UKQU | Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter | Friends Activity https://ukqu.co.uk/members/sylviapriest/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Sylvia Priest - webmaster and quilter's friends. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:29:55 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.3 en-GB 30 hourly 2 f69e7f780915eff93b1081cd62efa60d AbbieAnne wrote a new post, HNY, Happy New Mystery!! ......Hare it is!!! https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=448379 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:31:43 +0000 Hi Everybody!!  Where does the time go?  Hard to believe I’m sat here writing this on New Years Day 2024!  Hope you’ve all had a fabulous 2023 patchwork and quilting?
It wouldn’t be New Year for me if I didn’t hav…

]]> 0 7255aeaf4a21e57b1fd067c07b20eaef That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Finger Presser - The thing you never knew you needed! https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=448220 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:27:30 +0000  
A tool for pressing seams – it’s that simple!
No frills, no tricks, a simple little tool that gets the job done but can be used in a multitude of ways depending on the project. Made from hard, sturdy…

]]> 0 1c5da41a6452e5cc0ba7387e26e462d7 That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Vlieseline 276 Natural White Wadding  https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=447642 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:45:18 +0100  

“A lightweight, soft, sew-in wadding made from bleached cotton with scrim, allowing an excellent combination of a soft hand feel and a lightweight construction while still providing significant stability…

]]> 0 a9a8cb43f586ad9686e83950e8d2e897 Lynda Boyle posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2023/08/31/2023-knitting-and-stitching-show-tickets-giveaway/#comment-12943 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:31:47 +0100 Please enter my name for the Harrogate Ticket Giveaway.
Thank you

Lynda Boyle

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, 2023 Knitting and Stitching Show .. tickets giveaway Alongside the ever Popular Festival of Quilts we are eagerly waiting for the two Knitting and Stitching… ]]> 2138d28d3619e01a49e479509bd4ea3b That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Summertime Snails - Row 3 of the UKQU Summer Sew-a-Row  https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=444922 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:18:51 +0100 One of my FAVOURITE things about patchwork and quilting is the community – quilters are such a lovely bunch, there is always some kind of swap, quilt along, charity quilt, sew along, community project going o…

]]> 0 26384d0d967e5a2908008cc50dc1e7be That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Hot Hemmer Square  https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=435995 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:30:09 +0100 Small and Mighty is the best way to describe this latest offering from Clover – the Hot Hemmer Square. Measuring 6″ x 6″ and made from nylon fibre board, it’s portable and does exactly what it says on the…

]]> 0 e2dfd74b9c8c7e222cb7bba1d8c1ed0a Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Festival of Quilts; The Journey to Display. https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=428988 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:26:45 +0000 It is that time of year again, when the festival of quilts opens its doors to this year’s quilting entry requests. I have been considering entering for a while now. However, the biggest issue for me is my health a…

]]> 0 5862d7e1f81ef016bc674921d32deb52 Nina wrote a new post, Roll it up - UKQU Sewing Challenge https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=426966 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 15:54:00 +0000 Roll it up – UKQU Sewing Challenge
It’s time to reveal the FOURTH project in the UKQU Sewing Challenge; a laid back, ‘join as you can and let’s have some fun’ challenge where we are using our patchwork and quilting…

]]> 1 bcaf72e017fba3eaf514be5189f8f324 AbbieAnne wrote a new post, 'Through the Window' - the next Mystery Quilt BOM! - How?? https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=424513 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:52:21 +0000 Hello Everybody! 
I’ve been some busy!!   –  I had already designed and made a quilt but decided against it for the next mystery….why?

The process of deciding on a design is always a bit fraught for me,…

]]> 0 e5b196ed44224376a00bc566e5a75bab Nina wrote a new post, Bags, bags, bags - UKQU Sewing Challenge https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=417779 Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:15:15 +0000 Hello and welcome to the third part of the UKQU Sewing Challenge; a challenge where we are using our patchwork and quilting skills to create other things than quilts, such as for example garments, accessories, or…

]]> 0 d6a6c0c4c6dba46928a663a291f43437 Nina recommended the post Ange’s Lost Christmas Spirit https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/24285/ Thu, 29 Dec 2022 22:55:17 +0000 0 37e2e2d0e9adfa7588604aaf09efb2f9 Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Preparing for a Retreat https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=407689 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 08:50:14 +0100 I’m writing this a week before the Bloggerati retreat – and it could well be the last Bloggerati retreat. I feel sad should this be the case, as the retreat has given me the chance to meet like-minded people and to…

