Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter
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Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A log cabin full of memories 1 month, 4 weeks 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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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, FPP – a revolution! 3 months, 2 weeks 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…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Beyond the Festival of Quilts 3 months, 3 weeks 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 3 months, 4 weeks 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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I am definitely going to look these up….
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Marking Pens and Pencils 4 months, 1 week 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.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted a new activity comment 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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 posted a new activity comment 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Our Quilty Pleasures planned a bit of a do 4 months, 2 weeks 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!! 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Here at the website we are delighted to announce we are continuing our relationship with the lovely people at Janome throughout 2020.
There’s some exciting news to come…-
Lovely prize
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What a wonderful prize!
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Fabulous Prize!
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Would love this! Such a fab prize!
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Fantastic
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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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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Quilters Workbook Lockdown GIveaway 5 months, 1 week ago
The lovely people who make the Quilters Workbook have five of these ingenious journals to giveaway.
No catch, nothing to do – just click the box below and we will choose five lucky winners on 1st June,… -
Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Quilt-along 5 months, 2 weeks 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! 5 months, 2 weeks 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 5 months, 3 weeks 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 3 weeks 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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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Sew Easy Ironing Products 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Neat, compact and ready for travelling to classes or any time your sewing or ironing needs to be mobile … These carefully designed Sew Easy accessories are the perfect solution. Also good if…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Pom Pom Maker Set 6 months, 3 weeks ago
If you are looking for something to keep you busy during the next few weeks you might fancy making your own embellishments, or simply having a bit of fun.
Just bear in mind there might be a delay in…
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Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter
@sylviapriest
Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter
1 month, 3 weeks ago
What a lovely blog. It gets to the heart of our fabric obsession: not so much sewing, as remembering.
1 month, 3 weeks ago
What a great way to keep track of your memories. I really enjoyed reading this Sylvia and your quilt is gorgeous.