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That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Finger Presser - The thing you never knew you needed!

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:27:30 +0000

A tool for pressing seams – it’s that simple!
No frills, no tricks, a simple little tool that gets the job done but can be used in a multitude of ways depending on the project. Made from hard, sturdy…

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Vlieseline 276 Natural White Wadding

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:45:18 +0100

“A lightweight, soft, sew-in wadding made from bleached cotton with scrim, allowing an excellent combination of a soft hand feel and a lightweight construction while still providing significant stability…

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Summertime Snails - Row 3 of the UKQU Summer Sew-a-Row

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:18:51 +0100

One of my FAVOURITE things about patchwork and quilting is the community – quilters are such a lovely bunch, there is always some kind of swap, quilt along, charity quilt, sew along, community project going o…

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Hot Hemmer Square

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:30:09 +0100

Small and Mighty is the best way to describe this latest offering from Clover – the Hot Hemmer Square. Measuring 6″ x 6″ and made from nylon fibre board, it’s portable and does exactly what it says on the…

Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 15:03:59 +0000

A good idea – it does take a while to make, but can then come out every year.

In reply to - Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Log Cabin Christmas Card Hanger Do you still receive a lot of cards at Christmas time? One unusual solution to the dilemma of where to display them is this Christmas Card…

Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Log Cabin Christmas Card Hanger

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:09:22 +0000

Do you still receive a lot of cards at Christmas time? One unusual solution to the dilemma of where to display them is this Christmas Card Hanger and of course you get the pleasure of making something useful…

Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Preparing for a Retreat

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 08:50:14 +0100

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 retreat has given me the chance to meet like-minded people and to…

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, ECO-Friendly Wadding from Vlieseline

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:57:59 +0100

When you think of ‘eco-friendly’, wadding may not be the first product that comes to mind however Vlieseline, in their continued commitment to sustainability, have introduced several products to their Eco…

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Design Pro Applique Mat

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:18:20 +0100

The Design Pro Applique Mat has been designed with a specialised surface to keep your applique templates and pieces in place to prevent slipping while fusing. Measuring 11.6″ x 16.5″ the mat is see…

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Free Motion Embroidery with Aurifil 80wt

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:16:42 +0100

Everyone has an opinion, especially when it comes to thread in the crafting world! Cotton or Polyester? 50wt or 40wt? What about 80wt? Which colour to use? Should my bobbin thread match my top thread? Many have…

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Desk Needle Threader

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:34:45 +0100

Clover Desk Needle Threader

Usually if something sounds to good to be true, it is and you’re left feeling a bit disappointed, BUT that is not the case with the Desk Needle Threader from Clover! It d…

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Top Tips for Visiting a Quilt Show

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:04:12 +0100

Whether you are just starting out on your patchwork and quilting journey or you’ve been addicted to it for years, you will have undoubtedly heard about quilt shows. But what exactly are they and how do you survive or…

That's Sew Kerry's profile was updated

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:01:41 +0100

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, What’s In Your Sewing Bag?

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:46:11 +0100

If you’ve followed me for any length of time (@thatssewkerry) you’ll know that I’m always busy doing something quilt related, whether it’s longarm quilting, fabric rescuing, pattern designing, pattern…

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Vlieseline Soya Mix Wadding Review

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:37:10 +0100

When it comes to wadding we all have a favourite and everyone has an opinion as to why theirs is the best, for some it’s the price, for others the brand or company that makes it, some go solely on the fibre…

That's Sew Kerry posted a new activity comment

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:33:30 +0100

It is a fab little gadget to have in your sewing bag for sure!

In reply to - That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Quick Thread Cutter Although it is small (only 3″ high) it is mighty! I now have this guy permanently set up next to my machine, I do a lot of chain piecing and this cuts…

Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, A new machine!

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 05:52:40 +0100

For some years I have been eyeing up longarm quilting machines, dreaming of having one. I bought a Gracie frame for my domestic sewing machine, with the intention of becoming fairly proficient on it, but the frame…

Christine Hutchins recommended the post Obsessive Compulsive Quilting Disorder

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:45:03 +0100

Christine Hutchins posted a new activity comment

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:43:19 +0100

Wow Lyn! You have certainly been busy! I followed the progress of the blocks on the Facebook page – but didn’t realise that you had received enough blocks for almost 100 quilts – that is amazing

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, What's a Block Drive? 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 H…

Christine Hutchins recommended the post What’s a Block Drive?

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:41:06 +0100

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Quick Thread Cutter

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:47:54 +0100

Although it is small (only 3″ high) it is mighty! I now have this guy permanently set up next to my machine, I do a lot of chain piecing and this cuts down the time (pun intended!) quite a lot.

It’s very…

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Sew Easy Patchwork Triangle Ruler

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:46:55 +0100

HSTs are one of the most common units used to make quilt blocks or even whole quilts – like the one I’m currently pattern testing that has quite a lot of HSTs to make, so I though it an ideal opportunity to…

Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Girl's Day Out

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:48:21 +0100

I love a Block of the Month – I mean, I REALLY love them. I will confess to having several on the go at the moment, and one of them is Girl’s Day Out. I saw this advertised on the Villavin Crafts Facebook page, and…

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Tilda Cotton Beach

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:45:28 +0000

I was lucky enough to be sent a F8th bundle from Groves of these gorgeous new fabrics, they have been giving me all the summer vibes with the rich and vibrant colours, they feel amazing and were a joy to work…

Heather Cawte and Juliet Nice are now friends

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:59:40 +0000

Heather Cawte joined the group UKQU Social

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:22:13 +0000

Heather Cawte joined the group UKQU BOOK CLUB

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:22:07 +0000

Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, EPP – glue basting or thread tacking

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:36:04 +0000

I am a bit of a sucker for different gadgets and gizmos – anything to make life a little easier. As an example, I used to find joining the ends of binding a bit tricky – until I bought the binding tool. That cer…

Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Don't chop off the points!

