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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Arcadia from Snow Leopard Designs in the Shops soon 8 years, 1 month ago
We asked Philip Jacobs, part of the Kaffe Fasset Collective for his comments about the new range he has designed for his Snow Leopard Designs and that will be in the shops soon. Here’s what he…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Stretchfix from Vlieseline 8 years, 1 month ago
Ok so maybe not technically the first thing you think of from a quitling point of view, but many of us are dressmakers too I imagine. And by the look of things this might be useful for applique t…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Stand out with Neons from Berisfords Ribbons 8 years, 1 month ago
Available in a variety of vibrant colours and styles Berisfords Neons, are great for theming a party, trimming fashion items, decorating gifts and embellishing all manner of creative crafts.
Featured…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, New range of Patchwork Templates from Clover 8 years, 1 month ago
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for ways to improve my own techniques. Precise cutting is important to make sure what you see in your head translates to the quilt you are making and Clover are k…
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giniscanlan wrote a new post, UKQU Mini Quilt Swap – 2017 Quilt 8 years, 1 month ago
Following on from last month’s blog post, I thought I’d talk about another of the UKQU Facebook page’s satellite pages for ‘swaps’. There is the postcard swap, a block swap, hexie flower swaps and the infamous…
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What a lovely read and a gorgeous quilt! Very informative about the dyeing process – wouldn’t have thought of shaking the granules over the fabric! and washing in salty water first – Brilliant!! Looking forward the this years’ Quilt…..
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Thanks Sue x
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Thank you for your blog Gini and pictures of your lovely mini. I have taken part in the last three swaps and also the one that is going on at the moment. I have found that it has helped me improve my skills. From starting off as a complete beginner, I now class my self as an intermediate/ (nearly) advanced level. I like to try a new technique for every swap and love the whole process from the “stalking”, research and planning to making the mini and the reaction of my partner when they receive it. Then receiving a mini from someone else who has taken the time to do exactly the same for me. Anyone who wants to have a go, I can thoroughly recommend it, you will learn so much and make new friends in the process. Thank you too for your tips on dying. I want to have a go this year and will definitely try this method
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That’s so true about never getting any quilty gifts. I did an FPP swap last year and was absolutely blown away when my quilt arrived.I have it in my sewing room and look at it every day.I have never tried dyeing but I do like your sprinklng technique…oh dear,another future project for ‘the list’. I hope the recipient of your quilt was thrillled with it!
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Lovely blog Gini, I really enjoyed it. And your mini quilt is absolutely gorgeous – I would have been so pleased if I had been the one to receive this – beautiful! I loved the description of your technique for dying too, the speckled effect is great. When doing the ice or snow dying the results are somewhat unpredictable which can be part of the fun but can leave some bare areas. Your sprinkle method combined with ice dying seems like a good way to get the best of both worlds.
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I remember seeing and liking that quilt when I saw it last year, but it is really lovely and quite inspiring seeing how you went about making it.
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Remember it from last years swap and loved it. That technique is interesting. Could it work with procion dyes I wonder?
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I have just completed my first mini quilt challenge. I really enjoyed the whole process. I wasn’t expecting all the lovely comments about it as i didnt think it was very good . The lady that received it was over the moon with it and said i couldn’t have got it more right for her.
So anyone reading my comment, don’t think about doing it,get on and do it because life is short and we need to fill our lives with pleasure. I learnt so much along the way and im overwhelmed with the response i have had from it.
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Fiona Garth wrote a new post, Quilt Sandwich at Festival of Quilts 8 years, 1 month ago
This year, for the second year, Quilt Sandwich are taking all of their stock on the road to the Festival of Quilts. The road down to the NEC is a long one but it is wonderful to be able to see so many fellow quilters…
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What a brilliant offer Fiona .. we hope you receive lots of entries!
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I’d love to win and a batik backing to a quilt would be fab! I would choose whichever set off the front of the quilt well but I do like fossil fern. Cathryn
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Berries indian ocean is my favorite, it is just right for backing my latest quilt.
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Tie dye Aqua is my favourite, I used this recently to back a wedding gift quilt for a friend. Looking forward to FOQ this year as always great show!
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Oh not fair to be made to choose but berries beach is my current favourite 🙂 I look forward to seeing these in real life at FOQ
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Congratulations – you have won a ticket for FOQ. Please email me your address so I can send it to you. [email protected]
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The Pomegranate Fireglow really caught my eye. It would be awesome to see all of them in person though.
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As a self confessed blue-fabric-aholic it has to be Electric Blue for me; not only would it make a wonderful backing but I know I could use any off cuts in patchwork quilts! Now thats what I call a Win – Win!!!
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Berries forest,I think, but a bit like trying to choose your favourite child child,impossible!
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Royal Timeless Treasures
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Berries Forest.
Love the colours and gentleness of design.
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Feather swirls jungle would perfect for a quilt I am currently making
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I love the pomegranate fireglow can’t wait for the festival of quilts!
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My choice is B9595 Timeless Treasures
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Masquerade pink is gorgeous
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Congratulations – you have won a ticket for FOQ. Please email me your address so I can send it to you. [email protected]
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I love the QS Feather Swirls Jungle batik, its got stunning design and colors.
