UKQU | Corinne Curtis | Activity https://ukqu.co.uk/members/corinne/activity/ Activity feed for Corinne Curtis. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:29:55 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.3 en-GB 30 hourly 2 e28b1a13215e0da096c109b638c92377 Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/beamish-and-beyond/#comment-9101 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 08:14:33 +0000 Thanks Maggie, I know I enjoy reading about and getting ideas from other people’s holiday finds.

In reply to - Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Beamish and Beyond I’ve just come back from a three day break, and as usual a bit of fabric crept into my suitcase along the way, so in true quilter fashion, here is my show and… ]]> 26103a5d9fd2f65a38327185e1349c83 Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Beamish and Beyond https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=251002 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 06:24:32 +0000 I’ve just come back from a three day break, and as usual a bit of fabric crept into my suitcase along the way, so in true quilter fashion, here is my show and tell:
First stop was Beamish – The Living Museum of the…

]]> 2 8fc5ca4faf48d7220a9173a38c2d45dd Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Rotary Cutter Blade changing https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=244213 Thu, 05 Mar 2020 06:55:20 +0000 My hints and tips for rotary cutter blade changing:

Before you remove the old blade, take a sharpie permanent marker and put a big X on it.
If you buy blades in plastic 10 packs, you can store your old…

]]> 1 64a0f68d278c5656d23a8888ef124e58 Corinne Curtis recommended the post But is it flat? ….. How to block a quilt. https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/19512/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:58:24 +0000 0 ed16588e33b39836a3a5aeccd899b33f Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/quick-make-mini-ironing-pad-and-bag/#comment-8962 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:13:30 +0000 Thanks Maggie

In reply to - Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Quick make:  Mini Ironing pad and bag I’m a convert to those mini irons for taking to workshops or for having beside me when I’m sewing lots of little pieces that need pressing, but… ]]> 1ab6c7192eafea7008833fb6388ac09e Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Quick make:  Mini Ironing pad and bag https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=234276 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:54:38 +0000 I’m a convert to those mini irons for taking to workshops or for having beside me when I’m sewing lots of little pieces that need pressing, but when you have a mini iron you really also need a mini ironing pad. I’m…

]]> 2 a41af824e8c0e879158b45e78bce7833 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Social Media 1: An Introduction  https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/19306/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:19:58 +0000 0 3b9851faa75d2410e283a7dfa6657938 Corinne Curtis recommended the post The Perfect HST Ruler – No Trimming! https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/19185/ Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:33:55 +0000 0 46895242c564fd37c37ff5ad4bed5cd3 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Makower Sail Away https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/19169/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:14:07 +0000 0 7b7aa9e54a925ba517e2488fcab0159d Corinne Curtis recommended the post The Gower  https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/19168/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:12:59 +0000 0 e07ea21a74da9f5b4c5f186907435af6 Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/books-books-and-more-books/#comment-8791 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:12:19 +0000 I’m really looking forward to your future posts about quilting books you own, though I fear it may lead me to searching online to find copies of them for myself!

In reply to - Chris Franses wrote a new post, Books, books and more books I like books! I collect books – all sorts of books, not just quilting books. I probably have more gardening books than quilting ones and if you add in the b… ]]> 23c0cd5269842766a6f1375075e0e8f6 Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/adventures-of-an-inexperienced-quilter-hst-rulers/#comment-8745 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:14:14 +0000 Great blog, about technique and about equipment. Thanks for sharing your experiences of these two rulers.

In reply to - Bartysmam wrote a new post, Adventures of an Inexperienced Quilter – HST Rulers I had a grand idea – I decided I was going to make a HST (half square triangle) quilt. I knew I wanted to make it a blue and white q… ]]> 17e6df04eea51a8db561f99a428783d8 Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/a-quilt-and-a-group-of-friends/#comment-8502 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:31:34 +0000 Such a lovely story. Thank you so much for sharing it.

In reply to - Bartysmam wrote a new post, A Quilt and a Group of Friends A quilt and part of a group of friends Let me tell you a story. It is about a quilt and a group of friends. But the story changes – it eventually b… ]]> 942dc4232b93ed2ffcfe733de3891fc5 Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Things you ignore and regret later https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=189792 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 06:11:04 +0000 How many of these can you relate to .. go on, be honest!

The low bobbin warning beep (I think the record I have heard is 60 inches of no-thread seam)

That feeling that the bit you are sewing is thicker than it…

]]> 0 49c362c4574b32516e8690b447b8a3fc Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/10-minute-make-reusable-gift-bags/#comment-8460 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 18:41:24 +0000 That is a great idea, Nina, and makes it an even easier make!

