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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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Nina wrote a new post, Pattern and product review – sunflower block 8 years ago
Having followed Jenny Haynes of Papper, Sax, Sten since she started out in earnest in the United Kingdom, I was more than excited to be given a set of her acrylic templates and some luscious Oakshott fabrics. I was…
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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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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Quilt Spring Show: Is a day enough? 8 years ago
The Congleton Bear Town Patchwork & Quilters organised their usual jaunt to the 4 day Malvern Quilts Spring Show, hosted by The Grosvenor Show, on Sunday 20th June 2018. I was on the coach clutching my ticket at 8.10…
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Wish I could have gone…perhaps next year….
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It would be lovely to see you there Sue and well worth a visit. Sadly I didn’t see any one wearing a UKQU badge.
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Ruth Garner recommended the post cut&alter :: Quilts UK :: A Review 8 years ago
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Beaded Broth. All that glitters……. 8 years, 1 month ago
My intention was to take a piece of cloth and just bead ’one stitch at a time’ as described by Robin Atkins in Bead Magic. A time to reflect and relax in thought surrounded by peace and quiet and no prec…
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Really like the bead work and the design.
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Thank you Sue – it was very relaxing activity and reminded me that I need to do more
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Thank you Sue – it was very relaxing activity and reminded me that I need to do more
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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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Ruth Garner recommended the post Carol Munro – AKA – The Quilting Procrastinator 8 years, 1 month ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post The Story of a Workshop Leader – Part 2 8 years, 1 month ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Twisted Pinwheel Cushion by Sue Burford 8 years, 1 month ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Labels, labels, labels 8 years, 1 month ago
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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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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Hand quilting – the Rocking stitch 8 years, 1 month ago
The Rocking stitch is the most common method of hand quilting, and once mastered produces beautiful results. If you are struggling to produce neat even stitches, then watch how Carolyn Gibbs breaks the process into…
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Hi Carolne, what size needle do you use please?
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Size 8 betweens. These are quite small but strong, which is what works for the rocking stitch, as you don’t need to move your hand up and down as far as you would with a longer needle. Some quilters use even smaller ones!
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Thanks. Will see if I can order some. S x
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What a really good videos! Calm, measured and exact. Thank you. I don’t think I am a hand Quilter, though I know many who are, body and soul.
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Thanks – if you are more a machine girl, I have done some more videos – search on YouTube if you are interested.
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I love this method of quilting and it does become easier the more you do and an eye opener at just how much you improve overtime. A great video for those looking for a demonstration.
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None of us are perfect when we start – so I’m glad it was useful to see the progress that is possible with a bit of patience!
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Do you use a frame Carolyn? I have a wall hanging size quilt top and am considering trying hand quilting. Your video makes it look hard but worth trying! Thank you.
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I use a hoop. Mine is on a stand, and can swivel round but for a first try, I would suggest an ordinary quilting hoop about 14″ across. This is what I take on holiday – and I find the most comfortable way to hold it is to lean the left hand side on a table or the arm of your chair, and the right hand side on your lap (assuming you are right handed). Wall hanging sounds a good size to try hand quilting – hope you enjoy it!
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Thank you, now off to my LQS!
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Seeing it slowly and carefully demonstrated makes it look so much more understandable. Thank you for a lovely demo.
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Nina and
Kathrin W are now friends 8 years, 1 month ago
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Nina replied to the topic 2018 May – discussion in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 1 month agoFrances, whilst waiting for Arlene / Sylvia (the new Admins) to announce the next book, my suggestion for May is SEW DEADLY by Elizabeth Lynn Casey. It’s the first in a series of 12 (!) books.
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Bead Broth – Walking the line! 8 years, 1 month ago
Work-in-Progress. Alms Giving Banner
When I joined my quilting group 18 months or so ago I was approached by a couple of ladies who were looking for volunteers to help at a church banner group. The aim of the…
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ooo I like the zigzagging along a machined line, I’m deffo going to try that one x
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You’ll love it Juliet. Show us when you have tried it.
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I would never have thought of that, so very many thanks for a super tip!
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Thanks Maggie. And it is nice that a few beads do go a very long way.
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Christine Hutchins are now friends 8 years, 2 months ago - Load More
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8 years ago
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.
7 years, 11 months ago
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!
7 years, 11 months ago
Me too, but it is fun trying them all out!!