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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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Christine Hutchins recommended the post Lyn Butler 6 years, 9 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A THREAD THROUGH TIME 6 years, 9 months ago
British & American Quilts from 1800-1930
An exhibition of quilts from an exceptional private collection, exploring the quilting and patchworking traditions of Britain and America from c.1800 to 1930 has opened…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Thread Pick and Awls 6 years, 9 months ago
There’s nothing more frustrating than snagging a garment that inevitably results in a loose thread or, when you’re machine sewing or quilting, it is all too easy for stray threads to become enmeshed in t…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Quickscreen Triangle and Quickscreen Square 6 years, 9 months ago
Recognised by the clear blue printed grids, these interfacings provide a guide for patchwork designs from traditional square blocks to modern styles. They are a great option for creating hand sewn hexagon or…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Fusible Bias Tape Makers 6 years, 9 months ago
Clover have a variety of Fusible Bias Tape Makers to help you achieve a bespoke professional finish for your sewing and crafting projects. Whether it is for quilting, home decor, dressmaking or a non-sewing…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Recycled Top Stitch Thread from Gutermann 6 years, 9 months ago
Top Stitch rPet thread from Gütermann is better for the environment and great value for money too! Ideal for decorative seams and top stitching, it has a slight elasticity, making it suitable for both garments and…
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Playing the ‘What if’ game… Part 1 – What to do with charm packs 1 6 years, 10 months ago
Have you ever played the ‘What if….?’ game with fabric? You may well be asking yourself “What is the ‘What if…?’ game??”. Let me explain. You start by following a pattern, following instructions, and then having got…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Aid for Burma [KSDP Charity] 6 years, 10 months ago
Every so often something captures your imagination doesn’t it. At the Festival of Quilts this year I met a stallholder who many may have noticed, or even passed by without a glance. I stopped and bought a bea…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Dome Needle Threader 6 years, 10 months ago
Thanks to this clever threaded needle dome you can absorb yourself in the joys of creativity without interruptions.
All too often a pair of specs, a needle threader or even a magnifying glass are needed…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Get Creative with Vlieseline 6 years, 10 months ago
Ensure a smooth finish for machine embroidery, appliqué, monogramming and relief quilting. Vlieseline guards against fabric distortion and slippage to give support and stability wherever you choose to…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Are you a FOQ Virgin? 6 years, 11 months ago
It’s almost that time of year again when all Quilters start to become focused on one thing. The annual visit to the Festival of Quilts. Suddenly all the talk over at the Facebook Groups is about this and for tho…
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Thanks for the helpful tips
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Great tips Sylvia, thank you. Though you aren’t kidding about creaking bones come five o’clock lol. Great fish and chip shop in Medway about 15 minutes drive. Enjoy your day/s
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Great tips. Just one addition.. if you want to drive to an eatery try Moseley village in Birmingham, near to the City centre, where there are some nice Indian restaurants and a few other choices of eateries to choose from. There is a car park in the middle of the village (not actually a village but residents like to call it that).
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Go Triangular 6 years, 11 months ago
Rulers are a vital part of designing and making a quilt and Sew Easy have a great range of rulers and templates, including these triangles, to help quilters with cutting accurate shapes and blocks.
90° T…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, New! Pony Certain Stitch Needles 6 years, 11 months ago
Take out the guess work with Certain Stitch Needles! These brilliant needles have been developed to give consistent length stitches that are evenly spaced, just like a professional.
These exciting new…
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Brilliant idea!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Needle Threaders 6 years, 11 months ago
Every sewing basket needs a good Needle Threader and Clover has a great range to choose from! I, for one, could not manage without a needle threader of some sort these days, but I didn’t realise there were so…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline – Responding to the need for change 6 years, 11 months ago
Vlieseline are committed to reducing carbon footprint, offering products made from plastic bottles and other recycled polyester materials. There are many positive reasons for reducing consumption of new and…
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