UKQU | Sandra Pearson | Friends Activity https://ukqu.co.uk/members/sandrap/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Sandra Pearson's friends. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:56:52 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.3 en-GB 30 hourly 2 b7225bc7d621a0577aa0729727fe752a Lyn Butler wrote a new post, SUMMER SEW A ROW..row 1 https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=444280 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:31:22 +0100 What’s your favourite part of quilting? Here we have a fabulous mix of piecing, applique, quilting, and even a little bit of hand sewing. So what ever takes your fancy you may like to join in with the UKQU SUMMER S…

]]> 0 7142e377052baf63cae886d246435bd7 John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, A new year and a new PODCAST!   https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=433801 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:48:00 +0100 Each year I am determined to do my very best to promote and highlight the best of the quilting world.  This year is no different and I teamed up with two wonderful quilters.  Both named Tracy!  What are th…

]]> 0 773abb443c62de2e27fd6ea72173c6bf Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/11/04/quiltsewgo-beginners-sampler-quilt-introduction/#comment-12369 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 13:59:42 +0000 Brilliant Carol..let me know if you need any more scraps

In reply to - Carol Lightburn wrote a new post, quiltsewgo Beginners’ Sampler Quilt: Introduction  Want to learn to quilt but not sure where to start or what to make? You can quilt but want to build up your confidence to try s… ]]> c5ecb7524f1cc629e5128a64186f77b3 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/10/22/preparing-for-a-retreat/#comment-12331 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:26:04 +0100 Looking forward to it too…don’t forget the all important cushion

In reply to - Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Preparing for a Retreat I’m writing this a week before the Bloggerati retreat – and it could well be the last Bloggerati retreat. I feel sad should this be the case, as the ret… ]]> 81fc7c5299976bc46c480c39638827cb Lyn Butler wrote a new post, HOT! HOT! HOT! https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=395794 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:47:46 +0100 I am writing this blog on the morning of what’s going to be the hottest day on record for the UK…or so they say.
So I decided to prepare for the melt down by making a ‘Cool Scarf’ like this…
First I cut a piece of…

]]> 2 ceafd68369641896ad5ce2083e38a0ee Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/07/06/get-your-head-in-the-game-ukqu-sewing-challenge/#comment-12140 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 08:10:45 +0100 Thanks Nina x

In reply to - Nina wrote a new post, Get your head in the game – UKQU Sewing Challenge Hello and welcome to the UKQU Sewing Challenge where we are using our patchwork and quilting skills to create garments, accessories, things for… ]]> 55add8d3372c11cfea750361685b2b55 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, What's a Block Drive? https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=389986 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:07:39 +0100 So…what is a block drive?
A block drive is a brilliant idea for members to participate in making just one block (or as many as they like) and send it to a Block Host to assemble. This is usually done on a monthly c…

]]> 1 869db10addfb8f34741661aa60a87877 John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, Season 2 of Quilt Along with John Podcast continues here with Natasha McCarty https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=384205 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:38:35 +0100 Many of you already know that the second series of my podcast has launched again. The next person I was lucky enough to interview was the amazing Natasha McCarty. So many of us have heard the name, or seen her…

]]> 0 b3a55bdd2c28e37fb5a3d1e8109aded8 John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, Season 2 of Quilt Along with John Podcast continues here with our very own Sylvia Priest https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=384222 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:37:42 +0100 Many of you already know that the second series of my podcast has launched again. The next person I was lucky enough to interview was the webmistress herself Sylvia Priest. So many of us have heard the name, or…

]]> 0 290f49bf88ea7c78c7f54c9bb8e57b0d John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, Season 2 of Quilt Along with John Podcast continues here with Cathy Friend https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=378470 Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:50:41 +0100 Many of you already know that the second series of my podcast has launched again. The next person I was lucky enough to interview was the incredible Cathy Friend. So many of us have heard the name, or seen her…

]]> 0 aba7756c9b4e9f1b14105bc1342bb928 John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, Season 2 of Quilt Along with John Podcast continues with Natasha McCarty https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=378489 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:47:11 +0100 Many of you already know that the second series of my podcast has launched again. The next person I was lucky enough to interview was the phenomenal Natasha McCarty. So many of us have heard the name, or seen…

]]> 0 7e24511a6d059ccdc945205f24a5ebcb John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, Season 2 of Quilt Along with John Podcast with our very own Sylvia Priest https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=378517 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:45:53 +0000 This is a new season of my podcast series that I am so pleased to be able to bring you. My quilting journey has only thrived because of the fabulous people I am blessed enough to know in the quilting/sewing…

]]> 0 e1a9ff00dd6b820c6650934a45019eaf Lyn Butler wrote a new post, THE ROSE https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=378182 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 06:47:36 +0000 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.…

