Judith Clarke
@judithsemporium
Judith Clarke
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Spring Daffodil Framed 6 years, 1 month ago
I don’t know about you, but I feel as if I’ve missed spring. The last time I went driving anywhere, the snowdrops and crocuses were carpeting the green spaces. Then came Covid-19 and I seem to have missed the…
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Nina wrote a new post, Stash busting idea – a really useful little purse 6 years, 2 months ago
I originally made this at a Charity Sewing Day as a ‘personal effects purse’ for patients at the local hospice. The purse would also work great as a coin purse or to keep you credit cards and receipts in. Alt…
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As I am engaged in the seemingly endless task of tombola prizes for our quilt show, this makes a lovely prize. Thank you.
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Nina wrote a new post, Stash busting idea – circle scarf with a hidden pocket 6 years, 3 months ago
This time we are going to make a circle scarf with a hidden pocket*; great for when you don’t want to bring a handbag. The pocket is large enough to fit e.g. mobile phone, money, keys, cards or other personal es…
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I have a few of these scarfs that I have bought over the years but now that I have the instructions I am going to try making one, thanks Nina
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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Book Club 2020 – March 6 years, 3 months ago
The UKQU Book Club is back by popular demand!
Our book for March 2020 is For the Love of Quilts, the first in the relatively new series called Wine County Quilts written by Ann Hazelwood. The book is available in…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Sweet Shoppe Too 6 years, 3 months ago
“Bright, summer fabric packs to review .. I have two to send out. Who is interested please!” said Sylvia. “Me”, I said and then the wait began. Actually, I’d forgotten about it until I came home from a st…
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Looks good Jane, lovely summer colours too. You’re right, deciding on the right pattern takes some time!
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thank you Carol, I always find it easier to make it up as I go
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That really is a happy quilt!
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thank you. Can’t go wrong with polka dots, or in this case, candy dots!
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Clover Tassle Maker 6 years, 3 months ago
The advantage of making your own tassles is that you will always have them to match the item you are making. You can match colour, materials and size. I’ve always made them before using cardboard so I was quick t…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Famous Places Mini Quilt 6 years, 4 months ago
When we were asked to do the music themed quilts, it was all good fun. There wasn’t a lot of pressure on us as it was all down to personal interpretation of the song.
So the Bloggers asked for another challenge. I…
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Very successful too! I love your viewpoint: it really works. Nice to see varied techniques being used so well.
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thank you, learned a lot from doing it 🙂
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What a great wall hanging! I like the fabrics used especially as they were scraps. I am glad you enjoyed doing this, it is good to learn new tricks. Recognised the Humber Bridge from your interpretation. I really liked doing mine too. Like you, I am looking forward to the next challenge. Home we have more of these Famous Places!
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Thank you Sue, I’m already thinking about the next one.
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Love it Jane x
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Thank you 🙂
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Great, well done
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thank you Sharon
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Nina wrote a new post, Stash busting idea – hair scrunchies 6 years, 4 months ago
This is the third blog in my stash busting series and this time I’m looking at trying to use up some pre-cut and left over fabrics from other projects.
Looking at my fabrics, I found some jelly roll strips and…
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Very clever and useful idea Nina, I’m going to make a few scrunchies for my girls
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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Book Club – the books so far 6 years, 5 months ago
With one year coming to an end and another one starting, we tend to pause and take the opportunity to look back at the year that has been. Hence this may be a good time to do a recap of the books we have read so far…
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What a lovely long list of books (my first love, if not my last ) and I haven’t read them all! It is amazing how inspiring quilting is! The trouble is, they then move onto the ever longer to-do pile.
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, 12 Days, 12 Blocks-Day 1-Block 1 6 years, 5 months ago
A gentle start for you today as we begin with the humble square. It may be the simplest of blocks, but the humble square can be very versatile, using different colour combinations to create complex patterns…
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Even the most tentative quilter could start with this one! Lovely.
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, When Christmas Isn't the Happiest Time of The Year 6 years, 5 months ago
There are many reasons for not enjoying Christmas. It could be that you are far away from family or have lost a loved one. Anxiety or other mental health disorders mean sensory overload can cause distress. For some,…
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What a lovely kind gesture.
