UKQU | Jeannie Charles | Friends Activity https://ukqu.co.uk/members/jeanniecharles/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Jeannie Charles's friends. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:29:55 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.3 en-GB 30 hourly 2 24c2e3c80bf9d19e3e695bca51407247 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Merry Christmas Everyone! https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=365069 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:41 +0000 At last it’s Christmas Eve. 2021 has been a fabulous year, despite the pandemic, the weather and everything that’s gone before.

We have sewn together, helped others understand how to create amazing quilts, tau…

]]> 0 c740823359f65b15dedfaf8a1afebe5a UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, How many sleeps till the man in the red suit arrives? https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=365007 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:17:55 +0000 We have been asking our fabulous designers and tutors to join in with our brand new event over the 12 days of Christmas, but what about everyone else.  What does it mean for you?
Starting from Christmas Eve we will…

]]> 0 c0724e654047abacd667c314d51e9cfd UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Afghan Friendship Quilts https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=364735 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:12:15 +0000 At a recent local quilt group meeting, we had a brief talk from Suzanne Boulter, the chair of the nearby Chichester Quilters group about their Afghan Friendship Quilts project. Her husband worked for British Aid in…

]]> 0 addec1e20830df5c5f398482af1b04c6 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, UKQU 12 Days - Now’s the time to be merry and bright!! https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=363266 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:34:16 +0000 Now’s the time to be merry and bright!!
You have heard talk about the UKQU 12 Days of Christmas and we have contacted many of you direct already to join the new element of our already popular site to be able to u…

]]> 0 39279c0ceab1129dd059b3fccc2be4ad Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, Use it or lose it - now more relevant than ever!!  https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=333463 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 09:31:02 +0100 The long winter lockdown is over and retail has now been open for nearly three months. We are all happy that we can see our family and have a chatter over coffee with a friend. Unfortunately not everything is as…

]]> 0 3a81ace1097a1f89328a05af83abbcfc giniscanlan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/22603/#acomment-22606 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:27:14 +0000 Hi Andrea, it is a pdf pattern, the payment process asks for an address though, I think it’s for security/fraud prevention – thank you for your interest! ❤️

In reply to - andrea4183 posted an update @giniscanlan hello! Is there a way to get the crazy guinea pig pattern on pdf? I’m in the US and it only offers me the shipping option. Please let me know. Thanks! ]]> be657eb2e59fa457081a0213e0f3748e UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Clover Fork Pin Review https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=320406 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:57:46 +0000 I was delighted to be asked to test out and review some fork pins from Clover. They aren’t something I have heard of before, so I was intrigued as to what place they had in my craft room. We can never have too many g…

]]> 1 f4f134e7f7f6ceb59570560c472332bb UKQU Admin Team posted an update in the group UKQU BOOK CLUB: testing https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/22210/ Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:36:25 +0000 testing

]]> 0 0c8914be6a3b506c5d785ceed28efef4 UKQU Admin Team joined the group UKQU BOOK CLUB https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/22209/ Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:15:49 +0000 0 16f039d1cae8343ece05f86a98a94240 giniscanlan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/19791/#acomment-19996 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:09:30 +0100 Hi Chris, apologies for the late response. It is a .pdf pattern.

In reply to - Chris posted an update @giniscanlan Crazy Cushions Mini Quilt Patterm Is this a pdf pattern or a printed pattern please ]]> bc6ddac4028d02580fff8be6f9d81565 Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, Living Wild Quilt  https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=218116 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:36:18 +0100 Have you ever heard of digitally printed fabrics?? The technology these days is moving forward in everything and the production of the fabrics is no exception. I had the opportunity to test a series of digitally…

]]> 0 cd27b3355c0301ef32239cfdab495745 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Mending https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=188902 Tue, 14 May 2019 15:47:12 +0100 I showed you a couple of my jackets. I recently noticed quite some wear and tear on some of them.
Not too strange when you take into account they were made in the early 2000s. It’s mainly the silk parts that are d…

]]> 0 5a66adb4125ee176600fe30303ac7a10 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Shopper’s Tote Bag https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=170805 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:46:51 +0000 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”170807″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
A beautifully, retro styled shopper’s tote bag with iconic sewing d…

]]> 0 4cdbe8cd1b33502815a0837bf4e9af69 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Stitch in Time - Striped Tote Bag https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=170801 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:32:44 +0000 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”170802″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
A beautifully, retro styled tote bag with iconic sewing designs and…

