UKQU | Lisa Marie Griffiths | Friends Activity https://ukqu.co.uk/members/lisamariestitching/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Lisa Marie Griffiths's friends. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:29:55 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.3 en-GB 30 hourly 2 8fa63d1c9019385e1558f6b6d2015023 Sue Burford wrote a new post, CESAR   MANRIQUE. -  Artist https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=320028 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:44:01 +0000 Spaniard César Manrique was born 24 April 1919 in Arrecife, a village on the Canary Island of Lanzarote. Manrique was an artist, sculptor, architect and activist and, during the Spanish Civil War, he was a volunteer…

]]> 1 28ba12302fcc0f65d1a52482fa06b530 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/making-a-fabric-postcard/#comment-9613 Sat, 11 Jul 2020 11:48:17 +0100 Thank you Margaret. Glad you found it useful. xx

In reply to - Sue Burford wrote a new post, MAKING  A  FABRIC  POSTCARD Although most of the Members of the UKQU, there are a few Newbies who may not have made a Fabric Postcard. So, I thought I would share my Birthday Card… ]]> 5552db192494e0e0f44b18e4a4614f54 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/gutermann-sew-all-nostalgic-tins/#comment-9568 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:28:31 +0100 I am definitely going to look these up….

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gütermann Sew All Nostalgic Tins Every now and then something arrives in the shops that you really must have, and this might just be one of those times.   … ]]> be1c4194cf6a01df1c9af1c61337f474 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/our-quilty-pleasures-planned-a-bit-of-a-do/#comment-9465 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:40:16 +0100 An interesting a lovely read. Makes me wish I was back in UK….. there are no quilters nearby, nor wannabes! But I would love to be a member of a quilt sewing group. Oh well, the sun is calling……. thank you Sylvia. X

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Our Quilty Pleasures planned a bit of a do What now seems like forever, several years since, I joined a weekend workshop with Sheena Roberts (Green Man Quilts)… ]]> ae63ea4cdf016f7c890943064bdfcb48 Sue Burford wrote a new post, MAKING  A  FABRIC  POSTCARD https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=264879 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:44:06 +0100 Although most of the Members of the UKQU, there are a few Newbies who may not have made a Fabric Postcard. So, I thought I would share my Birthday Card Postcard which I have made for my No 1 Grandson!

What you…

]]> 2 fbf78745d309f4a13c13f07e38b36755 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/whats-in-a-word/#comment-9421 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:47:44 +0100 Very interesting. Never really thought of cutting up ugly fabric into smaller pieces to make it beautiful! Thanks for the good read

In reply to - Sheena Roberts wrote a new post, What's in a word? What was I thinking?   Words are really strange things.  They have fixed meanings.  We can look them up in a dictionary.  But then suddenly they don’t mean w… ]]> eba50b0f13b95195ffc28aff5dac016a Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/the-cheap-procrastinator-lockdown-diary-days-29-35/#comment-9420 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:44:22 +0100 Gosh, how DO you fit it all in. You made me sweat just reading your words! Do take care of yourself too. Very best wishes for a good read. xx

In reply to - Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 29 – 35 Day 29: Star Stitch, with perle thread. Diary Entry: Cleaning day, but not productive or balanced. The morning was g… ]]> f5b8dfe14ba360a1fa509128ee883f35 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/spanish-bluebells/#comment-9209 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:44:47 +0100 Thank you Ruth, I learned new things about them too, and I enjoyed making the wall hanging. Was going to give it away – but somehow it has found its way on to my workshop wall….. xx

In reply to - Sue Burford wrote a new post, Spanish Bluebells  When I was asked by Sylvia to write about Bluebells, I was intrigued and so set about finding as much information as I could. As most people in the UK who are… ]]> 06350e7ac4ae08b047eb162ba0c53be2 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/spring-daffodil-framed/#comment-9208 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:42:22 +0100 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

In reply to - Jane Galley wrote a new post, Spring Daffodil Framed 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.… ]]> 60b966432b5dcffd8c83ce370b3a9b29 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/april-challenge/#comment-9207 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:38:48 +0100 Really enjoyed reading this, especially as April here in Spain has been one of the wettest for 70 years….. thank you Sharon.

