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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline at Christmas! 3 years, 9 months ago
Unleash your Christmas creativity with the aid of some clever Vlieseline products!
Making projects faster to complete, with the added bonus of a more professional finish, these nifty interlinings are really easy…
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That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Top Tips for Visiting a Quilt Show 3 years, 10 months ago
Whether you are just starting out on your patchwork and quilting journey or you’ve been addicted to it for years, you will have undoubtedly heard about quilt shows. But what exactly are they and how do you survive or…
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That's Sew Kerry's profile was updated 3 years, 10 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Fabric Tube Maker 3 years, 10 months ago
Spend more time creating and less time making with this ingenious new tool from Clover.
Designed to help you produce a whole wealth of exciting projects including rugs, bags, mats and other fashion and home…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Using Heat and Bond Liquid Vinyl 3 years, 10 months ago
It’s taken a while after moving to get back into a routine for making. The bonus is that I have a sewing room at home as well as the studio. It’s a great distraction from other things I should be doing. Gettin…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, British Waterways, designed by Sarah Payne for Craft Cotton Co. 3 years, 10 months ago
A couple of summers ago I was lucky to become a part owner of a lovely canal river cruiser . an ancient Birchwood 25 in need of care and attention. Over time my fellow owner, who is a bit good at renovating s…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The start of my Quilt Journey 3 years, 10 months ago
Have you ever thought about joining a Quilting Group .. its great fun. I asked a good friend of mine .. lets call her Artemesia .. how she came to join the one I go to. This is her story.
“Do work hard at Fre…
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What a fun piece! You met the Quilt Police and survived! Strong lady!
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, HOT! HOT! HOT! 3 years, 11 months ago
I am writing this blog on the morning of what’s going to be the hottest day on record for the UK…or so they say.
So I decided to prepare for the melt down by making a ‘Cool Scarf’ like this…
First I cut a piece of…
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Very timely!
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This is brilliant, perfect when you have to keep working in the heat
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann creativ Sparkly Thread 3 years, 11 months ago
New! Gutermann creativ Sparkly Thread
Sparkly is the new sewing thread with a trendy metallic finish, giving projects a touch of glitz and glamour. Thanks to its two-tone effect, Sparkly is a real eye-catcher on f… -
Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Design Pro Applique Mat from Clover 3 years, 11 months ago
How many of us burn our fingers during applique work, or find the pieces slipping around? Sore fingers can be a problem when trying to hold small fabric pieces in place for sure.
Take the hard work out…
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That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, What’s In Your Sewing Bag? 3 years, 11 months ago
If you’ve followed me for any length of time (@thatssewkerry) you’ll know that I’m always busy doing something quilt related, whether it’s longarm quilting, fabric rescuing, pattern designing, pattern…
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That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Vlieseline Soya Mix Wadding Review 3 years, 11 months ago
When it comes to wadding we all have a favourite and everyone has an opinion as to why theirs is the best, for some it’s the price, for others the brand or company that makes it, some go solely on the fibre…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Oliso’s iconic SmartIron ® just got smarter 3 years, 12 months ago
The new TG1600Pro Plus still features Oliso’s most-loved patented iTouch® technology and is not only safer but also time-saving, reducing strain on wrists and arms. Simply touch the handle and the iron lowers, re…
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, A new machine! 4 years ago
For some years I have been eyeing up longarm quilting machines, dreaming of having one. I bought a Gracie frame for my domestic sewing machine, with the intention of becoming fairly proficient on it, but the frame…
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post Obsessive Compulsive Quilting Disorder 4 years ago
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post What’s a Block Drive? 4 years ago
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, What's a Block Drive? 4 years ago
So…what is a block drive?
A block drive is a brilliant idea for members to participate in making just one block (or as many as they like) and send it to a Block Host to assemble. This is usually done on a monthly c…
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Wow Lyn! You have certainly been busy! I followed the progress of the blocks on the Facebook page – but didn’t realise that you had received enough blocks for almost 100 quilts – that is amazing
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Recycled Wadding 4 years ago
Environmental awareness and caring for our planet and our own lifestyles are top of the agenda for many of us. Recycling 7 million plastic bottles a day into nonwoven interlinings and waddings, Vlieseline r…
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Sheena Roberts wrote a new post, Photographing your Quilt 4 years ago
Being able to take a decent photo of our wonderful creations is increasingly important in this digital age, but getting that photo can sometimes be challenging. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get…
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Good advice.
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Thanks, Maggie – with the closing date for FOQ coming up, hopefully it will help with anyone trying to take photos for that too.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Chic Escape Fabric Collection from Tilda 4 years ago
Chic Escape is inspired by restoration projects taken on by people who share our passion for vintage fabric, pottery and quirky artefacts, bringing new life and laughter to old forgotten buildings. Our escape…
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