UKQU | hazelann63 | Friends Activity https://ukqu.co.uk/members/hazelann63/activity/friends/ Activity feed for hazelann63's friends. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:29:55 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.3 en-GB 30 hourly 2 b7225bc7d621a0577aa0729727fe752a Lyn Butler wrote a new post, SUMMER SEW A ROW..row 1 https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=444280 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:31:22 +0100 What’s your favourite part of quilting? Here we have a fabulous mix of piecing, applique, quilting, and even a little bit of hand sewing. So what ever takes your fancy you may like to join in with the UKQU SUMMER S…

]]> 0 773abb443c62de2e27fd6ea72173c6bf Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/11/04/quiltsewgo-beginners-sampler-quilt-introduction/#comment-12369 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 13:59:42 +0000 Brilliant Carol..let me know if you need any more scraps

In reply to - Carol Lightburn wrote a new post, quiltsewgo Beginners’ Sampler Quilt: Introduction  Want to learn to quilt but not sure where to start or what to make? You can quilt but want to build up your confidence to try s… ]]> c5ecb7524f1cc629e5128a64186f77b3 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/10/22/preparing-for-a-retreat/#comment-12331 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:26:04 +0100 Looking forward to it too…don’t forget the all important cushion

In reply to - Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Preparing for a Retreat I’m writing this a week before the Bloggerati retreat – and it could well be the last Bloggerati retreat. I feel sad should this be the case, as the ret… ]]> 81fc7c5299976bc46c480c39638827cb Lyn Butler wrote a new post, HOT! HOT! HOT! https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=395794 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:47:46 +0100 I am writing this blog on the morning of what’s going to be the hottest day on record for the UK…or so they say.
So I decided to prepare for the melt down by making a ‘Cool Scarf’ like this…
First I cut a piece of…

]]> 2 ceafd68369641896ad5ce2083e38a0ee Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/07/06/get-your-head-in-the-game-ukqu-sewing-challenge/#comment-12140 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 08:10:45 +0100 Thanks Nina x

In reply to - Nina wrote a new post, Get your head in the game – UKQU Sewing Challenge Hello and welcome to the UKQU Sewing Challenge where we are using our patchwork and quilting skills to create garments, accessories, things for… ]]> 55add8d3372c11cfea750361685b2b55 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, What's a Block Drive? https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=389986 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:07:39 +0100 So…what is a block drive?
A block drive is a brilliant idea for members to participate in making just one block (or as many as they like) and send it to a Block Host to assemble. This is usually done on a monthly c…

]]> 1 e1a9ff00dd6b820c6650934a45019eaf Lyn Butler wrote a new post, THE ROSE https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=378182 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 06:47:36 +0000 The love of roses is universal not just with gardeners but in poetry, religion, art, literature, music, medicine, fashion design and home decor.
So I was delighted to be given this subject to interpret into a quilt.…

]]> 0 2f4a70bd2a39ceb2c2d3fdb821cd819e Lyn Butler wrote a new post, TILDA COTTON BEACH https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=373949 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:31:09 +0000 I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to review a pack of fat quarters from the new Tilda range called Cotton Beach.
They arrived beautifully packed.

A few close ups..
Limpet…

]]> 0 917b93ce97cd000ab7852622ecb46466 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/02/16/lets-make-a-patchwork-jacket/#comment-11901 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:13:39 +0000 Looks interesting..but the link doesn’t work for me?

In reply to - Marijke Van Welzen wrote a new post, Let's make a patchwork jacket Spring is in the air! Well, you would’t think so when you feel the cold outside, but anyways. We see a lot of patchwork jackets around a… ]]> 583338de5b42277a1b222789a96a2298 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/02/03/the-latest-range-from-tilda-cotton-beach/#comment-11889 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:10:06 +0000 Very pretty

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, the latest range from Tilda – Cotton Beach   An exciting new cotton fabric collection inspired by the beauty of sea anemones, shells and coral reefs… ]]> 7a62e9a3b73a7892915c5accf83b192b Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2018/01/22/patch-potch/#comment-11882 Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:58:56 +0000 Thanks John

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Patch potch Happy New Year and happy new UKQU website. Hi, I’m Lyn Butler and I feel very honoured to be small part of this new exciting venture.Being part of the blogging team   … ]]> 326e793e6da0f57e832de54e014aaf87 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/01/01/eye-eye/#comment-11725 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:36:55 +0000 How very scary Chris..glad you’ve come through it well.x

In reply to - Chris Franses wrote a new post, Eye, Eye Back in August 2020 (seems a very very long time ago now, doesn’t it?!) I had a bit of a fright. Well, ok, I admit it – a major panic. I can panic for England, if not the UK,… ]]> 131a4d7cf4dc726741fee3b453f476da Lyn Butler wrote a new post, QUIZ ANSWERS https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=364287 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 06:12:54 +0000 Here are the answers to the Christmas Quiz we posted yesterday …how many did you get right?

