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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The 70,273 Project 8 years, 3 months ago
Did you ever have an idea for a quilt pop into your mind with such vividness and detail that you could almost touch it? What did you do? Did you . . .
think “that’s nice” and go on about your day?
sketch it ou…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Making a Difference .. a Charitable Tale 8 years, 3 months ago
This webmaster lark is a bit of a laugh from time to time, and an awful lot of hard work keeping everyone and everything in check. Certainly no hidden perks, but from time to time I plan to indulge myself a little…
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Duck, duck, duck, duck….duck?
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Over the Hill and far away
One little duck went quack quack
and … hopefully one more life saved!
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I love the wee ducks, I never knew that such a wonderful project existed and I’m off now to have a further read.. unfortunately the blood transfusion service no longer visits the western isles as it became not viable with so many ferry cancellations so financially and loss of donated blood in delay getting it back to Inverness
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It’s a brilliant project and one that helps save lives too.
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What a lovely idea.They are sooo cute…I’m off to take a quack peek
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Oh my!!!
What a wonderful blog, thank you so very much in blogging about this and bringing to my attention and hopefully to all the others who happen on it. I can assure you I shall be making so many aware of this LYD awareness campaign, an illness that we all dread. For those of us who on the side lines feel helpless in having to sit and watch as loved ones take on a frightening and painful journey, that us fortunate in having good health can only imagine, a little something to feel like we are doing ‘our bit’.
I cannot wait now until Monday to take patterns to all the ladies in my knitting group and spread the word on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to the quilting groups I hold and attend.
Believe me I shall even be telling my friends in the pub!
So very close to my heart.
LYD will (with considerable re-telling, knitting and sewing) be in abundance in these Somerset towns.
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Sharon, that is wonderful! Thank you xx
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These are great Sylvia, my next make I think – might even use freezer paper as a template and try making the tag on calico!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, February 2018 Competition – Shirley's Quilt 8 years, 3 months ago
We are continuing our series covering the quilts entered into the February 2018 competition and Shirley has claimed her quilt. It’s an interesting technique and one I am sure you will all appreciate.
If you want…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, February 2018 Competition .. Judith's Quilt 8 years, 3 months ago
Rohilla
Judith has claimed her beautiful quilt which is part of the February competition. We have asked everyone whose quilt was chosen to write a few paragraphs so you can all understand their thoughts and t…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Freezer Paper … Does it help? 8 years, 4 months ago
I’d heard of freezer paper (FP) but didn’t quite know how to use it so I was a little perplexed as where to start.
The box gave me some examples of how I could use it for appliqué and a web search brought up a…
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I use it for a number of different things but not piecing.
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Thank you for your straightforward explanation, and visuals, on using freezer paper. I’m now tempted to redo one of Carol Munroe’s house blocks again
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, February 2018 – Samantha's Quilt 8 years, 4 months ago
In January 2018 we set a challenge to the Six Administrators of UK Quilters United to choose a quilt from the ones the members posted onto the Facebook group feed.
They were transferred to Competition Corner and…
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Lyn Butler recommended the post A Hearty Blog feb 8 years, 4 months ago
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, A Hearty Blog feb 8 years, 4 months ago
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I have been working on some ‘hearty’ patterns. I find the pattern writing very challenging, but very gratifying,when it all goes right, patience really is a virtu…
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What a lovely ‘find’ in the charity shop! I must be looking in the wrong shops as I haven’t seen as much as a quilting book,never mind an entire quilt.
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Yes..it was my lucky day Karin.
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Glad you rescued the quilt and given it the loving home again.
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Yes..me too Sharon
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter replied to the topic Website Improvements in the forum UKQU 8 years, 4 months ago
Thanks for the comment Chris. We will ask our bloggers to take up this challenge.
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Lyn Butler recommended the post Patch potch 8 years, 4 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter replied to the topic Website Improvements in the forum UKQU 8 years, 4 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Quilters are generous folk – they make a Difference 8 years, 4 months ago
Every so often I come through the door at the end of a busy day to find a little parcel quietly waiting on the worktop for me. Sometime’s there is just a number and a postcode on the parcels, sometimes a little add…
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Thank you writing this Sylvia, it’s good to know that a little stitch can go a long way
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Sometimes it doesnt take a lot does it xx
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I am making the hearts for a friend who is Sister working in the neonatal unit in Sheffield. She says it really helps the bond between baby and mother especially when baby is too poorly to be held at all.
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I have donated so many of these, some made by me and other sent to me, to Scunthorpe Hospital. They are so quick to make too.