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Thank you 🙂
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Under Pressure 6 years, 5 months ago
Until this challenge, I’d never really taken the time to stop and analyse song lyrics. I just sang the songs and enjoyed the music and where Queen is involved, I just love it. Although Bohemian Rhapsody has to be o…
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What an amazing and inventive interpretation. Well done Jane!
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Thank you Teresa, I enjoyed the challenge
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That was certainty a challenge, and you fulfilled it magnificently.
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thank you Maggie
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Very cleve interpretation. I like the slashed ‘love’ opening up to show the people. Don;t know what I would have done to this song….but I really like your way.
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Thank you Sue. It is difficult to know what to do sometimes, I kept thinking of other ways to do it
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Very challenging Jane…well done x
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Thank you Lyn x
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Jane Galley and
Ami Richards are now friends 6 years, 5 months ago
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Nina wrote a new post, Stash busting idea – reversible odds & sods bag 6 years, 5 months ago
Have you got too many fat quarters gathering dust? Two of them can rather quickly be turned into a really useful little bag.
For newborns, the bag is perfect for a few nappies, wet wipes, bottle, muslin,…
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Lovely clear instructions., and measurements.
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Jane Galley and
Judith Clarke are now friends 6 years, 6 months ago
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Nina and
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Nina wrote a new post, My song title challenge 6 years, 6 months ago
When putting my hand up to be given a song title to interpret by making something quilty, I wasn’t at all sure I’d get a song title that I actually recognised; as I had never heard of some of the ones allocated ear…
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I didn’t get it-too busy to keep up when Prince was in his heyday-but I love it! What a super quilt! So clever, too.
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I didn’t guess it until the end! Great quilt Nina and great interpretation!!
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Fantastic Nina! I love it – especially the face, and the clues. I think I got it from clue 2 – that was when I started thinking of songs that I knew with those words!
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Very clever, but had no clue, still don’t. I have heard of him though.
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I didn’t get it, I could on think of “send all your kisses to me”. I’m not good with lyrics or Prince . It’s beautifully executed
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That is a lovely Blog Nina. Such a good interpretation, lots more kisses to you. Xxx
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Loving how you have made this quilt, bet you were singing the song as you stitched along!
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Mwah Kiss!!!!
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Nina started the topic December 2019 – DISCUSSION in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 6 years, 6 months agoPlease discuss our December 2019 book in this thread. The book for December is The Christmas Holiday by Sophie Claire. For more details, please visit https://ukqu.co.uk/ukqu-book-club-december-2019/
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Nina wrote a new post, Bloggerati retreat – foot wear… (and a game of sort) 6 years, 6 months ago
Sewing at home is usually done alone and I for one, prefer sewing in comfy clothes (think track suit bottoms or comfy leggings) and some cosy slippers. Admittedly, I take off the left slipper when using the pedal, so…
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Haha! I saw some of these! Left footed? Are you left handed too Nina?
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Right handed and right footed (!!!), but rather ambidextrous, so prefer using left foot for the pedal.
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Love it! I think I have tried sewing left footed, but like everything, it takes practise! I suppose as well that it seems more natural to use the right foot, due to the lead being on the right hand side of the machine, and also as the foot pedal is akin to the accelerator pedal in a car.
As for the footwear – I may or may not be able to identify a pair or two!!
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I definitely know no 9. I just wore my flip flops (And odd socks) to dinner. #noshame
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I know who wore 5 and 3, and mine were on my feet at dinner, but off whilst I was sewing, I’m a barefoot sewer!!
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Love the pixie boots! I sew with my right foot. Is that unusual?
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Maggie, I believe right foot is the usual!
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I was there and I can’t guess any of them! I’m sure I did see numbers 3 and 9, but can’t remember whose feet they were on.
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Nina wrote a new post, Idea for a non-traditional sampler quilt 6 years, 7 months ago
When I was first exposed to quilting, it was because some mums in an online group were doing it. They were all amazingly excellent at it and I started by (very badly) copying what they were doing. With their…
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Looks familiar! I won’t ask you to tell which swaps were the best 😉
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Judith Clarke
@judithsemporium
Judith Clarke
6 years, 1 month ago
Good idea to mount the Daffodil as a picture, I did that with my Landmarks and I am so pleased with it. Even on the darkest day – your daffodill will shine out. Xx
6 years, 1 month ago
thank you, I really enjoyed doing something different with it