Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter
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Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, International Left Handers Day – 13th August 7 years, 10 months ago
13th August was International Left Handers Day, so I thought a bit of a blog about it would be good. As I have said before, I am left-handed. My mum learned to knit left handed in an attempt to teach me to knit – I w…
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giniscanlan wrote a new post, Pattern Review – Footloose Quilt by Jenny Haynes of PapperSaxSten 7 years, 10 months ago
I was recently given the opportunity to review the Footloose Quilt pattern, by Jenny Haynes of PapperSaxSten. Curves are always something of a challenge, so I was really keen to give this new design a try. The…
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Thank you so much Gini for the kind review. I’m really glad you enjoyed it and thanks again for choosing to try curves without pins.
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I loved every minute of it! I’ve just gone in and bought the sunflower pattern as well!
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Just love this design – from a distance the centre ‘blocks’ look like owls peeking out. Tempted to try one!
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Another amazing pattern by Jenny and another ‘no pins’ convert for curves!!!
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yup, no pins here is how I go too! nice review and I like the finished result
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Intriguing! And gorgeous.
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff recommended the post Introducing ICE 7 years, 10 months ago
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AbbieAnne wrote a new post, Good Life………..Makower UK 7 years, 10 months ago
A jolly little package of fabric appeared in my letter box……..SUNFLOWERS!!!! Oh so happy was I….. I have a bit of a thing about Sunflowers they’re my ‘Happy’ symbol. I’d been asked to review the new range ‘Go…
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Val Brooks wrote a new post, Tales from Val's Blog Cabin July 2018 7 years, 10 months ago
Using rulers to help you with free motion quilting – it really IS still FMQ!
After my start in free motion quilting (FMQ) (see my first blog on FMQ), while I was encouraged at what I’d done, I still felt ver…
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V interesting Val
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Great blog, really should practice more with my westalee rulers but there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day
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What a informative and useful Blog. It has made me feel that Rulers are my next purchase. Thank you Val, love your work – stunning x
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you are right! another tool in our arsenal to help us fmq
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UKQU Admin Team wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Hints and Tips from a Hospital Bed – A4 Presentation Portfolio Folder. 7 years, 10 months ago
Introducing Denise .. our vlogger .. direct from her hospital bed no less. This girl means business!
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Love your sewing kit case!!! And hope you recover quickly.x
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Thank you, it’s very handy in the car too. It has traveled miles with me.
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Well done Denise, what a lovely way to take your stuff. Hope you’ll be home soon
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Thank you, it was a short two night stay but the recovery is six weeks, it is going to get very frustrating if I cannot use my machines as I am unable to lift for that time period.
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Well blogged Denise..gws.
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Thank you.
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Get well soon Denise, I fear the only thing I will be taking to hospital in August is my Kindle, but I have some fabric box kits that look fun with all the carboard bits cut out, so may cut some material pre-op so I can fiddle around with it while I am there … haven’t done one of those for over 20 years
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Thank you, and I hope your visit is okay and you get well soon. If you do create those would be nice to see please.
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Denise, I’m so chuffed to have inspired you to show your kit. Great idea, love the folder. Get well soon to you & your roommate/cameraman!
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter :: Festival of Quilts – who will be there? 7 years, 10 months ago
This year will be my second year working at Festival of Quilts. It seems like yesterday that I turned up at Pinhole Quilting’s stand, well shall I say floor space because on the Tuesday lunchtime that was all it wa…
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I will, hopefully, manage to pop by and say hello. Good luck
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That would be lovely 🙂
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AbbieAnne wrote a new post, Mystery Two!!! …….Rubies & Cream BOM! 7 years, 11 months ago
I’z very excited and a bit surprised even!
I’ve been busy working on my next Mystery Quilt BOM for UKQU. I believe in and am known for, making ‘design developments’ throughout my patterns and classes,…
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I’m in
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Sorted!
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Val Brooks wrote a new post, Tales from Val’s Blog Cabin – July 13th 2018 7 years, 11 months ago
A Day Out – Whitby Queen Bee Quilters Quilt Trail
When I started quilting, I did consider if it was for me as I felt sewing was a rather solitary hobby – until I realised there is a whole community of quilters out…
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Great Blog. Sometimes I wish we still lived in UK and I could visit the shops and Quilt Exhibitions. Thank you for thr vision Val x
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Thanks for your comment Sue – I did think it was a real novelty to see quilts in such a variety of shops and it certainly made me stop and look in the shop windows where I might have just walked on past!
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I so love the idea that this exhibition took with using various shop windows to display the work. Great that you enjoyed it, only wish I lived closer to have gone along to ogle at all the hard work on display.
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Yes – I thought it was such a novel idea and a great way to share! Maybe other groups could encourage their local traders to display a quilt in their windows.
