UKQU | Deborah Law | Friends Activity https://ukqu.co.uk/members/deborahlaw/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Deborah Law's friends. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:29:55 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.3 en-GB 30 hourly 2 54f447fd0a2ac537eacede70419ccf57 Carol Munro wrote a new post, English Rule - Rulers and Templates https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=386294 Thu, 12 May 2022 09:05:58 +0100 I was asked to review some new quilting rulers which are now available, these are made by Mark Pickering at sewonsewforth.co.uk. Mark’s mother runs classes and was finding students were struggling with the use of r…

]]> 0 34d22c51e2e4b4f07852beea91b46403 Lynne Cavill Ham recommended the post Elbows off the table – or just scroll on by https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/23926/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:40:52 +0000 0 56bb90b80765b46c475b3b32b8c6cff1 Carol Munro wrote a new post, Tilda Scrap Bundle - Part 2 https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=359136 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:37:44 +0000 If you read my previous review of the  lovely Tilda Scrap Bundle you may remember that I mentioned I may do something with the fabric left over from the small quilt top I made.

Surprisingly enough I did…I had pr…

]]> 0 7b0a45f1de84750ba7f55d2dc79f2b42 Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro - Tilda Scrap Bundle Review https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=358354 Sat, 20 Nov 2021 16:04:58 +0000 When I was asked to review the new Tilda Scrap bundle, I wasn’t too sure what to expect, and was really surprised to receive a beautifully wrapped bundle of ten really pretty fat quarters.

There’s a lov…

]]> 1 b6ff31e59efdb8254626639e2b2a801e Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2021/10/29/tilda-scrap-bundles/#comment-11430 Sat, 30 Oct 2021 21:54:12 +0100 That would be lovely!

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Tilda Scrap Bundles Tilda Scrap Bundles Tilda fabric is known for quality fabric, soft to handle, and lovely to work with.  They have come up with a great… ]]> 8d389133e7d3424d7448c427749e98cf Carol Munro wrote a new post, Clover “Quick Cut” Thread Cutter https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=352910 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:45:10 +0100 Clover “Quick Cut” Thread Cutter

When Sylvia asked me to review the thread cutter, I assumed it would be like many of the other cutters that are out there, you use them for a short while then forget abo…

]]> 0 94c276336d5b7d119cefafc7da2c7aec Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2018/05/08/connies-flower-garden-block-1-nbs/#comment-11249 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:38:46 +0100 Hi Avril, sorry I have just seen this message. I suppose better late than never and before you finish the quilt.

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Connie’s Flower Garden – Block 1.                                                   Coneflower by Carol Munro Hi everyone Finally after several months of doodling, drawing, cutting, s… ]]> 619f8cca65846c8087e97030b95892c6 Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/my-song-title-challenge/#comment-8273 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 17:26:53 +0000 Very clever, but had no clue, still don’t. I have heard of him though.

In reply to - Nina wrote a new post, My song title challenge When putting my hand up to be given a song title to interpret by making something quilty, I wasn’t at all sure I’d get a song title that I actually recognised; as I had… ]]> dd2735ba1b03d7806b08c147271c6d8c Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro AKA the Quilting Procrastinator https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=181000 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 15:57:04 +0100 Hi Everyone, I said I’d be back soon, well that didn’t work out did it. It’s a year since I did my last very emotional post, and I think it was hard to get back blogging after that one.

