Do a burn test – I know that sounds dramatic but we aren’t suggesting you set your stash alight!! In essence, cotton fibres ignite as the flame from your match draws near Synthetic fibres curl away from the heat and tend to ‘melt’. Take a few fibres; put into flameproof container with sides maybe, and apply a small flame from a long handled match maybe, and watch what happens.
Welcome to 2014 – we hope its going to be [...]
Stephanie considers herself a novice quilter but managed to make this lovely bag from Jennie's tutorial and obviously raided her stash: well done! The JR Tote it all Bag can be viewed here:
To wash or not to wash – that is the question I love the feel of new (quilting) fabric and make so many quilts that I don’t have time to wash them all BUT I am aware that certain colours are notorious for ‘bleeding’ – red and blue in particular – so when in doubt...... no don’t leave them out – deal with them!!
Under the watchful eye of Vicky Munday a group of 8-11 year olds (boys and girls) from the Pluto class at St.John Evangelist School,Islington, meet on a Monday evening (after school) for a hour - using donated fabrics, threads and other bits and bobs they made this pile of treasures. Young sewing addicts I would say!!! (P.S.
Dorothy says: I thought you might be interested in this quilt made from Jennie's pattern.
It was quite challenging but very enjoyable. Lovely Dorothy - and well done.
NOTICE:
All persons planning to dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh, going over the fields and laughing all the way are advised that a Risk Assessment will be required addressing the safety of an open sleigh for members of the public. This assessment must also consider whether it is appropriate to use only one horse for such a venture, particularly where there are multiple passengers.
‘Tis the weekend before Christmas and all through the house....... [...]
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Anna just loves to sew and couldn't wait to start on her tree decorations - good job Anna. This comes as either a pattern or as a kit (Christmas Cuddlies Bears by Brenda Walker) and you can purchase your own!
No you don't - older quilts were often fastened with tying and using buttons is another option ( but don't use buttons if the quilt is for a very young child). Here is a comment from one of our viewers: Thank you for the tying and buttoning for a quilt. I have just tied my Christmas Lap quilt, and found your instructions very helpful.
An Exhibition of Embroidered Work by members of MK GEMS was held
on 30th November 2013 at the Summerlin Centre. The exhibition raised £1224.21 for Macmillan Cancer Support. In addition the group made an appliqued quilt earlier this year (it's in Issue 28
of Flair magazine) which was auctioned in October at 'Strictly',
Milton Keynes for a further
£400.
MK Gems was founded 6 years ago by Mary Sayers.
Anna and her Mum, Jo, joined the charity sewing day that was held tomake quilts for Momentum and made donations both for their time and for fabric - thanks so much.
Anna went home with a delightful piece of cat fabric and here is the bookmark she turned it into.
Again - nice work Anna.