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Of course I don’t mine you advertising my free Developmental Hearts pattern, Sylvia! I put this pattern in the shop because I have had such a buzz helping with some of the projects you talk about, and because I heard someone say they thought squares might be easier than hearts (they aren’t – so please do download the pattern and give the hearts a go).
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Heartwarming read. Thank you.
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Thank you Ruth x
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Love this.
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Thank you Lyn
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Wonderful 🙂
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It’s everyone else’s contribution that made it wonderful
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Patch potch 8 years, 4 months ago
Happy New Year and happy new UKQU website.
Hi, I’m Lyn Butler and I feel very honoured to be small part of this new exciting venture.Being part of the blogging team ( my first time) is both chal…
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Loving the garden sewing room and hope we might be seeing a bit more of what happens in there Lyn
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I think that can be arranged
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Don’t those red and white cushions make a lovely display! Its a classic colour combination.
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Yes don’t they Carolyn, very proud of my WI group as they were mostly beginners.
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lovely blog Lyn!
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Thankyou Juliet
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I love the stained glass pieces – and looking at your blog has given me ideas as for the layout of photos on mine! It also reminds me that I really need to get on and finish a few more things; I feel a bit like Flynn Carson (in The Librarian films and series) – loads of PHDs – so much time, so little to do – no wait, strike that – reverse it! (Film reference there – but which film?!)
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Not seen this before, Lyn your work is fantastic!! Well done! I know this was a while ago and have no doubt your work is even better now! Love it!
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Thanks John
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Grosvenor Show, Newark , January 2018 8 years, 4 months ago
Today I took Sarah, a non-quilter (yes I confess she was) along to the new Grosvenor Show in Newark to see what this brand new Exhibition had to offer.
We had thought about whether it was worth a day out of…
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Great review Sylvia – wish I could have gone. Did Sarah enjoy herself?!!
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Thanks Abigail. Yes, I think she did. She could not believe how many people were there and how fabulous the quilts were. I am thinking of taking her along to see Harrogate next month as well. We will turn her to the quilty side before much longer.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, 1111 Quilts for Grenfell 8 years, 4 months ago
14th June 2017 changed the lives of the residents of Grenfell Tower forever and touched all our hearts. This is the story of a group of quilters who decided to do something to help and show their…
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Thank you for sharing our story. And thank you to every member of the group that made it happen. I’m very proud to have been involved.
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Here in The Republic of Ireland we were thrilled to take part. Great thanks must go to the Admin team and all their helpers. Everyone who took any part is a
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What an amzing thing to do and well done to all who’s hard work made all this possible.
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Lyn Butler recommended the post Product Review for Best Press 8 years, 4 months ago
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Product Review for Best Press 8 years, 4 months ago
First impression, a well presented plastic bottle with screwtop & seperate spray unit containing approx half a litre. On opening, a very pleasant ‘Linen Fresh’ fragrance, without being overpowering.
The spra…
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After using cheap starch I also have tried Best Press. I love it and although more pricey that supermarket starch it does last along time
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Pleased you agree Sarah
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A positive result. One of those things you see and hear about but reluctant to buy in case of wasting money. You’ve put my mind at rest and shall buy in future. Great review and write up.
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Thankyou Sharon
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I love Best Press, I use it all the time. I especially love the rose scented one, but it does leave a scent in the fabrics so I also have the unscented one to use when making things for my husband or son as they may not appreciate the smell of roses 😉
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Is it readily available? I haven’t seen it in any shops.
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Yes Helen…try Amazon
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Hi, I am very new to all this … well, yes I am! In terms of FMQ. I am attending a workshop in March to start my own journey, so, my question to you all is what would you recommend I could be doing to prepare, bearing in mind my current experience is a couple of failed attempts and a screwed up mess in the corner of the sewing room where it…[Read more]
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Doodle, when ever you can. FMQ is a lot to do with muscle memory which then gives you one less thing to think about. If you see a design you like, trace it out over and over again.
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8 years, 3 months ago
This is really moving and I love the quilts shown. It is a great thought provoking feature Sylvia on a subject we should never forget.
8 years, 3 months ago
Thank you again, Sylvia, for giving me this wonderful opportunity to connect with quilters in the UK (and beyond!) on your beautiful, user-friendly site. I’m honored and delighted.
8 years, 3 months ago
Amazing story Jeanne, I’m going to share this with my quilting group and see if we can help you with a piece!
8 years, 3 months ago
That would be fantastic, Amy! Thank you.
8 years, 3 months ago
I’ll certainly be talking about this to our quilting group on Wednesday. I’m sure that some of them will want to be involved. Thought provoking project.
8 years, 3 months ago
Great! Thank you, Christine!