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Sue Burford wrote a new post, Tuscall Plastic Snap Poppers 7 years, 11 months ago
Although I haven’t been asked to review this set of Snap Poppers, I am so impressed with them that I thought I would pass on my thoughts.
I treated myself to this set from Amazon in April. The pack was co…
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Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, CC2018 – my version of the 1718 coverlet 7 years, 12 months ago
There is something nice about making a reproduction quilt but putting your own stamp on it. I’m not sure what initially attracted me to the 1718 Coverlet, but having a facebook quilt-along as well as a p…
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Wow – what a feat and it looks fabulous!
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Thanks very much Lyn
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Update: This quilt did get accepted for Festival of Quilts 1718 gallery. I did finish the quilting in good time, and it is now packed up for sending. I am sure my friends are going to get thoroughly bored with 20 or more different variations of “selfie in front of quilt” next month!
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Marijke Van Welzen wrote a new post, There are snakes lurking in the grass – A Winning Entry at Sandown Quilt Show 2018 7 years, 12 months ago
My coat There are snakes lurking in the grass won 1st place Wearable Art at Sandown 2018.
“Things are not always what they appear to be. A lovely path through the shrubs can be deceiving.”
I made this coa…
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Congratulations!! What a stunning piece of art. Will it also be at FOQ? and do you get to wear your creations?
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I intend to send this to FOQ.
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Excellent,I’ll keep an eye to for it! Very sensible to only wear he washables 🙂
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Unfortunately something went wrong with my FOQ entry. Hopefully you can see it or another one in the future.
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Congratulations!! What a gorgeous coat and I love the detail on the collar.
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Thank you!
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post I want to make a baby quilt …. – but what about SIDS? 7 years, 12 months ago
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter :: Polaroid Block Tutorial :: Cot Quilt 7 years, 12 months ago
I-Spy quilts are loved by children who can spend a long time picking out the pictures and learning the words. If you search for I-Spy quilts you will see that there are many and varied types, click…
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I love this quilt. Great inspiration.
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Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment Helen. Hope you use the tutorial some day.
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, Makover UK Counting Sheep Collection: Product Review by Denise Inkson Aka The Cheap Procrastinator 7 years, 12 months ago
First, let me thank the wonderful people at Makover UK’s – http://www.makoweruk.com – for providing me the collection entitled Counting Sheep which is 100% cotton – http://…
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What a really detailed review Denise – thanks! And I love the final product.
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Thank you. As I do not have any babies I can gift to, my teenager has taken it to use in her wardrobe as storage.
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giniscanlan wrote a new post, UKQU Baby Feature – Baby Bandana Bib 7 years, 12 months ago
My great-niece recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Edward, so writing a blog featuring a hand sewn baby item was perfect timing for me.
I found a wonderful free reversible bib pattern and tutorial by Amy…
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I’m about to make some of these for my grandchild so I’m really pleased to have read your blog. I think I will be needing to buy the snaps as they look great.
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Changing Bag in the Making 7 years, 12 months ago
I love making and to make to satisfy someone’s special needs and requirements is so very satisfying. Being asked to make this changing bag means a lot and I know it will mean so much to the recipients. If all the s…
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff recommended the post Looking for a Fabric Fairy? 7 years, 12 months ago
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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff recommended the post Obsessive Compulsive Crafting Disorder 7 years, 12 months ago
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Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, Ball or Pin-cushion 7 years, 12 months ago
This is a wonderful project – following the same instructions you can make either a ball for a child or very pretty pincushion for your friend.
The ball is wonderful for children from very early age, as it’s…
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, TOY SOFT BLOCKS 8 years ago
Something simple and quick to make for baby to play with.
Cut 6 4”squares for each cube…18 shown for 3 cubes.
¼” seams.
Toy stuffing
Bondaweb for letters
Stabilizer
Draw out letters on Bondaw…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, T-Shirt or Memory Quilts, Helen Kent 8 years ago
As May is themed as baby month I’d thought I’d talk about memory quilts. Those quilts made from the clothes and fabrics that remind us of past times; the babygrow that you brought them home from hospital in, the fir…
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jacqui_cole wrote a new post, Extremely Useful Newborn Gifts – Part One: Washable Change Mat 8 years ago
Long, long ago (well, it feels like it), when Maxi Mister was small and Mini hadn’t arrived, I decided to make some of the things I knew I needed for when Mini did pop out. Maxi had been cloth-nappied until potty t…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Neddy's Garden A quilt for Philip Jacobs made by women from all over the world. 8 years ago
Due to contractual restrictions imposed in the US we have been asked to remove the explanation provided by the ladies creating this Quilt. We would like to point out this quilt was created as a Community Quilt fr…
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post Football World Cup and left over hexagons? 8 years ago
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post How to Make a Quilt Stand 8 years ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Helping Hands – Stitching and Sewing for Good Causes 8 years ago
This summer my Grandson George will be four and he is very excited to be going to ‘big school’ in September. Back in June 2014 I was helping my daughter plan his Nursery Bedroom so I was happily sewing some of my…
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Great story an dbrilliant work!
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Thanks Ruth x
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Isn’t that just amazing!
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It was the start of all this really Lyn and I have met so many fabulous people .. like you!
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Likewise
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Great post Sylvia – it’s so good to be able to give back this way. Sadly our local hospital is not open to the idea 🙁
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There are lots of other things that can be done .. we are making PICC Line covers for the Cancer Wards at the moment too in our sewing group Our Quilty Pleasures.
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Thanks Mandi .. I only really collate and distribute stuff locally. Its the work of everyone else that deserves the accolades. And the Helping Hands FB Group.
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, Now for the fun part !Lynda Jackson 8 years ago
I hope the last blog gave you a little insight into how I am creating the Dragon quilt. There is still so much to be done with it yet and some will have to stay a bit of a secret until later on but I will take you…
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