]]> 0 861885d0b4c5ae746957c432fcb733ae John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, Season 2 of Quilt Along with John Podcast begins here with Paula Doyle https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=374939 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:42:03 +0000 Many of you already know that the second series of my podcast has launched again.  The first person I was lucky enough to interview was the incredible Paula Doyle.  So many of us have heard the name, but have w…

]]> 0 2f4a70bd2a39ceb2c2d3fdb821cd819e Lyn Butler wrote a new post, TILDA COTTON BEACH https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=373949 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:31:09 +0000 I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to review a pack of fat quarters from the new Tilda range called Cotton Beach.
They arrived beautifully packed.

A few close ups..
Limpet…

]]> 0 5cc81e52a38972d0e4fb75bf93328ba5 John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, How to create a SUPER simple easy quilt! https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=370413 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:23:09 +0000 This is a sweet little video I made for the Craft Store which shows beginner quilters a super simple and easy quilt that will build their confidence and help make a super simple quilt.

 

]]> 0 917b93ce97cd000ab7852622ecb46466 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/02/16/lets-make-a-patchwork-jacket/#comment-11901 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:13:39 +0000 Looks interesting..but the link doesn’t work for me?

In reply to - Marijke Van Welzen wrote a new post, Let's make a patchwork jacket Spring is in the air! Well, you would’t think so when you feel the cold outside, but anyways. We see a lot of patchwork jackets around a… ]]> bda83b48bfd5a6e59d06e3ffa62e37b7 John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, Quilt Along With John - Ginetter Pereira https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=370400 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:22:23 +0000 Ginette Pereira is an extra-ordinary quilter and her artistic talent and eye for detail has helped make her the most wonderful person too!!  She runs a quilt shop in Hamilton Ontario Canada and I met her on one of…

]]> 0 89be88b76625248d613dbf58c34c8ce9 John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, Quilt Along with John - Tracy Perks https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=370382 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:21:22 +0000 Tracy Perks is an extra-ordinary quilter and her artistic talent and eye for detail has helped make her the most wonderful designer too!!  Her unique sewing space on a narrow boat is so enchanting and inspiring.  C…

]]> 0 3e71edf953ed88c54c141cb35b1c0201 John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, Quilt Along with John Podcast – Caroline Purcell https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=370371 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 06:20:32 +0000 This eleventh instalment of my podcast series is a prime example of how I just adore the people I am lucky enough to know and to be able to sew with. Caroline Purcell is an extra-ordinary quilter and her artistic…

]]> 0 e00df5b4df817b6a43ba0c045314952d John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, How to make a super cute storage pod https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=370421 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:19:20 +0000 Many of us have left over wadding and scrap fabric pieces left over and this is a sweet way to try and use up your fabric and make something super useful.
I hope you enjoy making these lovely pods

 

]]> 0 583338de5b42277a1b222789a96a2298 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/02/03/the-latest-range-from-tilda-cotton-beach/#comment-11889 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:10:06 +0000 Very pretty

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, the latest range from Tilda – Cotton Beach   An exciting new cotton fabric collection inspired by the beauty of sea anemones, shells and coral reefs… ]]> a5c96b9fc7893375c7186edbd2a1b66a John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, Quilt Along with John - Emma and Georgia https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=320954 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:28:27 +0000 My Podcast series continues with my amazing interview with the fabulous Emma and Georgia.  A mum and daughter duo who are so special to me.  Their contribution and what they bring to my sewing world is amazing and v…

]]> 0 7a62e9a3b73a7892915c5accf83b192b Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2018/01/22/patch-potch/#comment-11882 Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:58:56 +0000 Thanks John

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Patch potch Happy New Year and happy new UKQU website. Hi, I’m Lyn Butler and I feel very honoured to be small part of this new exciting venture.Being part of the blogging team   … ]]> d6f5fb0dcaadbfdacbd9be309c553ad1 John J. Cole-Morgan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2021/11/30/panicos-are-back-november-2021/#comment-11881 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:19:24 +0000 SO pleased Carl is back! Just a wonderful shop!

In reply to - Carol Lightburn wrote a new post, PANICO’s are Back: November 2021 And its back! PANICO’s Fabric Store is back and opened in a new space in the Pavilion Shopping Centre Thornaby (TS17 9FD) just a few miles from its… ]]> c030f820e7b11360d1eeb5779deb1b18 John J. Cole-Morgan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2021/12/05/sewing-in-cornwall/#comment-11880 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:18:42 +0000 Love this venue! Looks wonderful

In reply to - Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, Sewing in Cornwall Last week I had the joy of attending the first ever retreat at Ambleside Quilting in Cornwall. Sarah Wickett’s lovely new purpose-built centre is an absolute p… ]]> a5e9864009a8f78344792b6f4d2961d9 John J. Cole-Morgan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2021/12/11/a-tale-of-two-circles-and-lemons/#comment-11879 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:16:55 +0000 OH I LOVE YOUR MAKES HERE!! SOOOOOOO Lovely! Well done! And those fat quarters are lush. Off to try source one or two packs now! Great blog.