In reply to - Sharon Reid wrote a new post, April Challenge Who’s up for another challenge and my name is put forward before I’ve even finished the last one which was Landmarks. This one is Months and I have been given April. Lov… ]]> 9bca1ca8212871ea4c017fbecd239826 Sue Burford wrote a new post, Spanish Bluebells  https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=257518 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:15:53 +0100 When I was asked by Sylvia to write about Bluebells, I was intrigued and so set about finding as much information as I could. As most people in the UK who are Gardeners will tell you – the UK has been inundated with…

]]> 2 42a4962c80c22813c090ee46e41f25ff Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/houses-of-parliament/#comment-9155 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:42:05 +0100 Great design, love the background fabric too. Clever idea and so different from the usual Embroidery Ring clock…

In reply to - Sharon Reid wrote a new post, Houses of Parliament Challenge accepted and I get given the landmark, Houses of Parliament. Thinking cap on and I was certain that what I make I would use and not put to the back of a… ]]> 4db92714f33a0f89fbe918ddf8969e16 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/a-puzzle-2/#comment-8997 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:40:49 +0000 Love the clean line look on this Mini Quilt. What a great alternative to the Wedding Ring design.

In reply to - Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, A Puzzle This little quilt arose as a result of my search to find the perfect swap in the annual UKQU Miniswap challenge. I always see this project as a way of extending my… ]]> 38ab2145172dea46b59ba6c6318fc37a Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/jelly-roll-rug/#comment-8996 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:36:35 +0000 Like this idea, when I tried to make the Camden Bowl (more or less same idea) I stitched the inner edge. Probably contributed to the bowl shape. Will definitely try this one…. thanks Lyn

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Jelly Roll Rug I’ve been wanting to make one of these Jelly Roll Rugs for some time now, so when  https://www.sewdrops.co.uk/  were offering 25% off their products, I snapped it up…b… ]]> 3d64ef99b82e8fb15c82ebb65618ae4b Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/anigel-of-the-north/#comment-8963 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:14:48 +0000 Brilliant Lyn, I would be proud to hang it…. and I don’t even come from ‘Up North’ lol. Love the bright colours, perhaps Gormley should paint his to match!!!

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Angel of the North                  In a recent blogger’s Place Challenge  I was given The Angel of the North. Now, when this huge sculpture was erected over 20 years ago, it seems it wa… ]]> bb136f9fef775533b71e8a5cfec74a96 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/famous-places-mini-quilt/#comment-8877 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:54:57 +0000 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!

In reply to - Jane Galley wrote a new post, Famous Places Mini Quilt 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… ]]> 4417df6014b9f4d5347ad4fe05655de7 Sue Burford wrote a new post, The New Library of Birmingham https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=239683 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 06:28:03 +0000 The new Library of Birmingham replaced the Central Library and was opened in September 2013. Situated on the west side of the city centre at Centenary Square, beside the Birmingham Rep and Baskerville House.

There…

]]> 2 789dc5ab7684eb6bc7a8d71ce1b90334 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/sew-easy-cutting-mat/#comment-8769 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:13:10 +0000 Like the fact that the two sides are different coloured. Also, self healing sounds good. Would like to see how long the mat keeps itself ‘healing’. Thanks for the information.

In reply to - Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Sew Easy Cutting Mat All of us rely on the best tools we can afford in order to achieve the best possible results in our patchwork and quilting. Cutting mats are no exception as… ]]> 65ac811a4653deb8be1d76ed4dc90336 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/sewezi-a3-cutting-mat-review/#comment-8766 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:04:41 +0000 If I needed a new mat – I would definately consider one of these. Your concise review is excellent, the way you used various and different fabrics really proved that the mat is worth buying. Thanks Margaret.

In reply to - Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, SewEasy A3 Cutting Mat Review This A3 cutting mat was sent to me for reviewing. It has a pale grey background with imperial measures on one side and a black background with… ]]> 93b4fb92e4c61cc70f312d8b82e5a36c Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/the-gower/#comment-8760 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:34:42 +0000 I haven’t been to the Gower for about 40 years but your Blog took me right back. Thanks x

In reply to - Helen Kent wrote a new post, The Gower  I love the Gower. The coastline is one of the best in the UK, sandy beaches that are quiet even at the peak of summer, blue seas and green lush countryside. On the western… ]]> 99e458ff9916238113b7ad3c4f56cf7c Sue Burford wrote a new post, Felices Navidad! https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=225845 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 06:22:26 +0000 Twelve Days of Christmas [and yes we know its Christmas Eve, but we like to get things off to a fun start.
Merry Christmas all our members .. from now until 6th January we are running the Twelve Days of Christmas…

]]> 2 fc43349cae4710bba95478c54b2d2936 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/the-first-quilter-i-ever-knew-2/#comment-8418 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:03:15 +0000 Gosh, your Blog brings back memories! I was, obviously, not the only one to leave a new baby outside the shops!! -only be to safely ‘rescued’ half an hour later. Your account of learning to sew at your Mum’s side was like me too but it was my Nan and not my Mum. Thank you for sharing Margaret. xx

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The First Quilter I Ever Knew We asked Margaret Attfield, who won the final Janome M100 QDC given away this year about her quilting journey .. in her own… ]]> e783a776a30e423fa3ebb76605192308 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/song-title-challenge-olivers-army/#comment-8417 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:54:28 +0000 Wow! your FMQ drawing is amazing – love the interpretation. The Seagulls part was very clever.

