UKQU | Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos | Activity https://ukqu.co.uk/members/ingridula/activity/ Activity feed for Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:29:55 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.3 en-GB 30 hourly 2 d5ed22469ce746f3f6de7730ce501206 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos wrote a new post, Birdhouse Carousel https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=53617 Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:43:32 +0100  

So, guess what! This is the first time ever, in my whole life, that I have written a blog. It’s exciting (for me at least) and, with a bit of luck and a following wind, enjoyable for you. Shall I tell you a ti…

]]> 0 1993edf871440db622f936406d8c0a8a Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/ukqu-mini-quilt-swap-2017-quilt/#comment-2757 Tue, 08 May 2018 09:41:20 +0100 Lovely blog Gini, I really enjoyed it. And your mini quilt is absolutely gorgeous – I would have been so pleased if I had been the one to receive this – beautiful! I loved the description of your technique for dying too, the speckled effect is great. When doing the ice or snow dying the results are somewhat unpredictable which can be part of the…[Read more]

In reply to - giniscanlan wrote a new post, UKQU Mini Quilt Swap – 2017 Quilt Following on from last month’s blog post, I thought I’d talk about another of the UKQU Facebook page’s satellite pages for ‘swaps’. There is the postc… ]]> 51c9279eda59b6e5155f7876368ae4c8 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post UKQU Mini Quilt Swap – 2017 Quilt https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7660/ Tue, 08 May 2018 09:34:01 +0100 0 274fa6296b6106f0cf181e8f0474840a Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post My Quilting Year Book https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7624/ Sat, 05 May 2018 07:43:59 +0100 0 f8bd174edd695c3f79dae9c728cdd792 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post Makower UK Fabric Review https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7597/ Tue, 01 May 2018 08:03:22 +0100 0 7db8db3c3f033d56f686ceeae0b78416 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/makower-uk-fabric-review/#comment-2702 Tue, 01 May 2018 08:03:09 +0100 Very sweet blog Juliet and I just love HSTs – they’re so versatile aren’t they.

In reply to - Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Makower UK Fabric Review I was sent some super cute mermaid fabric Merryn, designed by Diane Rooney for Makower UK to review. I got a layer cake square (i.e. 10″) of each of the nine… ]]> d0b7518e10dfd41c1d89ce413c0efb23 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/product-review-colonial-dual-rotary-blade-sharpener-supplied-eqs/#comment-2694 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:16:25 +0100 Sounds like you’ve got a good product there Gini – and EQS have been very generous with their offerings. Nice blog 😉

In reply to - giniscanlan wrote a new post, Product Review: Colonial Dual Rotary Blade Sharpener – Supplied by EQS Isn’t it funny how things sometimes cross your path at exactly the right moment? I was just thinking that I nee… ]]> 407ff77ea7e14d50455e59f7da688613 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post Product Review: Colonial Dual Rotary Blade Sharpener – Supplied by EQS https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7584/ Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:13:27 +0100 0 1a596fc09267c9853f76c4ed0eb14216 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/colonial-mat-smoother-distributed-eqs/#comment-2644 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:32:42 +0100 Lucky you Sheena to get such a useful product to review 😉 Nice blog and looks like you really put this item through its paces x

In reply to - Sheena Roberts wrote a new post, Colonial Mat Smoother – distributed by EQS Such excitement – a little parcel dropped through the letter box a few days ago. I couldn’t recall ordering anything so, like a child on Ch… ]]> 432ec1dd5dbd0487e423d0cd014d37c5 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post Best Foot Forward Part 1 https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7471/ Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:15:24 +0100 0 69b0f9b9bc7e7d13df0aca6854004479 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post MAKOWER XMAS FABRIC https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7436/ Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:41:16 +0100 0 faf9cecb6fffb42e3f0a04665abd1e7d Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/write-it-down/#comment-2603 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 06:30:14 +0100 I enjoyed reading this Christine but, I should confess, my pleasure came (at least in part) from an increasing feeling that I might be relatively ‘normal’ 😉

In reply to - Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Write It Down! I can easily see how this post is a carry-on from my February post, which boiled down to ‘Use It Up’. Not only am I a ‘Fabriholic’, but I am a ‘Stationery Addict’ t… ]]> 4239b4f1cfcaef9237a368af44728b77 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/storage-solutions-whatever-works/#comment-2594 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 15:10:46 +0100 I believe you Sue 😉 xx

In reply to - Sue Griffiths wrote a new post, Storage Solutions – or whatever works for you One of the things I always seem to be struggling with is storage. Firstly. Sewing requires a lot of gear and secondly the gear seems to be… ]]> ea52197a1ab17b256b5829133a1839c9 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/storage-solutions-whatever-works/#comment-2591 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 07:58:15 +0100 Wow you’ve got sooo much stuff Sue 🙂 I kinda wish I had your storage problems but as a newbie I keep my fabric in square plastic art boxes, I have 10 lol – I know, it’s a bit sad isn’t it!!! I look forward to the day when I’ve got fabric stuffed into every corner – I’m sure your blog will come in very useful then x

