Helen Kent wrote a new post, So, You Have a Question? 3 weeks, 3 days ago
As a beginner in this wonderful world of patchwork and quilting, you can easily become a little confused with all the terminology and general guidelines that can apply to the many different sections of the craft.…
Helen Kent recommended the post Free Hearts Table Runner Pattern 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Thank, Maggie. I fell in love with the initial pattern and now want to use it everywhere!
Helen Kent wrote a new post, Social Distancing Sewing – Keeping Busy! 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Welcome to the New World where social distancing has become a byword, self-isolation essential to save lives and staying at home has never been so important but for us quilters, where get-togethers, knit and natters…
Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 2 months, 1 week ago
Maggie, thank. I loved it and find it so handy. Really quick to make too.
Helen Kent wrote a new post, Ring Pincushion 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Just a quick and easy pattern for you today, brilliant for appliqué and hand sewing. My friend, Veronica, showed me one she had made and said how fantastic it was. It really is, such a simple idea but you’ll find it…
So clear and simple. I have a Liberty pincushion like this but had no idea how to create it. Thank you.
Maggie, thank. I loved it and find it so handy. Really quick to make too.
Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 4 months ago
Me too! It’s still on my table waiting at the moment..
Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 4 months ago
I’ll be playing much more with improv, so easy
Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 4 months ago
Thanks Sue. Love it there
Helen Kent wrote a new post, The Gower 4 months, 2 weeks ago
I love the Gower. The coastline is one of the best in the UK, sandy beaches that are quiet even at the peak of summer, blue seas and green lush countryside. On the western side, you can even catch some breakers and…
I haven’t been to the Gower for about 40 years but your Blog took me right back. Thanks x
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Thanks Sue. Love it there
Lovely landmark quilt. And it takes the fear out of curves.
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I’ll be playing much more with improv, so easy
Looking forward to seeing how it develops!
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Me too! It’s still on my table waiting at the moment..
Helen Kent wrote a new post, Enola Gay – OMD 5 months, 1 week ago
When issued the challenge to use a song title as inspiration for a quilt I thought that it sounded an interesting idea. I’d not done one before so popped my name into the mix. Then Sylvia gave me the t…
A difficult but well interpreted challenge!
Really interesting. Sad to say I have never heard this song until now! Some good ideas for interpreting it on fabric Helen.
Helen Kent wrote a new post, Gütermann Creativ Bulky Lock 80 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Product Review – Gütermann Creativ Bulky Lock 80 – Variegated purple (9944), 1000m (1094 yds)
The package arrived, was it something else for the magazine? No, this one was for me to try out. I do a little…
Helen Kent wrote a new post, Sewing Retreats – What are they all about? 7 months ago
UKQU has a fantastic range of quilting experts from around the country who, once a year, gather together for the ‘Bloggerati Retreat’. The one this year is due shortly in November and we are certainly looking for…
Can’t wait to see you all again in a couple of weeks. Last year was great fun and was so inspiring being able to learn from each other.
Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 8 months ago
Thanks Carolyn
Helen Kent wrote a new post, Let There be Light! 8 months, 1 week ago
The dark nights are drawing in, with spring a distant memory. I often wonder how they managed in the past, sewing on an evening, but I suppose they would sew in the day more frequently rather than being chained to a…
Some really good suggestions here Helen – think I need one of those light strips on my machine!
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Thanks Carolyn
Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 9 months, 1 week ago
I might see you there, going tomorrow, on Sat. It was fun but no time since to play.
Helen Kent wrote a new post, Eco Printing and Natural Dyeing with Lizzie Godden 9 months, 2 weeks ago
I spent a lovely Saturday earlier this month at a workshop held at an art centre in the Forest of Dean. Cinderford Artspace is situated in the centre of town with free parking. It offers many different courses, both…
Sounds fantastic!! Will have to look up the place you went to. I am doing a natural dyeing workshop next week at West Country Quilt Show ….
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I might see you there, going tomorrow, on Sat. It was fun but no time since to play.
Helen Kent wrote a new post, Gütermann Creativ Bonus Pack – Product Review 10 months, 3 weeks ago
I was recently asked to review a pack of Gütermann threads that came with an assortment of Prym hand sewing needles and a set of Schmetz universal machine sewing needles. There were ten reels of 100 meters 100%…
Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 11 months ago
Yes, they are lovely and yes, so much more subtle when stitching.
Helen Kent wrote a new post, Review – Gütermann Hand Quilting Threads 11 months, 2 weeks ago
When asked to review the Gutermann creativ Hand Quilting thread I needed to layer up a mini project as I hadn’t anything ready to quilt. I’ve not done a whole cloth quilt so why not? A small cushion front, who…
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It’s always surprising how much more subtle the thread colour looks off the reel, isn’t it? I do like these Gutermann threads for hand quilting – as you say, so easy to use.
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Yes, they are lovely and yes, so much more subtle when stitching.
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1 month, 3 weeks ago
What a lovely use if the hare motif.
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Thank, Maggie. I fell in love with the initial pattern and now want to use it everywhere!