In reply to - Juliet Nice wrote a new post, A Tale of Two Circles. And Lemons. Someone Bosal HQ is really into circles. Bosal have been selling continuous inch-wide strips for rugs and bag for ages (it’s on the list) but lately… ]]> 5f2b650f68e2945c3b8542a180dea062 John J. Cole-Morgan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2021/12/25/fit-for-an-angel/#comment-11878 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:14:14 +0000 What a fantastic read!!

In reply to - Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Fit for an Angel John opened his eyes slowly, noticing that he had almost five minutes before the alarm clock started ringing. After almost forty five years of getting up to do… ]]> a5a07d43e705312d1c7123614b3f89d4 John J. Cole-Morgan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/01/07/an-inexperienced-quilter-using-a-pack-of-fat-quarters/#comment-11877 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:12:09 +0000 Such a sweet make! 🙂 You did a great job with the fabrics. Well done

In reply to - Bartysmam wrote a new post, An Inexperienced Quilter – Using a pack of Fat Quarters Every year we who blog (often called the Bloggerati for some reason) meet up at a location near to Birmingham for a weekend in… ]]> 7c562cbb752149955ceff6d0651c0462 John J. Cole-Morgan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2018/01/22/patch-potch/#comment-11876 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:10:43 +0000 Not seen this before, Lyn your work is fantastic!! Well done! I know this was a while ago and have no doubt your work is even better now! Love it!

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Patch potch Happy New Year and happy new UKQU website. Hi, I’m Lyn Butler and I feel very honoured to be small part of this new exciting venture.Being part of the blogging team   … ]]> a3a87d8db39713ed61e64b0512df0274 John J. Cole-Morgan posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2017/12/05/diary-shop-keepers/#comment-11875 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:09:20 +0000 Loved reading this Lorrayne

In reply to - Lorrayne Hall wrote a new post, Diary of a Shop Keeper(s) Hello Everyone, My name is Lorrayne and I am a ‘Shopkeeper’ please be gentle with me as this is my first blog. My husband Jeff and I own Oh Sew Sweet in… ]]> 0beff1b41d9a0436456cf92ade2265b3 John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, Quilt Along with John Podcast - Tracy Arnet https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=324966 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:42:21 +0000 Tracy Arnet is a Canadian Quilt who is a very dear friend of mine.  A truly awesome person brimming with joy and love for her craft and skills to match!!

 

Her work is showcased here and I am in a…

]]> 0 326e793e6da0f57e832de54e014aaf87 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/01/01/eye-eye/#comment-11725 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:36:55 +0000 How very scary Chris..glad you’ve come through it well.x

In reply to - Chris Franses wrote a new post, Eye, Eye Back in August 2020 (seems a very very long time ago now, doesn’t it?!) I had a bit of a fright. Well, ok, I admit it – a major panic. I can panic for England, if not the UK,… ]]> 131a4d7cf4dc726741fee3b453f476da Lyn Butler wrote a new post, QUIZ ANSWERS https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=364287 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 06:12:54 +0000 Here are the answers to the Christmas Quiz we posted yesterday …how many did you get right?

1.Needles & Pins
2.Cathedral Window
3.Scissor Sisters
4.Yoyos
5.Ohio Star
6.Rulers
7.Snail Trail
8.Jelly…

]]> 0 658ccef7567b40c3377d2c669310a2f4 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, QUIlter's Quiz https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=364081 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 06:09:21 +0000 Every year, our most prolific pattern maker and blogger, the lovely Lyn Butler challenges us with her Christmas Quiz.   Whilst you are soaking up the leftover wine and nibbles from Christmas Day take a moment t…

]]> 0 d8599dbce1a699d8863edb8f9bb6ca6f Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Bloggeratti Retreat https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=360802 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:47:52 +0000 Excitement was growing as the date for our ukqu retreat was drawing near.  It’s  a couple of years since we all met up and could hardly believe it was going to happen.I learnt of a spare ticket so offered it to a new…

]]> 0 f234a9d216d7138db051383b69c4223e Lyn Butler wrote a new post, WHAT A BIND! https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=359321 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:15:01 +0000 Binding is one of my favourite parts of making a quilt, when you get rid of all those untidy frayed edges and hide them away forever inside the binding. There are several ways to finish off your quilt but this is my…