1.Needles & Pins
2.Cathedral Window
3.Scissor Sisters
4.Yoyos
5.Ohio Star
6.Rulers
7.Snail Trail
8.Jelly…

]]> 0 658ccef7567b40c3377d2c669310a2f4 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, QUIlter's Quiz https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=364081 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 06:09:21 +0000 Every year, our most prolific pattern maker and blogger, the lovely Lyn Butler challenges us with her Christmas Quiz.   Whilst you are soaking up the leftover wine and nibbles from Christmas Day take a moment t…

]]> 0 d8599dbce1a699d8863edb8f9bb6ca6f Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Bloggeratti Retreat https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=360802 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:47:52 +0000 Excitement was growing as the date for our ukqu retreat was drawing near.  It’s  a couple of years since we all met up and could hardly believe it was going to happen.I learnt of a spare ticket so offered it to a new…

]]> 0 f234a9d216d7138db051383b69c4223e Lyn Butler wrote a new post, WHAT A BIND! https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=359321 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:15:01 +0000 Binding is one of my favourite parts of making a quilt, when you get rid of all those untidy frayed edges and hide them away forever inside the binding. There are several ways to finish off your quilt but this is my…

]]> 0 0ea53bd05da37fbfdeadbe90930ebf48 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2021/11/23/the-inexperienced-quilter-how-do-you-get-your-sewjo-back/#comment-11641 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:17:10 +0000 There’s lovely Cheryl

In reply to - Bartysmam wrote a new post, The Inexperienced Quilter – How do you get your Sewjo back? My sewing has been in the doldrums for months and months – a combination of a lack of enthusiasm, a lack of inspiration and a 9… ]]> 18d6edbc21f6c6ebabb0a98b48a1ea55 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2021/11/20/carol-munro-tilda-scrap-bundle-review/#comment-11629 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 07:11:17 +0000 Love that, Carol

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro – Tilda Scrap Bundle Review When I was asked to review the new Tilda Scrap bundle, I wasn’t too sure what to expect, and was really surprised to receive a beautifully w… ]]> adf94b56f9ab750c52a6f07658016a36 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Mini Quilt Swap 2021 https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=353310 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:54:25 +0100 A few months ago a Mini Quilt Swap was organised. This is a fun event where the participants are put into groups and overlooked by their swap Mumma. Each person in the group are given a swappee but it is kept top…

]]> 0 91051f950c482646f1310eb21d1a9790 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, MAKOWER LANDSCAPES https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=346139 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:32:19 +0100 I am delighted to review these lovely new fabrics from Makower. This is their beautiful collection of nature inspired fabrics which are perfect, especially if you love to make pictorial quilts.
The fabrics are 100%…

]]> 1 aecfc6214025744e8876849b1c5ff88b Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/discovering-the-quilting-community-a-newbie-quilters-experience/#comment-11245 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:45:17 +0100 Well done Katherine..great first blog.

In reply to - Katherine Elizabeth Clark wrote a new post, Discovering the Quilting Community – A Newbie Quilters’ Experience Entering the first large sized quilt I ever made into the Festival of Quilts 2019 was an experience. A… ]]> d12fa81fae7c3246e8878a650e2f9f6a Lyn Butler wrote a new post, MAKOWER UK SCANDI 2021 https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=331005 Wed, 26 May 2021 16:44:59 +0100 I am delighted to be able to review Makower’s Scandi 2021 Christmas fabrics. These xmas fabrics come in reds and greys and they are particularly gorgeous with a delicate touch of metallic detailing.
Makower f…

]]> 0 30c24a1b36d16c49bcec7c6ad36e725f Lyn Butler wrote a new post, HEMLINE GOLD https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=329563 Tue, 18 May 2021 07:06:18 +0100 I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to test these lovely sewing notions from Hemline Gold…

The generous pack of sixty pins are plastic head pins and a nice long length for han…

]]> 0 36e7fa7c0c3d0ad368052002a9ad4b64 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, TILDA WOODLAND https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=328254 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:35:37 +0100 I am delighted to review these very pretty Tilda fabrics. This is the ‘Woodland’ range and Tilda haven’t disappointed with this delightfully fresh 100% cotton fabrics.