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Hard to choose a favourite, but Pomegranate Fireglow is definitely my colours.
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My favourite is Electric blue. Thank you
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Congratulations – you have won a ticket for FOQ. Please email me your address so I can send it to you. [email protected]
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My favourite? there are so many it’s really hard to choose but I love the Michael Miller Floral Pop Magenta, think it will be great on the quilt I am working on.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Scott Fortunoff talks about fabric price policies and introduces their latest Freespirit fabric designer 8 years, 1 month ago
Studio E Fabrics recently finalised the purchase of the Freespirit brand and from time to time we will be featuring his personal blog for you here.
A couple of weeks ago I blogged about a few FreeSpirit…
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giniscanlan wrote a new post, Product Review: Colonial Dual Rotary Blade Sharpener – Supplied by EQS 8 years, 1 month ago
Isn’t it funny how things sometimes cross your path at exactly the right moment? I was just thinking that I need to replace the blade on my 45mm Olfa rotary cutter, when this little gem came into my p…
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Sounds like you’ve got a good product there Gini – and EQS have been very generous with their offerings. Nice blog 😉
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now that looks good.
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I have had one of these for years – its brilliant, and saves buying new ones all the time. I have recently replaced a blade for the first time in five years (and I do quite a lot of rotary cutting!)
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Wow! 5 years? That’s incredible! I’m lucky to make 5 months but I can really see this sharpener getting used a lot!
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I think this is now on my list of items I need to purchase. Thank you.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 1 month agoArlene has chosen the book for June, which will be announced very soon.
There’s more exciting things to come along too so watch out for that in Quilting News. We think you will like what you see. Meanwhile, enjoy Tracy Chevalier and if you have any questions for Arlene maybe pop them on here for her from now on. -
Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 1 month agoWe will be announcing the books and the way this will move forward next week. Please bear with us. Thanks for your patience everyone. We don’t want to steal our new discussion leader’s thunder do we!
It’s discouraged to promote your own personal stuff here please — avoids any confusion.
Meanwhile if anyone would like to suggest books…[Read more]
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, UKQU Quilt Exhibition 2019 — October 2018 — Autumn Leaves with Aurifl, sponsored by Barnyarns 8 years, 1 month ago
The Quilting Theme for October 2018 is Autumn Leaves with Aurifil, sponsored by Barnyarns
#octoberquiltcompetition
There was a brilliant response in October to this…
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Do wallhangings count? If so, where should the photo be posted?
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, UKQU Quilt Exhibition 2019 — September 2018 – Indian Summer — sponsored by Groves and by Gutermann 8 years, 1 month ago
The Quilting Theme for September, 2018 was an Indian Summer with Gutermann and Groves
#septemberquiltcompetition
For this competition we asked our fellow quilters to…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, UKQU 2019 Quilt Exhibition — August is Summer Picnics — sponsored by the Craft Cotton Co 8 years, 1 month ago
The Quilting Theme for August 2018 was Summer Picnics sponsored by The Craft Cotton Co.
#Augustquiltcompetition
Summer is over and so is the August Competition. For…
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Wow , thank you
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, UKQU 2019 Quilt Exhibition – July — Sunshine and Smiles with Aurifil, Sponsored by Barnyarns 8 years, 1 month ago
The Quilting Theme for July 2018 is Sunshine and Smiles with Aurifil. sponsored by Barnyarns
#julyquiltcompetitionWe asked our fellow quilters to produce a 42 inch…
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Congratulations
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, UKQU 2019 Quilt Competition .. our Exhibition Winners Announced 8 years, 1 month ago
Have you ever wanted to enter one of your own quilts into an Exhibition?
We asked you all this back in April, and wow .. did you ever. So many beautiful quilts have been entered, and once we h…
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Wow beautiful quilts my vote goes after much thought to Number 8;
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter :: British Quilt and Stitch Village 2018 :: A Review 8 years, 1 month ago
Last Sunday I visited the British Quilt and Stitch Village at Uttoxeter Racecouse. It is a small, friendly show run by TPL Exhibtiions and showcases quilts and embroidery. On a nice sunny, spring day the racecourse…
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Thank you Abigail for sharing your preview of the show. The exhibits look wonderful. Thank you also, for picking mine to show in your blog, I feel honoured x
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It’s a pleasure! The theme was interpreted in so many different ways, which is what is great about a theme, and I wanted to give wide spread of quilts. I still have a lot more photos I didn’t put up – but thinking about it can we ever really have too many quilts?!
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Sylvia Priest replied to the topic BOOK 1 APRIL 2018 – Discussion in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 2 months agoNo, Lincolnshire!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, From the Mind of a designer a Pattern Appears Part 2 8 years, 2 months ago
Philip Jacobs, one of the designers from the Kaffe Fassett Collective explains how his beautiful designs develop. We continue the journey, in his own words
I use a Stanley knife to cut the design off the d…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, From the mind of a Designer a pattern appears. Part 1 8 years, 2 months ago
Have you ever wondered how a designer creates the beautiful patterns for their fabric .. we have been given a wonderful insight into the mind of one of our most respected UK designers, part of the Kaffe Fasset…
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Fascinating – looking forward to the next part!
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What talent you have!
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