In reply to - Judith Clarke wrote a new post, Song Title Challenge—- Oliver’s Army Not one to shirk at a challenge I thought a song title quilt would be an interesting one. Esp in the lead up to one of my fav times of year. So I a… ]]> c729465e3464295668efb34b6e12a202 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/under-pressure/#comment-8416 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:49:48 +0000 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.

In reply to - Jane Galley wrote a new post, Under Pressure 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… ]]> cf60186910a72866525b0933b52d0674 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/guess-the-song/#comment-8332 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 12:01:27 +0000 I guessed it too. Very clever Lyn. Beautifully sewn.

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Guess the song? My song title goes back to the 60s…here are a few teasers from my quilt…can you guess what it is?… Guessed it yet?….Here is the full qu… ]]> c6ced18bff76b7a5510f84a33c7427f7 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/back-to-1967-pop-pickers/#comment-8331 Sun, 08 Dec 2019 11:58:53 +0000 I love this song! Great interpretation, loved the messy bed bit…lol You did well with the fabrics for £3 too. Thanks for the reminder…

In reply to - Sharon Reid wrote a new post, Back to 1967 – Pop Pickers It didn’t take me long to put a ‘yes please’ into the shout out for people to interpret a song title for a Christmas feature on the web pages!! Fingers cross… ]]> 511f193d2256ee28329348e4cc1db2ea Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/waterloo-sunset/#comment-8288 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:10:56 +0000 This one bought back more Memories! Thanks Ruth. Love the triangles and the water – very clever. Te circular quilting really addes to the whole design too. I have never thought about putting a fabric design in a picture frame – might give it a go another time. Really enjoyed the Blog too. xx

In reply to - Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Waterloo Sunset “Dirty old river, must you keep rolling, rolling into the night. People so busy, making me dizzy, taxi light shines so bright. But I don’t need no friends. As long as I g… ]]> 34dfcbbbb10ebf899d2aa633942748ad Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/my-song-title-challenge/#comment-8277 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 18:08:35 +0000 That is a lovely Blog Nina. Such a good interpretation, lots more kisses to you. Xxx

In reply to - Nina wrote a new post, My song title challenge 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… ]]> 31dc206acc03979da3eb86c8e4d85288 Sue Burford wrote a new post, Lay Lady Lay - Bob Dylan 1969 https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=209892 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 06:40:00 +0000 1969 was ‘My’ year.

‘Lay Lady Lay’ was written by Bob Dylan and recorded on Valentines Day, 14th February 1969. It hit the Charts in the July and reached No 5 in the UK. In the September I was 21 and a couple…

]]> 8 8c8912af93ce31819cb0035bb2a01d45 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/obsessive-compulsive-crafting-obsession-juliet/#comment-7852 Sat, 24 Aug 2019 11:07:54 +0100 Hi Juliet – i normally do this type of Flange on my quilts! Great minds…..

In reply to - Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Obsessive Compulsive Crafting Obsession – by Juliet The Wandering Way quilt – or ‘how to make the best of a bad job’ Disclaimer – this is an old kit and the pattern and fabrics may no… ]]> 9b6b6b0de0c142456f1fc421d5a7b51e Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/american-slave-code-quilts-facts-and-fibs/#comment-6641 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 13:28:38 +0000 Thank you Carol Lightburn. It is nice to know that people are interested

In reply to - Sue Burford wrote a new post, American Slave 'Code' Quilts  –  Facts and Fibs I have been fascinated by the story of the American Underground Railway since reading Colson Whitehead’s book ‘The Underground Rai… ]]> 35e4d598a4b33f1379e6aec888618c5b Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/american-slave-code-quilts-facts-and-fibs/#comment-6628 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:13:29 +0000 Comment received via PM to me regarding this piece…….That is really interesting I am taken in with it, well done Sue. Really thinking about getting the books, and will do your first block. I love reading about anything like this, very impressed.xx

In reply to - Sue Burford wrote a new post, American Slave 'Code' Quilts  –  Facts and Fibs I have been fascinated by the story of the American Underground Railway since reading Colson Whitehead’s book ‘The Underground Rai… ]]> 26f0d03c7ca1532acc3ed45f5aee0f43 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/american-slave-code-quilts-facts-and-fibs/#comment-6627 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:12:33 +0000 Thank you Maggie – glad you liked the piece. I have more to go with the future blocks, so please do read on….