In reply to - Sue Griffiths wrote a new post, Storage Solutions – or whatever works for you One of the things I always seem to be struggling with is storage. Firstly. Sewing requires a lot of gear and secondly the gear seems to be… ]]> 879a0b35d0469ae18f00c0e506dad8c5 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post Storage Solutions – or whatever works for you https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7374/ Sat, 14 Apr 2018 07:50:26 +0100 0 06a4e19b6473dc588b7ea81178483dca Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/inside-outside-pouch-pattern-review-giveaway/#comment-2588 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 21:37:39 +0100 I haven’t made a bag or a pouch yet but only a day or so ago I was thinking I would really like to have a go at making one. I’m unusually nervous about it (for me) but they are just such useful things aren’t they. Will defo have to overcome any anxieties and just have a go 🙂 Thank you so much for your blog Amy x

In reply to - Amy Watson wrote a new post, The Inside Outside Pouch – Pattern Review and Giveaway! I treated myself to this pattern after managing to offload a bit of my stash on the UKQU Facebook Classifieds page. Santa kindly… ]]> 21a37ea22c852c0aa0fd985a2eed1846 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post The Inside Outside Pouch – Pattern Review and Giveaway! https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7366/ Fri, 13 Apr 2018 21:32:41 +0100 0 973dbd4f48bac965a0ad96add2f98a56 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos wrote a new post, EQS 100% Polyester Wadding https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=61880 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 18:02:46 +0100 This ‘Sew Simple Super-Soft Polyester’ comes pre-packed in quite useful sizes including Queen, Twin and also in Three Metre lengths. My package, described as ‘Baby Size’, is 114 x 152 cms or 45 x 60 inches. I measure…

]]> 0 3e5b993e3dd25e4cdaa0b8c503f22aa5 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post Curved English Paper-Piecing Tutorial from Sewmotion https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7349/ Fri, 13 Apr 2018 07:20:10 +0100 0 10bcdf137f36d9883f279440867c53a8 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post Product Review: Mystery Bag from L&C Fabrics – reviewed by Gini https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7326/ Wed, 11 Apr 2018 06:31:21 +0100 0 2bf7de0f92406b22a301cc30167a2c92 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/n-s-f-w-no-sewing-weeks-tales-part-time-quilter-baking-cake-k-time-i-bit-off-i-chew/#comment-2548 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 06:10:19 +0100 I love half square triangles – so versatile – and what a great blog on improvising with the little darlings. Looking forward to hearing more from you Rebecca!

In reply to - Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, N.S.F.W (No Sewing for Weeks) Tales of a Part time Quilter. Baking A Cake A.K.A.The time I bit off more than I could Chew Welcome back everyone. Thank you for joining me on the next… ]]> 9cd4c71e30979c7344d21c247cbcfeaa Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post The Australasian Quilt Convention p the best of the best Part IV https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7323/ Wed, 11 Apr 2018 05:59:35 +0100 0 9d4ad62f595e0d7003487269c79b37aa Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/mind-designer-pattern-appears-part-1/#comment-2547 Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:08:47 +0100 Fascinating – looking forward to the next part!

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, From the mind of a Designer a pattern appears.    Part 1 Have you ever wondered how a designer creates the beautiful patterns for their fabric .. we have been… ]]> 4c5e66d8af36353348831d20c01335d2 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post From the mind of a Designer a pattern appears.    Part 1 https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7316/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:07:59 +0100 0 a0403a9b00c5af66106c22050e22a681 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post Scrap Busting #3 – Bee Themed Pocket Postcard https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7265/ Mon, 09 Apr 2018 07:33:03 +0100 0 6866a7748a8766c198670ab804439f34 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/n-s-f-w-no-sewing-weeks-tales-part-time-quilter-housetraining-dragons-k-taming-stash/#comment-2518 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 17:50:12 +0100 Love it
As a newbie I actually envy your stash and I’d love a box of scraps. Sadly I have a very long way to go before I walk in your shoes

In reply to - Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, N.S.F.W. – No Sewing For Weeks (Tales of a Part time Quilter). Housetraining Dragons A.K.A. Taming your Stash Hey everyone, in my last post I talked about how I dealt with my U… ]]> c65b3221b558e6eb292635b9a1864091 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post N.S.F.W. – No Sewing For Weeks (Tales of a Part time Quilter). Housetraining Dragons A.K.A. Taming your Stash https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7239/ Sun, 08 Apr 2018 17:47:20 +0100 0 607199b2418800a6b8c2ad2544b8b596 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos joined the group UKQU BOOK CLUB https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/7000/ Fri, 06 Apr 2018 07:30:27 +0100 0 4a77a348d2ca1095d74f4f3d0e22381a Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post TLC for your machine https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6963/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 08:49:25 +0100 0 6239a739f3699d9a12acf1937f86e894 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post Keeping my sanity – Nina, an introduction https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6955/ Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:50:58 +0100 0 593671e5f21ffd5978f84e6395ad83c8 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/n-s-f-w-no-sewing-weeks-tales-part-time-quilter-loving-alien-art-letting-go/#comment-2447 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 07:26:23 +0100 Great read Rebecca – nicely written, very funny but with a deep, deep message – I loved it