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:33:40 +0000

Hello – I’m Carolyn Gibbs, and my great love is traditional style patchwork and quilting – designing and making things myself, as well as enjoying antique quilts made by others.

In my “other life” I teach Che…

Christine Hutchins recommended the post FINISHIn praise of a word for the year

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:21:10 +0000

Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, FINISHIn praise of a word for the year

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:00:31 +0000

Last year I had a word of the year for the first time – my word last year was ‘FOCUS’. This year I’ve chosen ‘FINISH’ as my word for the year.
It may seem strange to have such a word as my word for the year – a wo…

Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Birthday Bunting

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:38:36 +0000

A special child needs a special present – here’s an idea for a personalised and unusual gift which will be useful for years.

This card hanger can string along a wall, or over a door, and because an alp…

Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Washing antique quilts

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:20:27 +0000

I collect antique quilts, mostly from EBay, and some of them arrive showing plenty of evidence of a hard life. If they are in good condition structurally, but very dirty, I usually wash them. People often ask me how…

Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 11:49:33 +0000

Glad you enjoyed it!

In reply to - Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, A Step forward for Tilly As Tilly wiped around the scullery sink in the light of the dying fire, she thought back over the past three years. Since coming to work for Miss Charlotte…

Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Fit for an Angel

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 06:28:57 +0000

John opened his eyes slowly, noticing that he had almost five minutes before the alarm clock started ringing. After almost forty five years of getting up to do the morning milking, his body clock could have…

Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, A Step forward for Tilly

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 01:29:13 +0000

As Tilly wiped around the scullery sink in the light of the dying fire, she thought back over the past three years. Since coming to work for Miss Charlotte following the death of her mother, she had not only learnt…

Mo Jones posted a new activity comment

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 09:40:10 +0000

Very well written Sarah, your field of dreams keep most of us going through both lockdowns, by you sending a select few many lovely updates. It was a big pleasure to be part of it with you. Love working in the lovely workspace as often as I can. Onwards and upwards lovely Sarah. X

In reply to - Sarah Wickett wrote a new post, Field of Dreams Part 1 Who doesn’t love a Kevin Costner Film. Field of Dreams is one of my favourites, Little did I know that one day I would have a ‘Field of Dreams’ of my very…

Sarah Wickett wrote a new post, Field of Dreams Part 1

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 06:03:29 +0000

Who doesn’t love a Kevin Costner Film. Field of Dreams is one of my favourites, Little did I know that one day I would have a ‘Field of Dreams’ of my very own.

In the Kevin Costner version, he ploughs up a Field…

Christine Hutchins posted a new activity comment

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 11:05:49 +0000

A fantastic weekend away indeed – I could easily do it all over again this weekend….and next….!

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The 2021 Blogger Retreat Each year, in ordinary times, the Bloggerati of this website gather in Birmingham for a weekend of quilting. If you ever have the…

Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Focus revisited

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:46:47 +0100

It is a chilly early October day – well, it feels chilly to me as I’m sat here on my chaise longue in my sewing room, surrounded by fabric. That sounds very exotic and posh doesn’t it? I’m going to let you carry o…

Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Grandmother's Flower Garden

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:51:11 +0100

Hexagons are the easiest shape to use for patchwork using the English Paper Piecing (or mosaic patchwork) method. There are many ways hexagons can be combined into different patterns, but the most common is the…

Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 20:50:40 +0100

This was brilliant Jude – provided some much needed hilarity and solidarity (my printer decided to do something similar just before I needed to print all the handouts for Festival of Quilts teaching – do you think they have decided to get together just to spite us?)

In reply to - Jude Charlesworth wrote a new post, Not the blog I intended to write On Saturday evening I sat down to write the blog I was going to write, all went well until I tried to insert an image of a block from EQ 8. T…

Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post Not the blog I intended to write

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 20:46:57 +0100

Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 20:41:24 +0100

A really useful blog, Chris – so often the same units are hiding away, and breaking the structure down makes it much easier to work out how to make it

In reply to - Chris Franses wrote a new post, What is this . . . ? A query that frequently crops up on UKQU Facebook posts is ‘What is this . . . block/quilt design called?’ and is usually followed by ‘Where can I find the patte…

Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post Discovering the Quilting Community – A Newbie Quilters’ Experience

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 20:36:21 +0100

Carolyn Gibbs posted a new activity comment

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 20:40:47 +0100

I like the shirt bag – specially the pocket for a shopping list!

In reply to - Jane Galley wrote a new post, Having fun with shirts It has been rather hectic here over the last few weeks. Alongside my existing work, I’ve been doing some teaching in the community. While it has been a lot of f…

Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, North Country Quilts Exhibition at the Bowes: Part 2 Patchwork quilts

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:57:20 +0100

The North Country Quilts exhibition at the Bowes Museum on until January 2022 contains some wonderful examples of typical British styles.
In the last post, I wrote about the Strippy Quilts. Today the topic is the…

Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, North Country Quilts at the Bowes Part 1: Strippy quilts

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:59:39 +0100

Currently, there is a wonderful exhibition of Heritage quilts on display at the Bowes Museum, which is near Barnard Castle. These are all British quilts made in the North East of England from the mid nineteenth…

Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, Use it or lose it - now more relevant than ever!!

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…

That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Wonder Pins

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:48:09 +0100

I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to test this clever hybrid of two products I already love to use – what do you get when you cross Wonder Clips and quilters safety pins? Clover Wonder Pins of c…