]]> 0 8fa7754c53f574228b43aa37423f6b3c UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Silent Night - Free Download https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=143329 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:39:39 +0000 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”143331″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Silent Night Table Runner and Four placemats. Designed by Lynne…

]]> 0 c1c715f4ac7ed9fa75e1e0a39a245487 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Fruity Friends Messenger Bag - Download https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=143349 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:38:04 +0000 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”143351″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Fruity Friends Messenger Bag – A medium sized messenger bag with plenty…

]]> 0 7c83554b59b6dd69cfdd529f3757fd93 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Fern Garden Messenger Bag - Download https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=143338 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:35:53 +0000 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”143339″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Fern Garden Messenger Bag – A medium sized messenger bag with plenty of…

]]> 0 59125dd5a2ee71dd4a0e46e57113b765 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Bed of Roses - Download https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=143322 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:52:43 +0000 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”143323″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Flower Shop Featuring Andover Fabrics new Collection: Bed of Roses by…

]]> 0 fd8627f2fc28f9a7de1d587a3cfda82b giniscanlan wrote a new post, The story of Lola’s Quilt [As seen on TV!] https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=114285 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:11:17 +0100 UKQU are doing a second mini quilt swap and I have been lucky enough to have been asked to be a Swap Mumma. This involves looking after a group of swappers, helping and guiding them and offering support and…

]]> 3 94f666f34707a855e6660f19a3a96c15 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Beachcomber Quilt by Lynne Goldsworthy https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=109802 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:10:43 +0100 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”109803″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
This beautiful, detailed coastal image, set in a sophisticated modern…

]]> 0 fe5e4cb6ae100c5adb645c46309e0f6b giniscanlan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/making-crazy-cushions-quilt-pattern/#comment-4724 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:39:18 +0100 Thanks Pauline, you’ll have to post a picture on the Facebook page so I can see it! X

In reply to - giniscanlan wrote a new post, The Making of my Crazy Cushions Quilt Pattern I was totally overwhelmed by the number of people who liked the mini quilt I made for the UKQU Spring 2018 Mini Quilt Swap. I received… ]]> 9cb9ab2bcfda5dd3eb13ff1fec0eaaaa Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, How one thing leads to another https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=103479 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 05:35:51 +0100 Do you ever wonder how do people develop a body of work for an exhibition? How they come up with the idea in the first place?? I’m now working on a series of quilts for an exhibition which will travel with G…

]]> 5 95f532d81a9dca2645adc6ce96cf10ef giniscanlan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/introducing-fire/#comment-4414 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:55:56 +0100 I can’t believe how different the two quilts are – both absolutely fabulous. Well done Team Fire 🙂

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Introducing FIRE In complete contrast to our first Sew a Row, FIRE will appear in hot pursuit. We asked a new group from the Bloggerati to work on this… ]]> 6b4c8e4e03a47e5785211cc1ee9deee9 giniscanlan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/pattern-review-footloose-quilt-jenny-haynes-pappersaxsten/#comment-4361 Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:36:12 +0100 I loved every minute of it! I’ve just gone in and bought the sunflower pattern as well!

In reply to - giniscanlan wrote a new post, Pattern Review – Footloose Quilt by Jenny Haynes of PapperSaxSten I was recently given the opportunity to review the Footloose Quilt pattern, by Jenny Haynes of PapperSaxSten. Curves a… ]]> ada53194373178b96c3e28b54d0a5166 giniscanlan wrote a new post, Pattern Review – Footloose Quilt by Jenny Haynes of PapperSaxSten https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=99225 Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:24:11 +0100 I was recently given the opportunity to review the Footloose Quilt pattern, by Jenny Haynes of PapperSaxSten. Curves are always something of a challenge, so I was really keen to give this new design a try. The…

]]> 6 3a44c09aa4634f7c0b7dd3012089919f UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Hints and Tips from a Hospital Bed - A4 Presentation Portfolio Folder. https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=95316 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 09:00:04 +0100 Introducing Denise .. our vlogger .. direct from her hospital bed no less.   This girl means business!

 

]]> 9 1bce67d2a390f1aba4d8e6486a14b225 Vendulka Battais posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/trace-design-onto-difficult-fabric/#comment-3660 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:23:00 +0100 Yes, it’s tedious getting the paper out, but sometimes it’s better than risking the lines coming back. Glad my tip is helpful!

