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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Obsessive Compulsive Crafting Disorder 8 years ago
To Wash or Not to Wash.. The Great Debate
Arguably, pre-washing quilting fabrics is THE great quilter’s debate. Followed by “Polycotton or Cotton Thread?” and “To Tear or to Cut?” Such topics come up regularly in o…
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, Janet Clare Sewing Kit 8 years ago
Recently I was sent a pattern kit by Janet Clare to play with that has the instructions for a pin cushion, needle case, scissor holder and a project case. This can be ordered from her website Janetclare.co.uk at a c…
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Lynda Jackson wrote a new post, Gutermann 100% Cotton 8 years ago
I have been given a sample of Gutermann 100% cotton thread on a cone to test on my HandiQuilter Longarm machine.
I have used Guterman threads for as long as I can remember on my domestic machine but not used it on…
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This is a really useful and helpful review Lynda, because it would never have occurred to me to ask for the long arm service to use cotton – I had assumed that they always did. Now I know to always ask.
Gutterman makes quite a lot of fluff on my Juki domestic – although not so much that cannot be easily cleaned at the end of each of my (smallish) projects. I really like the Aurifil threads for piecing, and one of the reasons is that they make so little mess, last so long, and stitch so neatly even on the tiniest of stitches x
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Hi Anne, You may have to ask any longarmer which threads they use as not all use cotton or have it in stock. Some will not use it because of the lint, and as you say, you prefer a thread that makes little mess and that is often the reason why they also do not use it.
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Thank you x would you use cotton thread if asked ?
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Yes I would depending on the quality of the thread requested.
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giniscanlan wrote a new post, UKQU Spring 2018 Mini Quilt Swap 8 years ago
Well, the waiting is over. They have arrived and the excitement of receiving our packages through the post for the UKQU Spring 2018 Mini Quilt Swap is spent. Now we are all sitting and lovingly stroking our perfectly…
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Great read and you are right participation in crucial…that’s why we both did so well
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Love these kitties, could be very tempted by a pattern in spite of my stack of UFO’S. The mini quilt Gini received certainly echoes the colours she loves, beautifully made.
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Seeing your FMQ in close up its amazing. Looking forward to seeing the pattern too.
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I’m waiting with baited breath for your lovely pattern!
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post Onwards and Upwards! 8 years ago
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post Mini Quilt Swap A newbies tale… 8 years ago
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Mini Quilt Swap A newbies tale… 8 years ago
I have never participated in a mini swap before, and thought it very strange to spend weeks and weeks making something for someone who you have never met, and probably never likely to meet in your lifetime…but w…
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It was a good swap Lyn and I’m glad you enjoyed it. What you made and received are lovely. Swap Mumma of #teamjacquie. Look forward to seeing your work in the next swap
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Thanks Jacquie.
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Like you I’ve never done a swap before but it sounds so much fun. I think I will have to join in the next one.
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You won’t regret it Elaine,and thankyou for commenting.
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Once it all clicks into place how this works its easy to follow and hopefully wont put off other newbies, you’ve survived the course to tell the tale and I’m sure you will take part in another one now you are hooked and have made other think of doing it having read this!
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Thanks Sharon
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years agoLovely article by Arlene Mcleish in British Patchwork and Quilting Magazine once again. Hope everyone catches it.
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Sharon Reid wrote a new post, Mini Quilt Swap 2018 8 years ago
Having taken part in all three previous swaps I think the waiting for your partners details it a very long nerve wracking wait, there is no possible way of forward planning as I will have no idea of their likes and…
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Good read Sharon and it was a pleasure making one for you x
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Thank you, I loved receiving it and also your secret pm with your notes about me you had written!!! Good job this is a nice type of being stalked!! When I read your card it made me love the quilt all the more. You too with the other 3 ladies captured my likes and dislikes so well. ps: I forgive the little bit of green. xx And thank you for reading my blog.
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A lovely piece Sharon .
You definately had a hard time while doing this quilt. I know that you would have liked to have done more to your quilt swap but life often gets in the way of the things we love doing.
You have given me loads of help ,advice and encouragement over the last 2 years which i really appreciate.
People should know just how talented you are. You have such a creative mind and always ready to guide (as you put it) anyone or anything. You only need 3 details and within seconds you have an idea to share. You give your time to everyone and i really dont know how you manage to do ,all that you do do.
On top of all that you are a fantastic friend to have… much love sent your way .
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I’ll pay you later Karen!!! What are friends for but to share.
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I’ll pay you later Karen!!! What are friends for but to share.
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Corinne Curtis recommended the post Two Mini? or Not Two Mini?aka A Tale of Two Minis. 8 years ago
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Two Mini? or Not Two Mini?aka A Tale of Two Minis. 8 years ago
Last month I made these two mini quilts. They’re 20″ish square and made mostly of the same fabrics, but they look very different.
For four years now, we have run an annual Mini Swap through our Facebook…
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I was going to give the autumn swap a miss but I think I’m hooked. As a swap virgin this time I’ve learnt a lot about how to stalk and be stalked and also discovered new techniques and fabrics that I’ve come to love. Bring it on ❤️❤️❤️
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How true…make it at the same time or it never gets made. My liberty butterfly is still not made but it’s on my to do list
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Beautiful quilts. I prefer the darker version as well but would happily live with either. I missed the swap this year due to bring overcommitted but have loved all the ones I have recieved. I too wish I’d made 2 of the ones I’ve sent out as I’ve never got around to making one for myself !
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I love your quilts but prefer the darker one with the more defined outline. I wish I’d made myself the first mini I did . It was a butterfly by lillyella stitchery , you have inspired me to make it for myself
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Lovely blog Juliet. I’ve done all four swaps, and made a few Angel minis, but each one has its own special memories. Each mini is a unique gift. We all appreciate the time and thoughtful that has gone into making what we receive.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann Thread pack with Seam Gauge 8 years ago
New! Gutermann Thread Pack with Seam Gauge
We all like something extra with our purchases don’t we, so you might like this latest bonus pack from Gutermann.Contents include 8 x100m reels of Gutermann Sew…
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, CAMDEN BOWL – Sue Burford 8 years ago
CAMDEN BOWL
A great way of using all those narrow pieces of wadding that you have left over when you are sandwiching a quilt.
My Bowl has a circular base with a diameter of 7inches. But you can make it smaller…
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Love this – going to get my bits out and have a go!
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Quite satisfying… and a good scraps user. Do pull the strips straight when sewing two or more together – they tend to ‘bag’ otherwise…. Just a comment 🙂
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Bondaweb 8 years ago
Vlieseline Bondaweb – is this the best fabric fuser there is!
Vlieseline Bondaweb, the original, renowned brand is still the best and most reliable for fusing two fabrics together. All Vlieseline products a…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Something to keep you occupied this Summer 8 years ago
The sun keeps shining (hopefully it’ll stay that way!), flowers blooming, birds tweeting away. The summer is arriving at long last we think. Longer lighter evenings give us much more time to sew, and you can even d…
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giniscanlan wrote a new post, Happy Days with Complex Appliqués 8 years ago
I had so much lovely feedback from last month’s post that I thought I would share another technique that I really enjoy: appliqué.
I am the first to admit that I’m not a lover of hand applique but I’ve always enjoye…
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Lovely work, both the dogs and the roses look so lifelife. Thank you for showing them.
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Love Andreas’s work and this is a great interpretation
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Letting the “cat” out of the bag I even read and commented on this and didn’t get that the mini swap was for me! Can’t wait to read next months blog…and for you to show people just how stunning your work is…thanks again for my mini xx
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, All sorts of Challenges… 8 years ago
Looking back over my quilting journey reminded me that every year one of the quilt groups I belong to holds a Christmas Challenge. The previous years winner sets the new challenge and last year Frances Meredith set a…
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The FoQ is the best show of the year.
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The FoQ is the best show of the year. I go each year with my shopping list.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Hand Embroidery anyone? 8 years ago
With hand embroidery so on-trend, the Embroidery Stitching Tool from Clover enables you to sew as quickly and easily as drawing a picture.
It can be used to create satin, loop and back stitch so you can…
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Has anyone tried this ?
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We don’t have a review on this one Anne, but let me see what the distributer has to say for you. Thanks for the question.
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Thank you Sylvia x
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A lovely curvy BOM from Papper, Sax, Sten to win for one lucky member 8 years ago
To welcome Jenny Haynes of Papper, Sax, Sten fame and who has launched a new BOM Jenny generously offered a competition prize of this full kit which includes the Oakshott Fabric,…
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Well put together Juliet. I would add that the cost of searching the fabrics after washing can prove to be expensive. My biggest difficulty is pressuring (ironing) the creases out after washing. I thought my iron was just for pressing my seams open