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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter :: A use for your selvedges 7 years, 11 months ago
The funny thing about things that you know is that you think everyone else know them too!
Last week I packaged and sent of some wadding to a fellow blogger and when it arrived she got in touch to say what a…
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Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, How to trace a design onto difficult fabric 7 years, 11 months ago
Did you ever wanted to stitch something onto your work, but needed the guidance of a drawn line and didn’t know how to get the lines onto a fabric?
There are lots of tools and pens which you can use to mark your…
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Great idea working freom the back! never thought of that. Have tried the tissue paper and it worked well, but a bit of a fag tearing it away after. Will definitely try working from the back – Thanks Vendulka x
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Yes, it’s tedious getting the paper out, but sometimes it’s better than risking the lines coming back. Glad my tip is helpful!
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I found working from the back really helpful in thread drawing
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Fab ideas, Vendulka – I really must get more inventive with my quilting!
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Great, simple ideas, thanks.
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thank you!
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Thank you
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, We have a WINNER!! cut&alter Christmas 18 QAL 7 years, 11 months ago
The competition to celebrate the launch of my Christmas 18 QAL quilt has now closed and a winner has been picked …..
Congratulations to Jane Nicholls!!
The fabric bundle from the Silent Night range by…
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Thank you so much. I’m really looking forward to starting this in September!
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It’s my pleasure! I look forward to getting to know you better come September.
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giniscanlan wrote a new post, The Making of my Crazy Cushions Quilt Pattern 7 years, 11 months ago
I was totally overwhelmed by the number of people who liked the mini quilt I made for the UKQU Spring 2018 Mini Quilt Swap. I received dozens of comments and Facebook messages asking if I had bought the pattern or if…
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Love all the versions Gini – well done. Will def have a go….
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All beautiful and fab blog
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What a great initial quilt and then the subsequent versions are fantastic! Well done Gini I am sure this will be very popular.
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Brilliant Gini!
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Wow! I love all the different versions and the colour combinations. When my cat is on his ‘tower’ (of three quilts and blankets all folded up) I can’t but think of the Princess and the Pea, I am going to have to give your pattern a go. Thank you 🙂
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Loved making this. Thanks for creating the pattern.
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Thanks Pauline, you’ll have to post a picture on the Facebook page so I can see it! X
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This is so lovely, and so very personal.
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Fiona Garth posted an update 7 years, 11 months ago
@sylviar you have won a ticket to FOQ. Please email me your address so I can sent it to you. [email protected]
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Dream .. the beautiful new fabric collection from Makower UK 7 years, 11 months ago
This beautiful, dreamy new collection from Makower UK, due to hit the shops this August, is perfect for light summery quilts to decorate our bedrooms and homes over the next few months.
Dream is a pretty…
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Fiona Garth wrote a new post, Result of Festival of Quilts Free Draw 7 years, 11 months ago
We offered UKQU members the chance to win a free entrance ticket to Festival Of Quilts on our March Blog. Entrants were asked to visit our website and choose which QS Batik fabric was their favourite.
Very…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Whitby Queen Bee Quilters Quilt Trail 2018 7 years, 11 months ago
For the next few weeks, something fabulous has been appearing in shop windows across Whitby. It’s not all about the sand, sea air and the fish and chips since Whitby has a thriving quilting community, and we as…
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Hoping to visit here myself this weekend and to the Exhibition too .. anyone else popping along?
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What a great and different idea, wish I lived closer. Would definitely wander if in the area.
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter Christmas 18 QAL :: Launch Competition 7 years, 11 months ago
To say thank you to UKQU and its members, I am running a competition to celebrate the launch of my first pattern and QAL on the site, the cut&alter Christmas 18 QAL.On offer…
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Great prize x
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Thanks! Good luck to you if you have entered!
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter Christmas 18 QAL :: LAUNCH DAY!!! 7 years, 11 months ago
The day at last has arrived – and what a scorcher it is set to be. Rather inopportune to be releasing a Christmas pattern in the middle of a heatwave but you never can tell with an English summer.
