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Nina wrote a new post, Get your head in the game – UKQU Sewing Challenge 3 years, 11 months ago
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…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Design Pro Applique Mat from Clover 3 years, 11 months ago
How many of us burn our fingers during applique work, or find the pieces slipping around? Sore fingers can be a problem when trying to hold small fabric pieces in place for sure.
Take the hard work out…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Oliso’s iconic SmartIron ® just got smarter 3 years, 11 months ago
The new TG1600Pro Plus still features Oliso’s most-loved patented iTouch® technology and is not only safer but also time-saving, reducing strain on wrists and arms. Simply touch the handle and the iron lowers, re…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Recycled Wadding 3 years, 12 months ago
Environmental awareness and caring for our planet and our own lifestyles are top of the agenda for many of us. Recycling 7 million plastic bottles a day into nonwoven interlinings and waddings, Vlieseline r…
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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU Sewing Challenge – coming soon 3 years, 12 months ago
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…
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Exciting, and maybe really revitalising for all of us who have lost his/her sparkle.
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Hopefully! I’m working on coming up with the first few challenges at the moment and I’m getting tempted to sew again myself.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Chic Escape Fabric Collection from Tilda 3 years, 12 months ago
Chic Escape is inspired by restoration projects taken on by people who share our passion for vintage fabric, pottery and quirky artefacts, bringing new life and laughter to old forgotten buildings. Our escape…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Tonal Ditsy from Andover, designed by Lyn Goldsworthy 4 years ago
This lovely quilt could challenge you or your sewing group to a monthly block .. and it makes up into a fantastic quilt, 54″ x 54″. Designed by Lyn Goldsworthy from Lilyquilts exclusively for Andower (the US…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann Selection Boxes 4 years ago
Selection Boxes are not just for Christmas .. and apparently they are not always chocolates either! Gutermann have a lovely selection of threads for you to enjoy though . with less fattening centres I am s…
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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU book club – The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer Ryan 4 years ago
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…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline .. the answer to many of your wadding and interlining needs 4 years, 1 month ago
Hidden away behind fabulous fabrics and numerous projects is the secret ingredient for successful sewing. Vlieseline is that magic material, the key to quick and easy yet professional results!
Several…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Festival of Quilts ticket giveaway 4 years, 1 month ago
Are you planning to visit the Festival of Quilts this year.
Between the 18th until the 21st August the event of the year will be stretched across the Halls at the NEC, Birmingham, showing some of the best quilts…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Mini Patchwork Wedge 9 Degree Ruler from Sew Easy 4 years, 1 month ago
Are you looking for a new challenge .. then this latest ruler from Sew Easy might just be what you have been looking for.
Ideal for circular, semi-circular and star quilt designs as well as for making bunting.…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Sew like the Professionals! the new Gutermann creativ Denim Tin 4 years, 1 month ago
Denim fabrics are trendy and not just for jeans. Authentic, sturdy and cool, denim bags, backpacks, pillow cases or vase covers are just a few examples that make for great denim accessories.
Denim 100m is the…
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What a great idea! Why did no-one think of it before!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline 50% Bamboo Wadding 4 years, 1 month ago
Let’s talk wadding – one of the three elements that turn a beautiful patchwork into a quilt!
The latest addition to the Vlieseline range is a medium-weight, very soft, sew-in wadding made from 50% Bamboo and…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Hemline Scissor Sets 4 years, 2 months ago
A bright and beautifully colour coordinated tool set that will spruce up your sewing basket instantly! A perfect starter set for new crafters too
Containing sharp, clean-cutting scissors with comfort grip…
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Nina wrote a new post, UKQU book club – Hope on the inside, by Marie Bostwick 4 years, 2 months ago
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…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann Sew-All creativ now comes in Miniking cones 4 years, 3 months ago
Miniking Thread from the Sew-All Gütermann creativ range is now made from 100% recycled bottles and comes in plastic-free packaging – great for the environmentally aware quilters amongst us.
Miniking T…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Soya Mix 278 Wadding 4 years, 3 months ago
We often see requests for information from our members about which wadding is better, so when Vlieseline released details of their Soya and Cotton range we thought you would want to know about this.
The luxury feel…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Accuracy counts! 4 years, 3 months ago
The one thing everyone wants are sharp points and an accurate quilt. Even the most experienced amongst us strive to achieve this.
We can have as many gadgets and gizmos as we like, but at the end of the d…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Save the Date – FOQ 2022 is on the horizon 4 years, 3 months ago
The Festival of Quilts returns to the NEC from the 18th – 21st August!
The organisers are urging you to register for tickets now and you’ll receive early notification and priority booking (with no obligation to pu…
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3 years, 11 months ago
Thanks Nina x
3 years, 11 months ago
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 😉