]]> 0 0ea53bd05da37fbfdeadbe90930ebf48 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2021/11/23/the-inexperienced-quilter-how-do-you-get-your-sewjo-back/#comment-11641 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:17:10 +0000 There’s lovely Cheryl

In reply to - Bartysmam wrote a new post, The Inexperienced Quilter – How do you get your Sewjo back? My sewing has been in the doldrums for months and months – a combination of a lack of enthusiasm, a lack of inspiration and a 9… ]]> 18d6edbc21f6c6ebabb0a98b48a1ea55 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2021/11/20/carol-munro-tilda-scrap-bundle-review/#comment-11629 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 07:11:17 +0000 Love that, Carol

In reply to - Carol Munro wrote a new post, Carol Munro – Tilda Scrap Bundle Review When I was asked to review the new Tilda Scrap bundle, I wasn’t too sure what to expect, and was really surprised to receive a beautifully w… ]]> adf94b56f9ab750c52a6f07658016a36 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Mini Quilt Swap 2021 https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=353310 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:54:25 +0100 A few months ago a Mini Quilt Swap was organised. This is a fun event where the participants are put into groups and overlooked by their swap Mumma. Each person in the group are given a swappee but it is kept top…

]]> 0 91051f950c482646f1310eb21d1a9790 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, MAKOWER LANDSCAPES https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=346139 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:32:19 +0100 I am delighted to review these lovely new fabrics from Makower. This is their beautiful collection of nature inspired fabrics which are perfect, especially if you love to make pictorial quilts.
The fabrics are 100%…

]]> 1 aecfc6214025744e8876849b1c5ff88b Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/discovering-the-quilting-community-a-newbie-quilters-experience/#comment-11245 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:45:17 +0100 Well done Katherine..great first blog.

In reply to - Katherine Elizabeth Clark wrote a new post, Discovering the Quilting Community – A Newbie Quilters’ Experience Entering the first large sized quilt I ever made into the Festival of Quilts 2019 was an experience. A… ]]> d12fa81fae7c3246e8878a650e2f9f6a Lyn Butler wrote a new post, MAKOWER UK SCANDI 2021 https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=331005 Wed, 26 May 2021 16:44:59 +0100 I am delighted to be able to review Makower’s Scandi 2021 Christmas fabrics. These xmas fabrics come in reds and greys and they are particularly gorgeous with a delicate touch of metallic detailing.
Makower f…

]]> 0 30c24a1b36d16c49bcec7c6ad36e725f Lyn Butler wrote a new post, HEMLINE GOLD https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=329563 Tue, 18 May 2021 07:06:18 +0100 I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to test these lovely sewing notions from Hemline Gold…

The generous pack of sixty pins are plastic head pins and a nice long length for han…

]]> 0 36e7fa7c0c3d0ad368052002a9ad4b64 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, TILDA WOODLAND https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=328254 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:35:37 +0100 I am delighted to review these very pretty Tilda fabrics. This is the ‘Woodland’ range and Tilda haven’t disappointed with this delightfully fresh 100% cotton fabrics.

The fabrics are a really good quali…

]]> 0 b573875fb23fb6ebd291e3ba38bdf318 Lyn Butler posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/topping-marathon/#comment-11081 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:35:02 +0100 Thanks Nina..loved it!

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Topping Marathon In January I volunteered to be the monthly block host for Q4CL (Quilts for Care Leavers).  This Charity Group creates quilts to donate to the Gold from the Stone… ]]> 95cf19ac2f51f671ddaafb25d6dc584a Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Topping Marathon https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=327433 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:08:46 +0100 In January I volunteered to be the monthly block host for Q4CL (Quilts for Care Leavers).  This Charity Group creates quilts to donate to the Gold from the Stone Foundation set up by Lemn Sissay to offer Christmas…

]]> 3 789fc63187c4ccfe2b83fca62702575b John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, Quilt Along with John Podcast - Josephine Collins https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=324899 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:28:04 +0100 If Sylvia Stratford is my right hand in my studio, Jo Collins is the heart of the business.  Her love and joy of all things fabric (except cutting the fat quarter bundles and folding them), will inspire you to just…

]]> 0 7adcc8377e22465806fef220e5186a70 Lyn Butler wrote a new post, CHIPPENDALE... https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=326565 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:00:31 +0100  

]]> 1 27d46bb68e2296731408fad6e0bbdc90 John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, New Charity - Quilter's Legacy Foundation https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=324982 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:23:28 +0000 In an age where charity has been so hotly supported by so many, starting a totally new charity felt a little overwhelming.  But I had a deep passion from my experiences in the quilting word and knew I had to start…

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