The fabrics are a really good quali…

]]> 0 b573875fb23fb6ebd291e3ba38bdf318 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/topping-marathon/#comment-11081 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:35:02 +0100 Thanks Nina..loved it!

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Topping Marathon In January I volunteered to be the monthly block host for Q4CL (Quilts for Care Leavers).  This Charity Group creates quilts to donate to the Gold from the Stone… ]]> 95cf19ac2f51f671ddaafb25d6dc584a Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Topping Marathon https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=327433 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:08:46 +0100 In January I volunteered to be the monthly block host for Q4CL (Quilts for Care Leavers).  This Charity Group creates quilts to donate to the Gold from the Stone Foundation set up by Lemn Sissay to offer Christmas…

]]> 3 7adcc8377e22465806fef220e5186a70 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, CHIPPENDALE... https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=326565 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:00:31 +0100  

]]> 1 e2a5980c711d40c8e2e7f74582048f4c Lyn Butler wrote a new post, GO LIKE THE CLAPPERS https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=322021 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 19:05:04 +0000 A Clapper or Tailor’s Clapper is basically a piece of hard wood which you  place on steam pressed seams.
As the wood absorbs the steam when left for about 10 seconds, you will have a crisp fresh seam.
I thought I…

]]> 1 dc345b2eaa2ed92471f025aaaf99f5be Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Clover Bias Ruler & Rotary Cutter https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=322857 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:59:56 +0000 I was fortunate to receive the Clover Bias Ruler and Clover Rotary Cutter to review.

 

Both came neatly packaged so after reading through the instructions I tested them out.

The main idea is to…

]]> 0 dc57b846bf3aaadb744e00797f1a6730 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Life is Like a Box of Chocolates... https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=309622 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:07:18 +0000 This my entry for CBH2021, Celebrations Blog Hop.
My initial thought was a heart and this gradually morphed into a celebration box of chocolates.
As Forest Gump said ‘Life is like a box of chocolates’ and how tru…

]]> 4 39f07189fff2a26a4e4282fef29b4dfe Lyn Butler wrote a new post, CHRISTMAS PAST https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=307199 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 06:24:00 +0000 Over the years I have made a lot of Christmassy things and looking through my old photos brings back some lovely memories…so I thought I would share them with you.
Cute little advent s…

]]> 1 5f7a292e228fa5d76c6d7c9df01d95ec Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/adventures-of-an-inexperienced-quilter-making-a-quilt-sandwich/#comment-10510 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 07:17:40 +0000 Brilliant and very helpful x

In reply to - Bartysmam wrote a new post, Adventures of an Inexperienced Quilter – Making a Quilt Sandwich I must be honest – I am about to describe the part of making a quilt I like the least! This is not a definitive d… ]]> 3e9751b00ca76cbb492e77abe39fc093 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, CLOVER  WONDER  PINS https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=301592 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:37:06 +0000 I was given the opportunity to review these lovely Clover Pins for quilting.

As you can see they are a little chunkier than the usual pins so this makes handling much easier.

I also liked the fact…

]]> 1 9411c371e4672146e7d851c149a8a0c0 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, CORNFLOWER https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=290094 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 05:06:33 +0100 The beautiful blue cornflower was adopted as the national symbol for MND..Motor Neurone Disease because of its fragile appearance but hardy nature. Like the cornflower, people with MND show remarkable strength in…

]]> 0 6017757daf576b8161d51522fccccd1f Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/poppies/#comment-10251 Sat, 26 Sep 2020 17:09:30 +0100 Stunning x

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, POPPIES Pam Moore wanted to join in with our amazingly popular Garden Flowers Blog Hop, but as happens from time to time, life got in the way.   Not wanting to disappoint we asked Lyn B… ]]> 1b96f91260de836163e5be59cfc483c8 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, POPPIES https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=289758 Sat, 26 Sep 2020 05:54:08 +0100 Pam Moore wanted to join in with our amazingly popular Garden Flowers Blog Hop, but as happens from time to time, life got in the way.   Not wanting to disappoint we asked Lyn Butler to help out and this is what P…

]]> 2 322e91b55d8cf8dc7c8a86724ddd6ce3 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Dresden Flower https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=283928 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:08:04 +0100 The popular name for this patchwork design reflects the romance of the Victorian Era with it’s love of elaborate decoration on household items & decor. Dresden, Germany was a center of 19th Century romanticism m…

]]> 1 898a2a884d4d43fe26c7dd7866cab7dd Lyn Butler wrote a new post, In The Garden https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=284030 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 05:12:50 +0100 Like most of you we have spent the most of our time in the garden this summer and I thought I would share some photos with you.
This is one of our sunflowers which grew to 8′ tall, lucky to catch the bee c…