In reply to - Sue Burford wrote a new post, American Slave 'Code' Quilts  –  Facts and Fibs I have been fascinated by the story of the American Underground Railway since reading Colson Whitehead’s book ‘The Underground Rai… ]]> 7c5a4e4e02e6d974398c448d8afeb3f0 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/american-slave-code-quilts-facts-and-fibs/#comment-6626 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:12:04 +0000 Thank you Maggie – glad you liked the piece. I have more to go with the future blocks, so please do read on….

In reply to - Sue Burford wrote a new post, American Slave 'Code' Quilts  –  Facts and Fibs I have been fascinated by the story of the American Underground Railway since reading Colson Whitehead’s book ‘The Underground Rai… ]]> 53c076661478bae68efe282bd772e546 Sue Burford wrote a new post, American Slave 'Code' Quilts  -  Facts and Fibs https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=164845 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 07:08:25 +0000 I have been fascinated by the story of the American Underground Railway since reading Colson Whitehead’s book ‘The Underground Railway’, in which he tells of a young slave, Cora, and her treacherous journey North…

]]> 6 d79cc3eee2bd22acd4118552b52ad65c Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/product-review-clover-sliding-gauge/#comment-6618 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 13:25:00 +0000 Wow, I have one of these in my dressmaking kit. Never thought of using it for Quilting – Thank you Rebecca for bringing it to my attention. Will certainly be using it more in future.

In reply to - Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, Product Review – Clover Sliding Gauge The team at UKQU HQ have a great sense of humour. They always seem to send me the obscure notions for me to try out. This one was a proper… ]]> c68c1d99de5fe05163a8bfbce17dc455 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/hi-there-and-my-top-tip/#comment-6443 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:54:17 +0000 What a lovely Blog. I enjoyed readig it and look forward to the next one. Great advice about ‘slowing down’ – I will definately take that one to heart. Thank you

In reply to - AmandaMaxwellLightfoot wrote a new post, Hi there and my top tip! Well hello there and welcome to my first blog post here. I suppose as a first I should get the formal introductions over so ….. I’m Amanda (or Man… ]]> 68dc8c6403c51a07524d3080725b43ef Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/hannah-hauxwell-quilts/#comment-6439 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:26:12 +0000 Thankyou Chris – will take a look..sounds expensive lol thanks for replying xx

In reply to - Chris Franses wrote a new post, Hannah Hauxwell's Six-Pointed Star quilt Some of you may remember seeing a link to an auction house in your Facebook UKQU feed recently about the sale of Hannah Hauxwell’s quilts. S… ]]> fb25064faf045847b7ecd297330a55a9 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/hannah-hauxwell-quilts/#comment-6412 Sat, 26 Jan 2019 16:07:55 +0000 Chris – I had forgotten about Hannah – I am sure she was ion the ‘news’ years ago.. Thank you for the reminder. Love the templates and your colourways. What is EQ and where can I source it from? I am currently investigating the Amercian ‘Slave’ quilts and your templates remind me of some of them. Thank you again x

In reply to - Chris Franses wrote a new post, Hannah Hauxwell's Six-Pointed Star quilt Some of you may remember seeing a link to an auction house in your Facebook UKQU feed recently about the sale of Hannah Hauxwell’s quilts. S… ]]> fdd46c93e34b9f451a0fe39d5926d247 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/foot-loose/#comment-6095 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 19:20:35 +0000 Excellent idea. I usually end up with my leg stretched out, half off half on the seat! will def have a go with this xx

In reply to - Sharon Reid wrote a new post, Foot Loose Who else has problems with their machine foot pedal walking all over the floor? Do you, like me, start with it in a lovely comfortable easy to use position and whether on… ]]> 884085eba42aa95b21a2a7ba70213fa2 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/its-in-the-genes/#comment-5957 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 19:27:49 +0000 What an interesting Blog. Thank you. It has made me think about my family phrases. Ooh and my grandmother was a tailor and she taught me to sew. She used to make me dresses and if I wasn’t available for a ‘try on’ for the length of the belt – she would wind it round her ‘ample’ waist and if it fit she would say that will fit our Sooney (my…[Read more]

