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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Celtic Coorie Quilts .. a free download from Lewis and Irene 6 years, 8 months ago
This lovely new pattern from Lewis and Irene is another pattern to try out your skills. There are three versions of this pattern and the beautiful fabrics are in the shops now too. Isn’t it clever how moving bl…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, All Stacked up — a free pattern from Freespirit 6 years, 8 months ago
Do you fancy a challenge! This might not seem easy at first, but any pattern can be tackled if you take things slowly, one step at a time. Not everyone is a Kaffe Fassett Collective fan, but you cannot deny the…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Fairy Lights – a free pattern from Lewis and Irene 6 years, 8 months ago
This pattern is something really pretty . and it glows in the dark too. A first from Lewis and Irene and in the shops now.
Click the link below to download the pattern instructions

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Fern Garden from Makower 6 years, 8 months ago
Set to become a real favourite of many, Fern Garden from Makower is now on the shelves this Autumn. Stylish, refreshing colours mixing greens and greys with revitalising yellows are an interior designers dream. P…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Cool Cats Quillow from Makower 6 years, 8 months ago
We just love this fabulous pattern from Makower, and any cat lover will agree it’s a real cutie. The fabric patterns and mix of yardage and panel brings all sorts of possibilities, like this free pattern download…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Makower Bijoux Range with free pattern 6 years, 8 months ago
With 42 different Tonal Designs, Makower’s Bijoux range is a perfect compliment to any stash. The subtle vintage shades work well together in this fabulous scrappy quilt, and we have even given you the pattern to d…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A THREAD THROUGH TIME 6 years, 9 months ago
British & American Quilts from 1800-1930
An exhibition of quilts from an exceptional private collection, exploring the quilting and patchworking traditions of Britain and America from c.1800 to 1930 has opened…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Thread Pick and Awls 6 years, 9 months ago
There’s nothing more frustrating than snagging a garment that inevitably results in a loose thread or, when you’re machine sewing or quilting, it is all too easy for stray threads to become enmeshed in t…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Quickscreen Triangle and Quickscreen Square 6 years, 9 months ago
Recognised by the clear blue printed grids, these interfacings provide a guide for patchwork designs from traditional square blocks to modern styles. They are a great option for creating hand sewn hexagon or…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Fusible Bias Tape Makers 6 years, 9 months ago
Clover have a variety of Fusible Bias Tape Makers to help you achieve a bespoke professional finish for your sewing and crafting projects. Whether it is for quilting, home decor, dressmaking or a non-sewing…

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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Recycled Top Stitch Thread from Gutermann 6 years, 9 months ago
Top Stitch rPet thread from Gütermann is better for the environment and great value for money too! Ideal for decorative seams and top stitching, it has a slight elasticity, making it suitable for both garments and…

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Chris Franses wrote a new post, A Wedding Stole 6 years, 9 months ago
Earlier this year my brother, a widower, announced he had ‘met someone’. Not only that but they were getting married the next month. Cue much family panic – insufficient time to buy an ‘outfit’; how grand a wedding,…

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Marijke Van Welzen wrote a new post, Book review – Poetic Cloth by Hannah Lamb 6 years, 9 months ago
The title is quite intriguing. I didn’t quite know what to expect.
I am somebody who is inspired by fabrics, so I would love to know what this book is aboutWhen I received this lovely book for review, the f…

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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Blog, What blog? 6 years, 9 months ago
I wish I could regale you with tales of adventure and excitement, alas that is not to be. For those that were following my mystery block blog, I have not forgotten you or the project. It has been five months since I…

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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Starting hand quilting: Part 8: Layering 6 years, 9 months ago
A quilt is made up of three layers – the top (which may be wholecloth, pieced or appliqued), the wadding and the backing. These three layers are held together by the decorative quilting stitches.
It’s imp…

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Rebecca Nevard wrote a new post, Book review – Bojagi – Korean Textile Art 6 years, 9 months ago
When a few books became available for review I jumped at the chance of reviewing this book. I am really inspired by textile techniques from the Far East (in particular Japan) as well as anything that recycles /…

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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Inspired by Scraps 6 years, 9 months ago
I’ve spent most of the summer travelling and now it’s back to work. There changes going on at home so it’s been difficult getting back into the swing of making, but tidying my fabric boxes has been inspi…

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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Gütermann Variegated Thread 6 years, 9 months ago
I was very happy to be given the opportunity to review some Gutermann threads which eventually arrived in a neat pack of 10 premium quality cotton in some lovely colours.
I was working on a rainbow theme…

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