In reply to - Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, How to trace a design onto difficult fabric Did you ever wanted to stitch something onto your work, but needed the guidance of a drawn line and didn’t know how to get the lines onto… ]]> ccec42b6f6fd36046701f67ca512508d giniscanlan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/fun-fabric-quilt-africa-fabric-challenge/#comment-3552 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 12:33:23 +0100 Fantastic fabrics! I’ve made a couple of quilts using African prints, they’re very easy to get hold of in London although most seem to be imported from the Netherlands. I’ll take a look at the website, it sounds intriguing. Another really nice blog Sue. Your writing is always so interesting.

In reply to - Sue Griffiths wrote a new post, Fun with Fabric – Quilt Africa Fabric Challenge I’m really excited about the Quilt Africa Challenge being run by Miriam Galadima Benson from Nigeria. You can follow the link to read h… ]]> 575fd94f358d5f4d511a65a0448b4e2c giniscanlan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/sun-hat-pin-cushion/#comment-3548 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 12:19:21 +0100 This is a brilliant idea Sue! I’ll definitely be making some for our Linus fundraising sale table xx

In reply to - Sue Burford wrote a new post, SUN HAT PIN CUSHION As some of you may already know – I live in Granada Province, Andalucia, in Spain. Our village here is very small with just over 1000 inhabitants, both Spanish and i… ]]> f6cb500c7b861d08449b3736684e4af0 Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, How to trace a design onto difficult fabric https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=90912 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 07:32:33 +0100 Did you ever wanted to stitch something onto your work, but needed the guidance of a drawn line and didn’t know how to get the lines onto a fabric?
There are lots of tools and pens which you can use to mark your…

]]> 7 33db39d1e06560d8447949371285ee3a giniscanlan wrote a new post, The Making of my Crazy Cushions Quilt Pattern https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=90425 Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:41:46 +0100 I was totally overwhelmed by the number of people who liked the mini quilt I made for the UKQU Spring 2018 Mini Quilt Swap. I received dozens of comments and Facebook messages asking if I had bought the pattern or if…

]]> 8 c02c39a8f68bafd007965884426f93cd Fiona Garth posted an update: @sylviar you have won a ticket to FOQ. Please email me your… https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/8357/ Mon, 02 Jul 2018 20:35:45 +0100 @sylviar you have won a ticket to FOQ. Please email me your address so I can sent it to you. quilt@royalhotelbrid.co.uk

]]> 0 bfbe065f416aa823acde8b916707aa93 Fiona Garth posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/quilt-sandwich-festival-quilts/#comment-3433 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 13:53:43 +0100 Congratulations – you have won a ticket for FOQ. Please email me your address so I can send it to you. quilt@royalhotelbrid.co.uk

In reply to - Fiona Garth wrote a new post, Quilt Sandwich at Festival of Quilts This year, for the second year, Quilt Sandwich are taking all of their stock on the road to the Festival of Quilts. The road down to the NEC is a… ]]> 7e79dc5085ee9a4be0665664866ee675 Fiona Garth posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/quilt-sandwich-festival-quilts/#comment-3432 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 13:53:16 +0100 Congratulations – you have won a ticket for FOQ. Please email me your address so I can send it to you. quilt@royalhotelbrid.co.uk

In reply to - Fiona Garth wrote a new post, Quilt Sandwich at Festival of Quilts This year, for the second year, Quilt Sandwich are taking all of their stock on the road to the Festival of Quilts. The road down to the NEC is a… ]]> 61227f3f9e7c396ac7f23619caaebb8d Fiona Garth posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/quilt-sandwich-festival-quilts/#comment-3431 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 13:52:54 +0100 Congratulations – you have won a ticket for FOQ. Please email me your address so I can send it to you. quilt@royalhotelbrid.co.uk

In reply to - Fiona Garth wrote a new post, Quilt Sandwich at Festival of Quilts This year, for the second year, Quilt Sandwich are taking all of their stock on the road to the Festival of Quilts. The road down to the NEC is a… ]]> 9fb83254a9ec81bfbfd816e2c3f41553 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Dream... Designed by Lynne Goldsworthy https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=90250 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 12:19:01 +0100 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”90251″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Dream the night away in this stunning quilt, detailed with floral designs and subtle…