In reply to - Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, It’s in the genes Otherwise entitled – We all turn into our mothers (and fathers). This is likely to be a bit of a marmite post – it will probably provoke some extreme views… ]]> 0cfe94884be11979ca75e3c2a9aec30d Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/should-i-go-or-should-i-stay/#comment-5850 Sat, 24 Nov 2018 20:48:03 +0000 Jane, you are a very brave lady! Although I am not going (too far to go from Spain, and we are over at Christmas – so the expense is another factor), I will be thinking of you all and hoping that you all have a great, rewarding and enjoyable weekend. I used to live about 2 miles away from the venue – so I can picture you all there. I am sure…[Read more]

In reply to - Jane Galley wrote a new post, Should I Go, Or Should I Stay This coming weekend sees the first retreat for those the Bloggerati, the wonderful group that write your blogs, provide you with hints and tips and other… ]]> 8a89230aca698847a1a6d236d4f92179 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/expanding-sewing-workbox-etui-part-1/#comment-5812 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:44:14 +0000 Hi Maggie, Part 2 is on here too. Chuffed with your comments. Thanks everso x

In reply to - Sue Burford wrote a new post, EXPANDING SEWING WORKBOX (Etui)Part 1 Expanding Sewing Workbox (Etui) This is the second Workbox I have made and, boy, do I wish I had taken photos and made a record of what did last… ]]> acf9eba7866e7f051014fbf8e5eed4b2 Sue Burford wrote a new post, EXPANDABLE SEWING WORKBOX (Etui)- Part 2 https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=129144 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:30:19 +0000 PART TWO – ASSEMBLY…..
 SEWING CAN BEGIN….

The lid brim is covered on the outside with the 28inch x 2inch strip set aside earlier. Fold in half inch turnings on one long side and press with an iron. Once ironed…

]]> 0 d545fa2e24e63d56d50df7801f3ede40 Sue Burford wrote a new post, EXPANDING SEWING WORKBOX (Etui)Part 1 https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=128716 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:29:41 +0000 Expanding Sewing Workbox (Etui)

This is the second Workbox I have made and, boy, do I wish I had taken photos and made a record of what did last time!

The Workbox will take you several hours to make, cutting…

]]> 2 0dc6aac9ad8b352e9e0faba6359075b9 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/quilting-on-the-go-a-cautionary-tale/#comment-5776 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:59:34 +0000 Love the idea of a home away from home. I, too, have two machines and another one. My other was is a Newhome too, had it as a present to myself when I was widowed in 1978. It, too, doesn’t work but it still has pride of place in my workroom. Look forward to hearing more of your tales from the Acorn Falls…… thank you x

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Quilting on the Go – a cautionary tale This summer we bought half a static caravan – our daughter and her family own the other half.   Despite comments from fri… ]]> f9785cd7f770f6b81cd30cf5a23384c8 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/a-day-behind-the-haberdashery-counter/#comment-5753 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:08:53 +0000 Excellent.

In reply to - Sharon Reid wrote a new post, A Day Behind the Haberdashery Counter A busy Saturday and there are a couple of prominent dates looming and this definitely shows in what items are being bought. Not only do I get to… ]]> 953718375da9787be96f6853bb780262 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/a-day-behind-the-haberdashery-counter/#comment-5715 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 18:48:16 +0000 Wow, I enoyed that. Amazing what customers talk about and how many you get in your shop!!! Thank you for sharing.

In reply to - Sharon Reid wrote a new post, A Day Behind the Haberdashery Counter A busy Saturday and there are a couple of prominent dates looming and this definitely shows in what items are being bought. Not only do I get to… ]]> 4d7703bc62d26231f2b9cb1068028b39 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/what-to-do-with-orphan-blocks/#comment-4915 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:01:37 +0100 I used my one orphan block from the sew-a-Row as a Mug Mat and gave it to the recipient of my Spring Mini Swap.

In reply to - Jane Galley wrote a new post, What to do with orphan blocks I hate anything going to waste and that included patchwork blocks.  When I was doing some pattern testing for the Sew A Row Fire Quilt, I ended up with two… ]]> aab5e5bbc05c2f36cc2e57a3626bea18 Sue Burford posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/i-know-pest-really-label-quilt-photos-apologies-pretty-pictures-look-one/#comment-4866 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:22:03 +0100 Having just posted a photo of one of my quilts on the Mini Squilt Swap page – and read your very interesting post above…..I went back into my post and ‘named’ my quilt. Success – I am sure I won’t be the only one to heed your warning..Thank you.

In reply to - Sheena Roberts wrote a new post, I know it's a pest, but you really should label your quilt photos! (with apologies for so few  pretty pictures to look at in this one!) Here’s a picture of a quilt – I think it… ]]>