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John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, New Charity – Quilter's Legacy Foundation 5 years, 2 months ago
In an age where charity has been so hotly supported by so many, starting a totally new charity felt a little overwhelming. But I had a deep passion from my experiences in the quilting word and knew I had to start…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Fiskars Table Top Seam Ripper 5 years, 2 months ago
No matter how good we are at sewing there comes a time when we reach for Jack. Noooo – not to pour from the bottle (although now you mention this …), but the sharp little helper we keep to unpick the rogue seams…
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post Show Us Yer’ Drawers! 5 years, 2 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Festival of Quilts – pre-register for tickets 5 years, 2 months ago
As the drama of the pandemic plays out there are glimmers of things happening that might just be a sign of better times for us all, especially for traders and visitors to the Festival of Quilts .. or FOQ as we fondly…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann Hand Quilting Thread Pack 5 years, 2 months ago
There’s often debate here and at the Facebook Group around which thread is better to use for the different techniques we use in patchwork and quilting, and there’s a wealth of information around to help people cho…
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Despite sewing for decades I had no idea how effective waxing thread is!
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Monet for you, my dear! 5 years, 2 months ago
That’s nice I thought, and then I look through his catalogue. Oh my, hundreds of paintings the same. Lots of splodges of colours, lots of brown paintings and, did you know, Monet even painted his wife in her c…
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thank you, my first thought was it was going to be easy, then it wasn’t, lol
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Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, N.S.F.W. (Not Sewn for weeks) … actually it's been Months Tales of a Part time Sewist – Artist Challenge 5 years, 3 months ago
Hey All
I know that I have been very quiet over the last year, and my followers, I am really sorry. 2020 was a year that did not happen for me. emotionally it was a bad year and I found working from home a…
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A truly mixed textile. I admire your creativity.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline – responding to the need for change 5 years, 3 months ago
There are many positive reasons for reducing consumption of new and precious raw materials and Vlieseline are doing this without compromising the superior quality they are renowned for. Committed to…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Festival of Quilts 2021 — Is it Happening? 5 years, 3 months ago
The news came out that Festival of Quilts, the lovely FOQ, is likely to be happening this year, and the drums started up and all sorts of rumours began. Here at your website, we believe in speaking to the right…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Graph Paper for Quilters and Papercraft from Sew Easy 5 years, 3 months ago
Have you ever been struck with a quilt idea – a new layout you’d like to try? You doodle on a pad, then try and draft it out on some graph paper which is metric rather than Imperial. Get mixed up and confused and s…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, North Country Quilts: In Celebration of New Acquisitions 5 years, 3 months ago
The people at the Bowes Museum in Durham are preparing for re-opening with a brand new exibition of quilts – but of course many of them will have needed the care and attention from the conservation team.
They have c…
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, CESAR MANRIQUE. – Artist 5 years, 3 months ago
Spaniard César Manrique was born 24 April 1919 in Arrecife, a village on the Canary Island of Lanzarote. Manrique was an artist, sculptor, architect and activist and, during the Spanish Civil War, he was a volunteer…
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That is really interesting and a lovely piece of work! An artist new to me, too.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Sarah Boone – inventor of the modern day Ironing Board 5 years, 3 months ago
Its been black history month this February .. and its only right that we mark this is some way. Most people will have heard of the likes of Rosa Parkes and her stand against apartheid back in 1955 (she sat down on…
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She certainly made our lives easier. My mother never used an ironing board when we were growing up; she ironed on a pile of towels on a wooden side cupboard. I know which I prefer!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Hemline Luxury Sewing Gift Set 5 years, 3 months ago
We are often looking for something different to say a thank you or for a friend’s birthday, aren’t we. This is so pretty and I bet anyone who sews would love to receive it too.
For those with a passion for…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Sew a Fine Seam – Beginner Piecing Part 3 5 years, 3 months ago
The Dark Side – What is this mystical Dark Side and why do we want to go there?
I’m sure you have heard of the particular space film legacy where the “Dark Side” is of such importance. At Strictly Quilting headq…
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A super series! If only I had been able to read this when I started.
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Thanks Maggie, that’s really kind!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A machine, scissors and a ruler and suddenly you have a quilt 5 years, 3 months ago
You have been thinking about starting a hobby during lockdown maybe, searched through endless Facebook pages and suddenly you jump into UK Quilters United.
WOW . what a different world to discover. What a…
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Lovely blog. It is interesting how we all come at this from different places.
I must say, though, that the thing that has been a revelation to me from patchworking is the rotary cutter – I use it for almost everything! -
What a lovely, honest, cheery blog!
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Quilters Ruler Handle from Sew Easy 5 years, 3 months ago
I frequently get asked how to make rotary cutting easier for the beginner or for the experienced quilter who has joint issues. This can strike anyone at any age as someone who suffered RSI throughout my 30s and 40s…
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John J. Cole-Morgan wrote a new post, Quilt Along with John Podcast – Jack Edson 5 years, 3 months ago
I love all makers in the quilting world. There has never been a single person in the quilting world I have not learnt something from – which is the main thing I adore about our community. Everyone has a story to s…
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This was fantastic to watch, thank you John, I can’t wait to see the next video
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That is very kind thank you
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A feast for everyone! Jack really is an artist in every sense of the word. And so generous with his methods.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Create a Heart Cushion with Vlieseline 5 years, 3 months ago
Did you miss the 14th February. Did it pass by without merit (same here!) but Vlieseline posted a beautiful project with a real purpose. Breast Cancer Cushions are known to help with post operation comforts, and…
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