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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Bodacious Blooms – a free pattern download from Freespirit 6 years, 6 months ago
Not sure if the fabrics are available in the UK that are used in this pattern from FreeSpirit, but it would make a great quilt whatever fabrics you choose. It’s not as difficult as it might at first seem – break i…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Bloggers on Retreat 6 years, 6 months ago
Once a year the Bloggers from this very website gather in a fabulously large room and sew. There may be the odd bottle of Gin creeping in, but essentially we sew, from when we arrive at around noon on Friday u…
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Nina started the topic December 2019 – DISCUSSION in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 6 years, 6 months agoPlease discuss our December 2019 book in this thread. The book for December is The Christmas Holiday by Sophie Claire. For more details, please visit https://ukqu.co.uk/ukqu-book-club-december-2019/
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Nina wrote a new post, Bloggerati retreat – foot wear… (and a game of sort) 6 years, 7 months ago
Sewing at home is usually done alone and I for one, prefer sewing in comfy clothes (think track suit bottoms or comfy leggings) and some cosy slippers. Admittedly, I take off the left slipper when using the pedal, so…
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Haha! I saw some of these! Left footed? Are you left handed too Nina?
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Right handed and right footed (!!!), but rather ambidextrous, so prefer using left foot for the pedal.
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Love it! I think I have tried sewing left footed, but like everything, it takes practise! I suppose as well that it seems more natural to use the right foot, due to the lead being on the right hand side of the machine, and also as the foot pedal is akin to the accelerator pedal in a car.
As for the footwear – I may or may not be able to identify a pair or two!!
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I definitely know no 9. I just wore my flip flops (And odd socks) to dinner. #noshame
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I know who wore 5 and 3, and mine were on my feet at dinner, but off whilst I was sewing, I’m a barefoot sewer!!
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Love the pixie boots! I sew with my right foot. Is that unusual?
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Maggie, I believe right foot is the usual!
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I was there and I can’t guess any of them! I’m sure I did see numbers 3 and 9, but can’t remember whose feet they were on.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Twelve Days of Christmas Quilting 6 years, 7 months ago
This year we are doing something different for Christmas here at the website … something that will bring everyone a gift from us, but we want to make this work for everyone. And there’s a charity involved too.
We…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Fusible Fleeces for easy stitching 6 years, 7 months ago
Easy to use, iron-on volume fleeces from Vlieseline will keep your fabrics firmly in place while you stitch. Ideal for quilting as well as for other sewing projects. You can choose from a double-sided or a…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Atlantis Rising from Tula Pink 6 years, 7 months ago
What a fabulous way to showcase any range of fabrics! Atlantis Rising from the lovely Freespirit designer Tula Pink is beautiful we are sure you will agree.
You might be able to source the Zuma fa…
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Nina wrote a new post, Idea for a non-traditional sampler quilt 6 years, 7 months ago
When I was first exposed to quilting, it was because some mums in an online group were doing it. They were all amazingly excellent at it and I started by (very badly) copying what they were doing. With their…
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Looks familiar! I won’t ask you to tell which swaps were the best 😉
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Batting 6 years, 8 months ago
Light-weight with a thin non-woven layer to prevent fibre migration, this luxurious Wool Mix 266 Batting from Vlieseline is suitable for all fabrics and can be sewn by hand or machine. Made from 80% wool and…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Rubber Thimbles from Clover 6 years, 8 months ago
New from Clover are these brightly coloured flexible thimbles. Made from rubber, they come with cooling vents for breathability and are designed for ultra-comfort whilst also providing an excellent grip. They…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann Bulky Lock Thread 6 years, 8 months ago
Made from 100% polyester, Bulky-Lock 80 from Gütermann creativ is a beautifully soft and flexible thread for overlock machines. For a perfect finish on seams and other raw edges, this high-quality thread i…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The Great Janome Giveaway … Part Four 6 years, 8 months ago
We have already given away two of these fantastic sewing machines.