]]> 2 f603c2e234a4c8d1883792c5717af63b That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, ECO-Friendly Wadding from Vlieseline  https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=407284 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:57:59 +0100 When you think of ‘eco-friendly’, wadding may not be the first product that comes to mind however Vlieseline, in their continued commitment to sustainability, have introduced several products to their Eco…

]]> 0 57a7db057779297531f1bb8a16deb1d0 That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Design Pro Applique Mat https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=404152 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:18:20 +0100 The Design Pro Applique Mat has been designed with a specialised surface to keep your applique templates and pieces in place to prevent slipping while fusing. Measuring 11.6″ x 16.5″ the mat is see…

]]> 0 c5f09dcb12bb1924823a0a076f550475 That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Free Motion Embroidery with Aurifil 80wt https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=398451 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:16:42 +0100 Everyone has an opinion, especially when it comes to thread in the crafting world! Cotton or Polyester? 50wt or 40wt? What about 80wt? Which colour to use? Should my bobbin thread match my top thread? Many have…

]]> 0 56a27220206d7c791d418fd38248daf0 Denise Inkson posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/09/01/the-cheap-procrastinator-product-review-clover-fabric-tube-maker/#comment-12283 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:32:25 +0100 Thank you.

In reply to - Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Product Review, Clover Fabric Tube Maker. First I would like to thank UKQU: https://ukqu.co.uk/ and https://www.clover-mfg.com/ for giving me the opportunity… ]]> c7e08359347cc3b8189fedf56bbbee08 Nina wrote a new post, Wrapping up summer - UKQU Sewing Challenge https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=396508 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:31:48 +0100 Hello and welcome back to the UKQU Sewing Challenge where we are using our patchwork and quilting skills to create garments, accessories, things for the home and perhaps also something for charity. Please read on to…

]]> 0 4adfac1a324ab226755806542ffa0c08 That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Desk Needle Threader https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=404018 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:34:45 +0100 Clover Desk Needle Threader 

 

Usually if something sounds to good to be true, it is and you’re left feeling a bit disappointed, BUT that is not the case with the Desk Needle Threader from Clover! It d…

]]> 0 89ad597601217c1d78c14e760f522573 Nina posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/09/01/the-cheap-procrastinator-product-review-clover-fabric-tube-maker/#comment-12282 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:31:17 +0100 Great blog / product review!

In reply to - Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Product Review, Clover Fabric Tube Maker. First I would like to thank UKQU: https://ukqu.co.uk/ and https://www.clover-mfg.com/ for giving me the opportunity… ]]> be83d2b5f852f3b32030aebb07a1c1c4 Nina recommended the post The Cheap Procrastinator: Product Review, Clover Fabric Tube Maker. https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/24178/ Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:30:58 +0100 0 be59b0939eb162fb36219da9c8dffb0f Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Product Review, Clover Fabric Tube Maker. https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=401938 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:18:22 +0100 First I would like to thank UKQU: https://ukqu.co.uk/ and https://www.clover-mfg.com/ for giving me the opportunity to review and test the Clover Fabric Tube Maker.

It came through my door three days before I…

]]> 2 771759a39e834565bde8af3804392c4e Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Who needs a reason to shop? https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=400262 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 06:53:21 +0100 Who needs a reason to shop, not normally me, but due to current and past events over the last few years, having a reason helps. I mean, we will need more fabric right? For once I have a good reason. I have been after…

]]> 0 b813892e10f9f4b0da68a6722a4064d1 That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Top Tips for Visiting a Quilt Show https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=398452 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:04:12 +0100 Whether you are just starting out on your patchwork and quilting journey or you’ve been addicted to it for years, you will have undoubtedly heard about quilt shows. But what exactly are they and how do you survive or…

]]> 0 1bfe3cb12b8dffe936f02c472358be19 That's Sew Kerry's profile was updated https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/24148/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:01:41 +0100 0 69daea61c7a5951e46bce49d9c0173ae Nina posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/07/06/get-your-head-in-the-game-ukqu-sewing-challenge/#comment-12141 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:56:16 +0100 Lyn, I realise you’ve got a bit of a headstart on this one! I’m wondering if postage stamp / round the world blocks would look amazing for this 😉