I’m back and hopeful…

]]> 0 ea95f679ad83f694886edb1139336e30 Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/ancient-and-modern/#comment-5740 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:25:34 +0000 Welcome HH! I would love a series on improv blocks please, looking forward to modern slant too xx

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… ]]> e16f331534e2d573f6482238d85e5405 Carol Munro wrote a new post, FIRE the Final Stages https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=125820 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:52:19 +0000 When I agreed to take part in this project I was chosen to complete the FIRE quilt. A daunting task without a doubt, but I decided to wait and see what everyone else created before I made my plans.The rows arrived a…

]]> 0 77f0841983bc4b9929361f12d28b1bb8 Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/carol-munro-aka-quilting-procrastinator-4/#comment-5293 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:33:49 +0100 Sorry to hear of your loss Carol, we lost Mum 2 weeks ago, and the echos of your post are here too. Your quilt is lovely, and like you, will always be your mums legacy. As for normal service next time, this is normal, we all go through it and you have been wonderfully eloquent in the way you have expressed your feelings xxx

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro – AKA – The Quilting Procrastinator Welcome back, and thank you once again for taking time to read my blog, this time I’m writing this with love and laughter in my heart b… ]]> aa2092bcccaed7f6cea0667a6f57d207 Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/silesian-templates-quilting-hexagon/#comment-4794 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 22:51:59 +0100 I’m sure you’ll love playing with them. Have fun

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Silesian Templates for Quilting.    Hexagon This is the third Silesian template review in the series. Please read the first review….. if you have not already done so, this explains how t… ]]> cf6f94640b0e7b7746dc98e9f008d6ae Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/pattern-review-footloose-quilt-jenny-haynes-pappersaxsten/#comment-4732 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:27:00 +0100 yup, no pins here is how I go too! nice review and I like the finished result

In reply to - giniscanlan wrote a new post, Pattern Review – Footloose Quilt by Jenny Haynes of PapperSaxSten I was recently given the opportunity to review the Footloose Quilt pattern, by Jenny Haynes of PapperSaxSten. Curves a… ]]> ebb367ed03ebc02ef418ac78d8f3c88c Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/first-quilt-show-entries/#comment-4690 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 20:44:56 +0100 You should be very proud Corrine! I saw your quilt and wish I’d met you there, all the 1718 quilts were great xx

In reply to - Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, My First Quilt Show entries This year I entered a quilt in a show for the first time – and not just any show or any quilt – it was Festival of Quilts, and my entry was in the 1718 cov… ]]> 3f4382875053b0be6705451dd6e8d564 Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/juliets-cross-block-swop-swop/#comment-4587 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 19:45:35 +0100 Well done! I loved participating in my 2nd swap, and will enjoy mixing the swapped blocks with my remaining blocks, you ladies take a breather! Before you all put your heads together for next swap ideas 🙂

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The  Juliet's Cross Block Swop swop From time to time there is a madness that develops amongst facebookers who start to develop a need to swop.   It’s a great w… ]]> 6e37fbf92309d3d4f23c6a7875596271 Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/festival-quilts-young-ones/#comment-4527 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:22:43 +0100 So much talent from the younger generation! I loved seeing all of them

In reply to - Helen Kent wrote a new post, Festival of Quilts – The Young Ones! Featured Image – ‘Generations’ by Matilda Ward. Festival of Quilts is the biggest quilt shows in Europe, as I’m sure you know. For those of you who… ]]> 4d857e9ebd91d30c30deab338a21271c Carol Munro wrote a new post, Silesian Templates for Quilting.    Hexagon https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=100010 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 17:12:15 +0100 This is the third Silesian template review in the series. Please read the first review….. if you have not already done so, this explains how to use the rulers.

You’ll find the review here -…

]]> 2 d873a257bb83c860b1ad67d2f2d33100 Carol Munro wrote a new post, Silesian Templates  For Quilting - Hearts https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=99884 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 11:12:10 +0100 I have reviewed Silesian Templates previously and if you haven’t read that review I’d recommend reading it before starting this one. In the previous review I explained how to use the rulers and the FMQ Gri…

]]> 0 a60bb08d31930f3c50181da8c176f1fc Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/unexpected-item-checkout/#comment-4248 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:57:28 +0100 Congratulations Frances, lots to keep you busy while you recuperate.

