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Jane Galley wrote a new post, How do you do your borders? 4 years ago
As years go by, it is so easy to just do the things we always do. During one of my community classes, one of my students asked me to show her how to do mitred corners on the borders of her quilt. It made me r…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Tonal Ditsy from Andover, designed by Lyn Goldsworthy 4 years ago
This lovely quilt could challenge you or your sewing group to a monthly block .. and it makes up into a fantastic quilt, 54″ x 54″. Designed by Lyn Goldsworthy from Lilyquilts exclusively for Andower (the US…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann Selection Boxes 4 years, 1 month ago
Selection Boxes are not just for Christmas .. and apparently they are not always chocolates either! Gutermann have a lovely selection of threads for you to enjoy though . with less fattening centres I am s…
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Carol Munro wrote a new post, English Rule – Rulers and Templates 4 years, 1 month ago
I was asked to review some new quilting rulers which are now available, these are made by Mark Pickering at sewonsewforth.co.uk. Mark’s mother runs classes and was finding students were struggling with the use of r…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Bluebell Wood 4 years, 1 month ago
I love this time of year. Every morning on my way to work, I drive past a small wood. Through the trees, as I go up the hill, I can spy the bluebells. As I go up round the corner, the wood just opens up and th…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline .. the answer to many of your wadding and interlining needs 4 years, 1 month ago
Hidden away behind fabulous fabrics and numerous projects is the secret ingredient for successful sewing. Vlieseline is that magic material, the key to quick and easy yet professional results!
Several…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Bluebell Wood Disappearing Nine Patch 4 years, 2 months ago
It’s been a rather hectic few weeks with packing, weddings and a dose of Covid. Precious sewing time in the studio has been very limited. You will remember last time, I shared with you the beautiful Bluebell Woo…
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Lovely, I have never sewn a disappearing nine patch
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they are fun to do and so many different variations too
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I hope we get to see the final piece; it looks lovely.
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I’m still working on it, I’ll definitely share it with you
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Festival of Quilts ticket giveaway 4 years, 2 months ago
Are you planning to visit the Festival of Quilts this year.
Between the 18th until the 21st August the event of the year will be stretched across the Halls at the NEC, Birmingham, showing some of the best quilts…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Mini Patchwork Wedge 9 Degree Ruler from Sew Easy 4 years, 2 months ago
Are you looking for a new challenge .. then this latest ruler from Sew Easy might just be what you have been looking for.
Ideal for circular, semi-circular and star quilt designs as well as for making bunting.…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Sew like the Professionals! the new Gutermann creativ Denim Tin 4 years, 2 months ago
Denim fabrics are trendy and not just for jeans. Authentic, sturdy and cool, denim bags, backpacks, pillow cases or vase covers are just a few examples that make for great denim accessories.
Denim 100m is the…
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What a great idea! Why did no-one think of it before!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline 50% Bamboo Wadding 4 years, 2 months ago
Let’s talk wadding – one of the three elements that turn a beautiful patchwork into a quilt!
The latest addition to the Vlieseline range is a medium-weight, very soft, sew-in wadding made from 50% Bamboo and…
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That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Quick Thread Cutter 4 years, 2 months ago
Although it is small (only 3″ high) it is mighty! I now have this guy permanently set up next to my machine, I do a lot of chain piecing and this cuts down the time (pun intended!) quite a lot.
It’s very…
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I need this! Perfect.
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It is a fab little gadget to have in your sewing bag for sure!
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That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Sew Easy Patchwork Triangle Ruler 4 years, 2 months ago
HSTs are one of the most common units used to make quilt blocks or even whole quilts – like the one I’m currently pattern testing that has quite a lot of HSTs to make, so I though it an ideal opportunity to…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Bluebell Woods 4 years, 2 months ago
It’s always with anticipation that I wait to see what Sylvia will assign as my challenge. The last challenge was spring flowers and I was delighted to get bluebells. I drive past a bluebell wood on my way to work s…
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Love Bluebell woods. I used to visit Perry Woods in Kent as a child. I also wear a Blue Bell scent from Penhaligon apparently the late Lady Diana’s favourite. I digress. Love the delicate print & hues of your fabrics. I look forward to seeing what you create with them♡
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They are lovely fabrics, I’ll be sharing the next stage with you soon. Got lots going on at the moment so have limited time for sewing
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Great, I will be following. Enjoy the springtime.
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Girl's Day Out 4 years, 2 months ago
I love a Block of the Month – I mean, I REALLY love them. I will confess to having several on the go at the moment, and one of them is Girl’s Day Out. I saw this advertised on the Villavin Crafts Facebook page, and…
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That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Tilda Cotton Beach 4 years, 2 months ago
I was lucky enough to be sent a F8th bundle from Groves of these gorgeous new fabrics, they have been giving me all the summer vibes with the rich and vibrant colours, they feel amazing and were a joy to work…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Hemline Scissor Sets 4 years, 2 months ago
A bright and beautifully colour coordinated tool set that will spruce up your sewing basket instantly! A perfect starter set for new crafters too
Containing sharp, clean-cutting scissors with comfort grip…
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, THE ROSE 4 years, 3 months ago
The love of roses is universal not just with gardeners but in poetry, religion, art, literature, music, medicine, fashion design and home decor.
So I was delighted to be given this subject to interpret into a quilt.…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann Sew-All creativ now comes in Miniking cones 4 years, 3 months ago
Miniking Thread from the Sew-All Gütermann creativ range is now made from 100% recycled bottles and comes in plastic-free packaging – great for the environmentally aware quilters amongst us.
Miniking T…
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Jane Galley and
Heather Cawte are now friends 4 years, 3 months ago
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