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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Product Review for Best Press 8 years, 5 months ago
First impression, a well presented plastic bottle with screwtop & seperate spray unit containing approx half a litre. On opening, a very pleasant ‘Linen Fresh’ fragrance, without being overpowering.
The spra…
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Sue Burford and
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Sue Burford recommended the post A Happy 2018 – How To Cover A Diary / Book 8 years, 5 months ago
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Hi, I am very new to all this … well, yes I am! In terms of FMQ. I am attending a workshop in March to start my own journey, so, my question to you all is what would you recommend I could be doing to prepare, bearing in mind my current experience is a couple of failed attempts and a screwed up mess in the corner of the sewing room where it…[Read more]
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Doodle, when ever you can. FMQ is a lot to do with muscle memory which then gives you one less thing to think about. If you see a design you like, trace it out over and over again.
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Carol Munro recommended the post Carol Munro AKA The Quilting Procrastinator 8 years, 5 months ago
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Carol Munro recommended the post Carol Munro AKA The Quilting Procrastinator 8 years, 5 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter replied to the topic Posting Events in the forum UKQU 8 years, 5 months ago
Hi Valerie
You need to email them to the website email address and we will add that for you.
Include as much information as you know, including the location address, time and date and anything you think might attract a visitor (how many quilts might be on display for example, I love looking at people’s quilts).
Hope you get…[Read more]
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter replied to the topic Wow we're here in the forum UKQU 8 years, 5 months ago
Hi Everyone! Great you are enjoying it all.
The picture can be added or changed in your profile. Click on the avatar at the top right (or your own pic if you uploaded one) and the drop down menu reveals a menu. Click ‘Profile’ and you are able to add or change the picture.
If you are struggling then raise a ticket on the support system (the…[Read more]
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Mo Jones and
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff and
Melissa Lewis are now friends 8 years, 5 months ago
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Mo Jones recommended the post Obsessive Compulsive Quilting Disorder 8 years, 5 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter and
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Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro AKA The Quilting Procrastinator 8 years, 5 months ago
Hi everyone, This is such fun to be in at the beginning of the UKQU website, it’s such an exciting venture for everyone involved. Having agreed to do a monthly blog, I sat back and wondered what I have let myself i…
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That is a great intro Carol, love the dragon I can give it a home if you like. Looking forward to your next one.
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Thanks Mo, I think my husband might have something to say about that. He’s claimed it…
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What great work you have show us here Carol! I love all the threads in the header pic.
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Thanks Abigail, did you guess I like Glide Threads..
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A very interesting journey you have had! We’re you working while doing both those C&G courses? I did a C&G Further Adult Education Teaching Certificate and lectured one day a week at the same time and found it hard work! Where did you do your Sketchbook course? I would love to do that!
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Hi Laine, it has been a fun journey, hooefully a long way to go yet. I was working part time when I did my course, it was hard going sometimes, but I loved every minute of it and it was worth every penny. I did the sketchbook course with Linda and Laura Kemshall. There were videos to watch so it made it much more interesting, and it was nice to see the techniques used properly.
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Thanks Carol!
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Wow Carol, Fantastic first blog and your Dragon is just stunning.
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Thanks Sarah, I really enjoyed making my dragon, my husband has claimed it as his lol.
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Gorgeous work Carol.:)
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Thank you Maggie
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Wow. Love these quilts!
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Thanks Jeannie
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Your enthusiasm comes through, so inspirational. Doing two C&Gs at once. Amazing.
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It was a bit mad at the time, but so worthwhile.
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What beautiful quilts Carol. So lovely and bright. Enjoyed reading your blog. Look forward to the next one. X
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Thank you Julie
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Beautiful work!
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Thanks Pat
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Finally I have found you and my goodness this is absolutely gorgeous absolutely wowsa. I would love to do something like this with my art, putting it into fabric and embroidery and scarily using my Pfaff expression 4.00. I put it away because I was scared of it like a lot of things xx I’m so glad I found you xx
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Thanks Faith, practice will help you lose the fear of your machine, have fun experimenting.
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Great blog Carol – looking forward to your next one….
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Thanks Linda.
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When I first saw your dragon I thought it was amazing but I can see the detail clearly of this photo so have now decided it’s fabulous! Congratulations on doing 2 C & G diplomas at the same time, you must have worked so very hard.
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Thank you Carole, I loved making it and experimenting with the different mediums.
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No wonder you are so good Carol…. that’s a lot of certificates you have !
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter replied to the topic Website Improvements in the forum UKQU 8 years, 5 months ago
Hi Yolly
we are working to add this improvement to the search functions at the moment
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter replied to the topic Website Improvements in the forum UKQU 8 years, 5 months ago
Hi
Check out the Blogger Central .. there are already one or two long arm specialists posting regular blogs on there, plus keep an eye out in the hints and tips section. We will let our team know this is of interest. -
Sue Burford and
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter – An Introduction 8 years, 5 months ago
Where do I begin? Just make a mark, they say. Just cut the fabric, they say. But sometimes it seems so much harder than that. It’s that whole blank page thing – wanting to get that first page just right. …
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I’m following your Fancy Forest quilt along, I’ve had the pattern for ages; I tried an owl, which went wrong, and then a fox that turned out just right. You might just inspire me to try that owl again 🙂
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Hi Alison the pattern had sat on my shelf for nearly two years so a QAL seemed a perfect excuse to actually get it made. I was looking at the owl today …. hmmmm glad I didn’t start with that. You can join in any time if you fancy – thistles for January and Bunnies for February. Thanks for popping by and taking the time to leave a comment.
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Mo Jones and
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Mo Jones and
Liz Trinder are now friends 8 years, 5 months ago
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8 years, 5 months ago
After using cheap starch I also have tried Best Press. I love it and although more pricey that supermarket starch it does last along time
8 years, 5 months ago
Pleased you agree Sarah
8 years, 5 months ago
A positive result. One of those things you see and hear about but reluctant to buy in case of wasting money. You’ve put my mind at rest and shall buy in future. Great review and write up.
8 years, 5 months ago
Thankyou Sharon
8 years, 5 months ago
I love Best Press, I use it all the time. I especially love the rose scented one, but it does leave a scent in the fabrics so I also have the unscented one to use when making things for my husband or son as they may not appreciate the smell of roses 😉
8 years, 4 months ago
Is it readily available? I haven’t seen it in any shops.
8 years, 4 months ago
Yes Helen…try Amazon