In reply to - Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, 10 minute make – reusable gift bags This is a fat quarter friendly way of quickly and easily making reusable gift bags, as an alternative to gift wrapping paper.  I made some of… ]]> b167b7515f7ec79b25d42b908a837695 Corinne Curtis recommended the post A Little Bit Controversial…perhapsThe Bloggerati Song Challenge https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/18494/ Sat, 21 Dec 2019 13:30:47 +0000 0 da6c9392f76369ef1530dd30632dfb86 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Upstash, Downstash, Restash, Destash https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/18493/ Sat, 21 Dec 2019 13:27:50 +0000 0 ac3fbf650c09c66929202dac767037d4 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Song Title Challenge—- Oliver’s Army https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/18472/ Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:00:26 +0000 0 eb4c99bf683b5a008ec9f4b02a1ae121 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Retreat Virgin https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/18419/ Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:01:33 +0000 0 fe6542a1012e8b94a18730315f980b1d Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/bloggerati-retreat-foot-wear-and-a-game-of-sort/#comment-8406 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 11:57:50 +0000 I was there and I can’t guess any of them! I’m sure I did see numbers 3 and 9, but can’t remember whose feet they were on.

In reply to - Nina wrote a new post, Bloggerati retreat – foot wear… (and a game of sort) Sewing at home is usually done alone and I for one, prefer sewing in comfy clothes (think track suit bottoms or comfy leggings) and some… ]]> 11f91ad58b3fc015de3230b33130a887 Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Good enough to give? https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=231423 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 06:10:30 +0000 There is something very special about putting a lot of time and creativity into making a quilt and then passing the finished quilt on to its new owner. When we make for family or friends, we want out quilts to be the…

]]> 1 2bcc06b8b081c85138522fc3cb2fd541 Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, “Reformatting” an unloved, unfinished project https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=214056 Sat, 28 Sep 2019 05:50:04 +0100 This quilt pattern first attracted me because of the large areas of applique mixed in with some traditional piecing. I was very enthusiastic when I started, and found the instructions for the separate elements…

]]> 2 9f914ee2c9744808e939ddac662151f8 Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/how-do-you-say-no/#comment-6933 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 17:30:03 +0100 I think you have done well to stand firm on this, and let family and friends know why. I wonder if they even realised that what they were doing was the same as asking you to buy a present (the value of your labour) to give to someone you didn’t know. I personally don’t sell quilts, or even take money for materials, but then I have decided I will…[Read more]

In reply to - Ami Richards wrote a new post, How do you say no? How do you say no? This is a question that I have seen many times on various quilting sites. When someone wants you to make a quilt but they want it at a rock… ]]> 910a2fcf31b4de1f01e870b8ecf68ea5 Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/gullivers-brexit/#comment-6882 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:19:35 +0100 I think I might have to go with GULLIBLE as well! (though while reading I did briefly consider Gullbert)

In reply to - Judith Clarke wrote a new post, Gullivers Brexit Why Gulliver needs a No Deal Brexit. Firstly I’d like to apologise for starting my blog this month with the B word. I know it’s not everyone’s favourite subje… ]]> 84110eb11222497a2d4807e217497034 Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/sewing-for-a-leftie/#comment-6879 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:17:13 +0100 You might get one from the same shops that sell sky hooks, tartan paint, and left opening pillow cases.

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Sewing for a Leftie? Oh wow…as a left hander this made my day…anyone know where I can get one,please? ]]> 7b0965d669cc1e1d99769d6e7f8dc0f0 Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/april-fool-day-just-for-the-craic%f0%9f%a4%a3/#comment-6878 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:15:28 +0100 I don’t think I can improve on Judith’s comment!

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, April fool day…Just for the craic🤣… ]]> 57cfd7fae2fb78cf9352d0c80777d8d4 Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/part-the-dozen-spiralling-nebulae/#comment-6691 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:20:46 +0000 Another brilliant tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with this modern improv.

In reply to - Helen Howes wrote a new post, Part The Dozen, Spiralling Nebulae Now, I was asked to make a quilt from a pack of Oakshott Fabrics Starshott, which is a slightly odd, subtle coloured selection.. I wanted something… ]]> 174d71129f60913552f93abba88c4c78 Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, 10 minute make - reusable gift bags https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=162083 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 21:20:45 +0000 This is a fat quarter friendly way of quickly and easily making reusable gift bags, as an alternative to gift wrapping paper.  I made some of these at Christmas to try them out and have no hesitation in asking for…

]]> 2 98865909e302aaa43c71fd07d7a16cb1 Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, “Warts and all…..” https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=129853 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:03:18 +0000 Loving something with its “warts and all” is loving it in spite of any obvious blemishes or scars. Sometimes you make or receive a quilt that isn’t quite perfect, or even a long way off perfect, but it can still…

]]> 1 15fb13c6a646ec953d679b2cdb16cc08 Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/improv-for-beginners-and-improvers-part-eight-stones-that-float/#comment-6518 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:42:05 +0000 Another great modern block with easy to follow instructions. Thanks so much for sharing these, Helen

In reply to - Helen Howes wrote a new post, Improv for Beginners and Improvers – Part Eight – Stones That Float For this block I decided to work away from the more usual squares, and there are two variations – either make some of… ]]> e529ab4d1cf6eb53e47ff78f2b689762 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Improv for Beginners and Improvers – Part Eight – Stones That Float https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/15413/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:41:34 +0000 0 df5ec7f82601bdabe10ff31e3d30d980 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Christmas Dinner Quilts for Care Leavers  https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/15412/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:36:18 +0000 0 1ceb898ea24bd9e00ba355adee7f6740 Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/hi-there-and-my-top-tip/#comment-6442 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:21:54 +0000 I think I need to take on your top tip too – I am definitely a speed sewer, but I would love to produce something that could stand up to close examination on technique (even if I only do it once!)

