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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Janome launch THE BIG JANOME SKILL SHARE with Jenni Smith 5 years, 7 months ago
Janome UK launch The BIG JANOME Skill Share with Jenni Smith
The aim, together with Jenni is to create more quilters in the world and to celebrate the pride and joy that comes when you share a ski…
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Tulips #GFBH2020 5 years, 8 months ago
I’m not one to shy away from a challenge, and so I jumped at the chance to be part of the UKQU blog hop – especially when the theme was flowers. I instantly knew what flowers I would choose – tulip…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A log cabin full of memories 5 years, 9 months ago
For ever my husband has wanted to own a log cabin. It stemmed from a holiday we had in Dorset one year when our kids were younger and ever since he has brought up the idea again and again, but it just isn’t goi…

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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Vintage Treasures 5 years, 9 months ago
Jo Hendy has a treat (or several) in store for quilters once again. I have tried hard to limit my Block of the Month (BOM) subscriptions, and I am a little ashamed to admit that I have some still waiting for me to…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter's profile was updated 5 years, 9 months ago
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, How do you store yours? 5 years, 10 months ago
One of the questions I see often on various Facebook posts and pages is ‘How do you store your fabric?’. Then there are the posts that show how people have stored their fabric – you know the ones – those pictures app…

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An organiser like me! Though I am very envious of your cupboard. It is very tidy!
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Thank you Maggie – I am an organiser, but not when it comes to my scraps! And the cupboard looks tidy because I was searching for the missing block I mention in the blog and tidied it up; I found the block, but not in the cupboard at all!! The rest of my sewing room is not so tidy – but that is due to the amount of stuff in here. The sewing cupboard was certainly a worthwhile purchase 12 years ago.
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I also use storage boxes for my fabric, separated into rough colour families. We deliberately bought a metal framed bed so that I could store the boxes underneath – keeps them out of the light to avoid fading
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A good idea for keeping the boxes out of the light. I have quite a few of my boxes under my quilting frame.
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Love 'n' Hugs 5 years, 10 months ago
It’s been a funny old time…and it still is a little bit strange. I’m sure that there are some of you out there who have managed to significantly reduce your stash, sewing for a range of causes out there. I have been…

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So pretty! They would look gorgeous as log cabin block square centres, picking up the key shades from the embroidery in fabrics, too.
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There’s an idea! I know that some people following the Stitch-Along have opted for this. As I want to do each block twice, I may decide to do log cabin for some of them.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, FPP – a revolution! 5 years, 11 months ago
The lovely people at Patterntrace have launched a new, British made, product to make FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) so much easier.If you have ever struggled with fussy cutting, or just working out the…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Beyond the Festival of Quilts 5 years, 11 months ago
During a time when we’re unable to come together for the annual celebration of The Festival of Quilts, the team at The Festival of Quilts have introduced a brand new online initiative “Beyond The Festival of…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gütermann Sew All Nostalgic Tins 5 years, 11 months ago
Every now and then something arrives in the shops that you really must have, and this might just be one of those times. Whether you are treating yourself, or looking for something to treat a friend, these lovely t…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Marking Pens and Pencils 5 years, 11 months ago
Having the right marking tool to suit your project is essential and Clover provide an excellent range. It is advisable to test your chosen marker on a scrap of your fabric before using on the project itself.
Water…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Our Quilty Pleasures planned a bit of a do 5 years, 11 months ago
What now seems like forever, several years since, I joined a weekend workshop with Sheena Roberts (Green Man Quilts) at the Jane White Sewing Studios. These are at the Ropewalk in Barton on Humber, an arts and c…

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An interesting a lovely read. Makes me wish I was back in UK….. there are no quilters nearby, nor wannabes! But I would love to be a member of a quilt sewing group. Oh well, the sun is calling……. thank you Sylvia. X
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You can join our group Sue! There’s a FB group and have a few virtual members. We sew together the second Saturday of every month. Its fun, and who knows, we could arrange one of our road trips to visit you one day. Wouldn’t that be an adventure!
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What an awe-inspiring set of quilts! A superb workshop by the sound of it!
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Several of our members couldn’t quilt when they first joined, or were very early on with what they did .. and now they are making such amazing quilts!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Win a Janome Atelier 7 Sewing Machine!! 6 years ago
Here at the website we are delighted to announce we are continuing our relationship with the lovely people at Janome next year, but it remains to announce our second winner…

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Lovely prize
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What a wonderful prize!
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Fabulous Prize!
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Fantastic
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Would love this! Such a fab prize!
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My fingers are crossed as I only have a little Janome gem
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Wonderful opportunity to get a great machine!
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Many thanks, and a Happy New Year to you all!
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Great prize
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Amazing chance to win a fabulous prize
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What a super prize!
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Fantastic Competion – Good Luck to All!!
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I would love to be able to explore the possibilities with this machine and expand my sewing techniques.
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Fingers crossed!
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Fingers crossed!
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Amazing prize. Fingers crossed.
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Great prize
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Great prize
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Great prize!
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Good luck!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Quilt-along 6 years ago
As we all now know, The 2020 Festival of Quilts will switch to an online format to accommodate as many of the annual quilting events and competitions as possible. To celebrate this event, Vlieseline has…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The Festival of Quilts Competition is going virtual! 6 years ago
This beautiful quilt was created by Claudia Pfeil
Calling all quilters – we have some good news! This year The Festival of Quilts annual quilting competition will be going ahead… virtually!
There is som…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, New! Gutermann Recycled Thread Multipacks 6 years, 1 month ago
Here’s a great idea for those of us prefer to reuse and recycle, and the idea seems to resolve a is of issues we often experience with our sewing.
1,000m of Sew-all rPET thread from just one recycled plastic b…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Style-Vil Fix – Fusible Foam Interlining. 6 years, 1 month ago
Vlieseline Style-Vil Fix is revolutionising the creative world!
This new fusible foam interlining allows for easy bonding onto outer fabric to make 3D collage as well as for hand and machine sewn items such as…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Deco Stitch 70 Thread from Gutermann creativ 6 years, 1 month ago
For beautiful top stitching and decorative backstitch seams, Deco Stitch 70 from Gütermann creativ gives clothing, accessories and home sewing projects a professional, distinctive and unique finish. This shimmering…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Quick n Easy Collection R80 and R200 6 years, 2 months ago
Vlieseline is more than just sewing!
As sustainability is becoming increasingly important, Vlieseline has developed two new thermo-insulating waddings made using 100% recycled polyester: R80 and R 200.…

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