Ta-da!! I giv…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The Life, Times and Designs of Philip Jacobs .. Fabric Designer How Snow Leopard Designs was born 7 years, 11 months ago
My name is Marilyn and I have been invited to blog about one of our favourite designers ‘Philip Jacobs’ well known for his work with the Kaffe Fassett Collective. Philip lives and works between residences in Lon…
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The credit for this article should really go to Philip Jacobs as he forwarded me the information and also gave me free access to his photographs. All I did was put it in the appropriate format for posting on UKQU. More to come though and we do have some interesting ideas and posts coming up. As they say Watch This Space.
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Beautiful, inspiring and interesting. Thank you 🙂
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter Christmas 18 Quilt Along 7 years, 11 months ago
Way back last December, I was given the chance to work with the 2018 Christmas range of Makower fabrics. The brief was to design a quilt that could be run as a Block of the Month (BOM) or Mystery Quilt. Now I know a…
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this looks interesting, and mixing with the linen look fabrics is inspired .. they are lovely to work with.
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Thanks Sylvia – they have been wonderful fabrics to work with. And as I said I have a few projects in my head that would look fab in the linen textures!
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter :: Polaroid Block Tutorial :: Cot Quilt 7 years, 11 months ago
I-Spy quilts are loved by children who can spend a long time picking out the pictures and learning the words. If you search for I-Spy quilts you will see that there are many and varied types, click…
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I love this quilt. Great inspiration.
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Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment Helen. Hope you use the tutorial some day.
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giniscanlan wrote a new post, UKQU Baby Feature – Baby Bandana Bib 7 years, 11 months ago
My great-niece recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Edward, so writing a blog featuring a hand sewn baby item was perfect timing for me.
I found a wonderful free reversible bib pattern and tutorial by Amy…
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I’m about to make some of these for my grandchild so I’m really pleased to have read your blog. I think I will be needing to buy the snaps as they look great.
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff recommended the post Looking for a Fabric Fairy? 7 years, 12 months ago
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff recommended the post Obsessive Compulsive Crafting Disorder 7 years, 12 months ago
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Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, Ball or Pin-cushion 7 years, 12 months ago
This is a wonderful project – following the same instructions you can make either a ball for a child or very pretty pincushion for your friend.
The ball is wonderful for children from very early age, as it’s…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Neddy's Garden A quilt for Philip Jacobs made by women from all over the world. 7 years, 12 months ago
Due to contractual restrictions imposed in the US we have been asked to remove the explanation provided by the ladies creating this Quilt. We would like to point out this quilt was created as a Community Quilt fr…
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7 years, 11 months ago
Great idea
7 years, 11 months ago
Thanks for visiting Lyn 🙂
7 years, 11 months ago
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7 years, 11 months ago
Hi Sue – all I can see is a square box but I think it was supposed to be a smiley face – thank you!!
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Like you I’ve kept selvedges for years, I often use them on fabric postcards to separate message from address sections on the back. Some I’ve come across have little pictures in the fabric colours (Lewis and Irene) and little quotes (Moda)
7 years, 11 months ago
Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment Suzan. I like the idea of using them on postcards – will make a separate bag for those ones that are prettier!
7 years, 11 months ago
Thanks for stopping by Ami and taking the time to leave a comment. So glad it has made you want to save your selvedges!
7 years, 11 months ago
All these great uses for them – I save the less pretty bits for tying up my plants in the garden!
7 years, 11 months ago
That’s a great idea – I used to used laddered tights and stockings but as I no longer work in an office environment I don’t have a ready supply!
7 years, 11 months ago
Cute idea Abigail. I make things with the ones I save but now I’ll be doing this too!
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That’s good to hear! What do you make with them currently?
7 years, 10 months ago
Cute small items – pin cushions, candle/mug mats & Xmas decorations. Great cheap things for craft fairs
7 years, 10 months ago
Good ideas – will keep in mind.
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I also wrap presents in fat quarters for those stitching friends and finish off with either selvages or ribbon, therefore nothing gets thrown away! Like you I think everyone knows to do this! Great to put it into writing for those who have yet to discover this wrapping method!
7 years, 10 months ago
What a great idea to use a FQ as wrapping paper – I hadn’t thought of this!!