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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions 5 years, 3 months ago
The people at the Bowes Museum in Durham are preparing for re-opening with a brand new exibition of quilts – but of course many of them will have needed the care and attention from the conservation team.
They have c…
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, CESAR MANRIQUE. – Artist 5 years, 3 months ago
Spaniard César Manrique was born 24 April 1919 in Arrecife, a village on the Canary Island of Lanzarote. Manrique was an artist, sculptor, architect and activist and, during the Spanish Civil War, he was a volunteer…
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That is really interesting and a lovely piece of work! An artist new to me, too.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Sarah Boone – inventor of the modern day Ironing Board 5 years, 3 months ago
Its been black history month this February .. and its only right that we mark this is some way. Most people will have heard of the likes of Rosa Parkes and her stand against apartheid back in 1955 (she sat down on…
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She certainly made our lives easier. My mother never used an ironing board when we were growing up; she ironed on a pile of towels on a wooden side cupboard. I know which I prefer!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Hemline Luxury Sewing Gift Set 5 years, 3 months ago
We are often looking for something different to say a thank you or for a friend’s birthday, aren’t we. This is so pretty and I bet anyone who sews would love to receive it too.
For those with a passion for…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A machine, scissors and a ruler and suddenly you have a quilt 5 years, 3 months ago
You have been thinking about starting a hobby during lockdown maybe, searched through endless Facebook pages and suddenly you jump into UK Quilters United.
WOW . what a different world to discover. What a…
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Lovely blog. It is interesting how we all come at this from different places.
I must say, though, that the thing that has been a revelation to me from patchworking is the rotary cutter – I use it for almost everything! -
What a lovely, honest, cheery blog!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Create a Heart Cushion with Vlieseline 5 years, 4 months ago
Did you miss the 14th February. Did it pass by without merit (same here!) but Vlieseline posted a beautiful project with a real purpose. Breast Cancer Cushions are known to help with post operation comforts, and…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Bias Tape Cutting Ruler 5 years, 4 months ago
Making your own bias tapes and bindings couldn’t be easier with the Clover Bias Tape Cutting Ruler which enables accurate cutting of both bias and straight fabric strips. The special slit in the r…
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, New Year – new word? 5 years, 4 months ago
We’re a month into the year already – well, we will be by the time you read this, it will be a month. Did you see posts about people trying to decide what their word for the year was going to be? Well, this year I d…
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An admirable ideal for this jumbled year. I think mine should be “ finish”.
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Good luck with your running challenges Christine. I think the word Focus is a good one to pick if you are going to be picking a word, and I wish you luck with your focusing throughout the year, maybe you can do a blog in December to let us know how you got on…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Trimits launch new FQ packs 5 years, 4 months ago
Fabric. I will just let you savour that lovely word. Even better 100% cotton plains in fat quarter packs.
Trimits have added new fat quarters to their popular range. Each bundle contains 5 fat quarters, size 5…
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What a brilliant idea! So often you just need some solid colours that do not reflect a design.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Janome Continental M7 5 years, 4 months ago
Janome have a long history of supplying the patchwork and quilt sector with amazing sewing machines, and the Janome Continental M7 is their greatest machine to date.
It already carries the prestigious award…
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dang, I want one!!!
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What a Dream Machine!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Fork Pins – new from Clover 5 years, 4 months ago
Sometimes we need something more than just an old fashioned pin to hold a project in place, or if you are blocking a piece of work for example, and these new Fork Blocking Pins from the lovely people at Clover…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, English Paper Piecing, A Bit of History and a Tip 5 years, 5 months ago
English Paper Piecing (otherwise known as EPP): The technique of folding fabric over paper templates and hand sewing together. The paper template makes sure that the blocks are accurate and makes it easier for angled…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Tilda launch their new fabric range 5 years, 5 months ago
Woodland Collection
Inspired by the forest, the Woodland fabric collection provides perfect designs for projects with a winter wonderland theme. Featuring hand-drawn images of flora and fauna along with…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, North Country Quilts – a new Exhibition at The Bowes Museum 5 years, 5 months ago
North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions
20 March 2021 – 19 September 2021
The Bowes Museum is delighted to announce that it will be holding an exhibition from March 2021 showcasing some of the r…
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Something to look forward to…one day!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Win your own copy of the amazing EQ8 Quilt Design Software 5 years, 5 months ago
Have you ever thought about designing your own quilt patterns or creating your own block design. Electric Quilts have the perfect software for you. There are loads of ne…
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The UK Contact for EQ is Laurence at riodesigns.co.uk
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Thanks Rosanne. There are several different companies authorised to supply the EQ8 here in the UK .. if you click the link in the competition article Electric Quilts have kindly given links to them all.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann creativ – Bulky-Lock Threads 5 years, 5 months ago
An overlock machine is a real boon, enabling a perfect finish on seams and other raw edges and that’s where Bulky-Lock from Gütermann creativ is the thread of choice. This high-quality thread is available in tw…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Templates to make light work of your Quilting from Sew Easy 5 years, 5 months ago
Create a wonderful array of patchwork and quilting designs with these easy to use templates from Sew Easy. Made from 100% acrylic using laser cut technology, all three templates include a ¼” seam allo…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann creativ Denim Thread Packs 5 years, 5 months ago
When we are at home with no where to go for a while it’s a great time to sort out our wardrobes, and it’s a good bet many of us will find a pile of denim to play with. Gutermann have a range of threads that work r…
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Life is Like a Box of Chocolates… 5 years, 5 months ago
This my entry for CBH2021, Celebrations Blog Hop.
My initial thought was a heart and this gradually morphed into a celebration box of chocolates.
As Forest Gump said ‘Life is like a box of chocolates’ and how tru…
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Thank you Lyn, I’m going to have a go at making this for my brothers wedding, it’s lovely
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What a super 3d design.
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Great block for showing off that special fabric!!!!
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Love the big reveal of the chocolates, fabulous Lyn.
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Confetti #CBH2021 5 years, 5 months ago
Celebrations blog hop
When it was suggested that the Bloggerati might like to take part in another blog hop, I thought I was prepared. I then saw what the topic was – Celebrations, and in looking at the list of s…
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What a super idea! Though I am an avid user of all scrap textiles, this idea was eye-opening to me! Thank you!
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Thank you – and sorry for the late reply. I also like using scrap textiles, although I’ve recently started to question my sanity in saving and collecting all the little pieces, snippets and thread ends. I’m starting to be a little more ruthless with what I keep and what I don’t – but only after holding on to it for a while!
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Such fun block!!!
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Thank you – and sorry for the late reply. I certainly had fun doing it, and it is always great when a project comes together in the way you envisaged it!
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