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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff recommended the post Looking for a Fabric Fairy? 7 years, 12 months ago
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff recommended the post Obsessive Compulsive Crafting Disorder 7 years, 12 months ago
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Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, Ball or Pin-cushion 7 years, 12 months ago
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…
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, Now for the fun part !Lynda Jackson 7 years, 12 months ago
I hope the last blog gave you a little insight into how I am creating the Dragon quilt. There is still so much to be done with it yet and some will have to stay a bit of a secret until later on but I will take you…
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, Janet Clare Sewing Kit 8 years ago
Recently I was sent a pattern kit by Janet Clare to play with that has the instructions for a pin cushion, needle case, scissor holder and a project case. This can be ordered from her website Janetclare.co.uk at a c…
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, Gutermann 100% Cotton 8 years ago
I have been given a sample of Gutermann 100% cotton thread on a cone to test on my HandiQuilter Longarm machine.
I have used Guterman threads for as long as I can remember on my domestic machine but not used it on…
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This is a really useful and helpful review Lynda, because it would never have occurred to me to ask for the long arm service to use cotton – I had assumed that they always did. Now I know to always ask.
Gutterman makes quite a lot of fluff on my Juki domestic – although not so much that cannot be easily cleaned at the end of each of my (smallish) projects. I really like the Aurifil threads for piecing, and one of the reasons is that they make so little mess, last so long, and stitch so neatly even on the tiniest of stitches x
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Hi Anne, You may have to ask any longarmer which threads they use as not all use cotton or have it in stock. Some will not use it because of the lint, and as you say, you prefer a thread that makes little mess and that is often the reason why they also do not use it.
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Thank you x would you use cotton thread if asked ?
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Yes I would depending on the quality of the thread requested.
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, A Crafting Life For Me! 8 years ago
I’m a quilter, a knitter, a sewer (that is a sewing person, not the thing that carries sewage away), a quilter, a crocheter, a pianist, a flautist, a wife, a step-mother, a foster carer, a grandmother (I prefer b…
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Haha, Christine, you sound like me! I have so many crafts I have dabbled in/with too. Currently making Luna Lapins, soooo fiddly. Thankds for thre interesting Blog.
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Thank you Sue – I remember my flute teacher saying ‘Jack of all trades, master of none’ – and that may have a ring of truth about it, but what if I haven’t yet found the craft / job / activity that I can truly master? I’ll just have to try them to find out!
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Me too, but it is fun trying them all out!!
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, CAMDEN BOWL – Sue Burford 8 years ago
CAMDEN BOWL
A great way of using all those narrow pieces of wadding that you have left over when you are sandwiching a quilt.
My Bowl has a circular base with a diameter of 7inches. But you can make it smaller…
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Love this – going to get my bits out and have a go!
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Quite satisfying… and a good scraps user. Do pull the strips straight when sewing two or more together – they tend to ‘bag’ otherwise…. Just a comment 🙂
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Wholecloth Quilts: Central motifs 8 years ago
Have you ever seen a wholecloth quilt? A surprising number of “quilters” today don’t know what this is, and even fewer have made one.
The UK has a wonderful tradition of quilts which contain no patchwork at all,…
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Thank you for bringing these wholecloth quilts to life.I hadn’t realised the traditions behind them, but they always take my breath away. I mainly hand stitch and quilt, so perhaps I need to put one of these on the ‘to do’ list. Thanks again
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Pleased to hear that you share my enjoyment of these beautiful quilts. I do hope that you decide to make a wholecloth yourself.
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Never seen on ‘in the flesh’, but they are amazing.
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Fantastic, aren’t they? If you are coming to the Festival of Quilts in August, then come to the British Quilt Study Group exhibition to see some wholecloth quilts – I am doing a Quilt Academy workshop on the Friday, too, for anyone who would like a really close-up look.
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I woud love to but living in Spain – it is a bit difficult. Perhps next year……
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I enjoyed this article so much and hope to make a wholecloth quilt myself some day. Thanks/
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Thank you Pauline! I hope you do manage to make a wholecloth yourself. I have almost finished my first – not a bed sized quilt yet, but I have so enjoyed it.
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I started a wholecloth quilt quite a few years ago, this is a ‘work in progress’. I just love reading anything connected with wholecloths and their history
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Lovely to hear of more people who enjoy these beautiful quilts. Do post a photo of your wholecloth in the Facebook group!
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Loved reading this blog giving the history to these fabulous quilts. Very informative, thank you Carolyn.
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I’m pleased you found it interesting, Carol. We have a wonderful heritage of distinctive British quilts here in the UK, which deserves to be more widely known.
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Was able to see whole cloth quilts at the NEC, they were a wonder and something I’d like to do in the future
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Was it the red, white and blue wholecloth quilts on the BQSG stand? They were fabulous, weren’t they? Yes, do try making a wholecloth yourself – it’s such a lovely thing to do (but perhaps start on something smaller than a quilt though!)
