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Ruth Garner recommended the post New! Pony Certain Stitch Needles 6 years, 11 months ago
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Ami Richards wrote a new post, Stashes 6 years, 11 months ago
Stashes, we all seem to have them, some bigger than others, but do we really need them?!?!
Fat quarter storage
I know, I know, it’s a hanging offence just to ask that kind of a question to quilters, but s…
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It sounds sad, but I have actually nominated a “stash executor” in my will. I don’t want my machines, books and material ending up in a skip or a black binbag to the charity shop. She is cool with that, and I know it will then be used in C4CL (Quilts for Care Leavers) ongoing efforts either for fundraising or quilts.
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That’s not sad, it’s practical and your family will be happy to hand the task over, I think I will do the same and find a stash executor.
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, I Spy quilts 6 years, 11 months ago
What is an I Spy quilt and how do you make one? Well, this question has many answers – and I can provide you with my take on the I Spy quilt, as I have made a few. The feature that all I Spy quilts have in common i…
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I love your I Spy quilt and you have inspired me to have a go and make one too.
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I’m glad it has inspired you – and I hope to see a picture of your I Spy quilt at some time!
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Nina started the topic July 2019 – DISCUSSION inc SPOILERS in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 6 years, 11 months agoPlease discuss our July book, Fool’s Puzzle by Earlene Fowler, in this thread.
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Nina started the topic July 2019 – the book is… in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 6 years, 11 months agoFor July, I am suggesting we read Fool’s Puzzle by Earlene Fowler.
Blog article: https://ukqu.co.uk/ukqu-book-club-july-2019/
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Nina replied to the topic June book and future possible reads. in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 6 years, 11 months agoPam,
Thank you for taking the time to comment; it’s good to know that others are reading the books too!
I am trying to pick a wide range of books, so some months may not be to your liking.
I have just downloaded the Linda Gillard book to my Kindle, thank you for the suggestion.
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Ruth Garner recommended the post UK Quilters United by a second thread – our second book 6 years, 11 months ago
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Nina wrote a new post, UK Quilters United by a second thread – our second book 6 years, 11 months ago
The second book by and about UK Quilters United is very soon available to purchase on Amazon globally. The Kindle version went live on 27 June 2019 and the paperback should be available shortly too.
The book…
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Exciting? My mum was so proud to be mentioned in the first book.
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Very excited!!! There are some really lovely stories in the book!
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Really looking forward to ordering a paper copy (as a keepsake). Great work from a wonderful team. Love to you all
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Brilliant work from everyone.
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UPDATE APRIL 2020 — I have submitted a request to Amazon to reduce the price on all our books. Hopefully it’ll be approved soon! The Kindle versions are still available for free if your are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber.
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Recycled Sewing Box 6 years, 11 months ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Reduce, Reuse or Recycle 6 years, 12 months ago
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Judith Clarke wrote a new post, Second Hand Rose 6 years, 12 months ago
Recycling has been in my blood since before I was born. My mum was a great recycler, long before it was termed recycling. She used to call us ‘second hand Roses’, Maybe it was being brought up during and after the…
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So much patience…love it!
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Thank you Lyn, I’m happy recycling is in my blood. All those memories.
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What a lovely, warm post. I too, felt the need to use clothes to remember my mum, and found it incredibly helpful in grieving. I wish I still had things if my dad’s but it is too long ago. I shall look at Gulliver with renewed interest now!
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It’s a lovely way to remember and keep some physical contact with them isnt it. Thank you.
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Recycle curtains to bags 6 years, 12 months ago
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Up-cycling Plastic into Practical Wallets 7 years ago
Clear Flower Bag from M&S as a top layer.
I do take out my own bags but sometimes I forget and need to pick one up while shopping. Things also come through the post in unwanted plastic and friends give you t…
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Thank you. I had not thought of using tracing paper before, but baking parchment.
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It was quite thin tracing paper Maggie and I am not sure how the thin stuff would fare. Baking parchment would be good. Thanks.
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Nina replied to the topic June 2019 – the book is… in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years agoSally, I am glad you found the book fascinating. It definitely opened my eyes to a life so different to what we are used to in England!
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, WOEWIT…(What On Earth…) 7 years ago
Have you ever had those times (quite possibly more than one) where you looked at a project, and thought ‘What On Earth Was I Thinking?’ (WOEWIT)? If you are anything like me, you will have numerous projects in var…
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Beartown Patchwork & Quilters – Celebrating our 35th Anniversary 7 years ago
Congleton Chronicle – a quilt made by 21 members in 1987, raffled for a local Hospice.
35 years ago (1984) a lady put an advert in a shop window in Congleton, Cheshire, asking if anyone wanted to get together…
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Happy Jade Anniversary and have a great Show. So wonderful to see some of the archives too in this fascinating blog.
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Thank you Teresa. The show is going well so far and a lot of interest in the quilts.
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Starting hand quilting: Part 6: Marking methods 7 years ago
The quilting design needs to be marked onto your fabric, so that you can see where to stitch.
The ideal marker is one which shows a clear line until you have quilted along it, but then completely disappears!…
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Judith Clarke wrote a new post, Disney Stax—101 Dalmatian 7 years ago
I have been sent this lovely collection to have a play with from the Craft Cotton Co.. 5 beautiful fat quarters, nice quality cotton, perfect for your little prince and princesses. The bundle is mainly suitable for…
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, I'd know that silhouette anywhere…! 7 years ago
I love fabric – I am a fabriholic, and the chance to review fabric is right up my street. I think that someone must have been thinking of me particularly when I was sent this fabric to review. I was sent some l…
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A very thorough review, Christine. Not all reviewers consider how it stitches!
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Judith Clarke wrote a new post, Gulliver goes to the Quilt Shows 7 years ago
Gulliver had a very important job to do this week. He took a very special parcel to the post office. In his parcel are 6 quilts featuring himself. They are from the UKQU competitions from last year. 6 monthly…
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I’m looking forward to seeing Gulliver in all his guises at Malvern.
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He looks forward to meeting you too Chris.
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They are such fun!
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