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Sharon Reid recommended the post Hoop O’Clock 7 years, 11 months ago
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Sharon Reid recommended the post Hoop O’Clock 7 years, 11 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Scott Fortunoff's Shaking it up over in America 7 years, 11 months ago
Every so often we post the blog extracts from Scott Fortunoff who many of you will know took over Freespirit fabrics earlier in the year .. the home of Philip Jacobs and the rest of the Kaffe Fassett Collective…
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Interesting read.
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Thought provoking
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Val Brooks wrote a new post, Tales from Val’s Blog Cabin – July 13th 2018 7 years, 11 months ago
A Day Out – Whitby Queen Bee Quilters Quilt Trail
When I started quilting, I did consider if it was for me as I felt sewing was a rather solitary hobby – until I realised there is a whole community of quilters out…
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Great Blog. Sometimes I wish we still lived in UK and I could visit the shops and Quilt Exhibitions. Thank you for thr vision Val x
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Thanks for your comment Sue – I did think it was a real novelty to see quilts in such a variety of shops and it certainly made me stop and look in the shop windows where I might have just walked on past!
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I so love the idea that this exhibition took with using various shop windows to display the work. Great that you enjoyed it, only wish I lived closer to have gone along to ogle at all the hard work on display.
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Yes – I thought it was such a novel idea and a great way to share! Maybe other groups could encourage their local traders to display a quilt in their windows.
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Our local tv shop (a friend) was celebrating a particular anniversary for his shop and he had a few bits from my group for display in his window. It was a one off never even gave it a thought to do in many windows!! A great idea for others those to follow.
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, A little bit of colour in our lives – Lynda Jackson 7 years, 11 months ago
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I want to do something just a little different and original. About 2 yrs ago I found ice dying and it opened up a whole new world.
It can be a very random and mystical process…
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Wow linda they look fab. I particularly like the first one on the washing line.
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Not sure what the neighbours thing lol
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That’s half the fun, keeping the neighbours wondering what you will do next 😉
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Glorious, must have a go at this one day.
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Just make sure you wear gloves 😉
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I remember tie-dying my hippie skirts when I was at uni, it was fun, but this is a whole other level altogether. Everything is so beautiful and I love your shed too. 🙂
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Lynda – WOW, love the star!
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It is a beauty isn’t it.
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Fascinating….beautiful kaleidoscope effects.
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Thank you, they are always a surprise
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That is so much more inspiring than posts about dyeing usually are! It even has me thinking…whole cloth quilt? Could I? And THAT is a first! Thank you!
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Absolutely you can and I am so glad to hear this. Do it and dont forget to show us. x
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I’ve wanted to try this technique since I first heard about it. Love the results you have achieved, and its definitely made me want to find my dyes and have a go now.
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Yet another thing for my list……. Fabulous!
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Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, Little projects from the scrap bag 7 years, 11 months ago
When you can’t get at your fabric stash properly because you are in between houses, but need a sewing fix, what do you do?
I’m lucky enough to be staying with a quilter who has a dedicated sewing room, but it’…
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wow such an inspiration. i need to to go through my scrap buckets!
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Wow, those mini prismatic medallions are gorgeous 🙂
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The single paper piecing method for those made them a lot easier than I thought they would be, working that small. I’ll definitely be looking for other single paper piecing patterns now.
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Love those prisms!
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really good ideas! Thank you x
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Wow, that was a very productive dive into the scrap bin! Great ideas, more, more, more please!
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post How To Add a ‘Magic’ Binding 7 years, 11 months ago
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Travel Sewing Tips 7 years, 11 months ago
The sun is shining as I write and holidays are approaching. I sew virtually every day and when going on holiday I just can’t go without taking something with me be it a little kit or a full project. But how to take y…
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Good to know I am not the only one who sews on the go.
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Great blog post! I always take a sashiko something 🙂
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Great blog … It’s not just about travel though, can also be when you are in hospital yourself or visiting someone who is there for a while …. I am cutting out material to go with a couple of unusual fabric box kits that have card frames as my sewing recovery therapy while I am in hospital
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i have several travel kits depending on what I fancy doing!
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Thanks for the comments, I’ve just booked my next trip so will be packing my next travel project!
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Chris Franses wrote a new post, Rotary cutting 7 years, 11 months ago
I’ve just been cutting rather a lot of strips all the same size to make a mini Bargello and I thought it might be helpful if I showed you how I manage to remember to place the ruler in the right place each time. I’ve…
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Clever idea – so simple but so worthwhie. Will definitely try this out.
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It was one of those ‘duh, why haven’t I thought of this before’ moments!
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post To stitch or not to stitch… 7 years, 11 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Which Bobbin Thread 7 years, 11 months ago
From time to time we post information from the manufacturers and distributors. This article is taken from Barnyarns own website. As you might be aware, they are a regular supporter of our website, and usually se…
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Never heard of cardboard bobbins. Off to explore now. Found this piece very interesting.
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Carol Munro wrote a new post, PRODUCT REVIEW: JANOME ATELIER 9 7 years, 11 months ago
I was delighted when Stephen at Aberdeen Sewing Machines (https://www.aberdeensewing.com) produced the Janome Atelier 9 for me to review, I have to admit I’m not a huge fan of Janome sewing machines, but Stephen w…
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I have purchased quite a few Janome machines including 4800 ,little gem , 607 , 1000,11000, 500e , 6600, overlocker, fm, would I buy any other brand of machine? NO !
