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, Fiskars Table Top Seam Ripper 5 years, 2 months ago
No matter how good we are at sewing there comes a time when we reach for Jack. Noooo – not to pour from the bottle (although now you mention this …), but the sharp little helper we keep to unpick the rogue seams…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Festival of Quilts – pre-register for tickets 5 years, 2 months ago
As the drama of the pandemic plays out there are glimmers of things happening that might just be a sign of better times for us all, especially for traders and visitors to the Festival of Quilts .. or FOQ as we fondly…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann Hand Quilting Thread Pack 5 years, 2 months ago
There’s often debate here and at the Facebook Group around which thread is better to use for the different techniques we use in patchwork and quilting, and there’s a wealth of information around to help people cho…
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Despite sewing for decades I had no idea how effective waxing thread is!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline – responding to the need for change 5 years, 3 months ago
There are many positive reasons for reducing consumption of new and precious raw materials and Vlieseline are doing this without compromising the superior quality they are renowned for. Committed to…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Festival of Quilts 2021 — Is it Happening? 5 years, 3 months ago
The news came out that Festival of Quilts, the lovely FOQ, is likely to be happening this year, and the drums started up and all sorts of rumours began. Here at your website, we believe in speaking to the right…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions 5 years, 3 months ago
The people at the Bowes Museum in Durham are preparing for re-opening with a brand new exibition of quilts – but of course many of them will have needed the care and attention from the conservation team.
They have c…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Sarah Boone – inventor of the modern day Ironing Board 5 years, 3 months ago
Its been black history month this February .. and its only right that we mark this is some way. Most people will have heard of the likes of Rosa Parkes and her stand against apartheid back in 1955 (she sat down on…
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She certainly made our lives easier. My mother never used an ironing board when we were growing up; she ironed on a pile of towels on a wooden side cupboard. I know which I prefer!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Hemline Luxury Sewing Gift Set 5 years, 3 months ago
We are often looking for something different to say a thank you or for a friend’s birthday, aren’t we. This is so pretty and I bet anyone who sews would love to receive it too.
For those with a passion for…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A machine, scissors and a ruler and suddenly you have a quilt 5 years, 3 months ago
You have been thinking about starting a hobby during lockdown maybe, searched through endless Facebook pages and suddenly you jump into UK Quilters United.
WOW . what a different world to discover. What a…
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Lovely blog. It is interesting how we all come at this from different places.
I must say, though, that the thing that has been a revelation to me from patchworking is the rotary cutter – I use it for almost everything! -
What a lovely, honest, cheery blog!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Create a Heart Cushion with Vlieseline 5 years, 3 months ago
Did you miss the 14th February. Did it pass by without merit (same here!) but Vlieseline posted a beautiful project with a real purpose. Breast Cancer Cushions are known to help with post operation comforts, and…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Bias Tape Cutting Ruler 5 years, 3 months ago
Making your own bias tapes and bindings couldn’t be easier with the Clover Bias Tape Cutting Ruler which enables accurate cutting of both bias and straight fabric strips. The special slit in the r…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Trimits launch new FQ packs 5 years, 4 months ago
Fabric. I will just let you savour that lovely word. Even better 100% cotton plains in fat quarter packs.
Trimits have added new fat quarters to their popular range. Each bundle contains 5 fat quarters, size 5…
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What a brilliant idea! So often you just need some solid colours that do not reflect a design.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Janome Continental M7 5 years, 4 months ago
Janome have a long history of supplying the patchwork and quilt sector with amazing sewing machines, and the Janome Continental M7 is their greatest machine to date.
It already carries the prestigious award…
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dang, I want one!!!
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What a Dream Machine!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Fork Pins – new from Clover 5 years, 4 months ago
Sometimes we need something more than just an old fashioned pin to hold a project in place, or if you are blocking a piece of work for example, and these new Fork Blocking Pins from the lovely people at Clover…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Tilda launch their new fabric range 5 years, 4 months ago
Woodland Collection
Inspired by the forest, the Woodland fabric collection provides perfect designs for projects with a winter wonderland theme. Featuring hand-drawn images of flora and fauna along with…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted a new activity comment 5 years, 4 months ago
Thanks Rosanne. There are several different companies authorised to supply the EQ8 here in the UK .. if you click the link in the competition article Electric Quilts have kindly given links to them all.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, North Country Quilts – a new Exhibition at The Bowes Museum 5 years, 4 months ago
North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions
20 March 2021 – 19 September 2021
The Bowes Museum is delighted to announce that it will be holding an exhibition from March 2021 showcasing some of the r…
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Something to look forward to…one day!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Win your own copy of the amazing EQ8 Quilt Design Software 5 years, 4 months ago
Have you ever thought about designing your own quilt patterns or creating your own block design. Electric Quilts have the perfect software for you. There are loads of ne…
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The UK Contact for EQ is Laurence at riodesigns.co.uk
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Thanks Rosanne. There are several different companies authorised to supply the EQ8 here in the UK .. if you click the link in the competition article Electric Quilts have kindly given links to them all.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann creativ – Bulky-Lock Threads 5 years, 4 months ago
An overlock machine is a real boon, enabling a perfect finish on seams and other raw edges and that’s where Bulky-Lock from Gütermann creativ is the thread of choice. This high-quality thread is available in tw…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Templates to make light work of your Quilting from Sew Easy 5 years, 4 months ago
Create a wonderful array of patchwork and quilting designs with these easy to use templates from Sew Easy. Made from 100% acrylic using laser cut technology, all three templates include a ¼” seam allo…
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Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter
@sylviapriest
Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter