Ruth Garner
@ruthgarner
Ruth Garner
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, MAKING A FABRIC POSTCARD 5 years, 12 months ago
Although most of the Members of the UKQU, there are a few Newbies who may not have made a Fabric Postcard. So, I thought I would share my Birthday Card Postcard which I have made for my No 1 Grandson!
What you…
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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Book Club 2020 – June 6 years ago
As promised last month, the book for June has exactly the same title as the one we read during May; A Single Tread. The author for the June version is Tracy Chevalier.
The book takes us to Southampton and…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Make Bags-Shop in Style, Hygienically 6 years ago
Never in our wildest dreams would we have ever imagined the changes to daily life we have had to make over the last couple of months. Who would have thought that we would be disinfecting shopping and parcels as…
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A great thought. I bet no-one washed bags before!
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I imagine a lot more people are doing it now 🙂
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Love this idea, will be joining in xxx
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it will be lovely to have you there
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Nina wrote a new post, Stash busting idea – face masks 6 years, 1 month ago
So far this year all my blogs have been about stash busting or the UKQU Book Club. This time I am sharing another stash busting idea, and a timely one at that in this time of lockdown – face masks.
The medical e…
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Good morning, Nina. Thank you for doing a mask test. With all the mask patterns around on the internet it is helpful to us all that you have road tested some of them and found a final two that you like. So far I have made three masks of different designs and dismissed all of them for one reason or another. I have to make 15 for the family so want to get it right before I go into production!
Which style did you finally choose after road testing them both, fitted or pleated?
My only concern about Paula’s pattern is that four layers may make the mask a bit hot to wear.
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, Spanish Bluebells 6 years, 1 month ago
When I was asked by Sylvia to write about Bluebells, I was intrigued and so set about finding as much information as I could. As most people in the UK who are Gardeners will tell you – the UK has been inundated with…
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Wow your piece is really interesting and now I know why I am puzzled by some blue bells looking different! Thank you Sue. The piece is really lovely. Hope you are well and safe over in sunny Spain.
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Thank you Ruth, I learned new things about them too, and I enjoyed making the wall hanging. Was going to give it away – but somehow it has found its way on to my workshop wall….. xx
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Spring Daffodil Framed 6 years, 1 month ago
I don’t know about you, but I feel as if I’ve missed spring. The last time I went driving anywhere, the snowdrops and crocuses were carpeting the green spaces. Then came Covid-19 and I seem to have missed the…
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Good idea to mount the Daffodil as a picture, I did that with my Landmarks and I am so pleased with it. Even on the darkest day – your daffodill will shine out. Xx
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thank you, I really enjoyed doing something different with it
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Ami Richards wrote a new post, Misadventures with a 505 spray 6 years, 2 months ago
I have been quilting for 3 years now and have ‘churned out’ lots of quilts in that time. Whenever I had completed a top, I always sandwiched it using safety pins and nothing else.
Originally, I used to roll aro…
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I have been known to spray it through the gap in interfacing I was intending to patch, rather than actually on the interfacing itself….
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Stonehenge 6 years, 2 months ago
I’m not one to shy away from a challenge. Once I left teaching, my husband and I came to the decision that we would become foster carers. We approached a fostering agency, having been recommended by friends of o…
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I know how you feel, these challenges have made me want to try to do more pieces like this. Love the way you’ve finished it, I think I’ll have to try facings next time
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Thank you Jane – and sorry for the late reply. I really like facings as a way to finish pieces, I’ve not done them often, but they are a great way to finish a piece that has a wavy edge.
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What a fabulous blog! Not only do you show us your sketchbook, but the detail, the different processes you used are truly inspiring! Thank you!
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Thank you Maggie! Sorry for the late reply. It is starting to dawn on me that maybe I may be some kind of artist after all!
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Marijke Van Welzen wrote a new post, Textile artist on holiday 6 years, 2 months ago
Last time I told you about my visit to the Art Couture exhibition.
Of course a Textile artist needs some new fabrics!
I love to participate in the Cherrywood Challenge. In 2018 in the Prince…
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I am thinking there is no such thing as a holiday for a textile artist, judging by your lovely purchases.
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On the other hand each day working on my wearables feels like having a holiday each and every day.
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Nina wrote a new post, Stash busting idea – a really useful little purse 6 years, 2 months ago
I originally made this at a Charity Sewing Day as a ‘personal effects purse’ for patients at the local hospice. The purse would also work great as a coin purse or to keep you credit cards and receipts in. Alt…
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As I am engaged in the seemingly endless task of tombola prizes for our quilt show, this makes a lovely prize. Thank you.
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Nina wrote a new post, Stash busting idea – circle scarf with a hidden pocket 6 years, 3 months ago
This time we are going to make a circle scarf with a hidden pocket*; great for when you don’t want to bring a handbag. The pocket is large enough to fit e.g. mobile phone, money, keys, cards or other personal es…
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I have a few of these scarfs that I have bought over the years but now that I have the instructions I am going to try making one, thanks Nina
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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Book Club 2020 – March 6 years, 3 months ago
The UKQU Book Club is back by popular demand!
Our book for March 2020 is For the Love of Quilts, the first in the relatively new series called Wine County Quilts written by Ann Hazelwood. The book is available in…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Sweet Shoppe Too 6 years, 3 months ago
“Bright, summer fabric packs to review .. I have two to send out. Who is interested please!” said Sylvia. “Me”, I said and then the wait began. Actually, I’d forgotten about it until I came home from a st…
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Looks good Jane, lovely summer colours too. You’re right, deciding on the right pattern takes some time!
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thank you Carol, I always find it easier to make it up as I go
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That really is a happy quilt!
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thank you. Can’t go wrong with polka dots, or in this case, candy dots!
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post Angel of the North 6 years, 3 months ago
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post Quick make: Mini Ironing pad and bag 6 years, 3 months ago
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post From London’s iconic skyline 6 years, 3 months ago
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, My new old toy! 6 years, 3 months ago
As I haven’t quite got to the making stage of my next challenge piece, I thought I’d write about a recent acquisition.
I have a STABLE (Stash Accumulated Beyond Life Expectancy) that doesn’t appear to be decre…
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What a beauty!
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Oh the memories came flooding back! I learned to sew on one of these, so when I went to secondary school and was confronted by a hand wheel Singer, it was a real step down from hands free!
I remember Mum changing the leather belt. It lived in an alcove by the hearth, so it was always available if you just lifted off the cover. She would only ever use 40 thread, but ours was a Jones. You can get a fair old speed going and it is a most satisfying noise!
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Clover Tassle Maker 6 years, 3 months ago
The advantage of making your own tassles is that you will always have them to match the item you are making. You can match colour, materials and size. I’ve always made them before using cardboard so I was quick t…
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post Inspirations! 6 years, 3 months ago
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Famous Places Mini Quilt 6 years, 4 months ago
When we were asked to do the music themed quilts, it was all good fun. There wasn’t a lot of pressure on us as it was all down to personal interpretation of the song.
So the Bloggers asked for another challenge. I…
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Very successful too! I love your viewpoint: it really works. Nice to see varied techniques being used so well.
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thank you, learned a lot from doing it 🙂
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What a great wall hanging! I like the fabrics used especially as they were scraps. I am glad you enjoyed doing this, it is good to learn new tricks. Recognised the Humber Bridge from your interpretation. I really liked doing mine too. Like you, I am looking forward to the next challenge. Home we have more of these Famous Places!
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Thank you Sue, I’m already thinking about the next one.
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Love it Jane x
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Thank you 🙂
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Great, well done
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thank you Sharon
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Ruth Garner
@ruthgarner
Ruth Garner
5 years, 11 months ago
What a super, clear example! I have never thought of using hessian.
5 years, 10 months ago
Thank you Margaret. Glad you found it useful. xx