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Helen Kent wrote a new post, The Gower 6 years, 4 months 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…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Enola Gay – OMD 6 years, 5 months 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…
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A difficult but well interpreted challenge!
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Really interesting. Sad to say I have never heard this song until now! Some good ideas for interpreting it on fabric Helen.
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Gütermann Creativ Bulky Lock 80 6 years, 6 months 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…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Sewing Retreats – What are they all about? 6 years, 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…
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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.
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Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 6 years, 8 months ago
Thanks Carolyn
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Let There be Light! 6 years, 8 months 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…
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Some really good suggestions here Helen – think I need one of those light strips on my machine!
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Thanks Carolyn
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Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 6 years, 9 months ago
I might see you there, going tomorrow, on Sat. It was fun but no time since to play.
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Eco Printing and Natural Dyeing with Lizzie Godden 6 years, 9 months 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…
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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.
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Thank you Helen for your blog post. It was lovely to see you, though so briefly, at the West Country Quilting and Textiles Show 😉
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Gütermann Creativ Bonus Pack – Product Review 6 years, 10 months 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%…
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Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 6 years, 11 months ago
Yes, they are lovely and yes, so much more subtle when stitching.
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Review – Gütermann Hand Quilting Threads 6 years, 11 months 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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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Sewing and Meditation? 7 years, 2 months ago
This one is a little long, for that I apologise but felt I wanted to share the following. I work two days a week in a very high pressured business, on top of my editor work for British Patchwork and Quilting. They…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Valentine Day Panic! 7 years, 4 months ago
Quick free pattern finds.
Who else has got to February and not thought about Valentine’s Day? We’re approaching our 25th wedding anniversary (think it’s next year?!) but we do still try and do something aroun…
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I love the modern heart!
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Wye Knots Christmas Challenge 7 years, 4 months ago
The first day back of the New Year at the quilt group I’m a member of is an exciting time! The Christmas Challenge reveal has become a definite date on the calendar. The previous year’s winner sets the challenge whi…
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Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 7 years, 5 months ago
Thanks, ladies. Yes, cooker dried out and was fine. Great tip Karin. I am loosing hours planning quilts too…
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Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 7 years, 6 months ago
Not sure about those photos! Fab weekend though.
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, How quilting blew up my cooker! My EQ8 Journey 7 years, 6 months ago
How do I explain? Christmas is coming and I have blown up my cooker! All because of my quilting addiction. I’ll start at the beginning.
EQ8 released 28/10/17
It was my birthday recently and I’ve been aft…
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Oops, it’s hard not to get totally engrossed in quilting when you’re meant to be doing something else!
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I totally agree,you need to clear everything else from your day when you play with EQ! If you need extra help/inspiration I can highly reccommend the on-line classes run by Kari Schell/onpoint quilter. There are free starter classes or paid-for longer courses. I’m never going to make all the quilts I have designed but love keeping the brain cells working. Hope the cooker is fixed now! LOL
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Thanks, ladies. Yes, cooker dried out and was fine. Great tip Karin. I am loosing hours planning quilts too…
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Helen Kent posted a new activity comment 7 years, 6 months ago
Isobel, thanks for letting us know the name of that specific quilt. I loved it at the show, it was truly stunning!
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Beginners Guide to Quilt Shows 7 years, 7 months ago
So, you are starting out on your patchwork and quilting journey with a class or two, maybe a good instruction book or even YouTube and have heard about quilt shows but are a little too scared to go? What are they all…
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Absolutely delighted to see Amsterdam Memories featured in your post! I bought the pattern and fabric in Amsterdam some years ago, pieced the top, and then, my extremely talented friend begged to quilt it! We loved seeing it hang in the two person category, and heard some very positive feedback from visitors.
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Isobel, thanks for letting us know the name of that specific quilt. I loved it at the show, it was truly stunning!
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Thank you! We love it too.
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6 years, 4 months ago
I haven’t been to the Gower for about 40 years but your Blog took me right back. Thanks x
6 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Sue. Love it there
6 years, 4 months ago
Lovely landmark quilt. And it takes the fear out of curves.
6 years, 3 months ago
I’ll be playing much more with improv, so easy
6 years, 4 months ago
Looking forward to seeing how it develops!
6 years, 3 months ago
Me too! It’s still on my table waiting at the moment..