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

Well said, Denise. Mental ill-health in its many forms rarely just disappears – but a kindred soul (especially one who shares our love of fabric!) can help a sufferer feel a little less alone.

I love that you are rewarded and both rewarding with your craft I agree people are put off by the cost of crafting and unless they are enlightened by others keep up the good work. Jan

Wow..wow!

Thanks Rebecca for the vote of confidence! We love your posts.

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

This is really interesting to read, as I ordered a kind of “bondaweb” and got something very like this. At the time I did not know how to use it, so this is very helpful indeed!

Oh Carol, that was beautiful, your Mum would be so proud of your quilt xxxx

Sorry for your loss. What a wonderful quilt full of memories and a stunning memorial for Connie.

Sniff..beautifully put, we’ve all been there

What a beautiful Memorium to your Mum.

I’m sure your mum would be proud to know you had named your quilt in her honour, and know that love is In every stitch. A fitting tribute indeed xx

Very well written Carol, you are so brave and have hidden strength as I don’t think I could of written it so soon after my mum passing. So full of memories for you and your loving family and yes Corrie will be so proud of you and sure she is smiling at you. Big hugs to a good friend that P&Q brought together x

What a beautiful blog post, Carol. I’m sorry for your loss too. Very similar thing happened to me with my Mum so I relate to your experience. It’s a beautiful quilt and a lovely name.

Sorry to hear of your loss Carol, we lost Mum 2 weeks ago, and the echos of your post are here too. Your quilt is lovely, and like you, will always be your mums legacy. As for normal service next time, this is normal, we all go through it and you have been wonderfully eloquent in the way you have expressed your feelings xxx

I missed this when it came out, as I was in similar circumstances. But this is the loveliest tribute there could be. A wonderful quilt: a wonderful mum.

Hi Carol., your BOM is just what I was looking for! My mother died in November 2020 during the lockdown so things were especially difficult, made worse that she lives in Cornwall and I’m 260 miles away!
Mum loved her flower garden so I shall be quilting along in her memory.
I note that the link to the fabrics is broken ( its showing the 404 page not available) however I feel sure I will have enough in my stash to do the quilt justice.

I’m sure it would have been worth the effort Mo, there are some gorgeous quilts in the photographs.

What a brilliant offer Fiona .. we hope you receive lots of entries!

I’d love to win and a batik backing to a quilt would be fab! I would choose whichever set off the front of the quilt well but I do like fossil fern. Cathryn

Berries indian ocean is my favorite, it is just right for backing my latest quilt.

Tie dye Aqua is my favourite, I used this recently to back a wedding gift quilt for a friend. Looking forward to FOQ this year as always great show!

Oh not fair to be made to choose but berries beach is my current favourite 🙂 I look forward to seeing these in real life at FOQ

The Pomegranate Fireglow really caught my eye. It would be awesome to see all of them in person though.

As a self confessed blue-fabric-aholic it has to be Electric Blue for me; not only would it make a wonderful backing but I know I could use any off cuts in patchwork quilts! Now thats what I call a Win – Win!!!

Berries forest,I think, but a bit like trying to choose your favourite child child,impossible!

Royal Timeless Treasures

Berries Forest.
Love the colours and gentleness of design.
Can’t wait to visit stand at NEC.

Feather swirls jungle would perfect for a quilt I am currently making

I love the pomegranate fireglow can’t wait for the festival of quilts!

My choice is B9595 Timeless Treasures

Masquerade pink is gorgeous

I love the QS Feather Swirls Jungle batik, its got stunning design and colors.

Hard to choose a favourite, but Pomegranate Fireglow is definitely my colours.

My favourite is Electric blue. Thank you

My favourite? there are so many it’s really hard to choose but I love the Michael Miller Floral Pop Magenta, think it will be great on the quilt I am working on.

Hi Carolne, what size needle do you use please?

What a really good videos! Calm, measured and exact. Thank you. I don’t think I am a hand Quilter, though I know many who are, body and soul.

I love this method of quilting and it does become easier the more you do and an eye opener at just how much you improve overtime. A great video for those looking for a demonstration.

Do you use a frame Carolyn? I have a wall hanging size quilt top and am considering trying hand quilting. Your video makes it look hard but worth trying! Thank you.

Seeing it slowly and carefully demonstrated makes it look so much more understandable. Thank you for a lovely demo.

I can’t find the videos. Help please.