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Hi everybody really a good website will watch this space more often Jill Sent from my iPad (Oct 2013)   Just to say that I think Carolyn Forster is a very good demonstrator.  She speaks clearly and without a dull monotonous voice which some of your speakers unfortunately have! Her projects are also fairly easy to follow. Secondly, I really enjoyed Kaffe`s exhibition of his quilts in Wales.  It was very interesting listening to Jen Jones talk about his work.  Pity it is so far away to visit!

I was interested in Valerie's Layer Quilt and Bind method I have dug out a finished top layer which I put on the back burner as I find it hard to layer it on the floor, I am confident that it will get finished now. I have done a sample of Jennie Origami Hexagon so pleased that I have fabric to make a cushion, maybe one day I will manage a quilt.

Query (and praise) from Sue:   since I started to subscribe to just hands I use it more and more as my reference 'book'.  I have loads of patchwork and quilting books, but  if I want to know something in a hurry i.e. as today different applique methods I could use on a project  I'm doing, its as quick to turn  on my  computer without even getting out of my seat to go to the bookshelf and search through dozens of different books!!.

Then,  when I stop for a break I can put down my sewing and enjoy lots of other interesting ideas I might need in the future.

The site brings renewed meaning to TGI Friday, I look forward to finishing work, getting home to see what's new.  It's like unwrapping a present every week. Best wishes Barbara.

Question from Anna: Can one use an oblong or has it got to be a square? (You made yours 9 3/4 inches, I, on the other hand, could make mine 9" X 11.5")
I am aware that this then would limit the way one could put them together. With a square one can rotate 4 times, with an oblong it works only two ways.)   Answer:
You can of course tinker with this as you wish but the 5 sided figure in the middle gives the more traditional look;  sewing is much easier with a 4 sided centre but then you run the risk of it looking a little like log cabin - which again may be your choice.

As you say with a rectangular finish then you can only turn the blocks in the opposite direction rather than rotating them in your finished design.

  Ann Hill achieved her objective of covering the Hampden Park Football Stadium with quilts - all 5,000 of them - but now they need a home!! Here is what she says: I am now putting my mind to selling some of the Alzheimer Quilts.   I would like to run numerous coffee mornings around Scotland on Saturday 21 September which is World Alzheimers Day.   How about you running one, or your quilt group.   The money raised at the coffee morning could be sent to Alzheimer Scotland or could be kept for your own group funds.   I would send you 50 quilts from the project with certificates stating that they were part of a historical event.  Lap quilts are £20, Single bed £40 and double or bigger £80.   They would be ideal christmas presents!

Question from Laura: i signed up as a member to watch the rest of your video on rag quilting - there was a teaser on youtube.  I would like to watch that video but cannot find it on your site.  In any case, I've made them before out of flannel, I prefer working with cottons and my question is really, can one make rag quilts out of good quality cottons?

Question: Good Morning
am trying to gather info on patchwork , am a sewer BUT am very confused as to press to the darker side ? press one row one way & the next the other ? or press open ?


If you can help please I would be very gratefull.
Love your website !

  As usual this was a fantastic event and most of our contributors were there;   Jennie was busy with her own stand and Val was helping out on the Creative Quilting stand.   It didn’t leave much time for wandering around to either see the quilts OR get new product but Val wasn’t to be outdone on her shopping and you need to keep an eye on the ‘shop’ for the new bits;   in brief here are the highlights:   Jennie has a new DVD out –Texture in Sudoku Mary Gamester has a new book – Transfer Painting Hilary Beattie has a new book – Make it Personal Janet Clare has a new book – A Field Guide – available through the shop Jane Rollason has a new book – Fun, Fast & Furious – quick & easy applique panels New patterns from Daisy Chain include: Just Peachy by Lee Brown New patterns from The Stitch Witch include new Dog House needlebox and a new hanging system for your small projects.

Well for once Twitter has come up trumps;  just learnt about new range from Makower Andover Fabrics is delighted to announce that the first exclusive collection of licensed fabrics for Downton Abbey ® will be available to you this September. Playing on the strength of the upstairs women of Downton, this exciting premiere collection will be THE WOMEN’S COLLECTION, featuring designs chosen in collaboration with the award-winning Downton Abbey production team.

Do you struggle to log in?   Does the computer just say ‘NO’? Does your password still have a small j at the beginning of it? Well  it may be that your device (computer, tablet, whatever) is thinking for you and changing this to an upper case –  thesite is now very case sensitive   So don’t struggle - just contact us and we can change this for something easier.

We had a great time filming the exhibition and discovered that there are a couple of last minute places still available this week for the Lecture and the workshop:   Glorious Colour Lecture and Booksigning - Wed August 14th 7pm, at the Arts Hall, Lampeter University. £16 - tickets through the Welsh Quilt Centre -01570 422 088 This lecture is designed to inspire and motivate!