In reply to - Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, N.S.F.W. – No Sewing For Weeks (Tales of a Part time Quilter). Loving the Alien and The Art of Letting Go. Hey fellow Quilters. Now that Spring is starting to finally show her face, t… ]]> ff2e0e8e31d2b3b074c1eac3af6a766d Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post N.S.F.W. – No Sewing For Weeks (Tales of a Part time Quilter). Loving the Alien and The Art of Letting Go. https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6917/ Tue, 03 Apr 2018 07:20:16 +0100 0 e5390428bf3198fb1ac51e2108df8b77 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/flying-geese/#comment-2418 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:39:53 +0100 Ummm I love a nice goose Chris – I think my points will be better after reading your blog – thank you

In reply to - Chris Franses wrote a new post, Flying Geese You’ve seen a lovely quilt you would like to make; you have managed to break the design down and seen it is made from a number of Flying Geese units. But what s… ]]> 6844538de0f4b5ca1c93e8bc0dc0486a Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post Flying Geese https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6878/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:37:42 +0100 0 8b7b21f8c85944493478a17726da7d67 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/ultimate-wadding-guide-glossary/#comment-2402 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:58:56 +0100 Wow Anna – that’s a great guide – looking forward to the next bit

In reply to - Anna Sewell wrote a new post, The Ultimate Wadding Guide: Glossary Wadding – it’s the bit you don’t see, but your choice of wadding for your patchwork project can have a big impact on how it finally looks whe… ]]> 891ff44fbab51bf9cb1f5caeb8d03f2a Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post The Ultimate Wadding Guide: Glossary https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6857/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:57:48 +0100 0 2e35a5638ab6c92c170ee1bb90003bcb Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/cutalter-finish-along-friends/#comment-2401 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:58:22 +0100 Loved your blog Abigail I’m a great starter of things (head just brimming over with ideas, and defo a bit out of control lol) and in an ideal world I would finish it provided life didn’t get in my way!!! It does though, of course I’ve signed up to catch your blogs too. X

In reply to - Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter : Finish-Along with friends Do you have lots of WIPs, PHDs or UFOs? If you’re not sure what these are take a look at Juliet’s post here. If you know what the… ]]> 609d8470175d49258278ce413c31af9a Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post cut&alter : Finish-Along with friends https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6852/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:53:36 +0100 0 e1e32c08ff140231a6a8f87211fbb54e Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post New Ranges from MakowerUK about to hit the shops! https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6844/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:09:13 +0100 0 cccf6f16b60750981de84a0a89346b67 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/sashiko-japanese-art-quilting/#comment-2366 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 07:15:51 +0100 Very interesting Jo I think I will have to try this sometime. It seems like the only special thing needed is the needle!

In reply to - Jo Graham wrote a new post, Sashiko – The Japanese Art of Quilting Wow, can anyone tell me where February went? I can not believe that another month has already been and gone! In this month’s blog, I am going to t… ]]> 068583b62b10267c7996c2931c79aaea Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/my-applique-tool-kit/#comment-2362 Sun, 25 Mar 2018 09:53:04 +0100 Very interesting Corinne – I’m definitely going to give your method a try!

In reply to - Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, My applique tool kit Pattern: Beth Ferrier – “A Fine Romance” Pattern: Esther Aliu, “On My Window Flowers Bloom” Confession time. I now have four applique projects on the go… ]]> 606904e71846d5d1a32f4ba693fc15f7 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post My applique tool kit https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6825/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 09:51:37 +0100 0 c6cada9f7d2f87b07d2be8274a89c289 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post I’m a BLOGGER! https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6824/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 09:41:35 +0100 0 7d1b25b20725161efbe7090b713f96fe Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post You are amazing – thank you  https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6823/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 09:36:05 +0100 0 23eb3f3370d4aefd5eb045903184a68b Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos changed their profile picture https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6817/ Sat, 24 Mar 2018 12:32:33 +0000 0 e312ad2f2bfab282090348318a79d8a0 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos changed their profile picture https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6816/ Sat, 24 Mar 2018 12:30:09 +0000 0 03d2ca6d02f95b9207fbb5cd40e110f8 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos changed their profile picture https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6815/ Sat, 24 Mar 2018 12:28:21 +0000 0 34c06086b65b563f06f5b78ac168c881 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos changed their profile picture https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6814/ Sat, 24 Mar 2018 12:25:52 +0000 0 de2e9bc904c9431df4c9b3d8c8d6995b Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post The 70,273 Project https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6813/ Sat, 24 Mar 2018 12:09:46 +0000 0 b45b467eac2c80c81257fc56be946727 Ingrid Papaphilippopoulos recommended the post A look around the Internet https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/6812/ Sat, 24 Mar 2018 12:07:20 +0000 0