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Unexpected item at the Checkout!     [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1526563575696{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] The team over at… ]]> d360e6d61ebf1813daa785b643b79f0b Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/tales-vals-blog-cabin-july-2018/#comment-4042 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 20:10:56 +0100 you are right! another tool in our arsenal to help us fmq

In reply to - Val Brooks wrote a new post, Tales from Val's Blog Cabin July 2018  Using rulers to help you with free motion quilting – it really IS still FMQ! After my start in free motion quilting (FMQ) (see my first b… ]]> 4ed8d8827a3acc0bae6206f871a23bf5 Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/silesian-templates-ruler-work/#comment-3974 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:35:47 +0100 Glad you enjoyed it. Margaret will be demonstrating at FOQ if you’re planning a visit.

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Silesian Templates for Ruler Work Silesian Quilt is a company based in Poland and is owned by Margaret Lehman, she offered to send me some of her ruler templates to review for the… ]]> f2fc57ac7f1d97be20d93408dc2de3c0 Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/silesian-templates-ruler-work/#comment-3944 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:08:32 +0100 really nice to see these used Carol, thank you

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Silesian Templates for Ruler Work Silesian Quilt is a company based in Poland and is owned by Margaret Lehman, she offered to send me some of her ruler templates to review for the… ]]> c28f233317a7f28ab0debab0b8b729f9 Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/little-projects-scrap-bag/#comment-3937 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:58:23 +0100 really good ideas! Thank you x

In reply to - Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Little projects from the scrap bag When you can’t get at your fabric stash properly because you are in between houses, but need a sewing fix, what do you do? I’m lucky enough to… ]]> c4260437208dda4eb9d9196821531ec9 Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/add-magic-binding/#comment-3720 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 22:12:10 +0100 nice and clear!

In reply to - Devi Chapman wrote a new post, How To Add a 'Magic' Binding Hi, I’m Devi and have been invited to contribute a blog or tutorial. This blog/tutorial first appeared on my website at the end of last year and may have b… ]]> 66d5886440bb76da3c6819ff086f10c0 Carol Munro wrote a new post, PRODUCT REVIEW:                  JANOME ATELIER 9  https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=89151 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:31:05 +0100 I was delighted when Stephen at Aberdeen Sewing Machines (https://www.aberdeensewing.com) produced the Janome Atelier 9 for me to review, I have to admit I’m not a huge fan of Janome sewing machines, but Stephen w…

]]> 1 26ba140c1ae87168861cc5eee5cd3dda Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/stitch-not-stitch/#comment-3693 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:02:27 +0100 Pfylis my Pfaff usually goes everywhere with me! But next holiday she will be at home, 10th wedding anniversary and 1st time away in our new caravan. I’m going to take some counted thread or cross stitch and hope to attract a stitchy friend too xxx

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, To stitch or not to stitch… Holidays…do you take your stitchery with you or do you prefer to have a complete break from it and come back fresh as a daisy? I read many stories of l… ]]> 950db0f232b18ba81ff126fae81f6f86 Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/making-crazy-cushions-quilt-pattern/#comment-3665 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:59:08 +0100 Brilliant Gini!

In reply to - giniscanlan wrote a new post, The Making of my Crazy Cushions Quilt Pattern 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… ]]> 0b6a4d11c08719cf826d2ed851e141e6 Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/self-threading-needles/#comment-3611 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 07:34:25 +0100 Use this all the time

In reply to - Val Brooks wrote a new post, Self-threading Needles Dread having to bury all those threads after quilting? A self-threading needle will save you loads of time and it simply won’t be the chore it once was. A ‘… ]]> ad9e594a8513c8b017eabb592b13f091 Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/trace-design-onto-difficult-fabric/#comment-3610 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 07:33:04 +0100 thank you!

In reply to - Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, How to trace a design onto difficult fabric 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… ]]> 8d2ba921d57529ad6907b3c43f34d642 Lynne Cavill Ham posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/cinderella-quilting-quilting-feed-dogs/#comment-3607 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 07:15:48 +0100 Great advice Sheena!

