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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The Festival of Quilts Competition is going virtual! 6 years ago
This beautiful quilt was created by Claudia Pfeil
Calling all quilters – we have some good news! This year The Festival of Quilts annual quilting competition will be going ahead… virtually!
There is som…
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Helen Kent recommended the post Free Hearts Table Runner Pattern 6 years ago
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Perfect seams for squares 6 years ago
Beginners often start with stitching squares together to make their first patchwork quilt.Many experienced patchworkers know a simple trick to help get the seams lined up nicely when the squares are stitched…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, New! Gutermann Recycled Thread Multipacks 6 years, 1 month ago
Here’s a great idea for those of us prefer to reuse and recycle, and the idea seems to resolve a is of issues we often experience with our sewing.
1,000m of Sew-all rPET thread from just one recycled plastic b…
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Blue Skies smiling at me 6 years, 1 month ago
Irving Berlin, 1926
I just love this song, written by Irving Berlin way back in 1926, and the line ‘Nothing but Blue Skies from now on‘ really heralds in Spring. This April has been no exception; the skies have…
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I was blown away by this Ruth. Truly stunning in execution and design. And very appealing in its use of fabrics, techniques and concept!
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Thank you very much Margaret. It was such a pleasure to make and I learnt a lot. Going to build on this style /theme to see how far I can take it.
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Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, N.S.F.W (Not Sewn For Weeks) – 50 shades of Denim! 6 years, 1 month ago
I recently saw this super cool Jean quilt and thought that I really wanted to give it a go.
Image from: http://apassionatequilter.blogspot.com/2010/06/finished-denim-quilt.html
I don’t own may jeans t…
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Hand sewing denim! That is a labour of love! This pattern was one of my early inspirations too, but I have not even started.
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It was worth it for my sister 🙂
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Sharon Reid wrote a new post, Houses of Parliament 6 years, 1 month ago
Challenge accepted and I get given the landmark, Houses of Parliament.
Thinking cap on and was certain that what I make I would use and not put to the back of a cupboard or in a drawer never to be seen…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Style-Vil Fix – Fusible Foam Interlining. 6 years, 1 month ago
Vlieseline Style-Vil Fix is revolutionising the creative world!
This new fusible foam interlining allows for easy bonding onto outer fabric to make 3D collage as well as for hand and machine sewn items such as…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Deco Stitch 70 Thread from Gutermann creativ 6 years, 1 month ago
For beautiful top stitching and decorative backstitch seams, Deco Stitch 70 from Gütermann creativ gives clothing, accessories and home sewing projects a professional, distinctive and unique finish. This shimmering…
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, Spanish Bluebells 6 years, 1 month ago
When I was asked by Sylvia to write about Bluebells, I was intrigued and so set about finding as much information as I could. As most people in the UK who are Gardeners will tell you – the UK has been inundated with…
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Wow your piece is really interesting and now I know why I am puzzled by some blue bells looking different! Thank you Sue. The piece is really lovely. Hope you are well and safe over in sunny Spain.
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Thank you Ruth, I learned new things about them too, and I enjoyed making the wall hanging. Was going to give it away – but somehow it has found its way on to my workshop wall….. xx
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Spring Daffodil Framed 6 years, 1 month ago
I don’t know about you, but I feel as if I’ve missed spring. The last time I went driving anywhere, the snowdrops and crocuses were carpeting the green spaces. Then came Covid-19 and I seem to have missed the…
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Good idea to mount the Daffodil as a picture, I did that with my Landmarks and I am so pleased with it. Even on the darkest day – your daffodill will shine out. Xx
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thank you, I really enjoyed doing something different with it
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Sharon Reid wrote a new post, April Challenge 6 years, 1 month ago
Who’s up for another challenge and my name is put forward before I’ve even finished the last one which was Landmarks. This one is Months and I have been given April. Lovely April showers and umbrellas immediately spr…
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Really enjoyed reading this, especially as April here in Spain has been one of the wettest for 70 years….. thank you Sharon.
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Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, N.S.F.W (No Sewing For Weeks) Screw You COVID-19! I will still be creative! 6 years, 1 month ago
Hi All just a quick blog for you all today.
Spoiler alert: Its not quilting so please forgive me!!
Before COVID-19 became the big bad wolf I was going to submit a mixed media piece to a local Eisteddfod (that has…
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I love that Rebecca!
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, BUST THAT STASH FOR THE NHS 6 years, 1 month ago
We are all currently going through a terrible time with ‘The’ virus and it is affecting the lives of so many people. Not least those who have lost loved ones and those who are suffering. Our magnificent frontline NHS…
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A lovely idea for when the scrubs and hats are done.
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Stitch Diary in Lockdown 1-13 days 6 years, 1 month ago
We are in unprecedented times, plague, death and loss of life, liberty and physical social interaction. This will not be in my usual style. As it is diary based; to keep me sane, to keep everyone else in my household…
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What a very brave and thoughtful blog! So much to think about. I really look forward to reading the rest.
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Thank you.
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Social Distancing Sewing – Keeping Busy! 6 years, 1 month ago
Welcome to the New World where social distancing has become a byword, self-isolation essential to save lives and staying at home has never been so important but for us quilters, where get-togethers, knit and natters…
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What a lovely use if the hare motif.
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Thank, Maggie. I fell in love with the initial pattern and now want to use it everywhere!
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Chris Franses wrote a new post, Books of blocks 6 years, 1 month ago
Having decided to make a quilt using blocks how do you choose which block (or blocks) to use? Do you find a theme (stars for instance) or look for a name that appeals (how about Cats and Mice?). Perhaps you want to…
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This is a really valuable blog for anyone who uses blocks. There are so many books about and they vary immensely in content and quality, so to be given a guide to a set of really detailed staple publications is enormously helpful.
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Thanks, Maggie. Although as a caveat – my bookshelf doesn’t include anything more up-to-date that last century when it comes to block books I’m ashamed to say. I’m really missing the quilt shows this year as it it such a good opportunity to browse for books.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Quick n Easy Collection R80 and R200 6 years, 2 months ago
Vlieseline is more than just sewing!
As sustainability is becoming increasingly important, Vlieseline has developed two new thermo-insulating waddings made using 100% recycled polyester: R80 and R 200.…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Sew Easy Ironing Products 6 years, 2 months ago
Neat, compact and ready for travelling to classes or any time your sewing or ironing needs to be mobile … These carefully designed Sew Easy accessories are the perfect solution. Also good if…
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Sharon Reid wrote a new post, Houses of Parliament 6 years, 2 months ago
Challenge accepted and I get given the landmark, Houses of Parliament.
Thinking cap on and I was certain that what I make I would use and not put to the back of a cupboard or in a drawer never to be seen…
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Great idea Sharon. It will look lovely on your new sewing room wall.
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Thank you Ruth, the extension and therefore the new sewing room are on hold now until we reach better more normal times.
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What a great idea, it’s lovely
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Great design, love the background fabric too. Clever idea and so different from the usual Embroidery Ring clock…
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