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Jo Graham wrote a new post, Sashiko – The Japanese Art of Quilting 8 years, 2 months ago
Wow, can anyone tell me where February went? I can not believe that another month has already been and gone!
In this month’s blog, I am going to tell you a little bit about the history of Sashiko, (pronounced Sash –…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Bags, Bunnies and Eggs for Easter! 8 years, 3 months ago
Fiona Pullen, from the Sewing Directory, has been busy and gathered a collection of Easter Patterns for us all. . From Eggs to Mini Quilts, bunnies and bags, whether you want to have your own egg hunt, or just like…
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Sue Burford recommended the post Birdhouse Carousel 8 years, 3 months ago
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, Easter Egg – Squeezy Pouch 8 years, 3 months ago
With Easter just round the corner, I thought I would make a Squeezy Pouch to hold either Mini Chocolate Eggs or, perhaps, Ear Buds for the Phone.
Requirements:
3 x Leaf shaped card shapes
3 x Fabric for outside
3…
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This looks really cute! What a great idea – thanks for sharing
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Thank you for your kind comments Amy, Hope you hav fun making the Pouch. You can vary the size of the pouches, I have a very small one I made to hold my treasured Thimble that my GGm gave me when I was a baby….
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Sue Burford recommended the post Easy Strippy Cushion 8 years, 3 months ago
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giniscanlan wrote a new post, Mad as a March Hare! 8 years, 3 months ago
There’s nothing nicer on these cold, dark evenings than snuggling up on the sofa, under a quilt, in front of an open fire with a good book. Or in my case, Kindle. I struggle to hand sew in poor light, so this time o…
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Oh that’s lovely…must get time to make one of these
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I love Hares! This is on my to-do list
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MARJORIE COOK wrote a new post, VIEWS FROM MY SELVEDGE by MARJORIE COOK 8 years, 3 months ago
Hello and thanks for stopping by again to read the news and views from my quilting world.
I’m still trying to keep up with my aim to spend an hour each evening on one of my own projects #…
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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Quilting As Therapy 8 years, 3 months ago
WARNING: Some people may find one of the pieces pictured a little disturbing – but don’t let that stop you from reading the blog and the explanation of the work!
Like many people, I have suffered with dep…
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I found this very interesting because I believe that quilting (or any other craft for that matter) is therapy, but maybe for slightly different reasons than yours.
I too have suffered from depression several times over my life. When my husband was suffering with cancer I was a beadworker (still am on occasion – I had not discovered quilting then!) and had been attending a regular class. When he was well enough, my husband would almost push me out of the door to go to my class – simply because he could see that the two hours I spent there took my mind away from what we were living through. When I thought it through, I came to the conclusion that, if you are concentrating on making something, you cannot be concentrating on your troubles, whatever they are. Crafting kept me sane after he died.
I know that I am not good at sitting doing nothing – indeed it can make anxiety set in. If I get to that stage (as I did the other week – I had been trying to set up the craft room and had been telling myself I didn’t have room for sewing) I MUST sew. It doesn’t matter what it is – hand or machine, patchwork or wholecloth – but I need to do something. So I set up a folding table in my lounge (I live on my own so don’t have to worry about getting in anyone else’s way!) and pieced a throw together. I just need to quilt it now!
We all do what we need to do. Happy quilting and thank you for sharing. xx-
You are absolutely right Cheryl – any type of crafting can be a form of therapy. I know that if I am not feeling great, time spent in my sewing room can help to make me feel better, and it doesn’t matter what I am making. I am lucky, in that I can spend time more evenings doing some form of crafting – be it quilting, embroidery or crocheting. Crafting is therapy by itself. The two quilts I’ve showed have been specific responses to specific times – but my quilts don’t always take this sort of form. It just so happens that my experiences prompted a very personal and creative response, in an attempt to deal with what I was experiencing – trying to make sense of it all. Thank you for sharing your story – I know that getting out to my quilting group is essential – as it gives me a chance to meet up with friends, and get away from it all.
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Bead Broth – Edging 8 years, 3 months ago
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Bead Broth – Edging 8 years, 3 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive: Who Knew? 8 years, 3 months ago
Excitingly we have Scott Fortunoff joining us from time to time .. whether you are a fan or not of the fabulous fabrics, I am sure you will just love what he has to say! [adapted from his personal blog with his…
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Wishing you and your family every success. Exciting and perhaps daunting times ahead but I am sure you will conquer all.
