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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 2 months agoFor me it would be option 1 which would encourage me to read more if theres a deadline. I wonder, does it have to be the whole book at once, or perhaps a chapter a given time period .. discuss, explore the plot and ideas and then continue?
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter posted an update in the group
UKQU BOOK CLUB 8 years, 2 months agoThis is exciting .. whats the first book Nina? Looking at our profiles everyone needs to consider uploading a picture to make it prettier (you can do this by clicking the symbol at the top of your page and clicking on ‘Profile’ to update.
But the first book Nina .. what is it!
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It’s a secret, so far! But I do have a idea!!! I’ve started a Topic in teh Forum for everyone to chip in.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter joined the group
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The UKQU Exhibition 2019 – sponsored by Janome and Grosvenor Shows 8 years, 2 months ago
Would you like to see one of your own Quilts on show at a Grosvenor Show next year? Well, now is your opportunity.
But if you don’t feel up to submitting your quilt .. well how about winning the fa…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Left handed needles to improve your sewing 8 years, 2 months ago
We have been working hard with the leading creators of needles for both sewing machines and hand sewers to create yet another exclusive for our members. We have listened to all your comments and passed th…
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Brilliant! Will be ordering loads for my leftie friends (but I guess they are a one day special)
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Sorry Corinne .. orders all closed! Fun whilst it lasted though xx
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, New Ranges from MakowerUK about to hit the shops! 8 years, 2 months ago
Sometimes when I come into work there’s a parcel waiting for me that brightens my day! Last week was just one of those days. A mysterious parcel had arrived, and when it was opened it was full to the brim of th…
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Nice Lighthouses, match the one in my Bathroom.
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Thanks X
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Bags, Bunnies and Eggs for Easter! 8 years, 3 months ago
Fiona Pullen, from the Sewing Directory, has been busy and gathered a collection of Easter Patterns for us all. . From Eggs to Mini Quilts, bunnies and bags, whether you want to have your own egg hunt, or just like…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive: Who Knew? 8 years, 3 months ago
Excitingly we have Scott Fortunoff joining us from time to time .. whether you are a fan or not of the fabulous fabrics, I am sure you will just love what he has to say! [adapted from his personal blog with his…
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Wishing you and your family every success. Exciting and perhaps daunting times ahead but I am sure you will conquer all.
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Hello Scott Fortunoff & SO lovely to see you here …..I heard about the Free Spirit situation from a dear friend Philp Jacobs … (Kaffe Fasset Collection & Snow Leopard)….but 2 days before that even happened, I had spotted an out of print v rare book on my huge bookshelf …. All about Caucasian Rugs, … lots of great pictures & amazing history .. (Philip had just bought an antique one), but some serious Academic stuff in there too…. I have hundreds of design inspiration books, I used to just design embroidery not textiles … now I just do patchwork wonderfully and quilt somewhat badly …. BUT thought …..I don’t need that book anymore, so sent it to my friend as a present, because he would appreciate it and love it! It arrived a day after the announcement by Free Spirit…. I know it lifted his spirits as a Crazy Random Act of Kindness, while things were uncertain …..I didn’t know why I did it …. just thought a friend needed that book more than me …… BUT what you and your family is now doing is awesome! There is so much talent there in the whole Free Spirit Family ….. Just don’t ever forget the “Back Catalogue” …… Sort out the NOW & immediate future….. THEN talk to ALL your designers about what would sell and sell & sell again … (It will!) ….. Yes a deal of a lifetime, but ref your new family of designers …. ALL of them are awesome!
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Juliet Nice wrote a new post, Obsessive Compulsive Crafting Disorder 8 years, 3 months ago
I promised I would tell you about Laurel Burch. One of my favourite designers, probably my all time favourite, she passed away in 2007, and with her passing, all production of her fabric designs ceased. Finding her…
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I love Laurel Burch designs which I first came across in San Francisco & San Diego in the v early 2000’s. I bought scarves, T shirts, greetings cards, calendars, mugs etc. I have acquired some vintage fabric pieces now, and more recently purchased some of the new lines being revived by her daughter.
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Amazing designer and artist, and one I’d never heard of before. Thank you for introducing her to us, and so glad her designs will be being produced again.
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I wasn’t a fan, purely because I didn’t know of her; but I am now, thank you!
