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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, 1111 Quilts for Grenfell 8 years, 6 months ago
14th June 2017 changed the lives of the residents of Grenfell Tower forever and touched all our hearts. This is the story of a group of quilters who decided to do something to help and show their…
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut & alter : Half Square Triangle (HST) Tutorial – Part 1 8 years, 6 months ago
I hope you enjoy the various methods of making these cute little blocks. I love the size of 2 1/2″ squares, they are kind of my go-to size for squares, so the following tutorial is based on that size.
2 AT A T…
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Very well explained Abigail, I love the step by step images too. So easy to follow. Thank you.
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Thanks for visiting and commenting Carol. I am very happy that I wrote all this down because until it becomes second nature to me it is great to be able to refer to it – rather than having to figure it out every time!
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Hi, I am very new to all this … well, yes I am! In terms of FMQ. I am attending a workshop in March to start my own journey, so, my question to you all is what would you recommend I could be doing to prepare, bearing in mind my current experience is a couple of failed attempts and a screwed up mess in the corner of the sewing room where it…[Read more]
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Doodle, when ever you can. FMQ is a lot to do with muscle memory which then gives you one less thing to think about. If you see a design you like, trace it out over and over again.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter replied to the topic Posting Events in the forum UKQU 8 years, 6 months ago
Hi Valerie
You need to email them to the website email address and we will add that for you.
Include as much information as you know, including the location address, time and date and anything you think might attract a visitor (how many quilts might be on display for example, I love looking at people’s quilts).
Hope you get…[Read more]
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter replied to the topic Wow we're here in the forum UKQU 8 years, 6 months ago
Hi Everyone! Great you are enjoying it all.
The picture can be added or changed in your profile. Click on the avatar at the top right (or your own pic if you uploaded one) and the drop down menu reveals a menu. Click ‘Profile’ and you are able to add or change the picture.
If you are struggling then raise a ticket on the support system (the…[Read more]
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff and
Melissa Lewis are now friends 8 years, 6 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter replied to the topic Website Improvements in the forum UKQU 8 years, 7 months ago
Hi Yolly
we are working to add this improvement to the search functions at the moment
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter replied to the topic Website Improvements in the forum UKQU 8 years, 7 months ago
Hi
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter – An Introduction 8 years, 7 months ago
Where do I begin? Just make a mark, they say. Just cut the fabric, they say. But sometimes it seems so much harder than that. It’s that whole blank page thing – wanting to get that first page just right. …
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I’m following your Fancy Forest quilt along, I’ve had the pattern for ages; I tried an owl, which went wrong, and then a fox that turned out just right. You might just inspire me to try that owl again 🙂
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Hi Alison the pattern had sat on my shelf for nearly two years so a QAL seemed a perfect excuse to actually get it made. I was looking at the owl today …. hmmmm glad I didn’t start with that. You can join in any time if you fancy – thistles for January and Bunnies for February. Thanks for popping by and taking the time to leave a comment.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, News from Down Under 8 years, 7 months ago
From time to time we hope to feature news from across the World.
Siobhan Foster is an Irish creative living in New Zealand and although not a Quilter (which I am sure we can work on with her) she does work in…
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Show your UKQU Pride! 8 years, 7 months ago
Available now, UKQU logo badges!
Show you’re part of our community with a UKQU badge and reap the benefits. At shows and festivals go up to anyone with a UKQU badge and say Hi, make a new friend! Lots of stall…
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Obsessive Compulsive Quilting Disorder 8 years, 7 months ago
Welcome to my UKQU world…
Four years ago I made a Facebook group to fill a void. A void where quilters sewed alone, we needed to moan about rising cotton prices and find out which fabric shops are still going. S…
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Thank you, loving the site…plus it’s good to know my small pile of UFO’s are not that extreme yet hahahaha.
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The site is looking great. Looking forward to all the new developments.
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Well done Juliette, getting one finished, albeit by someone else, is a starting point. Also well done with the website. Little acorns and all that.
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Great intro Juliet, yes you have lots to finish, I know I have seen the boxes lol. Looking forward to your next one. The website is such a good resource centre for us all.
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I love the orange quilt Juliet – traditional with a twist of citrus! You really must finish it.
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And thankgoodness you did. Or none of ys would be able to see lovely things like these!
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These tops are fantastic Juliet, you must finish them when you can. And thank you for starting up this site in time for when I began my quilting journey, it’s been a treasure trove of information, advice and the wow factor for me.
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff changed their profile picture 8 years, 7 months ago
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Quilting Acronyms 8 years, 7 months ago
Do you know you UFO’s from your WIP’s? Quilters have acronyms for everything!
BC = bias cutBOB = Beginner’s Only Block (swap)
BOM = Block of the Month
DF = double fold
DSM = Domestic Sewing M…
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Never heard of some of these, others made me laugh!
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You beat me too it!
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Brilliant – not heard some of these!
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Would be helpful for those who don’t know the meanings, if acronyms were hypelinked or popup created across the website linked to this list. Saves getting asked frequently what it means.
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CRAFT = cannot remember a flipping thing! I often have craft moments!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter changed their profile picture 8 years, 7 months ago
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Thank you for sharing our story. And thank you to every member of the group that made it happen. I’m very proud to have been involved.
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Here in The Republic of Ireland we were thrilled to take part. Great thanks must go to the Admin team and all their helpers. Everyone who took any part is a
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What an amzing thing to do and well done to all who’s hard work made all this possible.