]]> 0 1af7c6a873987f9734ee7e04e6c18e31 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Dream Shopper’s Tote Bag Designed by Janet Goddard https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=90198 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:04:58 +0100 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”90210″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Dream Shopper’s Tote Bag. A quick and easy to make shaped tote b…

]]> 0 38d75a21a34aa2e048fb8ac9b0798607 Fiona Garth wrote a new post, Result of Festival of Quilts Free Draw https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=90042 Mon, 02 Jul 2018 08:41:19 +0100 We offered UKQU members the chance to win a free entrance ticket to Festival Of Quilts on our March Blog. Entrants were asked to visit our website and choose which QS Batik fabric was their favourite.

Very…

]]> 0 3346b2d63a0e0823e1ee7e3b9712a880 giniscanlan wrote a new post, UKQU Baby Feature – Baby Bandana Bib https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=81235 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:30:24 +0100 My great-niece recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Edward, so writing a blog featuring a hand sewn baby item was perfect timing for me.
I found a wonderful free reversible bib pattern and tutorial by Amy…

]]> 1 4f00a873c6e96853689f70874b0bebf5 Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, Ball or Pin-cushion https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=83255 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:23:46 +0100 This is a wonderful project – following the same instructions you can make either a ball for a child or very pretty pincushion for your friend.
The ball is wonderful for children from very early age, as it’s…

]]> 0 a767d114f31a3658a67859635641ca88 giniscanlan wrote a new post, UKQU Spring 2018 Mini Quilt Swap https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=83433 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 19:02:51 +0100 Well, the waiting is over. They have arrived and the excitement of receiving our packages through the post for the UKQU Spring 2018 Mini Quilt Swap is spent. Now we are all sitting and lovingly stroking our perfectly…

]]> 4 4cb378dbbca03abf07e4a2ade5053e3a giniscanlan wrote a new post, Happy Days with Complex Appliqués https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=73459 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 12:34:58 +0100 I had so much lovely feedback from last month’s post that I thought I would share another technique that I really enjoy: appliqué.
I am the first to admit that I’m not a lover of hand applique but I’ve always enjoye…

]]> 3 a730c879af1daff5f38c1fa87d21e04d UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Something Blue BY LAUNDRY BASKET QUILTS https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=74783 Mon, 21 May 2018 14:34:03 +0100 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”74791″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something b…

]]> 1 9248eec9a79250bc6b30fe739b5ebcd7 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Bloom Messenger Bag - Designed by Janet Goddard https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=74656 Mon, 21 May 2018 09:41:53 +0100 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”74657″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
English Country Floral design in a seasonal palette. Small, detailed,…

]]> 0 8c056ca1ab7095279edbb7ed4d0bb643 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Bella-Rina Bag - Studioe https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=71595 Wed, 09 May 2018 13:08:10 +0100 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”71596″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Bella-rina is the latest collection by Swizzle Stick Studio featuring…

]]> 0 627527fb3e6f81452091d3f73b18676b UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Sew Mindful Quilt Designed and made by Sally Ablett https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=71599 Wed, 09 May 2018 13:07:35 +0100 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”71600″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
In our increasingly busy lives, full of noise and occupied thoughts,…

]]> 0 e31c9e0c8919c868b317ddb4a32effb1 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, A Whale of a Time Quilt #2 - Studioe https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=71590 Wed, 09 May 2018 12:55:30 +0100 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”71591″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
New Studio e designer, Sarah Prosser, has created an adorable nautical…

]]> 0 503f73cc7701c8456ed5acf49e1adbc7 UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, Baby Jungle Designed by Lynne Goldsworthy https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=71582 Wed, 09 May 2018 12:49:13 +0100 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”71583″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
This soft, colourful quilt by Lynne Goldsworthy is perfect for any…

]]> 0 b39efff55a74e3215dca29604a34742f UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, And Z Quilt designed by: Kim Schaefer https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=71555 Wed, 09 May 2018 12:34:03 +0100 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”71558″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
And Z is a bright whimsical collection sure to delight the special young…

]]> 0 228a7247de7e4b0da0b6188e47e6dd2d giniscanlan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/ukqu-mini-quilt-swap-2017-quilt/#comment-2748 Mon, 07 May 2018 20:13:26 +0100 Thanks Sue x

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… ]]>