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Nina wrote a new post, UK Quilters United by a second thread – our second book 6 years, 11 months ago
The second book by and about UK Quilters United is very soon available to purchase on Amazon globally. The Kindle version went live on 27 June 2019 and the paperback should be available shortly too.
The book…
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Recycled Sewing Box 6 years, 11 months ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Reduce, Reuse or Recycle 6 years, 11 months ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Recycle curtains to bags 6 years, 11 months ago
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Up-cycling Plastic into Practical Wallets 6 years, 11 months ago
Clear Flower Bag from M&S as a top layer.
I do take out my own bags but sometimes I forget and need to pick one up while shopping. Things also come through the post in unwanted plastic and friends give you t…
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Thank you. I had not thought of using tracing paper before, but baking parchment.
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It was quite thin tracing paper Maggie and I am not sure how the thin stuff would fare. Baking parchment would be good. Thanks.
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Nina replied to the topic June 2019 – the book is… in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 6 years, 11 months agoSally, I am glad you found the book fascinating. It definitely opened my eyes to a life so different to what we are used to in England!
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Beartown Patchwork & Quilters – Celebrating our 35th Anniversary 7 years ago
Congleton Chronicle – a quilt made by 21 members in 1987, raffled for a local Hospice.
35 years ago (1984) a lady put an advert in a shop window in Congleton, Cheshire, asking if anyone wanted to get together…
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Happy Jade Anniversary and have a great Show. So wonderful to see some of the archives too in this fascinating blog.
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Thank you Teresa. The show is going well so far and a lot of interest in the quilts.
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Nina started the topic June 2019 – the book is… in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years agoThe dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Lemmon. This is a book about sewing (rather than quilting) and about creating a brighter future even when it seems impossible. This is a true story about Kamila from Kabul.
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Nina replied to the topic May 2019 – DISCUSSION – SPOILERS in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years agoSally, the book for June has been revealed, so you can try that one instead!
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Starting hand quilting: Part 5: Equipment, Needles & Thimbles 7 years ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post A Saucy Little Retreat…. 7 years ago
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, A Saucy Little Retreat…. 7 years ago
One of the best things about UK Quilters United on Facebook, is how it brings quilters together in real life (the outernet!) instead of just the internet.
Whether you are looking for a friend for ‘cuppa and sew’,…
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See you at the Blogtreat.
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Denham is a great venue for a retreat, I have been there twice with Avril’s group. Some amazing quilts your group has made there! Love your flowerpot and Rainbow. So pleased you enjoyed it, and like Lyn I can’t wait to meet everyone again at the Bloggerati retreat in November!
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What amazing quilts and sounds like a great time was had by all.
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Always a pleasure to meet fellow quilters and our group ” Barclay Quilters” have been up and running for years with 3 successful retreats per year. Lovely to have met Juliet, if only from a distance just in case she spied my mini quilt…….
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Fabulous. I love our annual trips to Paignton with my quilting group and this year I have a lovely trip up to Derbyshire to look forward to in July. Like many, with work and tutoring I don’t get much time to stitch myself, so a few days away just for stitching is a real treat.
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Nina replied to the topic May 2019 – DISCUSSION – SPOILERS in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years agoRosemarie, I promise you that not all of the books will be part of a series, so you’ll hopefully have some ‘free’ time in the months to come! Glad you have enjoyed the books so far.
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Juliet Nice recommended the post Starting hand quilting: Part 3: Threads 7 years ago
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Carry Case for Work-In-Progress. 7 years, 1 month ago
The other night I lay in bed tossing and turning thinking about my upcoming holiday and how I was going to transport a mini quilt I was working on without folding it and messing it up (lots of little pieces…
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Snap. Without seeing this, a few months ago I made something very similar for the same purpose. I did use flannelette on the inside and put a pocket on the outside to hold pattern or small ruler. Works a treat to keep blocks in place. Great minds I think …
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Hi Carol. That is a coincidence! Flannelette is a really good idea as it does need something to ‘cling’ to the pieces it is carrying. I tried to find some spare
fabric used for a hanging wall but couldn’t find it. A pocket in the outside is a really good idea as well. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
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Nina replied to the topic April 2019 – DISCUSSION – SPOILERS in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 1 month agoAnother week until the month is over. Is anyone else reading it?
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6 years, 11 months ago
Exciting? My mum was so proud to be mentioned in the first book.
6 years, 11 months ago
Very excited!!! There are some really lovely stories in the book!
6 years, 11 months ago
Really looking forward to ordering a paper copy (as a keepsake). Great work from a wonderful team. Love to you all
6 years, 11 months ago
Brilliant work from everyone.
6 years, 1 month ago
UPDATE APRIL 2020 — I have submitted a request to Amazon to reduce the price on all our books. Hopefully it’ll be approved soon! The Kindle versions are still available for free if your are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber.