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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Are you looking for a new Thimble? 3 years, 2 months ago
New thimbles that meet the diverse needs of sewing enthusiasts are being added to the ever-popular Clover collection
Natural Fit Leather Thimbles
Made from a 3D construction and providing a natural, comfortable fit…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Ticket giveaway for the Craft4Crafters Spring Show 3 years, 3 months ago
See the Spring in with the Craft4Crafters show
Thursday 30th March to Sat 1st April, Westpoint Arena ExeterWe have FIVE PAIRS OF TICKETS to GIVE AWAY to this lovely show – simply comment below on this article a…
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It’s brilliant to see my name up in the lucky winners, but no one has contacted me yet?
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Festival of Quilts; The Journey to Display. 3 years, 3 months ago
It is that time of year again, when the festival of quilts opens its doors to this year’s quilting entry requests. I have been considering entering for a while now. However, the biggest issue for me is my health a…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, (no title) 3 years, 3 months ago
Ricky Timms entry to the 2022 Festival of Quilts would brighten up any wall or room wouldn’t it..
It’s getting to that time of year already! The fabulous Festival of Quilts will take place 3rd to 6th A…
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I’m half way though reading his book, Convergence Quilts. It’s really good and explains how you can make them.
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Vlieseline Quickscreen 3 years, 3 months ago
This is new to me at Strictly Quilting – Quickscreen in both triangles and squares. I’ve not used it before so it was fun to give it a go. Quickscreen from Vlieseline is similar to a light interfacing, and has ma…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Hot Hemmer Square and Ruler 3 years, 3 months ago
These are a brilliant way of avoiding burnt fingers as well as being able to achieve accuracy when pressing folds and seams or attaching fiddly applique..
Hot Hemmers are made from nylon fibre board which…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, There were a few butterflies! Sewing Retreats… 3 years, 3 months ago
Helen Kent and Cecilia Slinn announce the dates of two new Retreats for 2023…
by Cecilia Slinn.
The ‘Sewcial Retreat’, held last November in Bromsgrove, was the first time I was personally involved in the organ…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Lovely Deco Stitch 70 Threads from Gutermann 3 years, 4 months 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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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Bondaweb Charity Sign 3 years, 4 months ago
Bondaweb from Vlieseline is a mainstay for appliqué in patchwork and I recently had a project that needed just this product. One of my ladies that joins me on a Friday for my Sit and Sew classes was attending a…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Win Tickets to the 2023 Stitch Festival 3 years, 4 months ago
Shop, learn and be inspired at The Stitch Festival! Taking place at the Business Design Centre from 23rd – 26th March 2023, expect to be inspired by quirky textile displays, shop from your favourite cra…
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Thank you so much!
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Log Cabin Christmas Card Hanger 3 years, 5 months ago
Do you still receive a lot of cards at Christmas time? One unusual solution to the dilemma of where to display them is this Christmas Card Hanger and of course you get the pleasure of making something useful…
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A lovely project tostart for next Christmas.
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A good idea – it does take a while to make, but can then come out every year.
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Vlieseline R80 and Christmas Stockings 3 years, 5 months ago
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Strictly Quilting HQ. That time of year when we all panic to finish those projects that we’ve had all year to complete… “Oh yes, I’ll get stockings made for the two c…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Oliso TG1600 ProPlus™ Iron – An Update. 3 years, 5 months ago
It’s been a while since I was lucky enough to have an Oliso iron to play with. (You can find the first review here.) They are quite expensive so quite an investment and, after using it for a few months now, I t…
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Preparing for a Retreat 3 years, 7 months ago
I’m writing this a week before the Bloggerati retreat – and it could well be the last Bloggerati retreat. I feel sad should this be the case, as the retreat has given me the chance to meet like-minded people and to…
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Looking forward to it too…don’t forget the all important cushion
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And a good time was had by all Chris! Nice to know I’m not the only one in ‘socks’ to machine sew (and iron!) and think I’ll check out the ‘bottom’ of my machine too!
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Dinosaurs For The Win! 3 years, 7 months ago
How cute are these dinosaurs?
This pattern by Lynne Goldsworthy has 4 super cute dinosaurs to applique and uses dinosaur fabric and 4-patches to make a lovely child’s quilt 58″ square.
The fabric range is…
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Gorgeous idea.
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, New Toy Alert! – Clover Fabric Tube Maker 3 years, 7 months ago
I am a sucker for a new toy, especially when they actually make light work of a tricky task. The new Clover Tube Maker is one such item that I was lucky to be sent. A little device, similar to bias binding makers,…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Chic Escape Lazy Log Cabin 3 years, 7 months ago
This range has to be one of my favourite in recent months and thanks go to Groves for introducing me to it. Brought to us from Tilda it pairs classical flowers with peacocks with a beautiful palette of rich colours.…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A Grand Day Out with Our Quilty Pleasures 3 years, 7 months ago
Every year Our Quilty Pleasures, the sewing group I belong, to plan a Grand Day Out. Some might say a Road Trip but it always includes a really good FART.
Having scouted the venue previously for our 2022 event…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Ethical thread from Gutermann Creativ 3 years, 8 months ago
Gütermann has added a new rPET thread pack to their ever-popular range! Produced using Micro Core Technology and made exclusively by Gütermann creativ using 100% recycled plastic bottles. Sew-…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Hosting Ukraine..Special Request 3 years, 8 months ago
The world was thrown into turmoil on 24th February 2022 when Russia invaded the neighbouring country of Ukraine. Many people across the world were horrified and our Government set up the Homes for Ukraine Scheme to…
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