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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Helping Hands – Stitching and Sewing for Good Causes 7 years, 12 months ago
This summer my Grandson George will be four and he is very excited to be going to ‘big school’ in September. Back in June 2014 I was helping my daughter plan his Nursery Bedroom so I was happily sewing some of my…
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giniscanlan wrote a new post, UKQU Spring 2018 Mini Quilt Swap 8 years ago
Well, the waiting is over. They have arrived and the excitement of receiving our packages through the post for the UKQU Spring 2018 Mini Quilt Swap is spent. Now we are all sitting and lovingly stroking our perfectly…
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Great read and you are right participation in crucial…that’s why we both did so well
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Love these kitties, could be very tempted by a pattern in spite of my stack of UFO’S. The mini quilt Gini received certainly echoes the colours she loves, beautifully made.
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Seeing your FMQ in close up its amazing. Looking forward to seeing the pattern too.
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I’m waiting with baited breath for your lovely pattern!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years agoLovely article by Arlene Mcleish in British Patchwork and Quilting Magazine once again. Hope everyone catches it.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann Thread pack with Seam Gauge 8 years ago
New! Gutermann Thread Pack with Seam Gauge
We all like something extra with our purchases don’t we, so you might like this latest bonus pack from Gutermann.Contents include 8 x100m reels of Gutermann Sew…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Bondaweb 8 years ago
Vlieseline Bondaweb – is this the best fabric fuser there is!
Vlieseline Bondaweb, the original, renowned brand is still the best and most reliable for fusing two fabrics together. All Vlieseline products a…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Something to keep you occupied this Summer 8 years ago
The sun keeps shining (hopefully it’ll stay that way!), flowers blooming, birds tweeting away. The summer is arriving at long last we think. Longer lighter evenings give us much more time to sew, and you can even d…
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giniscanlan wrote a new post, Happy Days with Complex Appliqués 8 years ago
I had so much lovely feedback from last month’s post that I thought I would share another technique that I really enjoy: appliqué.
I am the first to admit that I’m not a lover of hand applique but I’ve always enjoye…
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Lovely work, both the dogs and the roses look so lifelife. Thank you for showing them.
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Love Andreas’s work and this is a great interpretation
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Letting the “cat” out of the bag I even read and commented on this and didn’t get that the mini swap was for me! Can’t wait to read next months blog…and for you to show people just how stunning your work is…thanks again for my mini xx
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Hand Embroidery anyone? 8 years ago
With hand embroidery so on-trend, the Embroidery Stitching Tool from Clover enables you to sew as quickly and easily as drawing a picture.
It can be used to create satin, loop and back stitch so you can…
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Has anyone tried this ?
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We don’t have a review on this one Anne, but let me see what the distributer has to say for you. Thanks for the question.
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Thank you Sylvia x
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A lovely curvy BOM from Papper, Sax, Sten to win for one lucky member 8 years ago
To welcome Jenny Haynes of Papper, Sax, Sten fame and who has launched a new BOM Jenny generously offered a competition prize of this full kit which includes the Oakshott Fabric,…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Papper, Sax, Sten .. a journey of Curves and Modern Quilts 8 years ago
Every now and then something different happens! We are happy to announce Jenny Haynes has joined our website to take everyone along her journey into modern quilts.
A Swedish exile having spent the previous 18…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Something Blue by Edyta Star for Makower UK 8 years ago
I have always been attracted by blue fabrics, and the Makower ‘Something Blue’ Range designed by Edyta Star has not failed to satisfy this attraction. The summer is always a popular choice for weddings, e…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Counting Sheep — a new fabric range from Makower UK 8 years ago
With our UKQU Baby Feature coming soon (watch for further announcements) and our Bloggerati busily preparing for it we can’t resist showing you this lovely new range from Makower UK.
Its full of b…
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Gorgeous.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, New in Shops from Makower UK this June 8 years ago
We all love fabric .. it’s what being a Quilter is all about, so when a stack of fabric arrives on my desk what is a girl meant to do except spend a while stroking the lovely new patterns.
Makower UK are launching…
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Miriam Galadima-Benson wrote a new post, Experience Africa Through Fabric: The Quilt Africa Fabrics Challenge 8 years ago
Miranda Rowlands Quilt “Celebration: Nigeria meets Australia in a burst of Colour” winner of the first ever Quilt Africa Fabrics Challenge.
Since it was introduced to the shores of Africa in 1846 by the Dutch,…
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I so enjoy these challenges Miriam, I hope you get lots of exciting photos pf African quilts from around the world.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Unexpected item at the Checkout! 8 years ago
The team over at the Electric Quilt Company have given the UKQU Website an incredible prize to anyone who pu…
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I’m so delighted, thank you so much and such a treat after knee surgery 2 days ago , this will certainly keep me busy whilst I’m off work recuperating
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Congratulations Frances, lots to keep you busy while you recuperate.
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Well done Frances x
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Sylvia Priest replied to the topic The Book for June is … in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 1 month agoLiz Trenow, the author of the Forgotten Seamstress, has kindly given an interview to UKQU which you can find in our Quilt News Section. There’s a link to Lynne Edward’s pattern interpreting Maria’s Quilt too. Be great to see everyone’s efforts in the future over at UK Quilters United FB Group and maybe we can group them all into our social…[Read more]
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 1 month agoDipping out of May’s book as I am still reading the Last Runaway, but really want to read the Liz Trenow book. Reading the comments though I will certainly return to Sew Deadly in the future. How many of us get into the depths of the character. I am currently still contemplating a bonnet to read in
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 1 month agoKeep an eye out for Arlene’s new column in the June issue of British Patchwork & Quilting Magazine too. Each month Arlene will be writing for them about the Book of the month.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 1 month agoLiz Trenow, the author of The Forgotten Seamstress, the book Arlene has chosen as the Book Club Choice for June has kindly given our website an interview, published in Quilt News, and there’s a link to Lynne Edwards Pattern if you want to have a go at making Maria’s Quilt for yourself Make sure you show it off in the FB Group if you do [mention…[Read more]
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Liz Trenow writes for UKQU! 8 years, 1 month ago
Little did I realise when I visited the Victoria and Albert’s quilt show in 2010 and was inspired to write a novel in which a quilt was the central character, that by doing so I would stumble inadvertently and h…
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7 years, 12 months ago
Great story an dbrilliant work!
7 years, 12 months ago
Thanks Ruth x
7 years, 12 months ago
Isn’t that just amazing!
7 years, 12 months ago
It was the start of all this really Lyn and I have met so many fabulous people .. like you!
7 years, 12 months ago
Likewise
7 years, 12 months ago
Great post Sylvia – it’s so good to be able to give back this way. Sadly our local hospital is not open to the idea 🙁
7 years, 12 months ago
There are lots of other things that can be done .. we are making PICC Line covers for the Cancer Wards at the moment too in our sewing group Our Quilty Pleasures.
7 years, 12 months ago
Thanks Mandi .. I only really collate and distribute stuff locally. Its the work of everyone else that deserves the accolades. And the Helping Hands FB Group.