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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Bias Tape Cutting Ruler 5 years, 3 months ago
Making your own bias tapes and bindings couldn’t be easier with the Clover Bias Tape Cutting Ruler which enables accurate cutting of both bias and straight fabric strips. The special slit in the r…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Trimits launch new FQ packs 5 years, 4 months ago
Fabric. I will just let you savour that lovely word. Even better 100% cotton plains in fat quarter packs.
Trimits have added new fat quarters to their popular range. Each bundle contains 5 fat quarters, size 5…
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What a brilliant idea! So often you just need some solid colours that do not reflect a design.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Janome Continental M7 5 years, 4 months ago
Janome have a long history of supplying the patchwork and quilt sector with amazing sewing machines, and the Janome Continental M7 is their greatest machine to date.
It already carries the prestigious award…
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dang, I want one!!!
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What a Dream Machine!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Fork Pins – new from Clover 5 years, 4 months ago
Sometimes we need something more than just an old fashioned pin to hold a project in place, or if you are blocking a piece of work for example, and these new Fork Blocking Pins from the lovely people at Clover…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Tilda launch their new fabric range 5 years, 4 months ago
Woodland Collection
Inspired by the forest, the Woodland fabric collection provides perfect designs for projects with a winter wonderland theme. Featuring hand-drawn images of flora and fauna along with…
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Marijke Van Welzen wrote a new post, Patchwork Overload 5 years, 4 months ago
Wearable Patchwork has been something I have enjoyed creating for many years .. I have even been fortunate to be awarded recognition for my efforts.
The catwalks of Dolce & Gabanna and others have featured…
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It is great to see such fabulous work close up. I have long been an admirer!
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thank you
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I love this idea. I have African Fabrics and fancy making a quilted coat.
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Show us the results!
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I have long been an admirer of your work. Determined to make myself a quilted coat, it won’t be in your league, but I will have some fun!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, North Country Quilts – a new Exhibition at The Bowes Museum 5 years, 4 months ago
North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions
20 March 2021 – 19 September 2021
The Bowes Museum is delighted to announce that it will be holding an exhibition from March 2021 showcasing some of the r…
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Something to look forward to…one day!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Win your own copy of the amazing EQ8 Quilt Design Software 5 years, 4 months ago
Have you ever thought about designing your own quilt patterns or creating your own block design. Electric Quilts have the perfect software for you. There are loads of ne…
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The UK Contact for EQ is Laurence at riodesigns.co.uk
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Thanks Rosanne. There are several different companies authorised to supply the EQ8 here in the UK .. if you click the link in the competition article Electric Quilts have kindly given links to them all.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann creativ – Bulky-Lock Threads 5 years, 4 months ago
An overlock machine is a real boon, enabling a perfect finish on seams and other raw edges and that’s where Bulky-Lock from Gütermann creativ is the thread of choice. This high-quality thread is available in tw…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Templates to make light work of your Quilting from Sew Easy 5 years, 5 months ago
Create a wonderful array of patchwork and quilting designs with these easy to use templates from Sew Easy. Made from 100% acrylic using laser cut technology, all three templates include a ¼” seam allo…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann creativ Denim Thread Packs 5 years, 5 months ago
When we are at home with no where to go for a while it’s a great time to sort out our wardrobes, and it’s a good bet many of us will find a pile of denim to play with. Gutermann have a range of threads that work r…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The Ravioli Quilt 5 years, 5 months ago
Paula Doyle made this using old blue jeans, some old flannel shirts, and some leftover bits of wadding! We are so impressed at UKQU we asked her to tell her own story. .
This is a Hug size quilt, 50…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Alison Glass – Stripes and Plaids 5 years, 5 months ago
Makower have always been a great source of fabulous patterns, like this lovely Stripes and Plaids designed by Alison Glass using her own Kaleidoscope fabric. Everyone loves a rainbow quilt and this one is a real…
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Gorgeous
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, God Jul Nisse – Santa Gnome Doorstop 5 years, 5 months ago
Sometimes we just like to have a go at something different don’t we. Like this fabulous little Tomte Gnome from Makower. It’s one of their patterns that has been around a while, but somehow it never seems to…
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This is such fun! I can see him on the doorstep, under the tree, hollow and filled with goodies! Thank you for this lovely pattern.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Quilters should stick to Quilting! 5 years, 5 months ago
After however many months in lockdown, tier whatever, banned from shops, eating out, meeting in anywhere but gardens and pubs were shut, our sewing group decided to give the zoom thing a go.
December is usually our…
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Twiglets and sherry….! Our group has a newsletter fortnightly which keeps us in touch. Not all of us are pc savvy sadly.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Janome launch THE BIG JANOME SKILL SHARE with Jenni Smith 5 years, 7 months ago
Janome UK launch The BIG JANOME Skill Share with Jenni Smith
The aim, together with Jenni is to create more quilters in the world and to celebrate the pride and joy that comes when you share a ski…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A log cabin full of memories 5 years, 9 months ago
For ever my husband has wanted to own a log cabin. It stemmed from a holiday we had in Dorset one year when our kids were younger and ever since he has brought up the idea again and again, but it just isn’t goi…
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What a lovely blog. It gets to the heart of our fabric obsession: not so much sewing, as remembering.
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What a great way to keep track of your memories. I really enjoyed reading this Sylvia and your quilt is gorgeous.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter's profile was updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, FPP – a revolution! 5 years, 11 months ago
The lovely people at Patterntrace have launched a new, British made, product to make FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) so much easier.If you have ever struggled with fussy cutting, or just working out the…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Beyond the Festival of Quilts 5 years, 11 months ago
During a time when we’re unable to come together for the annual celebration of The Festival of Quilts, the team at The Festival of Quilts have introduced a brand new online initiative “Beyond The Festival of…
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