years, 4 months ago
Dresden Plate is a traditional quilt pattern from the 1920s, using the appliqué technique.
Dresden Plates can be flat, point, rounded, fancy or arty!Made for me by Annetta Cossey
This r…
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Flying Geese Ruler Review 5 years, 4 months ago
There are many methods for making flying geese, but the most common mistake is in the working out the sizes of the blocks to use. At first glance you would use corner blocks half the size of the main block, but as…
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The Maths for this block are tricky. I even bought a book about it that didn’t help! I can see the ruler would be great.
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I have avoided flying geese until now because all of the sensible methods I could see were either a) too hard or b) too wasteful. This ruler appears to eliminate both.
Oh dear – my bank balance!
Thanks for the clear description.
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Show Gallery Minis 2020 5 years, 6 months ago
For the last few years. members of our Facebook group have been making A4 mini quilts which went on display at shows in South West. Since 2020 has turned out to be so… complicated, there are no shows on this year, a…
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Juliet Nice recommended the post Our Patchwork Heritage – Triangles 5 years, 8 months ago
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Flower Power 5 years, 9 months ago
Sick of Covid-19, I think we all are, I know I am too, time to look to the future and the pleasure of sewing.
I have been asked to add a block to a blog hop. Not fully sure what it entails so I am for the most…
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Another great way to enhance your skills
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Thank you, I enjoy learning and like sharing what I have learnt. Also if I have found any cheats too.
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well done 🙂
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Thank you
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This was fun to see how you made it. I love the flower on this block! x
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thank you
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Painted Lupin 5 years, 9 months ago
I love lupins. They grew in our garden when I was little and I would pick the petals off and manipulate then like they were little mouths. I don’t think I’d seen one in years until a recent chance sighting at a B&M…
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Love the softness that the paints give. I can imagine a quilt using blocks just like this. Just a gorgeous design x
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The soft colours make that look fabulous. I put Lupins in my garden this year . Love it x
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Really original, and full of possibility. Lupins are a weed in New Zealand: I wish our weeds were as colourful!
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Love it x
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UKQU Social 5 years, 10 months agoUKQU Social is open to all quilters to chat about anything that isn’t to do with quilts! It’s a great place to tell stories and ask questions from a group of like minded women and men who are there to share their own experiences
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 43 – 49 5 years, 10 months ago
Day 43: No stitches today. Diary Entry: It was a semi productive day with regard catching up on admin, but been crabby for most of it. It was strongly implied that I was not sewing fast enough, which in turn caused…
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Juliet Nice changed their profile picture 5 years, 10 months ago
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 29 – 35 6 years ago
Day 29: Star Stitch, with perle thread.
Diary Entry: Cleaning day, but not productive or balanced. The morning was great. Sorted out my sewing corner, my project bag, my embroidery work space and my embroidery…
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Gosh, how DO you fit it all in. You made me sweat just reading your words! Do take care of yourself too. Very best wishes for a good read. xx
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Thank you, sorry for the delay in replying. Things finally caught up with me and I needed to rest. I am still sewing scrubs, but not as manic now.
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, BUST THAT STASH FOR THE NHS 6 years, 2 months ago
We are all currently going through a terrible time with ‘The’ virus and it is affecting the lives of so many people. Not least those who have lost loved ones and those who are suffering. Our magnificent frontline NHS…
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A lovely idea for when the scrubs and hats are done.
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Stitch Diary in Lockdown 1-13 days 6 years, 2 months ago
We are in unprecedented times, plague, death and loss of life, liberty and physical social interaction. This will not be in my usual style. As it is diary based; to keep me sane, to keep everyone else in my household…
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What a very brave and thoughtful blog! So much to think about. I really look forward to reading the rest.
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Thank you.
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Rosie’s Coat 6 years, 3 months ago
It seems like a lifetime has passed since my friend and myself attended the Harrogate Stitch and Knit show at the end of November. We normally travel there by coach but this year due to a mix up we had the…
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It is really great fun, and very inspiring!
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Thank you
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Val Brooks wrote a new post, A quilter’s review of the brand new Janome M7 Continental 6 years, 3 months ago
You may already have seen a couple of blogs written by Carol Lightburn on a new shop featured on the UKQU website, Panico’s. I’m lucky enough for this shop to be my Local Quilt Shop which I visit on a regular bas…
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What a great review, I would love to have a play with this machine, but alas, it’s not in my price range boo hoo!
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Val, what a get blog/review on the new Janome M7. Carl was happy to show me that machine on my visit last December. I am a Jamome fan and would of loved to of been in your shoes, you lucky thing.
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, Clover Tassel Maker: Product Review by Denise Inkson Aka The Cheap Procrastinator 6 years, 3 months ago
First and foremost, I would like to thank Clover and the United Kingdom Quilters United – https://ukqu.co.uk/- website for allowing me the honor of product testing the Clover Tassel Maker, small size.
I am n…
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Calendar BOM Part Two… 6 years, 4 months ago
February is coming up, and with it Payday finally thank goodness. But more importantly, the second part of my Calendar Block of the Month! The pattern is available to download at the UK Quilters Shop
Here’s…
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Challenging but fun! Lots of ideas spring to mind-weddings, births, special anniversaries. So nice!
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, The Perfect HST Ruler – No Trimming! 6 years, 4 months ago
I made a thing!
The most used method of making HSTs or Half-Square-Triangles is to use two squares cut 7/8″ larger than you want the finished square to be. The simplest way to achieve this is to round up to the n…
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What a brilliant bit of kit! Like all the best ideas-so obvious when you think of it….but you never do! You genius! I could have done with it before Christmas when I made a complete hsq quilt!
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Brilliant idea Juliet 🙂
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Ordering one now!
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Excellent! It is the little things that make all the difference.
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Juliet Nice recommended the post Blooming 2020!! 6 years, 5 months ago
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