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Jo Graham wrote a new post, Sashiko – The Japanese Art of Quilting, on the site UKQU 4 years, 4 months ago
Wow, can anyone tell me where February went? I can not believe that another month has already been and gone!
In this month’s blog, I am going to tell you a little bit about the history of Sashiko, (pronounced Sash –…
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Jo Graham posted a new activity comment 4 years, 5 months ago
Thanks for the kind comments Carol. So glad the it made sense to you and that the pictures helped. It’s surprising how difficult it was to break it down into step by step instructions!
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Jo Graham posted a new activity comment 4 years, 6 months ago
Such a cute and useful project…..one can never have enough pin cushions. Great blog Gini x
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Jo Graham wrote a new post, February 2018 Blog – How To Do The Quilt As You Go Method (QAYG), on the site UKQU 4 years, 6 months ago
Hello all you lovely UKQU members and fellow bloggers out there. Where has January gone? I can’t believe its been a month since I last blogged!
This time I thought it would be interesting to talk about the quilt a…
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This makes great sense to me, clear instructions and the pics help too. Thank you.
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Thanks for the kind comments Carol. So glad the it made sense to you and that the pictures helped. It’s surprising how difficult it was to break it down into step by step instructions!
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Jo Graham posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Jacqui.
Well done on an open, honest and transparent blog. I too took up sewing just over 5 years ago following a nervous breakdown. I had no confidence, had lost and didn’t recognise “myself” at all, and felt that I didn’t have any skills or purpose I had previously had to offer were gone.
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Jo Graham posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago
As frustrating as it is, this is so true and such a great tip. I totally agree with Alison.
I have not done any sewing since Xmas eve, when I finally finished my great nephews quilt.
The reason??? A picked up a bad case of the flu, which has left me bed bound for 6 days, and now house bound
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Jo Graham posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for the compliment on my choice of themes for my first blog. Will you be giving this a try?
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Jo Graham posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Heather
I am really glad that you have found the blog useful. As I said to Judith in my reply to her, I would suggest for your first attempt that you buy a cheap diary. Don’t use your best fabric – use a cheap one first of all. Try following the instructions that I have given (if you can!!!) and if need be, watch a tutorial on YouTube for a b…[Read more] -
Jo Graham posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Gini,
Thank you for such positive feedback. I am plased you liked the blog and found it informative enough. It’s certainly daunting being a new to this blogging lark!
after reading your review I know where to come if I need help!
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Jo Graham posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Judith
So glad that you liked the blog, and is now something you are willing to give a go. I would suggest for your first attempt that you buy a cheap diary (the ones from the shops where that you pay literally 99p or £1 for. Don’t use your best fabric – use a cheap one first of all. Try following the instructions that I have given (if you…[Read more] -
Jo Graham posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago
Thank you for your kind words Sue……I am a Tilda freak. There are Tilda makes all around the flat!
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Jo Graham wrote a new post, A Happy 2018 – How To Cover A Diary / Book, on the site UKQU 4 years, 7 months ago
Welcome to you all and a happy 2018
I hope that you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year, and received lots of sewing related presents! I am so pleased to be a part of this new group for UKQU, but having…
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I love this, great choice for a 1st blog post. x
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Hi Sarah,
Thank you for the compliment on my choice of themes for my first blog. Will you be giving this a try?
Do let me know,
Regards, Jo x-
I will be giving this a go, when time allows. x
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Helpful blog, I’ve bought a boring desk diary this year, now off to cover it! Thank you 🙂
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Hi Heather
I am really glad that you have found the blog useful. As I said to Judith in my reply to her, I would suggest for your first attempt that you buy a cheap diary. Don’t use your best fabric – use a cheap one first of all. Try following the instructions that I have given (if you can!!!) and if need be, watch a tutorial on YouTube for a bit of back up help.
I would really love to see your finished results Heather if you can post it onto the blog….but be warned, once you start covering books it becomes very addictive!
Regards, Jo x
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Fantastic and really informative post, can’t wait for your next one x
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Hi Gini,
Thank you for such positive feedback. I am plased you liked the blog and found it informative enough. It’s certainly daunting being a new to this blogging lark!
after reading your review I know where to come if I need help!
Regards, Jo x
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Brilliant, not something I would have done in the past but you have had this task so simple, I should have a go.
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Hi Judith
So glad that you liked the blog, and is now something you are willing to give a go. I would suggest for your first attempt that you buy a cheap diary (the ones from the shops where that you pay literally 99p or £1 for. Don’t use your best fabric – use a cheap one first of all. Try following the instructions that I have given (if you can!!!) and if need be, watch a tutorial on YouTube for a bit of back up help.
Let me know how you get on Judith,
Regards Jo x
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Lovely little blog Jo, I make lots of book covers and really enjoy making them. I love Tilda fabric as well and have made some of her items – my favourite is a seabird who has very long legs and lives in my bathroom. Looking forward to next months blog x
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Thank you for your kind words Sue……I am a Tilda freak. There are Tilda makes all around the flat!
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4 years, 4 months ago
Very interesting Jo I think I will have to try this sometime. It seems like the only special thing needed is the needle!
4 years, 4 months ago
A lovely read and I too want to start doing this, its just the time shortage getting in the way. One of the ladies I have coming to one of my groups is well into this method of stitching and creates some lovely pieces. I need to get over my obsession of having everything looking perfect!!! A pre-printed piece I may take a look at purchasing.