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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A lovely curvy BOM from Papper, Sax, Sten to win for one lucky member 8 years ago
To welcome Jenny Haynes of Papper, Sax, Sten fame and who has launched a new BOM Jenny generously offered a competition prize of this full kit which includes the Oakshott Fabric,…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Papper, Sax, Sten .. a journey of Curves and Modern Quilts 8 years ago
Every now and then something different happens! We are happy to announce Jenny Haynes has joined our website to take everyone along her journey into modern quilts.
A Swedish exile having spent the previous 18…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Something Blue by Edyta Star for Makower UK 8 years ago
I have always been attracted by blue fabrics, and the Makower ‘Something Blue’ Range designed by Edyta Star has not failed to satisfy this attraction. The summer is always a popular choice for weddings, e…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Counting Sheep — a new fabric range from Makower UK 8 years ago
With our UKQU Baby Feature coming soon (watch for further announcements) and our Bloggerati busily preparing for it we can’t resist showing you this lovely new range from Makower UK.
Its full of b…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, New in Shops from Makower UK this June 8 years ago
We all love fabric .. it’s what being a Quilter is all about, so when a stack of fabric arrives on my desk what is a girl meant to do except spend a while stroking the lovely new patterns.
Makower UK are launching…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Unexpected item at the Checkout! 8 years ago
The team over at the Electric Quilt Company have given the UKQU Website an incredible prize to anyone who pu…
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Sylvia Priest replied to the topic The Book for June is … in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years agoLiz Trenow, the author of the Forgotten Seamstress, has kindly given an interview to UKQU which you can find in our Quilt News Section. There’s a link to Lynne Edward’s pattern interpreting Maria’s Quilt too. Be great to see everyone’s efforts in the future over at UK Quilters United FB Group and maybe we can group them all into our social…[Read more]
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years agoDipping out of May’s book as I am still reading the Last Runaway, but really want to read the Liz Trenow book. Reading the comments though I will certainly return to Sew Deadly in the future. How many of us get into the depths of the character. I am currently still contemplating a bonnet to read in
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years agoKeep an eye out for Arlene’s new column in the June issue of British Patchwork & Quilting Magazine too. Each month Arlene will be writing for them about the Book of the month.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years agoLiz Trenow, the author of The Forgotten Seamstress, the book Arlene has chosen as the Book Club Choice for June has kindly given our website an interview, published in Quilt News, and there’s a link to Lynne Edwards Pattern if you want to have a go at making Maria’s Quilt for yourself Make sure you show it off in the FB Group if you do [mention…[Read more]
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Liz Trenow writes for UKQU! 8 years ago
Little did I realise when I visited the Victoria and Albert’s quilt show in 2010 and was inspired to write a novel in which a quilt was the central character, that by doing so I would stumble inadvertently and h…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Arcadia from Snow Leopard Designs in the Shops soon 8 years ago
We asked Philip Jacobs, part of the Kaffe Fasset Collective for his comments about the new range he has designed for his Snow Leopard Designs and that will be in the shops soon. Here’s what he…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Stretchfix from Vlieseline 8 years ago
Ok so maybe not technically the first thing you think of from a quitling point of view, but many of us are dressmakers too I imagine. And by the look of things this might be useful for applique t…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Stand out with Neons from Berisfords Ribbons 8 years ago
Available in a variety of vibrant colours and styles Berisfords Neons, are great for theming a party, trimming fashion items, decorating gifts and embellishing all manner of creative crafts.
Featured…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, New range of Patchwork Templates from Clover 8 years ago
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for ways to improve my own techniques. Precise cutting is important to make sure what you see in your head translates to the quilt you are making and Clover are k…

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Fiona Garth wrote a new post, Quilt Sandwich at Festival of Quilts 8 years, 1 month ago
This year, for the second year, Quilt Sandwich are taking all of their stock on the road to the Festival of Quilts. The road down to the NEC is a long one but it is wonderful to be able to see so many fellow quilters…

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What a brilliant offer Fiona .. we hope you receive lots of entries!
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I’d love to win and a batik backing to a quilt would be fab! I would choose whichever set off the front of the quilt well but I do like fossil fern. Cathryn
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Berries indian ocean is my favorite, it is just right for backing my latest quilt.
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Tie dye Aqua is my favourite, I used this recently to back a wedding gift quilt for a friend. Looking forward to FOQ this year as always great show!
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Oh not fair to be made to choose but berries beach is my current favourite 🙂 I look forward to seeing these in real life at FOQ
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Congratulations – you have won a ticket for FOQ. Please email me your address so I can send it to you. [email protected]
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The Pomegranate Fireglow really caught my eye. It would be awesome to see all of them in person though.
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As a self confessed blue-fabric-aholic it has to be Electric Blue for me; not only would it make a wonderful backing but I know I could use any off cuts in patchwork quilts! Now thats what I call a Win – Win!!!
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Berries forest,I think, but a bit like trying to choose your favourite child child,impossible!
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Royal Timeless Treasures
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Berries Forest.
Love the colours and gentleness of design.
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Feather swirls jungle would perfect for a quilt I am currently making
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I love the pomegranate fireglow can’t wait for the festival of quilts!
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My choice is B9595 Timeless Treasures
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Masquerade pink is gorgeous
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Congratulations – you have won a ticket for FOQ. Please email me your address so I can send it to you. [email protected]
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I love the QS Feather Swirls Jungle batik, its got stunning design and colors.
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Hard to choose a favourite, but Pomegranate Fireglow is definitely my colours.
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My favourite is Electric blue. Thank you
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Congratulations – you have won a ticket for FOQ. Please email me your address so I can send it to you. [email protected]
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My favourite? there are so many it’s really hard to choose but I love the Michael Miller Floral Pop Magenta, think it will be great on the quilt I am working on.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Scott Fortunoff talks about fabric price policies and introduces their latest Freespirit fabric designer 8 years, 1 month ago
Studio E Fabrics recently finalised the purchase of the Freespirit brand and from time to time we will be featuring his personal blog for you here.
A couple of weeks ago I blogged about a few FreeSpirit…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 1 month agoArlene has chosen the book for June, which will be announced very soon.
There’s more exciting things to come along too so watch out for that in Quilting News. We think you will like what you see. Meanwhile, enjoy Tracy Chevalier and if you have any questions for Arlene maybe pop them on here for her from now on. -
Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 1 month agoWe will be announcing the books and the way this will move forward next week. Please bear with us. Thanks for your patience everyone. We don’t want to steal our new discussion leader’s thunder do we!
It’s discouraged to promote your own personal stuff here please — avoids any confusion.
Meanwhile if anyone would like to suggest books…[Read more]
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, UKQU Quilt Exhibition 2019 — October 2018 — Autumn Leaves with Aurifl, sponsored by Barnyarns 8 years, 1 month ago
The Quilting Theme for October 2018 is Autumn Leaves with Aurifil, sponsored by Barnyarns
#octoberquiltcompetition
There was a brilliant response in October to this…
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