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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Book Club 2020 – July 5 years, 11 months ago
Our July book is different to what we have been reading recently but I felt it was time for a more thought-provoking book, instead of yet another quilting mystery book.
This is one voice from the horrors that ended…
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Resilience; UKQU Mini Quilt 2020 Swap 5 years, 11 months ago
Something good had to come out of the spring Lockdown and the UKQU 2020 Mini Swap was, for me, one of the good things! I think we have all found our inner resilience during this challenging time and it has…
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You make it sound simple, but it is beautifully designed and superbly stitched.
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Thank you Maggie.
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Love this Ruth x
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Skilful Skyful Part 1: Half Square Triangles 5 years, 11 months ago
This is the first of a series of eight blogs which will teach you different techniques used in traditional American block patchwork. Each section will include full, free instructions for two Star blocks using the…
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I wish you had been writing this when I started: I would not have had to learn by making horrible mistakes! Thank you.
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Glad you found it helpful, Maggie – we can always pick up new tips, no matter how long we have been doing patchwork.
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Ami Richards wrote a new post, How it all began….. 5 years, 11 months ago
Recently, I have been thinking about my quilting journey over the last 3 years and how it all started for me. I have written a little bit about this in my first ever blog a couple of years ago, but I’m hoping that y…
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Well done you! You learned it all in your own way and I applaud that. Having a teacher has great advantages, yes, but trial and error does too! For a start, it never teaches you not to try, and what you learn, you know from experience not from hearsay.
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Thanks Maggie, I’m glad that I learnt this way to, through making my own mistakes and I continue to make my own many, many mistakes….
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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Book Club 2020 – June 6 years ago
As promised last month, the book for June has exactly the same title as the one we read during May; A Single Tread. The author for the June version is Tracy Chevalier.
The book takes us to Southampton and…
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Planning a Sampler Quilt: Part 1 – fabrics 6 years ago
A “Sampler Quilt” is one which has many different blocks, usually separated by sashing strips.
They are very popular with those who like to experiment (or get bored easily), as you only do each block once, and can…
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Agree…sampler is a great way to start. Great blog Carolyn.
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Thanks Lyn
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Perfect seams for squares 6 years ago
Beginners often start with stitching squares together to make their first patchwork quilt.Many experienced patchworkers know a simple trick to help get the seams lined up nicely when the squares are stitched…
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Nina wrote a new post, Stash busting idea – face masks 6 years, 1 month ago
So far this year all my blogs have been about stash busting or the UKQU Book Club. This time I am sharing another stash busting idea, and a timely one at that in this time of lockdown – face masks.
The medical e…
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Good morning, Nina. Thank you for doing a mask test. With all the mask patterns around on the internet it is helpful to us all that you have road tested some of them and found a final two that you like. So far I have made three masks of different designs and dismissed all of them for one reason or another. I have to make 15 for the family so want to get it right before I go into production!
Which style did you finally choose after road testing them both, fitted or pleated?
My only concern about Paula’s pattern is that four layers may make the mask a bit hot to wear.
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Blue Skies smiling at me 6 years, 1 month ago
Irving Berlin, 1926
I just love this song, written by Irving Berlin way back in 1926, and the line ‘Nothing but Blue Skies from now on‘ really heralds in Spring. This April has been no exception; the skies have…
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I was blown away by this Ruth. Truly stunning in execution and design. And very appealing in its use of fabrics, techniques and concept!
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Thank you very much Margaret. It was such a pleasure to make and I learnt a lot. Going to build on this style /theme to see how far I can take it.
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Judith Clarke wrote a new post, Strange times 6 years, 1 month ago
It’s a very strange time we are living in right now. Wether you are working as one of our wonderful key workers or doing your bit by staying at home. We are lucky, in at least we can occupy ourselves with our s…
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Such fun! And a multitalented lady!
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Thanks Maggie, it’s keeping us out of mischief.
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Reading your brilliant blog, for one!
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Thanks Lyne
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Ami Richards wrote a new post, Misadventures with a 505 spray 6 years, 2 months ago
I have been quilting for 3 years now and have ‘churned out’ lots of quilts in that time. Whenever I had completed a top, I always sandwiched it using safety pins and nothing else.
Originally, I used to roll aro…
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I have been known to spray it through the gap in interfacing I was intending to patch, rather than actually on the interfacing itself….
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Stonehenge 6 years, 2 months ago
I’m not one to shy away from a challenge. Once I left teaching, my husband and I came to the decision that we would become foster carers. We approached a fostering agency, having been recommended by friends of o…
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I know how you feel, these challenges have made me want to try to do more pieces like this. Love the way you’ve finished it, I think I’ll have to try facings next time
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Thank you Jane – and sorry for the late reply. I really like facings as a way to finish pieces, I’ve not done them often, but they are a great way to finish a piece that has a wavy edge.
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What a fabulous blog! Not only do you show us your sketchbook, but the detail, the different processes you used are truly inspiring! Thank you!
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Thank you Maggie! Sorry for the late reply. It is starting to dawn on me that maybe I may be some kind of artist after all!
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Nina wrote a new post, Stash busting idea – a really useful little purse 6 years, 2 months ago
I originally made this at a Charity Sewing Day as a ‘personal effects purse’ for patients at the local hospice. The purse would also work great as a coin purse or to keep you credit cards and receipts in. Alt…
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As I am engaged in the seemingly endless task of tombola prizes for our quilt show, this makes a lovely prize. Thank you.
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Nina wrote a new post, Stash busting idea – circle scarf with a hidden pocket 6 years, 3 months ago
This time we are going to make a circle scarf with a hidden pocket*; great for when you don’t want to bring a handbag. The pocket is large enough to fit e.g. mobile phone, money, keys, cards or other personal es…
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I have a few of these scarfs that I have bought over the years but now that I have the instructions I am going to try making one, thanks Nina
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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Book Club 2020 – March 6 years, 3 months ago
The UKQU Book Club is back by popular demand!
Our book for March 2020 is For the Love of Quilts, the first in the relatively new series called Wine County Quilts written by Ann Hazelwood. The book is available in…
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Ruth Garner recommended the post A Puzzle 6 years, 3 months ago
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post Angel of the North 6 years, 3 months ago
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post Quick make: Mini Ironing pad and bag 6 years, 3 months ago
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