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Hello Scott Fortunoff & SO lovely to see you here …..I heard about the Free Spirit situation from a dear friend Philp Jacobs … (Kaffe Fasset Collection & Snow Leopard)….but 2 days before that even happened, I had spotted an out of print v rare book on my huge bookshelf …. All about Caucasian Rugs, … lots of great pictures & amazing history .. (Philip had just bought an antique one), but some serious Academic stuff in there too…. I have hundreds of design inspiration books, I used to just design embroidery not textiles … now I just do patchwork wonderfully and quilt somewhat badly …. BUT thought …..I don’t need that book anymore, so sent it to my friend as a present, because he would appreciate it and love it! It arrived a day after the announcement by Free Spirit…. I know it lifted his spirits as a Crazy Random Act of Kindness, while things were uncertain …..I didn’t know why I did it …. just thought a friend needed that book more than me …… BUT what you and your family is now doing is awesome! There is so much talent there in the whole Free Spirit Family ….. Just don’t ever forget the “Back Catalogue” …… Sort out the NOW & immediate future….. THEN talk to ALL your designers about what would sell and sell & sell again … (It will!) ….. Yes a deal of a lifetime, but ref your new family of designers …. ALL of them are awesome!
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, Hot Bowl Caddy 8 years, 3 months ago
Make this sweet little cereal or pudding bowl holder in around 15 minutes.
(Please note: If you have any concerns using this CADDY, please contact the manufacturer of the wadding. It is NOT recommended to place…
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Thanks for amending the article Sue, perhaps the webteam can now amend the ”link” title if one link’s this article.
For future reader’s clarification the url for The Warm Company’s FAQ relating to this
is https://warmcompany.com/frequently-asked-questions-
Glad this was sorted out. I really don’t want to be responsible for any accidents. And, I don’t want to jeapardise the success of the Website! Thank you for your comments. In the excitement of getting info ‘out there’ I would have hated anyone to have been hurt. In my defence, I have used the ‘original’ Caddy for over a year with no problems, but I don’t leave it in for longer than a minute or two. 🙂
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It certainly wasnt a personal thing Sue.
I am concerned that people are taking it as read that its a safe past time to put fabric of any kind in Microwave’s. Dry fabric can combust hours after smouldering internally.I contacted the warm company regarding the FAQ statement for further clarification as some sellers of their products across the net are still selling as product is safe to microwave. I received this response, which I feel should be shared.
“Thank you for your inquiry. We used to manufacture a product called Warm Tater, but it was discontinued about 5 years ago. We initially developed this product at the request of customers asking for 100% cotton batting for microwave projects. After about 6 months of research and development, testing the product with a wide variety of foods here at our corporate offices, we had great success and released the product to the market. It was very popular. After about 2-3 years of manufacturing it, we ultimately decided to discontinue it after we realized that it’s not a fool proof process. If a person microwaves a quilted cotton project by itself without the presence of food, a fire can result.
We realized that if used incorrectly, the product could pose a problem. We now advise against microwaving batting of any kind on our website (https://warmcompany.com/frequently-asked-questions). I understand that microwave project patterns are still widely sold and used, which has perpetuated their use even after these 5 years. But cotton is not fire retardant or flame proof and all microwaves are different, each with varied settings for assorted foods that require adjusted cook times. We simply aren’t able to provide universal instructions and account for every variable and precaution, therefore we do not suggest microwaving any of our battings or products.”
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Thanks for the info Karen. It is a bit of a minefield nowadays with all the ‘suing’ and holding others responsible for yur own actions. Whatever happened to common sense? – I think we are all a bit guilty of ‘bad’ practices and I am certainly guilty of this. I put plates in the micro to warm – which is probably not good practice. Oh well ! But I do appreciate your input. Best wishes Sue B x
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Sue Burford recommended the post Bead Broth – Edging 8 years, 3 months ago
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Bead Broth – Edging 8 years, 3 months ago
Beads make beautiful edging for all sorts of things in the patchwork and quilting world and they are so easy to do. Something I have been doing for some years is edging gift bags which can make that ‘little s…
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I do love these ideas. I have never had a go at ‘Beading’ but will have a go one some little gift bags. Thank you for the ideas.
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Thanks Sue. These are fun things to make and give.
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Ruth Garner recommended the post Let’s make a patchwork jacket 8 years, 3 months ago
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Sue Burford recommended the post Let’s make a patchwork jacket 8 years, 3 months ago
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post Let’s make a patchwork jacket 8 years, 3 months ago
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff recommended the post Using Pinterest to Support Your Quilting 8 years, 3 months ago
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Sue Burford recommended the post Obsessive Compulsive Crafting Disorder 8 years, 3 months ago
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8 years, 2 months ago
Very interesting Jo I think I will have to try this sometime. It seems like the only special thing needed is the needle!
8 years, 2 months ago
A lovely read and I too want to start doing this, its just the time shortage getting in the way. One of the ladies I have coming to one of my groups is well into this method of stitching and creates some lovely pieces. I need to get over my obsession of having everything looking perfect!!! A pre-printed piece I may take a look at purchasing.