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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Obsessive Compulsive Crafting Disorder 8 years, 1 month ago
To Wash or Not to Wash.. The Great Debate
Arguably, pre-washing quilting fabrics is THE great quilter’s debate. Followed by “Polycotton or Cotton Thread?” and “To Tear or to Cut?” Such topics come up regularly in o…
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Nina wrote a new post, Football World Cup and left over hexagons? 8 years, 1 month ago
Yep, that was football and hexagons in the same sentence! If you have been really bored, you may have found out that a typical football consists of 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons. I say ‘typical’ football, as the older…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 2 months agoLovely article by Arlene Mcleish in British Patchwork and Quilting Magazine once again. Hope everyone catches it.
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Two Mini? or Not Two Mini?aka A Tale of Two Minis. 8 years, 2 months ago
Last month I made these two mini quilts. They’re 20″ish square and made mostly of the same fabrics, but they look very different.
For four years now, we have run an annual Mini Swap through our Facebook…
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I was going to give the autumn swap a miss but I think I’m hooked. As a swap virgin this time I’ve learnt a lot about how to stalk and be stalked and also discovered new techniques and fabrics that I’ve come to love. Bring it on ❤️❤️❤️
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How true…make it at the same time or it never gets made. My liberty butterfly is still not made but it’s on my to do list
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Beautiful quilts. I prefer the darker version as well but would happily live with either. I missed the swap this year due to bring overcommitted but have loved all the ones I have recieved. I too wish I’d made 2 of the ones I’ve sent out as I’ve never got around to making one for myself !
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I love your quilts but prefer the darker one with the more defined outline. I wish I’d made myself the first mini I did . It was a butterfly by lillyella stitchery , you have inspired me to make it for myself
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Lovely blog Juliet. I’ve done all four swaps, and made a few Angel minis, but each one has its own special memories. Each mini is a unique gift. We all appreciate the time and thoughtful that has gone into making what we receive.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann Thread pack with Seam Gauge 8 years, 2 months ago
New! Gutermann Thread Pack with Seam Gauge
We all like something extra with our purchases don’t we, so you might like this latest bonus pack from Gutermann.Contents include 8 x100m reels of Gutermann Sew…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Bondaweb 8 years, 2 months ago
Vlieseline Bondaweb – is this the best fabric fuser there is!
Vlieseline Bondaweb, the original, renowned brand is still the best and most reliable for fusing two fabrics together. All Vlieseline products a…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Something to keep you occupied this Summer 8 years, 2 months ago
The sun keeps shining (hopefully it’ll stay that way!), flowers blooming, birds tweeting away. The summer is arriving at long last we think. Longer lighter evenings give us much more time to sew, and you can even d…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Hand Embroidery anyone? 8 years, 2 months ago
With hand embroidery so on-trend, the Embroidery Stitching Tool from Clover enables you to sew as quickly and easily as drawing a picture.
It can be used to create satin, loop and back stitch so you can…
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Has anyone tried this ?
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We don’t have a review on this one Anne, but let me see what the distributer has to say for you. Thanks for the question.
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Thank you Sylvia x
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A lovely curvy BOM from Papper, Sax, Sten to win for one lucky member 8 years, 2 months ago
To welcome Jenny Haynes of Papper, Sax, Sten fame and who has launched a new BOM Jenny generously offered a competition prize of this full kit which includes the Oakshott Fabric,…
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Nina wrote a new post, Pattern and product review – sunflower block 8 years, 2 months ago
Having followed Jenny Haynes of Papper, Sax, Sten since she started out in earnest in the United Kingdom, I was more than excited to be given a set of her acrylic templates and some luscious Oakshott fabrics. I was…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Papper, Sax, Sten .. a journey of Curves and Modern Quilts 8 years, 2 months ago
Every now and then something different happens! We are happy to announce Jenny Haynes has joined our website to take everyone along her journey into modern quilts.
A Swedish exile having spent the previous 18…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Something Blue by Edyta Star for Makower UK 8 years, 2 months ago
I have always been attracted by blue fabrics, and the Makower ‘Something Blue’ Range designed by Edyta Star has not failed to satisfy this attraction. The summer is always a popular choice for weddings, e…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Counting Sheep — a new fabric range from Makower UK 8 years, 2 months ago
With our UKQU Baby Feature coming soon (watch for further announcements) and our Bloggerati busily preparing for it we can’t resist showing you this lovely new range from Makower UK.
Its full of b…
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Gorgeous.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, New in Shops from Makower UK this June 8 years, 2 months ago
We all love fabric .. it’s what being a Quilter is all about, so when a stack of fabric arrives on my desk what is a girl meant to do except spend a while stroking the lovely new patterns.
Makower UK are launching…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Unexpected item at the Checkout! 8 years, 2 months ago
The team over at the Electric Quilt Company have given the UKQU Website an incredible prize to anyone who pu…
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I’m so delighted, thank you so much and such a treat after knee surgery 2 days ago , this will certainly keep me busy whilst I’m off work recuperating
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Congratulations Frances, lots to keep you busy while you recuperate.
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Well done Frances x
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Sylvia Priest replied to the topic The Book for June is … in the forum
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 2 months agoLiz Trenow, the author of the Forgotten Seamstress, has kindly given an interview to UKQU which you can find in our Quilt News Section. There’s a link to Lynne Edward’s pattern interpreting Maria’s Quilt too. Be great to see everyone’s efforts in the future over at UK Quilters United FB Group and maybe we can group them all into our social…[Read more]
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 2 months agoDipping out of May’s book as I am still reading the Last Runaway, but really want to read the Liz Trenow book. Reading the comments though I will certainly return to Sew Deadly in the future. How many of us get into the depths of the character. I am currently still contemplating a bonnet to read in
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 2 months agoKeep an eye out for Arlene’s new column in the June issue of British Patchwork & Quilting Magazine too. Each month Arlene will be writing for them about the Book of the month.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 2 months agoLiz Trenow, the author of The Forgotten Seamstress, the book Arlene has chosen as the Book Club Choice for June has kindly given our website an interview, published in Quilt News, and there’s a link to Lynne Edwards Pattern if you want to have a go at making Maria’s Quilt for yourself Make sure you show it off in the FB Group if you do [mention…[Read more]
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Liz Trenow writes for UKQU! 8 years, 2 months ago
Little did I realise when I visited the Victoria and Albert’s quilt show in 2010 and was inspired to write a novel in which a quilt was the central character, that by doing so I would stumble inadvertently and h…
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Well put together Juliet. I would add that the cost of searching the fabrics after washing can prove to be expensive. My biggest difficulty is pressuring (ironing) the creases out after washing. I thought my iron was just for pressing my seams open