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Nina replied to the topic May 2019 – DISCUSSION – SPOILERS in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years agoSally, the book for June has been revealed, so you can try that one instead!
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Starting hand quilting: Part 5: Equipment, Needles & Thimbles 7 years, 1 month ago
Needles
The type of needle you use for hand quilting depends on which stitching technique you use. I stitch in the traditional way using the “rocking stitch”. More details about how to do this will be in the last pos…
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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post Starting hand quilting: Part 3: Threads 7 years, 1 month ago
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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post Starting hand quilting: Part 3: Threads 7 years, 1 month ago
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Nina replied to the topic May 2019 – DISCUSSION – SPOILERS in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 1 month agoRosemarie, I promise you that not all of the books will be part of a series, so you’ll hopefully have some ‘free’ time in the months to come! Glad you have enjoyed the books so far.
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Starting hand quilting: Part 4: Equipment: Hoops and Frames 7 years, 1 month ago
What equipment do you need to start hand quilting? Well, there are lots of different views on this, so I will share what works for me.
Hoops14″ quilting hoop, bound with tape
I prefer to use a hoop to hold the p…
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Nina replied to the topic April 2019 – DISCUSSION – SPOILERS in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 1 month agoAnother week until the month is over. Is anyone else reading it?
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Nina started the topic May 2019 – DISCUSSION – SPOILERS in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 1 month agoPlease discuss the book in this thread so we don’t get any spoilers in the thread announcing the book.
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Nina replied to the topic May 2019 – the book is… in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 1 month agoThe book for May is The Basement Quilt by Ann Hazlewood.
Read about it here – https://ukqu.co.uk/ukqu-book-club-may-2019/ -
Christine Hutchins and
Teresa Barrow are now friends 7 years, 1 month ago
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Nina started the topic May 2019 – the book is… in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 2 months agoThe book for May has been selected and the blog post written. If all goes to plan, the title will be revealed on 21 April.
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Nina replied to the topic April 2019 – DISCUSSION – SPOILERS in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 2 months agoThanks Pam! Having canvassed interest a year ago, it just seemed such a shame not to continue with a book club. I may be less skilled at leading any discussions, but the Forum is here if anyone would like to discuss the books.
Agree regarding the story; a bit predictable and over-simplistic, but still enjoyable.
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Nina replied to the topic April 2019 – DISCUSSION – SPOILERS in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 2 months agoSally, I am trying to find a real mix of types of books; hopefully something familiar as well as a few new to most!
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Starting hand quilting: Part 3: Threads 7 years, 2 months ago
While it is possible to use all sorts of threads for hand quilting, which is the best, and why?
There are two things to consider:What will the finished appearance be like?
How easy will the thread be to use?Both…
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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post Considering Value 7 years, 2 months ago
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Nina wrote a new post, Competition – What should the title for our second book be? 7 years, 2 months ago
With the work on our second book by and about UK Quilters United well underway, it is time to come up with the name for it, and we are looking for your help!
The first book
Our first book was compiled and edited by…
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Thank you to everyone who submitted a title! The competition is now closed and the judges will deliberate, and probably dither a bit too….
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Candy Cozens wrote a new post, Out of My Comfort Zone (Part 1) 7 years, 2 months ago
Out of My Comfort Zone – Part 1
Last year when I got my new super duper sewing/embroidery/quilting machine (big birthday present and Christmas) I realised that I needed to step out of my comfort zone of t…
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Hope your husband is now on the mend. Your list of projects achieved already is quite impressive. Lyn Butler’s patterns are great, and can’t wait to see the disappearing 16 patch!
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Thank you Teresa, yes he’s back to normal (whatever that is!!)
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Great blog Candy..and thanks so much for all your pattern testing, you’re a star
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You’re more than welcome too!! , and it tests me too!!
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What a great write up, it is amazing when you list the things that you have made to see just much you’ve made and how different each thing is, well done you!
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Starting hand quilting: Part 2: Wadding 7 years, 2 months ago
How do you start hand quilting?
This webpage will discuss the types of wadding (batting in the USA) that you will need.
The thickness and the density of the wadding makes an enormous difference to the ease of the…
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Starting hand quilting: Part 1: Fabric 7 years, 2 months ago
Hand quilting is relaxing to do (once you have got the hang of it!), and gives beautiful results, which are different to those obtained by a sewing machine.
Maybe you would like to try it, but are not sure where to…
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Nina replied to the topic April 2019 – DISCUSSION – SPOILERS in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 7 years, 2 months agoI know it’s still March, but has anyone started reading yet?
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