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Abigail Sheridan de Graaff wrote a new post, cut&alter – An Introduction 8 years, 5 months ago
Where do I begin? Just make a mark, they say. Just cut the fabric, they say. But sometimes it seems so much harder than that. It’s that whole blank page thing – wanting to get that first page just right. …
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Sarah Wickett and
Joanna Hendy are now friends 8 years, 5 months ago
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jacqui_cole recommended the post Modern Retro 8 years, 5 months ago
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Sarah Wickett and
Noelle Burdett are now friends 8 years, 5 months ago
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Sarah Wickett replied to the topic Website Improvements in the forum UKQU 8 years, 5 months ago
Hi Fiona, There are a few of us LA quilters that are also bloggers on the site that would be more than happy to answer any questions you have regarding FMQ. I like many started quilting on my domestic machine. If you would like to see a blog om FMQ please feel free to ask.
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Jo Graham wrote a new post, A Happy 2018 – How To Cover A Diary / Book 8 years, 5 months ago
Welcome to you all and a happy 2018
I hope that you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year, and received lots of sewing related presents! I am so pleased to be a part of this new group for UKQU, but having…
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I love this, great choice for a 1st blog post. x
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Hi Sarah,
Thank you for the compliment on my choice of themes for my first blog. Will you be giving this a try?
Do let me know,
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I will be giving this a go, when time allows. x
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Helpful blog, I’ve bought a boring desk diary this year, now off to cover it! Thank you 🙂
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Hi Heather
I am really glad that you have found the blog useful. As I said to Judith in my reply to her, I would suggest for your first attempt that you buy a cheap diary. Don’t use your best fabric – use a cheap one first of all. Try following the instructions that I have given (if you can!!!) and if need be, watch a tutorial on YouTube for a bit of back up help.
I would really love to see your finished results Heather if you can post it onto the blog….but be warned, once you start covering books it becomes very addictive!
Regards, Jo x
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Fantastic and really informative post, can’t wait for your next one x
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Hi Gini,
Thank you for such positive feedback. I am plased you liked the blog and found it informative enough. It’s certainly daunting being a new to this blogging lark!
after reading your review I know where to come if I need help!
Regards, Jo x
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Brilliant, not something I would have done in the past but you have had this task so simple, I should have a go.
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Hi Judith
So glad that you liked the blog, and is now something you are willing to give a go. I would suggest for your first attempt that you buy a cheap diary (the ones from the shops where that you pay literally 99p or £1 for. Don’t use your best fabric – use a cheap one first of all. Try following the instructions that I have given (if you can!!!) and if need be, watch a tutorial on YouTube for a bit of back up help.
Let me know how you get on Judith,
Regards Jo x
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Lovely little blog Jo, I make lots of book covers and really enjoy making them. I love Tilda fabric as well and have made some of her items – my favourite is a seabird who has very long legs and lives in my bathroom. Looking forward to next months blog x
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Thank you for your kind words Sue……I am a Tilda freak. There are Tilda makes all around the flat!
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Lyn Butler recommended the post Silver Stitcher 8 years, 5 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, News from Down Under 8 years, 5 months ago
From time to time we hope to feature news from across the World.
Siobhan Foster is an Irish creative living in New Zealand and although not a Quilter (which I am sure we can work on with her) she does work in…
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Vendulka Battais wrote a new post, Chevron table runner 8 years, 5 months ago
Length 120cm ( 47”) Width 44cm (17 1⁄2”)
I love to start by choosing the central fabric which can showcase nice large patterned design as you will need 10″ square of it. You can then use the same fabric…
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Looks lovely. 🙂
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Thank you Maggie!
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Lyn Butler recommended the post Silver Stitcher 8 years, 5 months ago
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Lyn Butler recommended the post Silver Stitcher 8 years, 5 months ago
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Basic Rotary Cutting 8 years, 5 months ago
Using a rotary cutter is a great way of accurately cutting fabric pieces of the shape and size required. It doesn’t take long to learn how to use it – a few tips and a little practice will soon have you cutting wit…
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Brilliant Carolyn! I use a Rotary cutter all the time and love it. However, I find it sometime moves when I get to near the end of the cut. I have bought a suction handle thingy that clamps on the longest ruler and that has solved it. Thanks for the info.
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Glad you have found something that works for you.
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A nice, fairly comprehensive guide. The only thing I could add is to watch the sneaktpy rulers which have an extra 1/2” on two sides.
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I agree! I really wish manufacturers wouldn’t make them – so confusing!
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Very clear instructions. Thank you very much.
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Thank you Sue – glad to help
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Chris Franses changed their profile picture 8 years, 6 months ago
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Show your UKQU Pride! 8 years, 6 months ago
Available now, UKQU logo badges!
Show you’re part of our community with a UKQU badge and reap the benefits. At shows and festivals go up to anyone with a UKQU badge and say Hi, make a new friend! Lots of stall…
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Obsessive Compulsive Quilting Disorder 8 years, 6 months ago
Welcome to my UKQU world…
Four years ago I made a Facebook group to fill a void. A void where quilters sewed alone, we needed to moan about rising cotton prices and find out which fabric shops are still going. S…
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Thank you, loving the site…plus it’s good to know my small pile of UFO’s are not that extreme yet hahahaha.
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The site is looking great. Looking forward to all the new developments.
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Well done Juliette, getting one finished, albeit by someone else, is a starting point. Also well done with the website. Little acorns and all that.
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Great intro Juliet, yes you have lots to finish, I know I have seen the boxes lol. Looking forward to your next one. The website is such a good resource centre for us all.
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I love the orange quilt Juliet – traditional with a twist of citrus! You really must finish it.
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And thankgoodness you did. Or none of ys would be able to see lovely things like these!
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These tops are fantastic Juliet, you must finish them when you can. And thank you for starting up this site in time for when I began my quilting journey, it’s been a treasure trove of information, advice and the wow factor for me.
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ChrisCross wrote a new post, Modern Retro 8 years, 6 months ago
I was asked to review fabric. Woohoo, I’m sure we all know how it feels to be waiting for a parcel of fabric. So exciting. I had no idea what was going to drop through the letter box.
And then the day arrived, a…
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What gorgeous fabric to get through your letterbox! I really like the pouch you have made. Great review!
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Thank you for reading, and taking the time to comment. x
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beautiful x
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Lovely cosmetic bag. I too have lots of fabric but don’t always know what to do with it. I just buy pieces i like!!!!!
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8 years, 5 months ago
I’m following your Fancy Forest quilt along, I’ve had the pattern for ages; I tried an owl, which went wrong, and then a fox that turned out just right. You might just inspire me to try that owl again 🙂
8 years, 5 months ago
Hi Alison the pattern had sat on my shelf for nearly two years so a QAL seemed a perfect excuse to actually get it made. I was looking at the owl today …. hmmmm glad I didn’t start with that. You can join in any time if you fancy – thistles for January and Bunnies for February. Thanks for popping by and taking the time to leave a comment.