In reply to - Sheena Roberts wrote a new post, The Cinderella of Quilting – quilting with the feed dogs up In March I had the huge privilege of running a day on free motion quilting. This is one of my special Saturday courses t… ]]> b30e1e74f6f4b75e1e00279e30c39684 Carol Munro wrote a new post, Perfect Hem T40 https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=90472 Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:47:09 +0100 I was sent two packs of Perfect Hem T40 by Vlieseline to review. This product is designed for taking up hems, not something I do very often, hence the pile of unused trousers in my wardrobe, hopefully this will…

]]> 0 c9c6d608082e1b4cee5b30de510b3b36 Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/silesian-templates-ruler-work/#comment-3439 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 17:05:27 +0100 Thank you Mandi, they are so easy to work with, a really good investment.

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Silesian Templates for Ruler Work Silesian Quilt is a company based in Poland and is owned by Margaret Lehman, she offered to send me some of her ruler templates to review for the… ]]> 16efc9377fa08c09e113e39f4aa78f3d Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/silesian-templates-ruler-work/#comment-3438 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 17:04:12 +0100 I am sure that they are planning on being at FOQ, SHE’s a lovely lady, she’ll be demonstrating them on her stand too.

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Silesian Templates for Ruler Work Silesian Quilt is a company based in Poland and is owned by Margaret Lehman, she offered to send me some of her ruler templates to review for the… ]]> da7300ebc064534bd4ef6ff8d6d7e41a Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/mojo-makes-life-group-secretary-cornwall-beacon-quilters/#comment-2763 Tue, 08 May 2018 17:21:30 +0100 I’m sure it would have been worth the effort Mo, there are some gorgeous quilts in the photographs.

In reply to - Mo Jones wrote a new post, MoJo Makes – Life of a Group Secretary for Cornwall Beacon Quilters No sewing to follow this month, just a little insight into what goes on behind the scene before you visit an Exhibition.… ]]> 4b96939155b406f2ec5fc5fc36d5361a Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro - AKA - The Quilting Procrastinator https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=69689 Tue, 08 May 2018 13:29:49 +0100 Welcome back, and thank you once again for taking time to read my blog, this time I’m writing this with love and laughter in my heart but with tears in my eyes.

There have been many studies showing that p…

]]> 9 620dd6a7fee12c5451f4a26ef9f093de Carol Munro wrote a new post, Connie’s Flower Garden - Block 1.                                                   Coneflower by Carol Munro https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=69607 Tue, 08 May 2018 13:00:16 +0100 Hi everyone

Finally after several months of doodling, drawing, cutting, stitching and quilting the quilt is completed and we’re ready to start Block 1. The pattern and accompanying tutorial video is available f…

]]> 2 de8fd9d900bb9865d23c4a148e9d78c7 Carol Munro wrote a new post, Connie’s Flower Garden                       by Carol Munro https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=69457 Thu, 03 May 2018 11:05:57 +0100 Hi Everyone

When Sylvia first spoke to me about designing a block of the month for the UKQU website, I was immediately sure that I would make a foundation pieced quilt, I had stars in my head and each one was…

]]> 1 6f3452a52882b7e81beea3007e74a167 Carol Munro joined the group UKQU BOOK CLUB https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7095/ Fri, 06 Apr 2018 17:22:29 +0100 0 93cfc575dd2e3b8a1e1a956715dfabc6 Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/carol-munro-aka-quilting-procrastinator-3/#comment-2261 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 21:41:34 +0000 Thanks Abigail, it’s progressing slowly. Hoping to get lots done this weekend.

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro AKA The Quilting Procrastinator Hi Everyone It’s been a rather hectic few weeks, you may remember in a previous blog I mentioned that I’m designing a Block of the Mon… ]]> 70b09a3f2ae14e3b8549ceb182f5a278 Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro AKA The Quilting Procrastinator https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=48071 Sat, 10 Mar 2018 06:24:11 +0000 Hi Everyone

It’s been a rather hectic few weeks, you may remember in a previous blog I mentioned that I’m designing a Block of the Month which will be launched on the website in a couple of months.  It’s all ve…

]]> 2 92a2396bb1cb8e251b2de15627b3530c Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/carol-munro-aka-the-quilting-procrastinator/#comment-2030 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 08:51:12 +0000 Nice to meet you too Abigail, I really enjoyed being on the pupil side of the table for a change. It was a very relaxing weekend, great fun with lots of super samples at the end.

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro -AKA The Quilting Procrastinator Hi everyone, welcome back By the time you read this the inaugural UK Handi Quilter Academy, which I was lucky enough to attend, will be… ]]> 90dfb237b0453d539c19e945154b7e5f Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/carol-munro-aka-the-quilting-procrastinator/#comment-2029 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 08:47:41 +0000 It was great fun, met lots of lovely people too.

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro -AKA The Quilting Procrastinator Hi everyone, welcome back By the time you read this the inaugural UK Handi Quilter Academy, which I was lucky enough to attend, will be… ]]> ed0d22cce43c85dc72d6d138b3fd9422 Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/carol-munro-aka-the-quilting-procrastinator/#comment-2028 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 08:47:04 +0000 You would have really enjoyed it, Kelly and Kim were really good teachers.

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro -AKA The Quilting Procrastinator Hi everyone, welcome back By the time you read this the inaugural UK Handi Quilter Academy, which I was lucky enough to attend, will be… ]]> 11e78ee62a311c0cb565c228c3d57636 Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/carol-munro-aka-quilting-procrastinator-2/#comment-1981 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:12:04 +0000 Something to think about Deborah.

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro – AKA The Quilting Procrastinator  Hi Everyone, thanks for giving up some of your time to come back to read my blog. I survived the first one relatively unscathed and… ]]> a0acc6fd8dd21c8df570ebd19bbbd8ad Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro -AKA The Quilting Procrastinator https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=40326 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:37:02 +0000 Hi everyone, welcome back

By the time you read this the inaugural UK Handi Quilter Academy, which I was lucky enough to attend, will be over and everyone will be back home, I thought you might like to hear about…

]]> 6 7837b8e5a3c365d6eef629f683ca815b Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/carol-munro-aka-quilting-procrastinator-2/#comment-1966 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:54:20 +0000 My reply has ended up further down the page somehow or other, Christine, I hope you find someone to join in the fun with you.

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro – AKA The Quilting Procrastinator  Hi Everyone, thanks for giving up some of your time to come back to read my blog. I survived the first one relatively unscathed and… ]]> f8ab682750e1e56ab5d5ae5b6a55a719 Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/carol-munro-aka-quilting-procrastinator-2/#comment-1965 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:51:45 +0000 Absolutely, and it’s nice to do a fun project occasionally.

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro – AKA The Quilting Procrastinator  Hi Everyone, thanks for giving up some of your time to come back to read my blog. I survived the first one relatively unscathed and… ]]> edc426b0516e6ab28a4efba00974f25c Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/carol-munro-aka-quilting-procrastinator-2/#comment-1964 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:49:13 +0000 A Quilter never runs out of ideas, just the time to follow them through unfortunately.

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro – AKA The Quilting Procrastinator  Hi Everyone, thanks for giving up some of your time to come back to read my blog. I survived the first one relatively unscathed and… ]]> d1e6e71bd6bdbece74d9554e1c8b68a8 Carol Munro posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/carol-munro-aka-quilting-procrastinator-2/#comment-1963 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:48:07 +0000 Thanks Alison, they were fun to make, and it’s nice to do some decorative stitching occasionally.

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro – AKA The Quilting Procrastinator  Hi Everyone, thanks for giving up some of your time to come back to read my blog. I survived the first one relatively unscathed and… ]]>