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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Pom Pom Maker Set 6 years, 2 months ago
If you are looking for something to keep you busy during the next few weeks you might fancy making your own embellishments, or simply having a bit of fun.
Just bear in mind there might be a delay in…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Face Mask Pattern .. thanks Paula Doyle 6 years, 2 months ago
As the crisis we are facing deepens there’s an ongoing debate about whether the wearing of masks is effective against Covid-19.
We are not advocating the wearing of masks either way, nor are we endorsing this as the…
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Sharon Reid wrote a new post, The Wonder of Wonder Clips 6 years, 2 months ago
Early one morning as I was cleaning my teeth and after replacing my tube of toothpaste onto the sink, the wonder clip shouted ‘blog’!
What got this blog off the ground!
I have these little clips, in various col…
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I have been wondering where all my large green ones had gone. I am just off to check the house.l.
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I was surprised at where I found they were being used!! Hope you find yours.
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Ring Pincushion 6 years, 2 months ago
Just a quick and easy pattern for you today, brilliant for appliqué and hand sewing. My friend, Veronica, showed me one she had made and said how fantastic it was. It really is, such a simple idea but you’ll find it…
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So clear and simple. I have a Liberty pincushion like this but had no idea how to create it. Thank you.
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Maggie, thank. I loved it and find it so handy. Really quick to make too.
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Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Beamish and Beyond 6 years, 2 months ago
I’ve just come back from a three day break, and as usual a bit of fabric crept into my suitcase along the way, so in true quilter fashion, here is my show and tell:
First stop was Beamish – The Living Museum of the…
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Introducing those of us who are from other areas to these gems is really helpful for future planning. I did love the titles in the Cathedral too.
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Thanks Maggie, I know I enjoy reading about and getting ideas from other people’s holiday finds.
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Rosie’s Coat 6 years, 2 months ago
It seems like a lifetime has passed since my friend and myself attended the Harrogate Stitch and Knit show at the end of November. We normally travel there by coach but this year due to a mix up we had the…
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It is really great fun, and very inspiring!
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Thank you
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Stonehenge 6 years, 2 months ago
I’m not one to shy away from a challenge. Once I left teaching, my husband and I came to the decision that we would become foster carers. We approached a fostering agency, having been recommended by friends of o…
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I know how you feel, these challenges have made me want to try to do more pieces like this. Love the way you’ve finished it, I think I’ll have to try facings next time
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Thank you Jane – and sorry for the late reply. I really like facings as a way to finish pieces, I’ve not done them often, but they are a great way to finish a piece that has a wavy edge.
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What a fabulous blog! Not only do you show us your sketchbook, but the detail, the different processes you used are truly inspiring! Thank you!
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Thank you Maggie! Sorry for the late reply. It is starting to dawn on me that maybe I may be some kind of artist after all!
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Marijke Van Welzen wrote a new post, Textile artist on holiday 6 years, 2 months ago
Last time I told you about my visit to the Art Couture exhibition.
Of course a Textile artist needs some new fabrics!
I love to participate in the Cherrywood Challenge. In 2018 in the Prince…
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I am thinking there is no such thing as a holiday for a textile artist, judging by your lovely purchases.
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On the other hand each day working on my wearables feels like having a holiday each and every day.
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Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, N.S.F.W (No Sewing For Weeks) Landscape Challenge – The Severn Bridge (or is it?!) 6 years, 2 months ago
Following on from the Christmas Song Challenge, I was keen to try a new challenge. This time it was landscapes. When someone was given the Humber bridge I was gutted. As a daughter of a Humberside/Yorkshireman, the…
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I wouldn’t have minded swapping, lol. Both Severn Bridges have played a big part of my life. I remember the second one being built, quite a feat of technology. I love this, get it up on the wall and enjoy it
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Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Rotary Cutter Blade changing 6 years, 3 months ago
My hints and tips for rotary cutter blade changing:
Before you remove the old blade, take a sharpie permanent marker and put a big X on it.
If you buy blades in plastic 10 packs, you can store your old…
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Some good tips here Corinne, I will definitely use a sharpie the next time I change the blade
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Sew Easy Basting Glue 6 years, 3 months ago
A great alternative to pins or stitching, this new fabric glue pen from Sew Easy helps you complete projects quickly and easily. The adhesive gives a temporary bond which remains repositionable for up to 3…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Charity Quilting from Our Quilty Pleasures 6 years, 3 months ago
Once we have made quilts for ourselves, for our relatives [who are likely sneaking around corners checking before they arrive that there are no quilts waiting again] friends and neighbours, and the pile still keeps…
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Love it! Jiggling obviously worked marvellously
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Val Brooks wrote a new post, A quilter’s review of the brand new Janome M7 Continental 6 years, 3 months ago
You may already have seen a couple of blogs written by Carol Lightburn on a new shop featured on the UKQU website, Panico’s. I’m lucky enough for this shop to be my Local Quilt Shop which I visit on a regular bas…
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What a great review, I would love to have a play with this machine, but alas, it’s not in my price range boo hoo!
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Val, what a get blog/review on the new Janome M7. Carl was happy to show me that machine on my visit last December. I am a Jamome fan and would of loved to of been in your shoes, you lucky thing.
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post But is it flat? ….. How to block a quilt. 6 years, 3 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Win a Tour to the Quilt Festival in Noord Groningen, Holland 6 years, 3 months ago
And the winner of this trip to the Quilt Festival held annually at Noord Gronigen in Holland 11-14 June 2020
arranged by courtesy of ECT Travel is
Helen Keegan! Congratulations!Marjan and Rob R…
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Chris Franses wrote a new post, Books, books and more quilting books 6 years, 3 months ago
I thought I would start off this journey through some of my quilting book collection by looking at some of my general how-to books. These are the ones I first bought when starting out on this hobby of ours and the…
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What a fabulous resource, Chris! There are so many books, when I was a new/apprentice quilter, I didn’t know what does or does not help. But your blog really spells it out.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter and
Silesian Quilt are now friends 6 years, 3 months ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post A Puzzle 6 years, 3 months ago
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Sweet Shoppe Too 6 years, 3 months ago
“Bright, summer fabric packs to review .. I have two to send out. Who is interested please!” said Sylvia. “Me”, I said and then the wait began. Actually, I’d forgotten about it until I came home from a st…
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Looks good Jane, lovely summer colours too. You’re right, deciding on the right pattern takes some time!
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thank you Carol, I always find it easier to make it up as I go
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That really is a happy quilt!
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thank you. Can’t go wrong with polka dots, or in this case, candy dots!
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Christine Hutchins recommended the post Angel of the North 6 years, 3 months ago
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