The winner of the final Janome M100 QDC giveaway is ….
Congratulations Margaret Attfield
That’s it for…
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Please enter my name for the December draw for a Janome sewing machine
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What a wonderful Christmas present a new Janome would be.
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Love to win this nice Janome
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I could do with a lighter machine to take to groups/classes. Love Jamome machines.
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What wonderful news today! I am beyond thrilled to win this! After what turned out to be a dismal year in health for our family, ( including a spell in A&E for me-and believe me I never want to see my heartbeat do that again-and a nasty accident for my SIL which impacted on their whole family, ) such great sewing news.
I shall really look forward to taking this to quilting every fortnight. It will be much lighter than the behemoth I drag at the moment. I haven’t had the energy to sew for so many months, but this gem will really encourage me.
Thank you UKQU. And thank you to your kind sponsors too! -
Happy Christmas to all x
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What a lucky sew n sew I’d be to win this beauty with some time off over Christmas to sew to my hearts content! ❤️
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This would a fab Christmas present to me!
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A fantastic machine what every quilter needs
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I would love to win this !
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A lovely prize!
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I am the luck winner of the wonderful September machine and I’d like to thank whoever picked my name as they’ve really made my year. I feel overwhelmed at the moment as I’ve never won anything in all of my 70 years and a new machine, well, what can I say… all you sewers/ quilters will know exactly how I feel about that. My condolences to all of you that didn’t win but good luck for the next draw.
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I’ve got everything crossed!
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I love Janome, best machines out there imho
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What a fantastic prize. I love my Janome Gem which I have had for a long time and never fails me at workshops Thank you
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Would love to win it for my granddaughter.
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It would be so wonderful to win a new sewing machine, especially a Janome model. Thank you for the chance to win one.
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Cannot say what it would mean to win this wonderful machine.
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Looks like a great machine! I need a new one!
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Love janome machines
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I would love a newer Janome machine as my current one is over 20 years old.
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Winning this would make my year
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Would love to win, what a great prize!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Celtic Coorie Quilts .. a free download from Lewis and Irene 6 years, 8 months ago
This lovely new pattern from Lewis and Irene is another pattern to try out your skills. There are three versions of this pattern and the beautiful fabrics are in the shops now too. Isn’t it clever how moving bl…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, All Stacked up — a free pattern from Freespirit 6 years, 8 months ago
Do you fancy a challenge! This might not seem easy at first, but any pattern can be tackled if you take things slowly, one step at a time. Not everyone is a Kaffe Fassett Collective fan, but you cannot deny the…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Fairy Lights – a free pattern from Lewis and Irene 6 years, 8 months ago
This pattern is something really pretty . and it glows in the dark too. A first from Lewis and Irene and in the shops now.
Click the link below to download the pattern instructions
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Fern Garden from Makower 6 years, 8 months ago
Set to become a real favourite of many, Fern Garden from Makower is now on the shelves this Autumn. Stylish, refreshing colours mixing greens and greys with revitalising yellows are an interior designers dream. P…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Cool Cats Quillow from Makower 6 years, 8 months ago
We just love this fabulous pattern from Makower, and any cat lover will agree it’s a real cutie. The fabric patterns and mix of yardage and panel brings all sorts of possibilities, like this free pattern download…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Makower Bijoux Range with free pattern 6 years, 8 months ago
With 42 different Tonal Designs, Makower’s Bijoux range is a perfect compliment to any stash. The subtle vintage shades work well together in this fabulous scrappy quilt, and we have even given you the pattern to d…
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Nina started the topic October 2019 – DISCUSSION inc SPOILERS in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 6 years, 8 months agoPlease discuss our October book in this thread.
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Nina started the topic October 2019 – the book is… in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 6 years, 8 months agoFor October we are going to read “Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty, a Slave, and Four Years in the White House”, which was written by Elizabeth Keckley.
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