In reply to - Nina wrote a new post, Get your head in the game – UKQU Sewing Challenge Hello and welcome to the UKQU Sewing Challenge where we are using our patchwork and quilting skills to create garments, accessories, things for… ]]> 6ce7f68d29442149028d80f8e5e65ed6 Nina wrote a new post, Get your head in the game - UKQU Sewing Challenge https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=393845 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:59:49 +0100 Hello and welcome to the UKQU Sewing Challenge where we are using our patchwork and quilting skills to create garments, accessories, things for the home and perhaps also something for charity. We’ll be embarking on v…

]]> 2 9f0e7b9755ab5a4c081924a6ebd616d3 That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, What’s In Your Sewing Bag? https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=393471 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:46:11 +0100  

If you’ve followed me for any length of time (@thatssewkerry) you’ll know that I’m always busy doing something quilt related, whether it’s longarm quilting, fabric rescuing, pattern designing, pattern…

]]> 0 ef699e605a0adc0bf86acba5bf55e36a That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Vlieseline Soya Mix Wadding Review  https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=393329 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:37:10 +0100 When it comes to wadding we all have a favourite and everyone has an opinion as to why theirs is the best, for some it’s the price, for others the brand or company that makes it, some go solely on the fibre…

]]> 0 72c7a2781b2996e89b2770dc267fcbad That's Sew Kerry posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/04/05/clover-quick-thread-cutter/#comment-12133 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:33:30 +0100 It is a fab little gadget to have in your sewing bag for sure!

In reply to - That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Quick Thread Cutter  Although it is small (only 3″ high) it is mighty! I now have this guy permanently set up next to my machine, I do a lot of chain piecing and this cuts… ]]> d3138c7aa87823099fc9e8c8c9f92835 AbbieAnne wrote a new post, No Mojo!...... but then, Japanese Folded Patchwork! https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=391830 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:29:35 +0100 The last few months for me have been very strange, family duties needing to be done.  As many of you are no doubt aware, it takes a toll from creativity and what we generally refer to as our ‘Mojo’ did a runner on…

]]> 0 39e22521eca1cef3b77546217b70f82b Sheena Roberts posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/06/08/photographing-your-quilt/#comment-12108 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:33:44 +0100 Thanks, Maggie – with the closing date for FOQ coming up, hopefully it will help with anyone trying to take photos for that too.

In reply to - Sheena Roberts wrote a new post, Photographing your Quilt Being able to take a decent photo of our wonderful creations is increasingly important in this digital age, but getting that photo can sometimes be… ]]> b43e557b8ec9a9f4ef1756c74c309874 Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, A new machine! https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=390878 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 05:52:40 +0100 For some years I have been eyeing up longarm quilting machines, dreaming of having one. I bought a Gracie frame for my domestic sewing machine, with the intention of becoming fairly proficient on it, but the frame…

]]> 0 76a17492056fa6fdcf2be5ea5f2efa3d Nina posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/06/06/ukqu-sewing-challenge-coming-soon/#comment-12105 Sat, 11 Jun 2022 20:33:36 +0100 Hopefully! I’m working on coming up with the first few challenges at the moment and I’m getting tempted to sew again myself.

In reply to - Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Sewing Challenge – coming soon Not sure if you’ve been visiting our Facebook group UK Quilters United recently, but I floated the idea of starting a set of challenges inspired by the BBC… ]]> 905071c380727729a12fd49fd152e049 Christine Hutchins recommended the post Obsessive Compulsive Quilting Disorder https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/24097/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:45:03 +0100 0 208c0f28c22740aea26a903749cb8148 Christine Hutchins posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/06/10/whats-a-block-drive/#comment-12103 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:43:19 +0100 Wow Lyn! You have certainly been busy! I followed the progress of the blocks on the Facebook page – but didn’t realise that you had received enough blocks for almost 100 quilts – that is amazing

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, What's a Block Drive? So…what is a block drive? A block drive is a brilliant idea for members to participate in making just one block (or as many as they like) and send it to a Block H… ]]> b688e1eb4fdfc404590db848ba9a5c52 Christine Hutchins recommended the post What’s a Block Drive? https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/24095/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:41:06 +0100 0 6cb7fe8e27967c80abc7e109d07f342e Sheena Roberts wrote a new post, Photographing your Quilt https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=390712 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:01:27 +0100 Being able to take a decent photo of our wonderful creations is increasingly important in this digital age, but getting that photo can sometimes be challenging.  Here are some tips and tricks to help you get…

]]> 2 f8f5f8b493c0e6baae5699b062b17fac Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Sewing Challenge – coming soon https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=390622 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:19:35 +0100 Not sure if you’ve been visiting our Facebook group UK Quilters United recently, but I floated the idea of starting a set of challenges inspired by the BBC series Great British Sewing Bee, but with a patchwork and q…

]]> 2 3c291103a99f3412a0dbfd095cec66f9 Nina wrote a new post, UKQU book club - The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer Ryan https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=387580 Mon, 16 May 2022 13:32:17 +0100 The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer Ryan is a brand new book due to be published at the end of May (eBook and Audio versions) and the printed version a week or so later. 

