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Lynda Jackson posted an update in the group
South Yorkshire Quilters 8 years, 4 months agoHi folks,
I just want to touch base and welcome you all.
Please feel free to start chats etc and if there is any burning questions about classes etc in your area then feel free.
This is as much your group as mine and I am hoping you will all find it helpful and informative.
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Lynda Jackson posted an update in the group
Free Motion Quilters 8 years, 4 months agoHello ladies.
Just thought I would have a quick catch up. I can see that there are both longarm quilters and domestic quilters in the group which is just great. I would like to know what you like to be addressed here over the next few months. Is there any technique that you would like to see. Do you have a question about designs and how to…[Read more]-
Hi Lynda, I would like to know how you go about planning designs when you are FMQ, especially on a large quilt. Do you have something in mind when you start or is it something that just evolves? TIA
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It depends on the quilt top or whether it is going to be a wholecloth. Also it depends on what the customer wants and the effect they want. This can be something that we can look into and discuss in more depth on here is people want that.
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Hi Lynda & co. I am fairly new to patchwork and quilting and have been trying to learn all the techniques over the last 2 ½ years. FMQ has been the technique I have struggled with the most – I just cannot draw! Tomorrow I am attending my first of 3 classes to hopefully learn some basics. Off my own back, I have been doing lots of FMQ raw edge em…[Read more]
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter replied to the topic Website Improvements in the forum UKQU 8 years, 4 months ago
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You need to speak direct ot the seller about missed orders, and in this case its Juliet Nice. She can be found on UK Quilters United FB Page, or send her a PM from her shop on here. -
Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Quilters are generous folk – they make a Difference 8 years, 4 months ago
Every so often I come through the door at the end of a busy day to find a little parcel quietly waiting on the worktop for me. Sometime’s there is just a number and a postcode on the parcels, sometimes a little add…
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Thank you writing this Sylvia, it’s good to know that a little stitch can go a long way
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Sometimes it doesnt take a lot does it xx
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I am making the hearts for a friend who is Sister working in the neonatal unit in Sheffield. She says it really helps the bond between baby and mother especially when baby is too poorly to be held at all.
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I have donated so many of these, some made by me and other sent to me, to Scunthorpe Hospital. They are so quick to make too.
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Of course I don’t mine you advertising my free Developmental Hearts pattern, Sylvia! I put this pattern in the shop because I have had such a buzz helping with some of the projects you talk about, and because I heard someone say they thought squares might be easier than hearts (they aren’t – so please do download the pattern and give the hearts a go).
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Heartwarming read. Thank you.
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Thank you Ruth x
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Love this.
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Thank you Lyn
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Wonderful 🙂
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It’s everyone else’s contribution that made it wonderful
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Sue Burford recommended the post Is it expensive? 8 years, 4 months ago
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Is it expensive? 8 years, 4 months ago
Cushion and Quilt from Recycled Shirts
One of the questions I was asked recently was whether patchwork and quilting was expensive. As with everything we do, it’s up to us. It can be very expensive but, on th…
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Thanks for the article Jane, I love your shirt cushion and quilt, I have a few shirts in my stash and this may help me find my lost sewing mojo.
My first ever quilt was a rag quilt made with used denim jeans on the front and sweatshirts on the back using QAYG squares no wadding needed. My 6th quilt was made using the leftover strips from the same Jeans, and my leftover scraps of wadding sewn together, and backing was a piece of recycled flannel sheet.
Both are well loved by recipients.With so much waste in the world we should all endeavour to return to reusing and make a few recycled fabric quilts.
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Karen, that’s lovely. I did a denim throw for one of my boys, it was made from all the jeans they’d finally grown out of or were too worn to wear. It took years to collect all the pieces and they moaned every time I pinched a pair of jeans, but it is well loved and used by them and all their friends. If you get your sewing mojo back, please do share your photos
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Miriam Galadima-Benson wrote a new post, The Quilty African 8 years, 4 months ago
Hello everyone…Miriam here.
I’m an Architect turned stay-at-home wife and mother to two beautiful girls and a baby boy.
I live in Africa, in a country with no culture or history of quilting, quilt shops, gui…
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looking forward to seeing your fabrics and creations
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Thanks Janice. I’m hoping to churn out many more quilts. Thank you for your interest.
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I have quite a few African fabrics in my stash so i’m Looking forward to reading more.
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Great! I have a post on beginners guide to quilting with African prints, I hope you find it useful.
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Miriam, looking forward to seeing your journey
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Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Patch potch 8 years, 4 months ago
Happy New Year and happy new UKQU website.
Hi, I’m Lyn Butler and I feel very honoured to be small part of this new exciting venture.Being part of the blogging team ( my first time) is both chal…
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Loving the garden sewing room and hope we might be seeing a bit more of what happens in there Lyn
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I think that can be arranged
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Don’t those red and white cushions make a lovely display! Its a classic colour combination.
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Yes don’t they Carolyn, very proud of my WI group as they were mostly beginners.
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lovely blog Lyn!
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Thankyou Juliet
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I love the stained glass pieces – and looking at your blog has given me ideas as for the layout of photos on mine! It also reminds me that I really need to get on and finish a few more things; I feel a bit like Flynn Carson (in The Librarian films and series) – loads of PHDs – so much time, so little to do – no wait, strike that – reverse it! (Film reference there – but which film?!)
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Not seen this before, Lyn your work is fantastic!! Well done! I know this was a while ago and have no doubt your work is even better now! Love it!
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Thanks John
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Sarah Wickett wrote a new post, Sewline Fabric Glue Pen 8 years, 4 months ago
I received a Sewline Fabric Glue pen to review. The pen arrived in a clear plastic package which also included a handy glue refill.
The pen is a nice size and easy to use. The glue stick its self is a…
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I really love the sewline glue pen for applique too. It holds the edges under well, but doesn’t cause any problems with your needle. I have tried using regular glue sticks, and while they are a lot cheaper, you can’t beat the sewline pen for its fine tip, better hold, and being a type of glue that just seems to work much better on fabric.
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Corinne I quite agree, I have used the cheap made for paper craft glue sticks in the past and they tend to build up on the needle.
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