]]> 0 3b7a62a40f0eaaf59df643e52192f07a Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/keep-it-simple-applique-flower-block/#comment-10171 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:11:11 +0100 Lovely Jane x

In reply to - Jane Galley wrote a new post, Keep it Simple-Appliqué Flower Block One thing I love about appliqué is that you can make it as complicated or as simple as you like.  With raw edge appliqué you can create images tha… ]]> 2fd0dab553519747c2fd27e72074bfbb Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/hexagon-flower-garden/#comment-10151 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:36:03 +0100 Thanks Maggie x

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Hexagon Flower Garden How many of us started our patchwork journey with making up hexagons? I know I did for one, many moons ago. Hexagon quilts go back in history as far back to the… ]]> 32a3f65ae2b666747096adfa4a7a4ee4 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/hexagon-flower-garden/#comment-10150 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:35:36 +0100 Thankyou Sandra x

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Hexagon Flower Garden How many of us started our patchwork journey with making up hexagons? I know I did for one, many moons ago. Hexagon quilts go back in history as far back to the… ]]> 8cf4356ed1795fe38f3431026cff5cdc Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Hexagon Flower Garden https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=283067 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:43:13 +0100 How many of us started our patchwork journey with making up hexagons? I know I did for one, many moons ago.
Hexagon quilts go back in history as far back to the 17th century.
EPP..English Paper Piecing is a very…

]]> 4 822c0347b58fb46715066fa6cab71650 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/gfbh2020-the-sweet-pea/#comment-10086 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:10:09 +0100 Loved making this one x

In reply to - Zoe Davies wrote a new post, GFBH2020 – The Sweet Pea In January 2017 we moved into our current house, it needed some work doing but the plot size meant more running about space for our two little boys. So we… ]]> fab49b5469693bd2be8248791e369a4d Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/painted-lupin/#comment-9895 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 07:55:56 +0100 Love it x

In reply to - Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Painted Lupin I love lupins. They grew in our garden when I was little and I would pick the petals off and manipulate then like they were little mouths. I don’t think I’d seen one in yea… ]]> 046cd4e92edf2ee7ca23b12263b620c3 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/gfbh2020-sunflower/#comment-9879 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:20:56 +0100 Thankyou Maggie…sunshine flowers.x

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, #GFBH2020 SUNFLOWER Sunflowers are a particular favourite of mine, it just rings out ‘summer’ with their beautiful sunshine heads you could almost draw a smiley face on it. Who rem… ]]> 46e36026d6e2feb57e22fca79dd63cf2 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/gfbh2020-sunflower/#comment-9878 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:20:21 +0100 Thankyou Sandra..just been watching your great fmq videos.x

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, #GFBH2020 SUNFLOWER Sunflowers are a particular favourite of mine, it just rings out ‘summer’ with their beautiful sunshine heads you could almost draw a smiley face on it. Who rem… ]]> fa717defec45343022933e7f098664be Lyn Butler wrote a new post, #GFBH2020 SUNFLOWER https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=277204 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 05:30:41 +0100 Sunflowers are a particular favourite of mine, it just rings out ‘summer’ with their beautiful sunshine heads you could almost draw a smiley face on it. Who remembers Bill & Ben’s Little Weed? Not so much a weed…

]]> 7 54e26b062a1688c0997aa88c8848e591 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/garden-flowers-blog-hop-2020-geo-thistle-gfbh2020/#comment-9842 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 06:16:31 +0100 Great blog Karen..printed out..ready to go.x

In reply to - Keren Baker wrote a new post, Garden Flowers Blog Hop 2020 Geo Thistle #GFBH2020 Hello! I’m really delighted to be with you today! I happened to be on the UK Quilters Facebook page when there was a request f… ]]> c801173afcc1a64e6c86175948aeac6b Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/bloggerati-blog-hop-flowers-gfbh2020/#comment-9810 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:27:22 +0100 Well done Helen a great leader for the blog hop

In reply to - Helen Kent wrote a new post, Bloggerati Blog Hop – Flowers #GFBH2020 Hawaiian Inspired Flower Block. Hawaiian Inspired Flower Block Another brilliant idea from UKQU – a Flower Blog Hop. A trip from one blog t… ]]> 5b40e17e2193b5f47b1e61d8ba7f554e Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/birdnesting/#comment-9790 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:42:37 +0100 Thanks Maggie x

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, BIRDNESTING? Birdnesting…a term used when you start machining and the threads get tangled up underneath causing a birds nest of threads…so annoying! A simple way to avoid this is to hol… ]]>