 

I was expecting this to…

]]> 0 73f467cf187f7be89495afda497a229c Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Mixed Media Queen Protea https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=386807 Sat, 14 May 2022 09:09:15 +0100 Used under license from Adobe Stock Photos.

Little did I know when, we, the bloggers of UKQU were set a task of doing a blog based on a flower and that a few weeks later the world would learn that the Sunflower…

]]> 0 1dae928e9634c8ba087581e79397ac28 Denise Inkson posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/03/09/the-cheap-procrastinator-inspiration-in-all-things/#comment-12045 Sun, 08 May 2022 16:13:58 +0100 First, thank you for your lovely comment and secondly, sorry for my late reply. I hope you enjoy your holiday.

In reply to - Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Inspiration in all things. It is finally happening, my husband and myself are about to impart on our first whole week holiday without the children, whom are… ]]> c458a18d0e313a6ce7960dd8a6d5df07 AbbieAnne posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/04/10/quilts-from-the-cupboard-a-quilt-display-from-my-students-myself/#comment-12025 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:38:35 +0100 Thanks Maggie, the ladies have done fabulously!!

In reply to - AbbieAnne wrote a new post, 'Quilts from the Cupboard' – a quilt display from my students & myself Hi All! Just thought I’d scribble a quick update having attended my first main quiltshow since, well, a long time… ]]> bffda353705c9e39a26e32bcf82b9ae7 AbbieAnne wrote a new post, 'Quilts from the Cupboard' - a quilt display from my students & myself https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=380825 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 05:37:51 +0100 Hi All!
Just thought I’d scribble a quick update having attended my first main quiltshow since, well, a long time ago!!
It was so much fun to be back out there and teaching again, 6 workshops a day for 3 days -…

]]> 2 afe5cb4a3da283b9f3d3ce4066ca9305 AbbieAnne wrote a new post, Fanfare!! https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=382157 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:33:15 +0100 Just a heads up for everyone, my next Mystery BOM (Block of the month) will be starting very soon!!
The fabrics are picked, the design is in my head…….. just got to make it and write a few patterns now!!
Those…

]]> 0 bc44bdd293a7a19e2236248c07192f82 That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Clover Quick Thread Cutter  https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=379736 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:47:54 +0100 Although it is small (only 3″ high) it is mighty! I now have this guy permanently set up next to my machine, I do a lot of chain piecing and this cuts down the time (pun intended!) quite a lot.

It’s very…

]]> 2 7e4dec1fffd404d11baccd06f13d8461 That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Sew Easy Patchwork Triangle Ruler  https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=379849 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 05:46:55 +0100 HSTs are one of the most common units used to make quilt blocks or even whole quilts – like the one I’m currently pattern testing that has quite a lot of HSTs to make, so I though it an ideal opportunity to…

]]> 0 250850865c407b691b6353be54066f6d Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Girl's Day Out https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=378821 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:48:21 +0100 I love a Block of the Month – I mean, I REALLY love them. I will confess to having several on the go at the moment, and one of them is Girl’s Day Out. I saw this advertised on the Villavin Crafts Facebook page, and…

]]> 0 929860aad1a507a53c6635201bd84159 That's Sew Kerry wrote a new post, Tilda Cotton Beach https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=378873 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:45:28 +0000 I was lucky enough to be sent a F8th bundle from Groves of these gorgeous new fabrics, they have been giving me all the summer vibes with the rich and vibrant colours, they feel amazing and were a joy to work…

]]> 0 a7550fa6770b8bd2da1ddc186f76439e Nina wrote a new post, UKQU book club - Hope on the inside, by Marie Bostwick https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=377321 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:48:57 +0000 A fictional book about Hope Carpenter who has spent most of her life raising four children (all have now flown the nest) and running the household whilst her husband Rick has been working.

After Rick is…

]]> 0 69a4bdd2c72fe198d4d2e21ae1cad259 Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Inspiration in all things. https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=375859 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 06:33:05 +0000 It is finally happening, my husband and myself are about to impart on our first whole week holiday without the children, whom are now adults. It is five past six on a cold early February morning. There is nothing but…

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