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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Introducing FIRE 7 years, 10 months 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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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Marmite anyone? 7 years, 10 months ago
Foundation piecing is a bit like Marmite, you either love it or hate it…well I love it…FPP that is..not Marmite.. well I don’t exactly hate it but it just sits in the cupboard next to the 5 Spice.. just how long…
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Not keen on marmite(or 5-spice, as we had an elderly bottle of it that I only threw out last year…) however I absolutely adore FPP and have used it to make some beautiful quilts! Thanks for spreading the word about it!
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Karin…thankyou
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That is a really nice design Lyn. Thank you. I often wonder if I should whip out my camera and take pics of tiles….
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Thankyou so much Maggie
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Lovely pattern Lyn, came together beautifully, going to try it with Christmas fabric, and one of my daughters wants me to make her one in red tones!
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Mmmmm…red tones will be lush…big thanks for pattern testing x
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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! 7 years, 10 months 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 7 years, 10 months 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 7 years, 10 months 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 7 years, 10 months 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 7 years, 10 months 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 7 years, 10 months 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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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, MAKOWER KIMONO 7 years, 10 months ago
I am particularly drawn to beautiful bright colours and was delighted to be asked to review these lovely fabrics from Makower.
This is Makower’s new range Kimono and it is full of vibrant colours in 100% c…
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Absolutely fabulous. Love Japanese fabrics and these are so colourful.
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Me too Marion…thankyou for your comment.
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Love those cushions
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Thankyou Sally
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Scott Fortunoff's Shaking it up over in America 7 years, 10 months 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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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Which Bobbin Thread 7 years, 10 months 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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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, To stitch or not to stitch… 7 years, 11 months ago
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 ladies taking it all, even sewing machines in c…
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What a small world! Glad you had a great holiday and congrats on your Golden Wedding Anniversary.
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Thanks Sue.
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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
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Perfection.x
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So pleased you found Creasey’s. You’re right it isn’t our biggest but the only one in town. Happy golden wedding for August. Next time you are here, let me know
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Thanks Jacquiel…we love Guernsey and may well return soon.
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Lovely blog and glad you had a lovely time. Yes, I take sewing away with me too. I sew on long car journeys.
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Thanks Denise
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I sew pretty much everywhere! How lucky for you to find someone on the same wave length.
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It’s a small world Mary.
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Lovely 🙂
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Thankyou Alison
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i don’t often go on holiday but I do carry my travel kit with me everywhere on the off chance i have a few minutes. don’t often get those free minutes though 🙁
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Busy lady.
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I always take some EPP with me wherever I travel, in the UK or abroad. If I’m not driving I’ll be sewing!
And I’m definitely sewing whilst flying as it takes my mind off the fact I’m up in the air!-
Great idea.
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Sounds like a wonderful cruise, so pleased you found a like minded patcher friend.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Dream .. the beautiful new fabric collection from Makower UK 7 years, 11 months 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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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Whitby Queen Bee Quilters Quilt Trail 2018 7 years, 11 months 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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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The Life, Times and Designs of Philip Jacobs .. Fabric Designer How Snow Leopard Designs was born 7 years, 11 months ago
My name is Marilyn and I have been invited to blog about one of our favourite designers ‘Philip Jacobs’ well known for his work with the Kaffe Fassett Collective. Philip lives and works between residences in Lon…
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The credit for this article should really go to Philip Jacobs as he forwarded me the information and also gave me free access to his photographs. All I did was put it in the appropriate format for posting on UKQU. More to come though and we do have some interesting ideas and posts coming up. As they say Watch This Space.
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Beautiful, inspiring and interesting. Thank you 🙂
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, TOY SOFT BLOCKS 7 years, 11 months ago
Something simple and quick to make for baby to play with.
Cut 6 4”squares for each cube…18 shown for 3 cubes.
¼” seams.
Toy stuffing
Bondaweb for letters
Stabilizer
Draw out letters on Bondaw…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Neddy's Garden A quilt for Philip Jacobs made by women from all over the world. 7 years, 11 months ago
Due to contractual restrictions imposed in the US we have been asked to remove the explanation provided by the ladies creating this Quilt. We would like to point out this quilt was created as a Community Quilt fr…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Helping Hands – Stitching and Sewing for Good Causes 7 years, 11 months ago
This summer my Grandson George will be four and he is very excited to be going to ‘big school’ in September. Back in June 2014 I was helping my daughter plan his Nursery Bedroom so I was happily sewing some of my…
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Great story an dbrilliant work!
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Thanks Ruth x
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Isn’t that just amazing!
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It was the start of all this really Lyn and I have met so many fabulous people .. like you!
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Likewise
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Great post Sylvia – it’s so good to be able to give back this way. Sadly our local hospital is not open to the idea 🙁
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There are lots of other things that can be done .. we are making PICC Line covers for the Cancer Wards at the moment too in our sewing group Our Quilty Pleasures.
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Thanks Mandi .. I only really collate and distribute stuff locally. Its the work of everyone else that deserves the accolades. And the Helping Hands FB Group.
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Mini Quilt Swap A newbies tale… 7 years, 12 months ago
I have never participated in a mini swap before, and thought it very strange to spend weeks and weeks making something for someone who you have never met, and probably never likely to meet in your lifetime…but w…
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It was a good swap Lyn and I’m glad you enjoyed it. What you made and received are lovely. Swap Mumma of #teamjacquie. Look forward to seeing your work in the next swap
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Thanks Jacquie.
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Like you I’ve never done a swap before but it sounds so much fun. I think I will have to join in the next one.
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You won’t regret it Elaine,and thankyou for commenting.
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Once it all clicks into place how this works its easy to follow and hopefully wont put off other newbies, you’ve survived the course to tell the tale and I’m sure you will take part in another one now you are hooked and have made other think of doing it having read this!
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Thanks Sharon
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 12 months agoLovely article by Arlene Mcleish in British Patchwork and Quilting Magazine once again. Hope everyone catches it.
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I can’t believe how different the two quilts are – both absolutely fabulous. Well done Team Fire 🙂