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Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, Book Review – "Cathedral Windows – New Views" by Vendulka Battais 8 years, 4 months ago
I love Cathedral Windows. There is something about them and how you can use modern and traditional fabrics to create totally different looks. Having previously tried the Missouri Star Quilt Company version, I was…
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Sue Burford recommended the post Have you ever tried the ‘Under Thimble’? 8 years, 4 months ago
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Sue Burford recommended the post The Story of a Workshop Leader 8 years, 4 months ago
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post More with Freezer Paper …. Carol creates labels 8 years, 4 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The 70,273 Project 8 years, 4 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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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.
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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.
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Amazing story Jeanne, I’m going to share this with my quilting group and see if we can help you with a piece!
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That would be fantastic, Amy! Thank you.
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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.
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Great! Thank you, Christine!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Making a Difference .. a Charitable Tale 8 years, 4 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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Sue Burford recommended the post Just another love story? Triple love! 8 years, 4 months ago
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post Doughty’s Fabric Roadshows 8 years, 4 months ago
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Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro – AKA The Quilting Procrastinator 8 years, 4 months ago
Hi Everyone, thanks for giving up some of your time to come back to read my blog. I survived the first one relatively unscathed and received some lovely comments, thank you to everyone who took the time to leave a…
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Love it Carol, we all need a challenge in life.
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A Quilter never runs out of ideas, just the time to follow them through unfortunately.
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Absolutely, and it’s nice to do a fun project occasionally.
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What a great idea – I have so many ideas floating around in my head and noted down already, this one may have to wait until next year, but I can think of a few people who I’ll challenge to join me!
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My reply has ended up further down the page somehow or other, Christine, I hope you find someone to join in the fun with you.
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Wow! That’s such a great idea, and I love your hallhanging, those birds really have character.
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Thanks Alison, they were fun to make, and it’s nice to do some decorative stitching occasionally.
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Wow these are lovely and I really like the idea of a challenge. I think I might do this for a few of my friends although it will not be from any shows. It will have to be what we have on hand. Thank you for sharing.
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Hi Denise, I’m sure you could adapt it quite easily to do with your friends, and using what you all have on hand could be a challenge in itself if you all have very different tastes. I’d love to see what you make if you get around to it.
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Love this idea for a challenge however, I’m always worried that I am not creative enough. Perhaps this could be new UKQU alternative challenge to the Mini Quilt?
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Something to think about Deborah.
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Vendulka Battais recommended the post Journey of a New Long Arm Quilter 8 years, 4 months ago
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Vendulka Battais recommended the post Have you heard of QUILTING POLICE?? 8 years, 4 months ago
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Sarah Wickett wrote a new post, Doughty's Fabric Roadshows 8 years, 4 months ago
On a rather dull and wet Saturday in February, I set of with a car full of ladies to Fremingtom, North Devon. Why you might ask, Well Crosspatch Quilters were hosting a Doughty’s Fabric Roadshow.
Crosspatch Quilters…
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Great Review, Sarah, and totally matches my experience of a Doughty’s roadshow (near Brigg, Lincolnshire). I’m definitely hoping to get to more of these in the future.
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The link above will tell you were there roadshows visit, I always try to get to Fremington every year. A small group of quilters put on a good show and deserve my support. Of course there is always the fabric
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It was indeed well worth a visit! I really shouldn’t admit to going to it, especially given the title and overall message of my blog this month (to be published tomorrow), but I did indulge in fabric purchases.
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Christine, I am on a fabric ban but needed wadding so went along, it was good just to stroke the fabric
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I should be on a fabric ban, but as I’m making Project Linus quilts – I justify it that way! It certainly was good to stroke the fabric, and I had a lovely chat with one of the Doughty’s chaps.
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Colour & Contrast 8 years, 4 months ago
Choosing fabrics for a quilt is something that many people would like to do, but lack confidence for. They are not sure why the colours that looked good in the shop don’t seem to give the result they hoped f…
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really enjoyed this, very informative & comprehensive, thank you very much xx
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Thanks Carol – colour is so important, isn’t it? Glad this was helpful.
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Amazing, absolutely brilliant piece!
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Thanks Juliet
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Great blog Carolyn!
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Thanks Lyn
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Excellent post Carolyn.This could do with being in the files of UKQU as a good-habit guide for beginners (or indeed anyone who has never had a good colour habit). ‘Thunderstorm’is spectacular!
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Thanks Karin – I”ll look how to do that tomorrow. I have put it on my own website too.
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Great article, so many helpful tips – thank you!
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Thanks Amy – why not post some photos on the Facebook page if you do some successful experimenting?
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This is so helpful Carolyn, it’s something I struggle with sometimes, especially when buying fabric. I end up with lots of beatiful unusual prints in gorgeous bright colours, then when I sit down to make something I find I have to get online and buy some plains. Thanks for writing such a comprehensive blog post on the topic .
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Glad it was helpful Alison – we all know that tempting feeling in the shop! Hope you can look out for some fabrics to complement the eye candy next time.
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I’ve just downloaded your free pdf summary for reference, thank you!
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Hope it proves a useful reference for you. Why not post the results of your next test fabric shop on the Facebook group so we can all see the “colour and contrast?
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I have only just seen this blog Carolyn, it’s a really helpful guide. I enjoy the challenge of finding the right fabric mix and your detailed explanation has enlightened me as to why some of my experiments don’t work! Thank you for an excelllent read.
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Thanks Heather – glad it was helpful. I look forward to seeing the results in your next quilt!
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Thank you for this in-depth explanation, the photos are very helpful.
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Hope it helps you select colours more confidently from now on, Chris
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This is so much more useful that they usual colour theory writing.
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Thanks Maggie – yes, I must agree that I don’t personally find colour wheels very helpful
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, February 2018 Competition – Shirley's Quilt 8 years, 4 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, 4 months ago
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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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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post Love a Free Pattern? Oh, yes please! 8 years, 4 months ago
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Jo Graham wrote a new post, February 2018 Blog – How To Do The Quilt As You Go Method (QAYG) 8 years, 4 months ago
Hello all you lovely UKQU members and fellow bloggers out there. Where has January gone? I can’t believe its been a month since I last blogged!
This time I thought it would be interesting to talk about the quilt a…
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This makes great sense to me, clear instructions and the pics help too. Thank you.
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Thanks for the kind comments Carol. So glad the it made sense to you and that the pictures helped. It’s surprising how difficult it was to break it down into step by step instructions!
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