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Sylvia Priest replied to the topic Discuss – The Workings of the Book Club in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 2 months agoJust realised how to do this … and we only went and created the website didnt we! hehe.
So personally, I would like to have a book recommended and read a chapter at a time .. and discuss the plot lines and characters. I am a lazy reader and often skim over important elements. This way would concentrate me more. Then a forum for the…[Read more] -
Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 2 months agoFor me it would be option 1 which would encourage me to read more if theres a deadline. I wonder, does it have to be the whole book at once, or perhaps a chapter a given time period .. discuss, explore the plot and ideas and then continue?
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 2 months agoThis is exciting .. whats the first book Nina? Looking at our profiles everyone needs to consider uploading a picture to make it prettier (you can do this by clicking the symbol at the top of your page and clicking on ‘Profile’ to update.
But the first book Nina .. what is it!
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It’s a secret, so far! But I do have a idea!!! I’ve started a Topic in teh Forum for everyone to chip in.
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Lyn Butler 8 years, 2 months ago
Hooray….we are now in Summertime and we have beautiful summer days ahead of us.
One Summer holds a special memory for me…Summer 2013.
We had moved to a new area and to meet new people I joined the local W.I. aptl…
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An excellent post, no dramas, but lots of celebrities! Well done.
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Thank you Lynn for this interesting post, both from the point of view of the process involved in making the quilt and for the story of the award ceremony. (It’s easier to leave a comment when I get the log-in details right!)
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Thankyou very much for your lovely comment Jennifer.
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What a lovely memory Lyn, love the lyrics too. Great achievement.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The UKQU Exhibition 2019 – sponsored by Janome and Grosvenor Shows 8 years, 2 months ago
Would you like to see one of your own Quilts on show at a Grosvenor Show next year? Well, now is your opportunity.
But if you don’t feel up to submitting your quilt .. well how about winning the fa…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Left handed needles to improve your sewing 8 years, 2 months ago
We have been working hard with the leading creators of needles for both sewing machines and hand sewers to create yet another exclusive for our members. We have listened to all your comments and passed th…
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Brilliant! Will be ordering loads for my leftie friends (but I guess they are a one day special)
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Sorry Corinne .. orders all closed! Fun whilst it lasted though xx
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Lyn Butler recommended the post Lyn Butler 8 years, 2 months ago
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Lyn Butler recommended the post Lyn Butler 8 years, 2 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, New Ranges from MakowerUK about to hit the shops! 8 years, 2 months ago
Sometimes when I come into work there’s a parcel waiting for me that brightens my day! Last week was just one of those days. A mysterious parcel had arrived, and when it was opened it was full to the brim of th…
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Nice Lighthouses, match the one in my Bathroom.
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Thanks X
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Bags, Bunnies and Eggs for Easter! 8 years, 2 months ago
Fiona Pullen, from the Sewing Directory, has been busy and gathered a collection of Easter Patterns for us all. . From Eggs to Mini Quilts, bunnies and bags, whether you want to have your own egg hunt, or just like…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive: Who Knew? 8 years, 2 months ago
Excitingly we have Scott Fortunoff joining us from time to time .. whether you are a fan or not of the fabulous fabrics, I am sure you will just love what he has to say! [adapted from his personal blog with his…
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Wishing you and your family every success. Exciting and perhaps daunting times ahead but I am sure you will conquer all.
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Hello Scott Fortunoff & SO lovely to see you here …..I heard about the Free Spirit situation from a dear friend Philp Jacobs … (Kaffe Fasset Collection & Snow Leopard)….but 2 days before that even happened, I had spotted an out of print v rare book on my huge bookshelf …. All about Caucasian Rugs, … lots of great pictures & amazing history .. (Philip had just bought an antique one), but some serious Academic stuff in there too…. I have hundreds of design inspiration books, I used to just design embroidery not textiles … now I just do patchwork wonderfully and quilt somewhat badly …. BUT thought …..I don’t need that book anymore, so sent it to my friend as a present, because he would appreciate it and love it! It arrived a day after the announcement by Free Spirit…. I know it lifted his spirits as a Crazy Random Act of Kindness, while things were uncertain …..I didn’t know why I did it …. just thought a friend needed that book more than me …… BUT what you and your family is now doing is awesome! There is so much talent there in the whole Free Spirit Family ….. Just don’t ever forget the “Back Catalogue” …… Sort out the NOW & immediate future….. THEN talk to ALL your designers about what would sell and sell & sell again … (It will!) ….. Yes a deal of a lifetime, but ref your new family of designers …. ALL of them are awesome!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Sewing Needle AdvicePart three .. What size needle to use and when 8 years, 2 months ago
In this final part of our short series on Sewing Needles Jon and Callum talk about which are the best Schmetz needles to use for different fabrics or specialist sewing.
If we are to improve our technique and…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The Craft Cotton Company at CHSI Stitches 8 years, 2 months ago
It always lovely to hear of a success story. We spoke to Talia Phillips about the Award the Craft Cotton Company won at the recent trade Show held at the NEC. It’s where all the lovely shops we buy our stash…
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Lyn Butler recommended the post MEMORY QUILT 8 years, 3 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A look around the Internet 8 years, 3 months ago
We might be the new kids on the block here at UKQU but we have been having a look around to see what else has been happening online.
Clover has given their site a makeover: the new-look site is easy to use across a…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A lovely day out to Harrogate Quilt Show 8 years, 3 months ago
The Harrogate Quilt Show has always been a favourite of mine, especially since it is local to where I live, meaning not having to set off or look for somewhere to stay over. …
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Introducing Diane Rooney .. Fabric Designer for Makower UK 8 years, 3 months ago
Here at UKQU HQ we are really excited to have Diane Rooney, one of the brightest new designers to join Makower joining Blogger Central. In between designing and looking after her family, and working alongside her p…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Confused about which needle to use .. this might help! 8 years, 3 months ago
Jon and Callum from Barnyarns have a lengthy relationship with needles and thread, so when we wanted to learn which needles are best we asked them. This is the first part of a three part series.
The…
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