Cringe-worthy moments for a quilter – recognise any?
Shared with me by a quilting friend, so I now share it with you: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/how-to-quilt/quilting-basics/10-cringe-worthy-moments-every-quilter-understands Sadly only some of these we can fix with little workshops on the site! however, I do recognise them all!!!!!
Magna Carta Quilts on display at Guildford Cathedral
Paula Doyle joined myself and the boys from Communicate TV and showed us round the finished quilts -they are really amazing. 8 of them plus a backing mosaic representing the River Thames. Sponsorship is still needed so if you would like to have a square embroidered, click here for more details. The film will be coming to the website shortly.
Fabric Copyright
This is the content of a newsletter item that my friend Isa at Creative Quilting sent out and it's worth a read by anyone and everyone who loves fabric! I usually very much enjoy writing my newsletters, telling you about all the new things we are doing, the new fabrics and the up coming shows. However, this time, it is with a very heavy heart that I am writing this one.
Filming with Jennie Rayment
Well it happened! We got a date in the diary when we could catch up with the ever-busy but very talented Jennie - and at one of our favourite studio venues - Marsh Farm Hotel at Royal Wootton Bassett - we have been there 21 times now!! Great videos and workshops filmed, with both Jennie and myself contributing AND we found out about Jennie's new book- !!!
Filming in Devon with Anne Baxter
We had a lovely day with Anne filming some great workshops. Came back really inspired and with the help of some new Fat 1/4s designed by Lewis & Irene I made a start on the Magic 4-patch. You will have to wait a little longer for the 'show & tell' and a bit longer too for the workshop itself - but you will LOVE it!
American Museum in Britain, just outside Bath
Had a brilliant day here filming their current exhibition Hatched, Matched, Despatched - & Patched. Val trying to look professional! and here with Kate Hebert, Curator The exhibition runs until 1st November but if you aren't able to get there in person, you will be able to watch it from the comfort of your own armchair in September - it will be one to watch for sure!
Weekend Retreat at Midhurst
Busy loading the car to join Jennie Rayment and Sarah Soward at our weekend of sewing delights at Midhurst, W.Sussex. (Husband to be left in charge of cat and watering the hanging baskets - wonder if he can cope!!!) Watch out for pics of our results next week. If you would like to escape for a weekend of sewing pleasure, in a lovely hotel, check out our option in October (3-4th) - at the Legacy Hotel: click here:
Game of Quilts
Hilary Gooding and Jan Allston are looking to create 12 teams of 4 to take part in a pilot project at this year's Festival of Quilts (August 6-9th at the NEC, Birmingham) The aim is for each time to start from scratch and complete a quilt during the day. The quilts will be donated to Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity at the end of the Fesival.
May Bank Holiday weekend
Well I have a husband who just loves sport - but these days it's more from the comfort of the sofa ! This weekend has been dominated (in our house) by the snooker so I got to be useful in my sewing room. First I enjoyed using the new bundle of 10" squares from Oakshott, in Autumn colours; I made this simple slash and sew quilt, and then quilted it trying out some free motion in the style of flames.
Sewing for Momentum
We had a lovely day Saturday 25th April with a hall full of ladies sewing quilts for Momentum - fabric and wadding had been donated and Valerie came with lots of quilts to act as inspiration: here are just a couple - the rest are still works in progress! the lovely star quilt is made from old shirting - isn't it great.
Filming with Kathleen Laurel-Sage
We were joined today by Kathleen who loves to free machine embroidery using chiffon and gauze and water soluable stuff to create 3D flowers as well as cut-work. Amazing work and you will be able to enjoy workshops with her soon here on the site. For more information about Kathleen visit her own website: www.kathleenlaurelsage.com
Corinium Museum, Cirencester,, Glos
This is where we are today filming; what you may ask? well a great exhibition from the textile artists E.A.S.T. “Between the Lines” is the title of the latest exhibition by E.A.S.T., East Anglian Stitch Textiles. The exhibition is based on the groups’ response to the centenary of the First World War and will run here at the museum until 19th April if you want to visit in person; Corinium Museum, Cirencester for more details about this and other exhibitions running throughout the year.
Mystery Quilt still a hit
A quick note to say how much I enjoyed the Midsummer Mystery Quilt ... and although it's taken me a little while to finish it, here is a picture of the end result. I am thrilled with it. I'm going to do another one to fit my double bed because I like it so much. This is still available for you to work on - you just need to get a large bundle of 2 1/2" strips, and/or a jelly roll handy and you are ready to start.
Alzheimer Scotland pattern book
Ann Hill is a tireless supporter and fundraiser for Alzheimer Scotland; one of her recent projects was to arrange to cover the Hampden Park Football stadium turf with quilts -which she did!!!! (and we suggested a really quick and easy pattern for you to make: click here to enjoy: ) Another of her projects has been to produce this book of patterns entitled 'Scottish Quilt Patterns - which contains a wide variety of projects and patterns for you to follow.
Hand Quilting with Paula a great success
Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed Paula Doyle's video on hand quilting. I was transfixed throughout, her advice and tips so useful, a pleasure to watch and learn.
Thank you Paula and Justhands-on.tv
Take 9 a great success
Hi all Just giving an update on my king size quilt,I decided to try take nine for the side of quilt and cut all the pieces out ,this wasn't easy for me but I got there eventually,I purchased my fat quarters from Hobby craft in Havant & I just want to tell you not all of their fat 1/4s are good size some in the 6 packs are a bit smaller and I used some pieces from my stash.I have sewn 4 of my blocks together and am so chuffed with them - each 1 is exact size and went together so easily.Thanks Valerie for pattern and video couldn't have done it without you xxxxx from Sheila (learner) Want to know what Sheila was making?