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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Marking Pens and Pencils 5 years, 11 months ago
Having the right marking tool to suit your project is essential and Clover provide an excellent range. It is advisable to test your chosen marker on a scrap of your fabric before using on the project itself.
Water…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Our Quilty Pleasures planned a bit of a do 6 years ago
What now seems like forever, several years since, I joined a weekend workshop with Sheena Roberts (Green Man Quilts) at the Jane White Sewing Studios. These are at the Ropewalk in Barton on Humber, an arts and c…
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An interesting a lovely read. Makes me wish I was back in UK….. there are no quilters nearby, nor wannabes! But I would love to be a member of a quilt sewing group. Oh well, the sun is calling……. thank you Sylvia. X
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You can join our group Sue! There’s a FB group and have a few virtual members. We sew together the second Saturday of every month. Its fun, and who knows, we could arrange one of our road trips to visit you one day. Wouldn’t that be an adventure!
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What an awe-inspiring set of quilts! A superb workshop by the sound of it!
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Several of our members couldn’t quilt when they first joined, or were very early on with what they did .. and now they are making such amazing quilts!
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, MAKING A FABRIC POSTCARD 6 years ago
Although most of the Members of the UKQU, there are a few Newbies who may not have made a Fabric Postcard. So, I thought I would share my Birthday Card Postcard which I have made for my No 1 Grandson!
What you…
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What a super, clear example! I have never thought of using hessian.
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Thank you Margaret. Glad you found it useful. xx
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 29 – 35 6 years ago
Day 29: Star Stitch, with perle thread.
Diary Entry: Cleaning day, but not productive or balanced. The morning was great. Sorted out my sewing corner, my project bag, my embroidery work space and my embroidery…
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Gosh, how DO you fit it all in. You made me sweat just reading your words! Do take care of yourself too. Very best wishes for a good read. xx
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Thank you, sorry for the delay in replying. Things finally caught up with me and I needed to rest. I am still sewing scrubs, but not as manic now.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Win a Janome Atelier 7 Sewing Machine!! 6 years ago
Here at the website we are delighted to announce we are continuing our relationship with the lovely people at Janome next year, but it remains to announce our second winner…
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Lovely prize
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What a wonderful prize!
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Fabulous Prize!
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Fantastic
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Would love this! Such a fab prize!
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My fingers are crossed as I only have a little Janome gem
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Wonderful opportunity to get a great machine!
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Many thanks, and a Happy New Year to you all!
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Great prize
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Amazing chance to win a fabulous prize
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What a super prize!
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Fantastic Competion – Good Luck to All!!
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I would love to be able to explore the possibilities with this machine and expand my sewing techniques.
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Fingers crossed!
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Fingers crossed!
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Amazing prize. Fingers crossed.
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Great prize
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Great prize!
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Good luck!
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Planning a Sampler Quilt: Part 1 – fabrics 6 years ago
A “Sampler Quilt” is one which has many different blocks, usually separated by sashing strips.
They are very popular with those who like to experiment (or get bored easily), as you only do each block once, and can…
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Agree…sampler is a great way to start. Great blog Carolyn.
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Thanks Lyn
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Quilt-along 6 years, 1 month ago
As we all now know, The 2020 Festival of Quilts will switch to an online format to accommodate as many of the annual quilting events and competitions as possible. To celebrate this event, Vlieseline has…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The Festival of Quilts Competition is going virtual! 6 years, 1 month ago
This beautiful quilt was created by Claudia Pfeil
Calling all quilters – we have some good news! This year The Festival of Quilts annual quilting competition will be going ahead… virtually!
There is som…
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Perfect seams for squares 6 years, 1 month ago
Beginners often start with stitching squares together to make their first patchwork quilt.Many experienced patchworkers know a simple trick to help get the seams lined up nicely when the squares are stitched…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, New! Gutermann Recycled Thread Multipacks 6 years, 1 month ago
Here’s a great idea for those of us prefer to reuse and recycle, and the idea seems to resolve a is of issues we often experience with our sewing.
1,000m of Sew-all rPET thread from just one recycled plastic b…
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Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, N.S.F.W (Not Sewn For Weeks) – 50 shades of Denim! 6 years, 1 month ago
I recently saw this super cool Jean quilt and thought that I really wanted to give it a go.
Image from: http://apassionatequilter.blogspot.com/2010/06/finished-denim-quilt.html
I don’t own may jeans t…
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Hand sewing denim! That is a labour of love! This pattern was one of my early inspirations too, but I have not even started.
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It was worth it for my sister 🙂
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Sharon Reid wrote a new post, Houses of Parliament 6 years, 1 month ago
Challenge accepted and I get given the landmark, Houses of Parliament.
Thinking cap on and was certain that what I make I would use and not put to the back of a cupboard or in a drawer never to be seen…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Style-Vil Fix – Fusible Foam Interlining. 6 years, 1 month ago
Vlieseline Style-Vil Fix is revolutionising the creative world!
This new fusible foam interlining allows for easy bonding onto outer fabric to make 3D collage as well as for hand and machine sewn items such as…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Deco Stitch 70 Thread from Gutermann creativ 6 years, 1 month ago
For beautiful top stitching and decorative backstitch seams, Deco Stitch 70 from Gütermann creativ gives clothing, accessories and home sewing projects a professional, distinctive and unique finish. This shimmering…
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, Spanish Bluebells 6 years, 1 month ago
When I was asked by Sylvia to write about Bluebells, I was intrigued and so set about finding as much information as I could. As most people in the UK who are Gardeners will tell you – the UK has been inundated with…
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Wow your piece is really interesting and now I know why I am puzzled by some blue bells looking different! Thank you Sue. The piece is really lovely. Hope you are well and safe over in sunny Spain.
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Thank you Ruth, I learned new things about them too, and I enjoyed making the wall hanging. Was going to give it away – but somehow it has found its way on to my workshop wall….. xx
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Sharon Reid wrote a new post, April Challenge 6 years, 1 month ago
Who’s up for another challenge and my name is put forward before I’ve even finished the last one which was Landmarks. This one is Months and I have been given April. Lovely April showers and umbrellas immediately spr…
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Really enjoyed reading this, especially as April here in Spain has been one of the wettest for 70 years….. thank you Sharon.
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Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, N.S.F.W (No Sewing For Weeks) Screw You COVID-19! I will still be creative! 6 years, 2 months ago
Hi All just a quick blog for you all today.
Spoiler alert: Its not quilting so please forgive me!!
Before COVID-19 became the big bad wolf I was going to submit a mixed media piece to a local Eisteddfod (that has…
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I love that Rebecca!
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Stitch Diary in Lockdown 1-13 days 6 years, 2 months ago
We are in unprecedented times, plague, death and loss of life, liberty and physical social interaction. This will not be in my usual style. As it is diary based; to keep me sane, to keep everyone else in my household…
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What a very brave and thoughtful blog! So much to think about. I really look forward to reading the rest.
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Thank you.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Quick n Easy Collection R80 and R200 6 years, 2 months ago
Vlieseline is more than just sewing!
As sustainability is becoming increasingly important, Vlieseline has developed two new thermo-insulating waddings made using 100% recycled polyester: R80 and R 200.…
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