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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, DAY ONE 7 years, 12 months ago
It is the event of the Quilting Year here in the UK. The Festival of Quilts is what everything builds up to each August, whether you are planning a visit or exhibiting a quilt, a retailer taking advantage of the bi…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Introducing FIRE 8 years ago
In complete contrast to our first Sew a Row, FIRE will appear in hot pursuit.
We asked a new group from the Bloggerati to work on this idea. Ruth Garner, Sue Burford, Jane Galley, Chris Hutchins and Carol M…
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I can’t believe how different the two quilts are – both absolutely fabulous. Well done Team Fire 🙂
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giniscanlan wrote a new post, Pattern Review – Footloose Quilt by Jenny Haynes of PapperSaxSten 8 years ago
I was recently given the opportunity to review the Footloose Quilt pattern, by Jenny Haynes of PapperSaxSten. Curves are always something of a challenge, so I was really keen to give this new design a try. The…
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Thank you so much Gini for the kind review. I’m really glad you enjoyed it and thanks again for choosing to try curves without pins.
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I loved every minute of it! I’ve just gone in and bought the sunflower pattern as well!
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Just love this design – from a distance the centre ‘blocks’ look like owls peeking out. Tempted to try one!
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Another amazing pattern by Jenny and another ‘no pins’ convert for curves!!!
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yup, no pins here is how I go too! nice review and I like the finished result
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Intriguing! And gorgeous.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive: The Challenge Is Going Global! 8 years ago
More words from Scott Fortunoff, the guy from FreeSpirit! He is certainly innovative, and it would be fabulous to see our UK shop owners joining in with his challenge. Keep in mind that Jaftex is based in the US…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Introducing ICE 8 years ago
From time to time we aim to bring something exclusive to the website. ICE is the first of two Sew a row Quilts that will be delivered row by row over the next ten weeks.
Sue Griffiths, Sharon Reid, Co…
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Absolutely stunning, love the bottom row.. I’m going with that being Corrine as it reminds me of my wee Scottish island too
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This looks fab – well done to all the designers!
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Wow that’s gorgeous, I’m going to have a go!
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Love this!
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It really is a lovely quilt despite the very different styles of the quilters who collaborated on it. A must for the list.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, ICE and FIRE our fabulous two new Sew a Row exclusive to UKQU.co.uk 8 years ago
Back in the spring this year [2018] we came up with the idea of a sew-a-row pattern for everyone to follow. There was no agenda .. just the germ of an idea. To begin with we thought there would just be one and we…
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What a really unusual, innovative idea! I am really looking forward to this!
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I am really looking forward to seeing these!
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That’s my Coo! I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the design team for ICE and can’t wait to see how other people use and interpret our patterns and make them up for themselves.
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I’m really looking forward to having a go at this, the designs look great!
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Wow this looks amazing. Can’t wait to start it.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Christmas is on the horizon and ribbons will add that festive cheer to our Quilts 8 years ago
Berisfords are known for their lovely ribbons, and this year they are releasing a lovely range of retro-inspired designs to choose from! Nostalgia and Christmas always seem to go well together.
Retro…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann Thread – with added Value 8 years ago
In the shops now, the new Gutermann Thread Pack with the bonus of a Tape Measure
New from Gütermann creative, a lovely Thread Set in rich, vibrant shades for those on-trend sewing projects in bold colours.…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Flexible Vlieseline Seam Tape 8 years ago
Vlieseline have a new addition to their range.
This new bi-elastic, lightweight, fusible woven tape from Vlieseline is cut on the bias and therefore perfect for use on jersey and other stretchy fabrics. Seam…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Scott Fortunoff's Shaking it up over in America 8 years ago
Every so often we post the blog extracts from Scott Fortunoff who many of you will know took over Freespirit fabrics earlier in the year .. the home of Philip Jacobs and the rest of the Kaffe Fassett Collective…
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Interesting read.
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Thought provoking
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, A little bit of colour in our lives – Lynda Jackson 8 years ago
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I want to do something just a little different and original. About 2 yrs ago I found ice dying and it opened up a whole new world.
It can be a very random and mystical process…
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Wow linda they look fab. I particularly like the first one on the washing line.
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Not sure what the neighbours thing lol
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That’s half the fun, keeping the neighbours wondering what you will do next 😉
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Glorious, must have a go at this one day.
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Just make sure you wear gloves 😉
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I remember tie-dying my hippie skirts when I was at uni, it was fun, but this is a whole other level altogether. Everything is so beautiful and I love your shed too. 🙂
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Lynda – WOW, love the star!
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It is a beauty isn’t it.
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Fascinating….beautiful kaleidoscope effects.
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Thank you, they are always a surprise
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That is so much more inspiring than posts about dyeing usually are! It even has me thinking…whole cloth quilt? Could I? And THAT is a first! Thank you!
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Absolutely you can and I am so glad to hear this. Do it and dont forget to show us. x
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I’ve wanted to try this technique since I first heard about it. Love the results you have achieved, and its definitely made me want to find my dyes and have a go now.
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Yet another thing for my list……. Fabulous!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Which Bobbin Thread 8 years ago
From time to time we post information from the manufacturers and distributors. This article is taken from Barnyarns own website. As you might be aware, they are a regular supporter of our website, and usually se…
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Never heard of cardboard bobbins. Off to explore now. Found this piece very interesting.
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Makower Counting Sheep Review 8 years ago
by Obsessive Compulsive Crafting Disorder
OOO look what I got to review!This is the new Counting Sheep collection from Makower UK. Gorgeous soft 100% quilting cotton.
It has bunnies with balloons and…
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Lovely fabrics and pretty quilt pattern Juliet. Love the idea of the block for a baby name.
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Lovely for boys and girls.
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Louisa wrote a new post, Sewmotion’s Curved EPP Flower Cushion Tutorial – Part Four – the Quilting 8 years, 1 month ago
In the fourth part of my series of tutorials on making this lovely curved English paper-pieced flower cushion, I’m going to show you how to hand quilt your cushion panel using big stitch quilting. This is by far my f…
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Lovely work!
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Thanks very much Linda 🙂
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Gorgeous! And the video tutorial is excellent, very clear 🙂
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Thank you very much, I hope it’s inspired you!
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Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, How to trace a design onto difficult fabric 8 years, 1 month ago
Did you ever wanted to stitch something onto your work, but needed the guidance of a drawn line and didn’t know how to get the lines onto a fabric?
There are lots of tools and pens which you can use to mark your…
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Great idea working freom the back! never thought of that. Have tried the tissue paper and it worked well, but a bit of a fag tearing it away after. Will definitely try working from the back – Thanks Vendulka x
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Yes, it’s tedious getting the paper out, but sometimes it’s better than risking the lines coming back. Glad my tip is helpful!
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I found working from the back really helpful in thread drawing
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Fab ideas, Vendulka – I really must get more inventive with my quilting!
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Great, simple ideas, thanks.
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thank you!
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Thank you
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giniscanlan wrote a new post, The Making of my Crazy Cushions Quilt Pattern 8 years, 1 month ago
I was totally overwhelmed by the number of people who liked the mini quilt I made for the UKQU Spring 2018 Mini Quilt Swap. I received dozens of comments and Facebook messages asking if I had bought the pattern or if…
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Love all the versions Gini – well done. Will def have a go….
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All beautiful and fab blog
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What a great initial quilt and then the subsequent versions are fantastic! Well done Gini I am sure this will be very popular.
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Brilliant Gini!
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Wow! I love all the different versions and the colour combinations. When my cat is on his ‘tower’ (of three quilts and blankets all folded up) I can’t but think of the Princess and the Pea, I am going to have to give your pattern a go. Thank you 🙂
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Loved making this. Thanks for creating the pattern.
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Thanks Pauline, you’ll have to post a picture on the Facebook page so I can see it! X
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This is so lovely, and so very personal.
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Fiona Garth posted an update 8 years, 1 month ago
@sylviar you have won a ticket to FOQ. Please email me your address so I can sent it to you. [email protected]
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Dream .. the beautiful new fabric collection from Makower UK 8 years, 1 month ago
This beautiful, dreamy new collection from Makower UK, due to hit the shops this August, is perfect for light summery quilts to decorate our bedrooms and homes over the next few months.
Dream is a pretty…
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Fiona Garth wrote a new post, Result of Festival of Quilts Free Draw 8 years, 1 month ago
We offered UKQU members the chance to win a free entrance ticket to Festival Of Quilts on our March Blog. Entrants were asked to visit our website and choose which QS Batik fabric was their favourite.
Very…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Whitby Queen Bee Quilters Quilt Trail 2018 8 years, 1 month ago
For the next few weeks, something fabulous has been appearing in shop windows across Whitby. It’s not all about the sand, sea air and the fish and chips since Whitby has a thriving quilting community, and we as…
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Hoping to visit here myself this weekend and to the Exhibition too .. anyone else popping along?
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What a great and different idea, wish I lived closer. Would definitely wander if in the area.
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