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Mo Jones and
Sarah Ingle are now friends 8 years ago
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, READY WOUND BOBBINS 8 years, 1 month ago
Have you ever started sewing together your quilt only to get cracking and then run out of thread on the bobbin? Then you have to unthread the machine to load another bobbin, rethread the machine and off you g…
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I may have asked for pre-wound bobbins for Christmas and birthdays… You can get them in packs of 25+!
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What a good idea. Will have to have a look and see if I can get them on line. Thanks for the info Ruth
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Amazon has white, black and rainbow!
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, Creating the Dragon – Lynda Jackson 8 years, 1 month ago
Hi, Good to see you back. I hope you are enjoying my post’s. In the last one I said I would take you through the creation of the Dragon, which by the way, still does not have a property show name yet, but I am sur…
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Thank you Lynda, looking forward to the next blog about the Dragon
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Thank you Deborah, will keep you all updated
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post Spring clean and the UFOs, WIPs and PIGs 8 years, 1 month ago
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post Labels, labels, labels 8 years, 1 month ago
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MARJORIE COOK wrote a new post, VIEWS FROM MY SELVEDGE 8 years, 1 month ago
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Margery, I live in Spain. I would love to make and donate quilts, but can’t find any info of a Spanish ‘Linus’ type project. Do you know if there is a sister group to you here? Thanks in advance Sue x
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Hi Sue
I’ve not heard of anything in Spain sorry. xx
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I make for Linus down here in Swindon and they go off to the Bath and Wells coordinator. Most of the time I scale down quilts I have seen when I don’t need another full size quilt for personal use…Sometimes there are “because I can” quilts and I’m also creative with my scraps and selvedges. The poem is lovely.
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Sewing for Linus is very rewarding and every co ordinator appreciates the quilts made by our volunteers
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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post Playing with Flying geese 8 years, 1 month ago
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Mo Jones wrote a new post, MoJo Makes – Life of a Group Secretary for Cornwall Beacon Quilters 8 years, 1 month ago
No sewing to follow this month, just a little insight into what goes on behind the scene before you visit an Exhibition. In the group I belong to – Cornwall Beacon Quilters – we hold a Exhibition every 3 years,…
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I’m sure it would have been worth the effort Mo, there are some gorgeous quilts in the photographs.
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Thank you Carol, we will know the final figure tonight. Fingers crossed it is good.
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Fiona Garth wrote a new post, Quilt Sandwich at Festival of Quilts 8 years, 1 month ago
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 long one but it is wonderful to be able to see so many fellow quilters…
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What a brilliant offer Fiona .. we hope you receive lots of entries!
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I’d love to win and a batik backing to a quilt would be fab! I would choose whichever set off the front of the quilt well but I do like fossil fern. Cathryn
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Berries indian ocean is my favorite, it is just right for backing my latest quilt.
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Tie dye Aqua is my favourite, I used this recently to back a wedding gift quilt for a friend. Looking forward to FOQ this year as always great show!
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Oh not fair to be made to choose but berries beach is my current favourite 🙂 I look forward to seeing these in real life at FOQ
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Congratulations – you have won a ticket for FOQ. Please email me your address so I can send it to you. [email protected]
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The Pomegranate Fireglow really caught my eye. It would be awesome to see all of them in person though.
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As a self confessed blue-fabric-aholic it has to be Electric Blue for me; not only would it make a wonderful backing but I know I could use any off cuts in patchwork quilts! Now thats what I call a Win – Win!!!
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Berries forest,I think, but a bit like trying to choose your favourite child child,impossible!
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Royal Timeless Treasures
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Berries Forest.
Love the colours and gentleness of design.
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Feather swirls jungle would perfect for a quilt I am currently making
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I love the pomegranate fireglow can’t wait for the festival of quilts!
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My choice is B9595 Timeless Treasures
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Masquerade pink is gorgeous
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Congratulations – you have won a ticket for FOQ. Please email me your address so I can send it to you. [email protected]
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I love the QS Feather Swirls Jungle batik, its got stunning design and colors.
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Hard to choose a favourite, but Pomegranate Fireglow is definitely my colours.
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My favourite is Electric blue. Thank you
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Congratulations – you have won a ticket for FOQ. Please email me your address so I can send it to you. [email protected]
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My favourite? there are so many it’s really hard to choose but I love the Michael Miller Floral Pop Magenta, think it will be great on the quilt I am working on.
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, My Quilting Year Book 8 years, 1 month ago
In my blog last month, I let you into one of my obsessions – stationery, and the need to write things down. My plan for this month is to let you know about my progress on The Quilter’s Year Book. It really just goe…
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This book sounds brilliant. Have looked on Amazon but they don’t have it. Where can I buy it? Please xx
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I do hope your hubby is fully recovered now, that must have been an awful experience for both of you on Christmas morning x
The book looks a lot of fun, and your description of using it does too – thank you for the entertaining blog on it x
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I’ve never heard of the Quilters YearBook but I want one, it seems like just the thing to push me along on my quilting journey. I’d like to know where I can buy it too.
I also have an obsessive need to write things down, thank you for sharing.P.S. I hope your husband feels much better now and I wish him the best health.
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