In reply to - AmandaMaxwellLightfoot wrote a new post, Hi there and my top tip! Well hello there and welcome to my first blog post here. I suppose as a first I should get the formal introductions over so ….. I’m Amanda (or Man… ]]> 09953ea332f1afad0894de1fe3104ea8 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Scrap Bag Challenge https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/15319/ Sun, 27 Jan 2019 12:15:50 +0000 0 8cc67cdab28ddfd36219f0e999bd6e56 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Improv For Beginners and Improvers, Part 7: Yet More Celestiality and a Mini Quilt to make https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/15310/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:58:38 +0000 0 a509c3140eb93ea118555736e15b24f9 Corinne Curtis recommended the post My First Retreat https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/15097/ Sun, 23 Dec 2018 19:30:56 +0000 0 b1d7762893cf8c2be28a10fd1d023c18 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Improv for Beginners and Improvers – More Tigers https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/15083/ Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:41:13 +0000 0 d090f0b5ce8797b437f4e2a0a7f2743e Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/improv-for-beginners-and-improvers-more-tigers/#comment-6150 Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:41:05 +0000 Another great inspirational blog. Can’t wait to get back to my sewing machines and try some tiger blocks.

In reply to - Helen Howes wrote a new post, Improv for Beginners and Improvers – More Tigers So, having made your Tigers (see this post for details) you will find that there are various variations.. Start by joining the blocks… ]]> c235b1a4b9f5adf12a46f5cabd3eaa27 Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/improv-for-beginners-and-improvers-part-the-first-and-an-introduction/#comment-6074 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 07:55:51 +0000 Thanks so much for that how-to. I’ve got a whole lot more excited about modern quilts and improv having seen a couple of demonstrations (including yours) and tutorials, and really looking forward to seeing what I can do with these blocks.

In reply to - Helen Howes wrote a new post, Improv for Beginners and Improvers: Part the First, and an Introduction Why Improvise? Well, firstly, why not? It’s much more personal, and the results tend to be as i… ]]> e353b52bb27c9b4bb00d467d170e97d4 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Improv for Beginners and Improvers: Part the First, and an Introduction https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/13549/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 07:53:53 +0000 0 68fc319a2c34f1b41e25993a03392e32 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Did I Go? Yes, I did! https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/10183/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 21:10:21 +0000 0 416b22ea9c7853814cd89fa1e3a1a2cf Corinne Curtis recommended the post How quilting blew up my cooker! My EQ8 Journey https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/9945/ Sun, 02 Dec 2018 18:56:43 +0000 0 0d9020c5cd20532b212ffe90847f5f6e Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/should-i-go-or-should-i-stay/#comment-5846 Sat, 24 Nov 2018 18:57:00 +0000 I’m nervous about things like parking and food too (being disabled plus coeliac) which also makes me a bit nervous sometimes about going new places. WE WILL BE FINE! We will thoroughly enjoy ourselves and even if things don’t go according to plan it will work out. See you there!

In reply to - Jane Galley wrote a new post, Should I Go, Or Should I Stay This coming weekend sees the first retreat for those the Bloggerati, the wonderful group that write your blogs, provide you with hints and tips and other… ]]> 1bd4652270931b1631aa3c6019e46bb8 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Quilting on the Go – a cautionary tale https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/9854/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:52:22 +0000 0 2ee921c727a798c3013028901857e4b9 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Gardens and quilting https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/9849/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 09:46:34 +0000 0 1f08e2d725dc81bea3bd42a26085d96e Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/ancient-and-modern/#comment-5739 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:09:48 +0000 Yes, please! I’d love a series of modern improv blocks!

In reply to - Helen Howes wrote a new post, Ancient and Modern Hello there, I’m Helen Howes, and this is by way of an Introduction and thanks-for-letting-me-play. I’ve been a quilter for over 20 years, but I’ve been sewing… ]]> 70b361f4af95407c41bf81553b587522 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Ancient and Modern https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/9835/ Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:09:17 +0000 0 2508a25a53d1151c3f2b4767ab4665f8 Corinne Curtis recommended the post Get out of it! https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/9704/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 07:35:34 +0100 0 b7b0d78429d356bd331035e0cf676cbb Corinne Curtis recommended the post cut&alter :: A use for your selvedges https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/9703/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 07:30:41 +0100 0 b880fca8b8152f1395cc9790a1b1de62 Corinne Curtis posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/new-zealand-quilt-shows/#comment-5463 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:20:55 +0100 Thank you for sharing your trip and the pictures. Brings back a lot of memories for me. There is something quite special and different too about quilting in the antipodes – I suspect it is a bit like NZ regionalist painting – the light is different, and so the way light and colour is used in quilting is quite different too.

In reply to - Sue Griffiths wrote a new post, New Zealand quilt shows I’ve just had a week of holiday in New Zealand visiting family and enjoying old haunts. I also got lucky enough to go to two quilt shows and a couple of s… ]]>