I love all the machines I have purchased
over the years, and have passed a few on to my daughters , who also , like me find them really easy to use , the best machines ever in my opinion , very user friendly
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Makower Counting Sheep Review 7 years, 11 months ago
by Obsessive Compulsive Crafting Disorder
OOO look what I got to review!This is the new Counting Sheep collection from Makower UK. Gorgeous soft 100% quilting cotton.
It has bunnies with balloons and…
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Lovely fabrics and pretty quilt pattern Juliet. Love the idea of the block for a baby name.
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Lovely for boys and girls.
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, To stitch or not to stitch… 7 years, 11 months ago
Holidays…do you take your stitchery with you or do you prefer to have a complete break from it and come back fresh as a daisy?
I read many stories of ladies taking it all, even sewing machines in c…
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What a small world! Glad you had a great holiday and congrats on your Golden Wedding Anniversary.
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Thanks Sue.
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Pfylis my Pfaff usually goes everywhere with me! But next holiday she will be at home, 10th wedding anniversary and 1st time away in our new caravan. I’m going to take some counted thread or cross stitch and hope to attract a stitchy friend too xxx
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Perfection.x
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So pleased you found Creasey’s. You’re right it isn’t our biggest but the only one in town. Happy golden wedding for August. Next time you are here, let me know
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Thanks Jacquiel…we love Guernsey and may well return soon.
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Lovely blog and glad you had a lovely time. Yes, I take sewing away with me too. I sew on long car journeys.
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Thanks Denise
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I sew pretty much everywhere! How lucky for you to find someone on the same wave length.
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It’s a small world Mary.
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Lovely 🙂
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Thankyou Alison
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i don’t often go on holiday but I do carry my travel kit with me everywhere on the off chance i have a few minutes. don’t often get those free minutes though 🙁
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Busy lady.
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I always take some EPP with me wherever I travel, in the UK or abroad. If I’m not driving I’ll be sewing!
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Great idea.
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Sounds like a wonderful cruise, so pleased you found a like minded patcher friend.
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Carolyn Gibbs recommended the post 3-Triangle units 7 years, 11 months ago
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Chris Franses wrote a new post, 3-Triangle units 7 years, 11 months ago
In my blogs here I am trying to show the various units that make up most of the patchwork blocks we find in quilts – units such as half-square triangles (HST), quarter-square triangles (QST) and Flying Geese. Once w…
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Fabulous post, Chris – always so interesting to see how many design variations are possible from just one unit.
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Thanks, Abigail. I love playing around with shapes!
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Thanks, Carolyn. Hours of endless entertainment shuffling these around and changing the colours.
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So simple, and yet so enjoyable
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Agree with Caroline..clear and precise.
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Thank you, Lyn!
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Lovely post – and great to see how versatile these units are.
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter :: A use for your selvedges 7 years, 11 months ago
The funny thing about things that you know is that you think everyone else know them too!
Last week I packaged and sent of some wadding to a fellow blogger and when it arrived she got in touch to say what a…
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Great idea
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Thanks for visiting Lyn 🙂
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Hi Sue – all I can see is a square box but I think it was supposed to be a smiley face – thank you!!
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Like you I’ve kept selvedges for years, I often use them on fabric postcards to separate message from address sections on the back. Some I’ve come across have little pictures in the fabric colours (Lewis and Irene) and little quotes (Moda)
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Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment Suzan. I like the idea of using them on postcards – will make a separate bag for those ones that are prettier!
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Thanks for stopping by Ami and taking the time to leave a comment. So glad it has made you want to save your selvedges!
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All these great uses for them – I save the less pretty bits for tying up my plants in the garden!
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That’s a great idea – I used to used laddered tights and stockings but as I no longer work in an office environment I don’t have a ready supply!
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Cute idea Abigail. I make things with the ones I save but now I’ll be doing this too!
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That’s good to hear! What do you make with them currently?
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Cute small items – pin cushions, candle/mug mats & Xmas decorations. Great cheap things for craft fairs
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Good ideas – will keep in mind.
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I also wrap presents in fat quarters for those stitching friends and finish off with either selvages or ribbon, therefore nothing gets thrown away! Like you I think everyone knows to do this! Great to put it into writing for those who have yet to discover this wrapping method!
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What a great idea to use a FQ as wrapping paper – I hadn’t thought of this!!
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Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, How to trace a design onto difficult fabric 7 years, 11 months ago
Did you ever wanted to stitch something onto your work, but needed the guidance of a drawn line and didn’t know how to get the lines onto a fabric?
There are lots of tools and pens which you can use to mark your…
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Great idea working freom the back! never thought of that. Have tried the tissue paper and it worked well, but a bit of a fag tearing it away after. Will definitely try working from the back – Thanks Vendulka x
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Yes, it’s tedious getting the paper out, but sometimes it’s better than risking the lines coming back. Glad my tip is helpful!
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I found working from the back really helpful in thread drawing
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Fab ideas, Vendulka – I really must get more inventive with my quilting!
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Great, simple ideas, thanks.
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thank you!
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Thank you
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