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I love Laurels cat designs. I’ve got one of her handbags and was lucky enough to find a fabric panel in the charity shop earlier this year.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Sewing Needle AdvicePart three .. What size needle to use and when 8 years, 3 months ago
In this final part of our short series on Sewing Needles Jon and Callum talk about which are the best Schmetz needles to use for different fabrics or specialist sewing.
If we are to improve our technique and…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The Craft Cotton Company at CHSI Stitches 8 years, 3 months ago
It always lovely to hear of a success story. We spoke to Talia Phillips about the Award the Craft Cotton Company won at the recent trade Show held at the NEC. It’s where all the lovely shops we buy our stash…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A look around the Internet 8 years, 3 months ago
We might be the new kids on the block here at UKQU but we have been having a look around to see what else has been happening online.
Clover has given their site a makeover: the new-look site is easy to use across a…
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Mo Jones wrote a new post, MoJo Makes – Hugs from Cornwall, my take on Postcard from Sweden. 8 years, 3 months ago
I wanted to make a quilt for a dear friend who is not very well, and had the idea of making a type of Postcard from Sweden quilt, but using a layer cake, and called my version ‘Hugs from Cornwall’ which is where I…
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I really like the soft colours of this one Mo.
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Thank you Sylvia, pale colours for me, my friend loves it which I am so glad.
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Simple colours looking great.
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Thank you Sue, I went for cheery and soothing.
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Juliet Nice recommended the post Curious Charlie 8 years, 3 months ago
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, A lovely day out to Harrogate Quilt Show 8 years, 3 months ago
The Harrogate Quilt Show has always been a favourite of mine, especially since it is local to where I live, meaning not having to set off or look for somewhere to stay over. …
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Introducing Diane Rooney .. Fabric Designer for Makower UK 8 years, 3 months ago
Here at UKQU HQ we are really excited to have Diane Rooney, one of the brightest new designers to join Makower joining Blogger Central. In between designing and looking after her family, and working alongside her p…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Confused about which needle to use .. this might help! 8 years, 4 months ago
Jon and Callum from Barnyarns have a lengthy relationship with needles and thread, so when we wanted to learn which needles are best we asked them. This is the first part of a three part series.
The…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, The 70,273 Project 8 years, 4 months ago
Did you ever have an idea for a quilt pop into your mind with such vividness and detail that you could almost touch it? What did you do? Did you . . .
think “that’s nice” and go on about your day?
sketch it ou…
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This is really moving and I love the quilts shown. It is a great thought provoking feature Sylvia on a subject we should never forget.
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Thank you again, Sylvia, for giving me this wonderful opportunity to connect with quilters in the UK (and beyond!) on your beautiful, user-friendly site. I’m honored and delighted.
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Amazing story Jeanne, I’m going to share this with my quilting group and see if we can help you with a piece!
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That would be fantastic, Amy! Thank you.
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I’ll certainly be talking about this to our quilting group on Wednesday. I’m sure that some of them will want to be involved. Thought provoking project.
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Great! Thank you, Christine!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Making a Difference .. a Charitable Tale 8 years, 4 months ago
This webmaster lark is a bit of a laugh from time to time, and an awful lot of hard work keeping everyone and everything in check. Certainly no hidden perks, but from time to time I plan to indulge myself a little…
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Duck, duck, duck, duck….duck?
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Over the Hill and far away
One little duck went quack quack
and … hopefully one more life saved!
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I love the wee ducks, I never knew that such a wonderful project existed and I’m off now to have a further read.. unfortunately the blood transfusion service no longer visits the western isles as it became not viable with so many ferry cancellations so financially and loss of donated blood in delay getting it back to Inverness
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It’s a brilliant project and one that helps save lives too.
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What a lovely idea.They are sooo cute…I’m off to take a quack peek
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Oh my!!!
What a wonderful blog, thank you so very much in blogging about this and bringing to my attention and hopefully to all the others who happen on it. I can assure you I shall be making so many aware of this LYD awareness campaign, an illness that we all dread. For those of us who on the side lines feel helpless in having to sit and watch as loved ones take on a frightening and painful journey, that us fortunate in having good health can only imagine, a little something to feel like we are doing ‘our bit’.
I cannot wait now until Monday to take patterns to all the ladies in my knitting group and spread the word on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to the quilting groups I hold and attend.
Believe me I shall even be telling my friends in the pub!
So very close to my heart.
LYD will (with considerable re-telling, knitting and sewing) be in abundance in these Somerset towns.
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Sharon, that is wonderful! Thank you xx
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These are great Sylvia, my next make I think – might even use freezer paper as a template and try making the tag on calico!
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