Haha, I have been doing this sort of ‘darning’ and mending of my OH and childrens’, and grandchildrens’, jeans for the past 30 years or so and never knew it had a name! Thank you again for another eye opener!!!!!

If I was new to the craft and read your post it would encourage me to ‘open the window’ to learn more. Really ‘opened my eyes’. Thanks you Denise

I always put labels on quilts I make for others – never thought about the ones I make for myself. This got me thinking, whilst reading your Blog, that when I am ‘gone’ no one will know who made my quilts, or when. Will rectify that this week!!! Thanks for the advice and info! x

AAAhhhh! That was lovely. So true too, new friends made and the help is wonderful. Love these groups.

Margery, I live in Spain. I would love to make and donate quilts, but can’t find any info of a Spanish ‘Linus’ type project. Do you know if there is a sister group to you here? Thanks in advance Sue x

Thank you Ruth

Wow, never heard of a Travellers Blanket – you live and learn! Thank you Hilda for this very interesting Blog. I look forward to seeing and reading more….

What a beautiful Memorium to your Mum.

Thanks. Will see if I can order some. S x

Hi Carolne, what size needle do you use please?

What a lovely read and a gorgeous quilt! Very informative about the dyeing process – wouldn’t have thought of shaking the granules over the fabric! and washing in salty water first – Brilliant!! Looking forward the this years’ Quilt…..

Good use of upcycled bag holder. I have made several of these but nevery used old jeans – great idea. The templates look useful too. Thanks for the info..

This book sounds brilliant. Have looked on Amazon but they don’t have it. Where can I buy it? Please xx

Wow, the embroidered name is beuatiful! It goes so well with the background fabric, and makes the name really stand out. Congratulations!

I really enjoyed this Blog. I, too, have a ‘thing’ for thimbles. Years ago I had a collection of all sorts, china, porcelain, you name it I had one. I never used any of them to sew – except for the silver one my Mum bought me for my 40th. But I was always afraid of losing it so put it away somewhere safe. In the past 2 years, since starting…[Read more]