UKQU | ChrisCross | Activity https://ukqu.co.uk/members/xxstitcherxx/activity/ Activity feed for ChrisCross. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:29:55 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.3 en-GB 30 hourly 2 3ec05da203c18b1a6cf83a75920780cd ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/adventures-of-an-inexperienced-quilter-hst-rulers/#comment-8759 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:03:40 +0000 Thanks for sharing this. I’ve not thought about rulers for this, I usually just use a 4.5″ square or I have larger if needed. Now, I’m wondering if I should buy something else? 😉

In reply to - Bartysmam wrote a new post, Adventures of an Inexperienced Quilter – HST Rulers I had a grand idea – I decided I was going to make a HST (half square triangle) quilt. I knew I wanted to make it a blue and white q… ]]> 400b02f05b0521a84c129abba35bbef8 ChrisCross wrote a new post, Spring is in the Air https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=239032 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:30:32 +0000 Makower have launched yet another fantastic fabric range called Spring.

Makower were good enough to send samples of this latest fabric range to UKQU, and the wonderful people at UKQU sent some to me…

]]> 0 5828248cc7ce805adb2e1293887c46b0 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/makower-sail-away/#comment-8705 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 07:51:39 +0000 Love the crab, I hope he’s got a name

In reply to - Judith Clarke wrote a new post, Makower Sail Away I’ve been sent a wonderful collection of fabrics from Makower called Sail Away. Consisting of 9 different designs in different colour ways. There is also a double e… ]]> 1dd71a5eb595f4bd71f439e585b8f5cf ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/selvedges-scraps-and-allsorts/#comment-8683 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:20:22 +0000 Love these quilts. Like the idea of all the different quilting patterns between.

In reply to - Maggie Attfield wrote a new post, Selvedges, Scraps and Allsorts Two of my many failings are that I cannot resist a bargain, and I cannot waste anything. It used to be cardboard tubes, yogurt pots, bits of string:… ]]> 6ce37850820cc9b4ef18147b9df88771 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/introduction-blog-jenny/#comment-8679 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:56:14 +0000 Welcome Jenny, I’m looking forward to reading your blogs about quilting with rulers, as I haven’t done very much with mine.

In reply to - Jenny Totterdell wrote a new post, Introduction Blog – Jenny Hello all, this is my first blog, so a little bit about me. My Name is Jenny, and I have done sewing and crafting since I was a child, but I did not start… ]]> d857766c740d71da2c7ccecb77577f7c ChrisCross wrote a new post, Barnyarns Embroidery Thread Starter Set Box https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=237432 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:14:06 +0000 The lovely people are Barnyarns sent UKQU this fabulous box of Madeira Embroidery threads for review.  I was lucky to be chosen to review these gorgeous threads.  Don’t they look sumptuous, I’ve tried to captu…

]]> 1 1459462db208728453ca0df0d8a58556 ChrisCross wrote a new post, Festival of Quilts - 2019 https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=206640 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 05:16:19 +0100 Woohoo, it’s August and that means Festival of Quilts.
I think I first went to the show in 2015, when I got myself onto a coach trip run by a local(ish) quilt group.  The trips is well organised and goes on…

]]> 0 bd2c848bfd5f71d6538903bbdc13aaa3 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/mini-swap-2019-first-time-mumma/#comment-7805 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 19:58:46 +0100 wow, these all look wonderful. well done on keeping control

In reply to - Sharon Reid wrote a new post, Mini Swap 2019 First Time Mumma To be asked to be a swap mumma and head up a team on the 2019 mini swap came as a real surprise. I wasn’t sure if I would actually get a team until the l… ]]> 8e31b4d8750b18cf13053db5e086dc6a ChrisCross wrote a new post, Deck The Halls https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=197222 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 05:46:32 +0100 with boughs of Holly. Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.

And Yes, Deck the Halls is this stunning Christmas fabric range from Makower for Christmas 2019, and is available in retailers in the UK now.
If you…

]]> 0 01aaa1ad087615db71e4dfad4c8016da ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/recycled-sewing-box/#comment-7535 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 12:24:09 +0100 Love it.

In reply to - Lyn Butler wrote a new post, Recycled Sewing Box Many, many years ago hubby bought me a lovely sewing box. Overtime it began to look a bit tired and dare I say, a little dated. I had an idea, so checked to… ]]> 37e08728104f92b5a994d2d17ea7fae7 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/re-use-that-yorkshire-tea-bag/#comment-7506 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:03:45 +0100 Thanks, and looking forward to seeing your make. I’m sure you can make improvements to the design.

In reply to - ChrisCross wrote a new post, Re use that Yorkshire Tea bag It’s recycling week here at UKQU.  And that has forced me to finally do a project that has been in my head for a couple of years.  I knew one day I’d… ]]> ab968ad32f202e70649473a449244b31 ChrisCross wrote a new post, Re use that Yorkshire Tea bag https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=196261 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:55:29 +0100 It’s recycling week here at UKQU.  And that has forced me to finally do a project that has been in my head for a couple of years.  I knew one day I’d make it, i just hadn’t got around to it.
I love to drink…

]]> 3 b0bc57ffcb8f9cbeaf3e06b932605923 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/eastern-botanical-collection-by-sarah-payne-for-the-craft-cotton-company/#comment-6954 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:37:32 +0100 I need to have a go at these triangles. Thanks for sharing the instructions.

In reply to - Carol Lightburn wrote a new post, Eastern Botanical Collection by Sarah Payne for the Craft Cotton Company I’m very excited at being asked to review the beautiful ‘Eastern Botanicals’ fabric collection, desig… ]]> 761e95a016872c905e965510cd0aa9a1 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/eastern-botanical-collection-by-sarah-payne-for-the-craft-cotton-company/#comment-6953 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:36:49 +0100 I need to have a go at these triangles

In reply to - Carol Lightburn wrote a new post, Eastern Botanical Collection by Sarah Payne for the Craft Cotton Company I’m very excited at being asked to review the beautiful ‘Eastern Botanicals’ fabric collection, desig… ]]> a78406de866dc20fcfcdd16a48ecf329 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/heres-miffy-by-the-craft-cotton-company/#comment-6951 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 07:35:14 +0100 Thank you, got to use every last drop of fabric 🙂

In reply to - ChrisCross wrote a new post, Here's Miffy by The Craft Cotton Company I was lucky to be sent two fat quarter packs by UKQU to review.  So a big thanks to The Craft Cotton Company for supplying UKQU with… ]]> 4cab344f332a3facbccfa84ab84dcde6 ChrisCross wrote a new post, Here's Miffy by The Craft Cotton Company https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=176890 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:04:47 +0100 I was lucky to be sent two fat quarter packs by UKQU to review.  So a big thanks to The Craft Cotton Company for supplying UKQU with them.

Miffy Bedtime
 

Miffy Spring
 

Who doesn’t love Mi…

]]> 4 d6fcf757cc08edd69dfa6e641ca55b89 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/my-applique-tool-kit/#comment-6871 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:27:56 +0100 I’ve not seen this method before. I’ve seen where you turn the edge over the paper, and then struggle to release the paper after sewing the applique down. I shall be giving this method a try. Thanks

In reply to - Corinne Curtis wrote a new post, My applique tool kit Pattern: Beth Ferrier – “A Fine Romance” Pattern: Esther Aliu, “On My Window Flowers Bloom” Confession time. I now have four applique projects on the go… ]]> 81d2977d3e4c15b1d7f09635cb085069 ChrisCross wrote a new post,  GĂźtermann Bonus Packs https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=165061 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 07:07:01 +0000 The lovely people at GĂźtermann kindly sent me two of their ‘Bonus Pack’ of threads to review.  Thank You GĂźtermann.  Their website is here, and their Facebook page is here.

Bonus boxes of GĂźtermann thread…

]]> 0 f97c9cb9eb435c21344302764b6fed54 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/day-one-bloggerati-on-retreat/#comment-5918 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 18:53:29 +0000 Fab weekend. Great people, great sewing, great food.

In reply to - Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Day one — Bloggerati on Retreat Friday, 30th November dawned chilly and damp .. but across the UK the Bloggers of UKQU were stuffing their cars with machines… ]]> 0aa53c140392da3cbcc126417c4ce0a8 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/scrap-quilting/#comment-5917 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 18:46:05 +0000 Sounds fab, hope you’ll share pics. Everyone I’ve ever seen from a Scrap bag were Rail Fence!

In reply to - ChrisCross wrote a new post, Scrap Quilting Now maybe you have lots of small scraps but have no idea what to do with them, or maybe you’re new to quilting and you bought scraps.  When I first decided I’d like to… ]]> 367770cd568a703441e9d59a491ba8f2 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/knitting-stitching-show-harrogate/#comment-5888 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:27:42 +0000 will see you there Denise. Yes, it was done by hand.

In reply to - ChrisCross wrote a new post, Knitting & Stitching Show, Harrogate Have you ever been to the Knitting and Stitching Show?  If not, you’re missing a treat, and if you get the chance give it a try. The Knitting an… ]]> 813fc97fe8c429664a50bde425fc838b ChrisCross wrote a new post, Scrap Quilting https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=67702 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:34:07 +0000 Now maybe you have lots of small scraps but have no idea what to do with them, or maybe you’re new to quilting and you bought scraps.  When I first decided I’d like to quilt, I was drawn to Jelly Rolls, it was all…

]]> 2 514f4b95e50ee7804fefa35e6af4dee0 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/taylor-seville-magic-pins/#comment-5862 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 19:49:15 +0000 These look interesting!

In reply to - Sarah Hankin wrote a new post, Taylor Seville – Magic Pins I saw these pins advertised in a magazine and thought they looked interesting, I was lucky enough to be sent a pack to try. They come in a neat little… ]]> cd5c387e45e03ec4acc98710004f597b ChrisCross wrote a new post, Knitting & Stitching Show, Harrogate https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=130349 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 19:30:19 +0000 Have you ever been to the Knitting and Stitching Show?  If not, you’re missing a treat, and if you get the chance give it a try.

The Knitting and Stitching is held every year, and I’ve been going to the Harr…

]]> 2 276ecfaae88b48b83a95791486fe2fb1 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/playing-away/#comment-5857 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 09:33:18 +0000 It’s so easy to forget something. One day I will have a bag that I just grab and go, and always has everything in it.

In reply to - ChrisCross wrote a new post, Playing Away? Have you been playing away at that sewing week/sewing retreat/workshop? What do you need to take? If you’ve never been to ‘play away’ then hopefully this will… ]]> c5f17c4b9df407a0f2a40781774b02d6 ChrisCross wrote a new post, Playing Away? https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=128888 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 06:00:21 +0000 Have you been playing away at that sewing week/sewing retreat/workshop?

What do you need to take?

If you’ve never been to ‘play away’ then hopefully this will help, and even if you have this still might…

]]> 2 05915214bb54453850e772bb55c5f67e ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/should-i-go-or-should-i-stay/#comment-5848 Sat, 24 Nov 2018 19:07:56 +0000 I’m nervous about going too. Not for the same reasons, but still a bit worried. And go from ‘I can’t wait’ to ‘hmmm, not sure’. So I will feel a big sense of achievement once I’m back home again. Look forward to meeting you. x

In reply to - Jane Galley wrote a new post, Should I Go, Or Should I Stay This coming weekend sees the first retreat for those the Bloggerati, the wonderful group that write your blogs, provide you with hints and tips and other… ]]> 3e25cf3d40fffd1c621b5a8089fda5fc ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/a-day-behind-the-haberdashery-counter/#comment-5767 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 09:21:49 +0000 My dream job.

In reply to - Sharon Reid wrote a new post, A Day Behind the Haberdashery Counter A busy Saturday and there are a couple of prominent dates looming and this definitely shows in what items are being bought. Not only do I get to… ]]> 0af3665c7b1cb01f1c9f91fb98fbd6d1 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/ancient-and-modern/#comment-5757 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:38:24 +0000 Improv blocks sounds interesting. Looking forward to what you share with us.

In reply to - Helen Howes wrote a new post, Ancient and Modern Hello there, I’m Helen Howes, and this is by way of an Introduction and thanks-for-letting-me-play. I’ve been a quilter for over 20 years, but I’ve been sewing… ]]> bbdb465a3be0a60ce6366cdea059e531 ChrisCross wrote a new post, To Wash or Not To Wash...………. https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=127040 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:33:25 +0000 …………..that is the question.

So, you’ve got your fabric and you’re ready to make your quilt. Are you in the ‘wash it first’ camp, or the ‘just get on with it’ camp?

I would think of myself as the ‘Just get on wi…

]]> 0 ce291b3fb7d0b86f93664910dca1b820 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/thimblepad/#comment-3169 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:19:57 +0100 Thanks Sue for letting me know. I have to say ‘I LOVE THEM’, and I have to ask, did you wash your hands whilst wearing it just to see if it did stay on? Or by accident ?

In reply to - ChrisCross wrote a new post, ThimblePad ThimblePad I was so excited to be asked to review the Thimble Pad. I get a really sore finger when sewing binding on or doing EPP. Which in turn limits the amount of hand… ]]> 0189426b4da242a64d0e44906101824c ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/ufos/#comment-3168 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:16:40 +0100 Me too! LOL

In reply to - ChrisCross wrote a new post, UFO's Hi there, I want to talk about UFO’S or PHD’S! (UnFinished Object or Project Half Done) Do you have any? Do you have many? Are you a serial starter? Well I seem to have lot… ]]> 77c514874446f77d6866fda3c6316c50 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/ufos/#comment-3167 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:16:02 +0100 What a great idea. Something for me to think about. thanks Jayne

In reply to - ChrisCross wrote a new post, UFO's Hi there, I want to talk about UFO’S or PHD’S! (UnFinished Object or Project Half Done) Do you have any? Do you have many? Are you a serial starter? Well I seem to have lot… ]]> ceb9049cdea3a33ac19f8aca7ffca74c ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/ufos/#comment-2915 Sat, 19 May 2018 07:40:59 +0100 Exactly, it’s the ‘must have/do’ patterns that appear without warning. I used to vow ‘I’ve started, so I’ll finish’ but life’s too short. Some of the above will be finished, and other’s……………who knows. thank you for taking the time to comment. x

In reply to - ChrisCross wrote a new post, UFO's Hi there, I want to talk about UFO’S or PHD’S! (UnFinished Object or Project Half Done) Do you have any? Do you have many? Are you a serial starter? Well I seem to have lot… ]]> 6109cabe48a03db234111deb0785d0f1 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/ufos/#comment-2911 Fri, 18 May 2018 20:05:28 +0100 Thanks Karin for taking the time to leave me a comment.
I do have something which I work on every now and again. It’s some FPP blocks which will one day be a quilt. I now have 70 of those. Hopefully most of the above will be finished. I do have some tops ready for layering and quilting, hope to show them another time.

In reply to - ChrisCross wrote a new post, UFO's Hi there, I want to talk about UFO’S or PHD’S! (UnFinished Object or Project Half Done) Do you have any? Do you have many? Are you a serial starter? Well I seem to have lot… ]]> 6734cd0dbcae181e1314a1761e703c1d ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/continuing-mysterys-preparation-quilting-public/#comment-2857 Wed, 16 May 2018 09:17:19 +0100 I enjoyed reading this, I can imagine the paper everywhere. I would love to know what IKEA sugar paper is? And Ruby’s and Cream sounds interesting!

In reply to - AbbieAnne wrote a new post, Continuing Mystery's and their preparation for the quilting Public…. block 4 and some amazing work being produced!  Well done all those taking part, there’s beginners and not so be… ]]> 190733cb619f356487757722013e59e2 ChrisCross wrote a new post, UFO's https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=67639 Wed, 16 May 2018 09:13:17 +0100 Hi there, I want to talk about UFO’S or PHD’S! (UnFinished Object or Project Half Done)

Do you have any?

Do you have many?
Are you a serial starter?
Well I seem to have lots, and I’m going to ‘come out’ to…

]]> 10 041fcb18bdbeb8bf97ec06b89c32ef68 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/three-different-stitches-quilting/#comment-2700 Tue, 01 May 2018 06:40:04 +0100 Thank you for your reply. Never thought of that.

In reply to - Joy Morgan wrote a new post, Three Different Stitches for Quilting This month we are looking at Three basic utility stitches on your Sewing Machine that can be used for Machine Quilting. There are others but I… ]]> 9475aab08f340e4d0881beb0be3b5f91 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/product-review-colonial-dual-rotary-blade-sharpener-supplied-eqs/#comment-2695 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:31:49 +0100 now that looks good.

In reply to - giniscanlan wrote a new post, Product Review: Colonial Dual Rotary Blade Sharpener – Supplied by EQS Isn’t it funny how things sometimes cross your path at exactly the right moment? I was just thinking that I nee… ]]> 44857e550d2d1603ba0fb3d6115ad1a1 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/three-different-stitches-quilting/#comment-2693 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 07:44:00 +0100 what did you use to mark your lines on the fabric?

In reply to - Joy Morgan wrote a new post, Three Different Stitches for Quilting This month we are looking at Three basic utility stitches on your Sewing Machine that can be used for Machine Quilting. There are others but I… ]]> e2b414093bda017c3415d7efae777881 ChrisCross wrote a new post, June Tailor Press-Mate https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=67438 Sun, 29 Apr 2018 09:12:48 +0100 June Tailor Press-Mate

I recently bought the June Tailor Press-Mate, I thought it looked good for squaring up blocks when pressing.

I bought it on Amazon and I didn’t read the reviews first! I always read the r…

]]> 0 f2de5111c2513b6d30f3d021622519ef ChrisCross wrote a new post, ThimblePad https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=67271 Sat, 28 Apr 2018 06:56:10 +0100 ThimblePad

I was so excited to be asked to review the Thimble Pad.

I get a really sore finger when sewing binding on or doing EPP. Which in turn limits the amount of hand sewing I can do. I’ve tried plastic t…

]]> 4 1c66af3faf8b390bb6775e317c84fec4 ChrisCross recommended the post Product Review for Best Press https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/4600/ Tue, 16 Jan 2018 20:02:42 +0000 0 c06b341c9b3d22f7418dadd4a69489dd ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/chris-cross-corner/#comment-590 Tue, 16 Jan 2018 20:00:21 +0000 yep, that’s me. Idea enters brain, starts, order fabric, fabric arrives, brain has moved on to another project

In reply to - ChrisCross wrote a new post, Chris Cross Corner Hello folks, I can’t believe I was asked to blog, someone might live to regret that.  I’m Chris,I live in North Yorkshire with the husband of nearly 30 years.  We h… ]]> 86fe40e61c258cb689c4287def3f94cd ChrisCross wrote a new post, Chris Cross Corner https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=6899 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:00:20 +0000 Hello folks, I can’t believe I was asked to blog, someone might live to regret that.  I’m Chris,I live in North Yorkshire with the husband of nearly 30 years.  We have two grown up children who have flown the nest, s…

]]> 3 0845c365bcecb11b70fafbe88050b9b1 ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/introduction-mojo-makes/#comment-279 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:13:51 +0000 Love your intro and quilts, especially Postcards from Sweden. I’ve popped that into my basket a few times. Just never got around to paying or it. 🙂

In reply to - Mo Jones wrote a new post, Introduction to MoJo Makes Hi. Thank you for visiting my blog.Let me introduce myself. I am in my 60’s, a mother, Grandmother, step grandmother and a was made a great auntie in December… ]]> cae693726e7676a4093ebd02dba6318e ChrisCross posted a new activity comment https://ukqu.co.uk/modern-retro/#comment-278 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:06:30 +0000 Thank you for reading, and taking the time to comment. x

In reply to - ChrisCross wrote a new post, Modern Retro 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 th… ]]> 60ef6ec7f9126b1c5d704eb9c4b56d2f ChrisCross wrote a new post, Modern Retro https://ukqu.co.uk/?p=8454 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 16:26:23 +0000 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…

]]> 4 994d09f19fbd77febb2af567ae7dd9e4 ChrisCross posted an update: @sylviapriest Looking good in the new pic! (just testing the… https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/2360/ Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:31:59 +0000 @sylviapriest Looking good in the new pic! (just testing the site and what I can do). x

]]> 0 15ce186665ad903d4c8db27bfcc77f2a ChrisCross's profile was updated https://ukqu.co.uk/activity/p/2359/ Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:26:21 +0000 0