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Our local tv shop (a friend) was celebrating a particular anniversary for his shop and he had a few bits from my group for display in his window. It was a one off never even gave it a thought to do in many windows!! A great idea for others those to follow.
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, A little bit of colour in our lives – Lynda Jackson 7 years, 11 months ago
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I want to do something just a little different and original. About 2 yrs ago I found ice dying and it opened up a whole new world.
It can be a very random and mystical process…
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Wow linda they look fab. I particularly like the first one on the washing line.
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Not sure what the neighbours thing lol
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That’s half the fun, keeping the neighbours wondering what you will do next 😉
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Glorious, must have a go at this one day.
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Just make sure you wear gloves 😉
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I remember tie-dying my hippie skirts when I was at uni, it was fun, but this is a whole other level altogether. Everything is so beautiful and I love your shed too. 🙂
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Lynda – WOW, love the star!
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It is a beauty isn’t it.
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Fascinating….beautiful kaleidoscope effects.
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Thank you, they are always a surprise
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That is so much more inspiring than posts about dyeing usually are! It even has me thinking…whole cloth quilt? Could I? And THAT is a first! Thank you!
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Absolutely you can and I am so glad to hear this. Do it and dont forget to show us. x
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I’ve wanted to try this technique since I first heard about it. Love the results you have achieved, and its definitely made me want to find my dyes and have a go now.
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Yet another thing for my list……. Fabulous!
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter :: A use for your selvedges 7 years, 11 months ago
The funny thing about things that you know is that you think everyone else know them too!
Last week I packaged and sent of some wadding to a fellow blogger and when it arrived she got in touch to say what a…
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Great idea
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Thanks for visiting Lyn 🙂
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Hi Sue – all I can see is a square box but I think it was supposed to be a smiley face – thank you!!
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Like you I’ve kept selvedges for years, I often use them on fabric postcards to separate message from address sections on the back. Some I’ve come across have little pictures in the fabric colours (Lewis and Irene) and little quotes (Moda)
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Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment Suzan. I like the idea of using them on postcards – will make a separate bag for those ones that are prettier!
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Thanks for stopping by Ami and taking the time to leave a comment. So glad it has made you want to save your selvedges!
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All these great uses for them – I save the less pretty bits for tying up my plants in the garden!
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That’s a great idea – I used to used laddered tights and stockings but as I no longer work in an office environment I don’t have a ready supply!
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Cute idea Abigail. I make things with the ones I save but now I’ll be doing this too!
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That’s good to hear! What do you make with them currently?
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Cute small items – pin cushions, candle/mug mats & Xmas decorations. Great cheap things for craft fairs
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Good ideas – will keep in mind.
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I also wrap presents in fat quarters for those stitching friends and finish off with either selvages or ribbon, therefore nothing gets thrown away! Like you I think everyone knows to do this! Great to put it into writing for those who have yet to discover this wrapping method!
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What a great idea to use a FQ as wrapping paper – I hadn’t thought of this!!
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Louisa wrote a new post, Sewmotion’s Curved EPP Flower Cushion Tutorial – Part Four – the Quilting 7 years, 11 months ago
In the fourth part of my series of tutorials on making this lovely curved English paper-pieced flower cushion, I’m going to show you how to hand quilt your cushion panel using big stitch quilting. This is by far my f…
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Lovely work!
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Thanks very much Linda 🙂
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Gorgeous! And the video tutorial is excellent, very clear 🙂
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Thank you very much, I hope it’s inspired you!
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Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, How to trace a design onto difficult fabric 7 years, 11 months ago
Did you ever wanted to stitch something onto your work, but needed the guidance of a drawn line and didn’t know how to get the lines onto a fabric?
There are lots of tools and pens which you can use to mark your…
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Great idea working freom the back! never thought of that. Have tried the tissue paper and it worked well, but a bit of a fag tearing it away after. Will definitely try working from the back – Thanks Vendulka x
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Yes, it’s tedious getting the paper out, but sometimes it’s better than risking the lines coming back. Glad my tip is helpful!
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I found working from the back really helpful in thread drawing
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Fab ideas, Vendulka – I really must get more inventive with my quilting!
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Great, simple ideas, thanks.
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thank you!
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Thank you
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, We have a WINNER!! cut&alter Christmas 18 QAL 7 years, 11 months ago
The competition to celebrate the launch of my Christmas 18 QAL quilt has now closed and a winner has been picked …..
Congratulations to Jane Nicholls!!
The fabric bundle from the Silent Night range by…
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Thank you so much. I’m really looking forward to starting this in September!
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It’s my pleasure! I look forward to getting to know you better come September.
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Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter
@sylviapriest
Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter