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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Hemline Seam Fix Dual Tip 4 years ago
We all need a seam unpick at some point. Usually a few as I find they go walkabout quit regularly. I was recently sent the Hemline Seam Fix Dual Tip to try and, as you can never have too many, I gave it a…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Jubilee Runner 4 years ago
This year has been one full of events from the end of Covid restrictions to the beginning of the Ukraine conflict. Both of these have had an impact on my life, meaning I haven’t done as much blogging as I’d have lik…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, How do you do your borders? 4 years ago
As years go by, it is so easy to just do the things we always do. During one of my community classes, one of my students asked me to show her how to do mitred corners on the borders of her quilt. It made me r…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Tonal Ditsy from Andover, designed by Lyn Goldsworthy 4 years ago
This lovely quilt could challenge you or your sewing group to a monthly block .. and it makes up into a fantastic quilt, 54″ x 54″. Designed by Lyn Goldsworthy from Lilyquilts exclusively for Andower (the US…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gutermann Selection Boxes 4 years ago
Selection Boxes are not just for Christmas .. and apparently they are not always chocolates either! Gutermann have a lovely selection of threads for you to enjoy though . with less fattening centres I am s…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Mixed Media Queen Protea 4 years ago
Used under license from Adobe Stock Photos.
Little did I know when, we, the bloggers of UKQU were set a task of doing a blog based on a flower and that a few weeks later the world would learn that the Sunflower…
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Carol Munro wrote a new post, English Rule – Rulers and Templates 4 years ago
I was asked to review some new quilting rulers which are now available, these are made by Mark Pickering at sewonsewforth.co.uk. Mark’s mother runs classes and was finding students were struggling with the use of r…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Bluebell Wood 4 years, 1 month ago
I love this time of year. Every morning on my way to work, I drive past a small wood. Through the trees, as I go up the hill, I can spy the bluebells. As I go up round the corner, the wood just opens up and th…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline .. the answer to many of your wadding and interlining needs 4 years, 1 month ago
Hidden away behind fabulous fabrics and numerous projects is the secret ingredient for successful sewing. Vlieseline is that magic material, the key to quick and easy yet professional results!
Several…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Bluebell Wood Disappearing Nine Patch 4 years, 1 month ago
It’s been a rather hectic few weeks with packing, weddings and a dose of Covid. Precious sewing time in the studio has been very limited. You will remember last time, I shared with you the beautiful Bluebell Woo…
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Lovely, I have never sewn a disappearing nine patch
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they are fun to do and so many different variations too
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I hope we get to see the final piece; it looks lovely.
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I’m still working on it, I’ll definitely share it with you
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Festival of Quilts ticket giveaway 4 years, 1 month ago
Are you planning to visit the Festival of Quilts this year.
Between the 18th until the 21st August the event of the year will be stretched across the Halls at the NEC, Birmingham, showing some of the best quilts…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Mini Patchwork Wedge 9 Degree Ruler from Sew Easy 4 years, 1 month ago
Are you looking for a new challenge .. then this latest ruler from Sew Easy might just be what you have been looking for.
Ideal for circular, semi-circular and star quilt designs as well as for making bunting.…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Sew like the Professionals! the new Gutermann creativ Denim Tin 4 years, 1 month ago
Denim fabrics are trendy and not just for jeans. Authentic, sturdy and cool, denim bags, backpacks, pillow cases or vase covers are just a few examples that make for great denim accessories.
Denim 100m is the…
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What a great idea! Why did no-one think of it before!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline 50% Bamboo Wadding 4 years, 1 month ago
Let’s talk wadding – one of the three elements that turn a beautiful patchwork into a quilt!
The latest addition to the Vlieseline range is a medium-weight, very soft, sew-in wadding made from 50% Bamboo and…
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Bluebell Woods 4 years, 2 months ago
It’s always with anticipation that I wait to see what Sylvia will assign as my challenge. The last challenge was spring flowers and I was delighted to get bluebells. I drive past a bluebell wood on my way to work s…
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Love Bluebell woods. I used to visit Perry Woods in Kent as a child. I also wear a Blue Bell scent from Penhaligon apparently the late Lady Diana’s favourite. I digress. Love the delicate print & hues of your fabrics. I look forward to seeing what you create with them♡
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They are lovely fabrics, I’ll be sharing the next stage with you soon. Got lots going on at the moment so have limited time for sewing
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Great, I will be following. Enjoy the springtime.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Hemline Scissor Sets 4 years, 2 months ago
A bright and beautifully colour coordinated tool set that will spruce up your sewing basket instantly! A perfect starter set for new crafters too
Containing sharp, clean-cutting scissors with comfort grip…
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, THE ROSE 4 years, 2 months ago
The love of roses is universal not just with gardeners but in poetry, religion, art, literature, music, medicine, fashion design and home decor.
So I was delighted to be given this subject to interpret into a quilt.…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Bird of Paradise Flower 4 years, 2 months ago
On UKQU we love to provide different ideas using different techniques for quilters and crafters out there so every now and again we have a challenge. As Spring is around the corner we thought we’d re-visit f…
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Chris Franses wrote a new post, Applique revisited 4 years, 2 months ago
I’ve been having a sort out of my cupboards and finding all sorts of half-finished, or even barely-started bits and pieces left over from 30-odd years of teaching. My most recent find has been a bag full of applique…
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator: Inspiration in all things. 4 years, 2 months ago
It is finally happening, my husband and myself are about to impart on our first whole week holiday without the children, whom are now adults. It is five past six on a cold early February morning. There is nothing but…
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Quite a journey Denise, and some lovely thoughts about the impact of what you see and feel and how they could be used in your quilting. I love Scotland and am heading there soon .. with camera and, like you, will probably come back with more ideas. Regards to hubby.
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First, thank you for your lovely comment and secondly, sorry for my late reply. I hope you enjoy your holiday.
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