As some of you are aware, I am a member of the Modern Group within the Quilters Guild. Every year they have a challenge and this year, the title of the challenge was “It Takes Two “ so you could use two shapes, two colours etc. I chose to use black and white fabrics. It …
Ferrers Quilters Have pleasure in offering a zoom workshop with MARIA SPILLER Called THREE RINGS RUNNER On Friday, 3rd December 2021 9.30 am to 4pm. Cost £15. This is a machine sewing workshop suitable for all levels of experience who are new to ‘modern’ techniques. The only pre-requisites are that you are familiar with the …
I bought a book a number of years ago called ‘Quilt a Gift’ by Barri Sue Gaudet and there are lots of interesting things in for babies and toddlers. I wanted to have a go at this fabric book, as it was all appliqued fabric and felt with some easy hand embroidery stitches. The pattern …
Carrying on with our theme of something to make for our future sales table, this delightful Japanese Purse Project is quick to make and uses only a small amount of fabric. These could also be a useful gift for a child when made in children’s fabric. I personally keep my keys in one and my …
I decided to visit the event as I have friends who live in the area, so this was a good excuse to go to the NEC then stay with friends for a few days. I have been to this event in previous years and was expecting to find a similarly packed and busy show. It …
Due to the recent passing of Carole Read (Chairwoman). As a mark of respect, the blog will not be published this month.
We haven’t had any members makes for July, so I thought I would put some links for forthcoming events, as things start to re-open, you may wish to add them to your diary. The Festival of Quilts 202129th July – 1st August 2021 Click Here for the Festival of Quilts Website and booking information. The …
Something that I have come across lately, is that when I have received a gift, instead of using gift paper, they have been making ‘Gift Bags’. I thought these small gift bags would be great for our future sales table, for something that could be bought for children. They could be made with a …
Hello everyone. I hope you’re all ok and coping through these strange times. Personally, I can’t wait for the day when we can meet up again and take up where we left off. I haven’t done as much sewing as I used to do but I know I’m not the only one to lose their …
This Bottle Holder Project does involve a little bit of pattern drafting, but it avoids the need to buy a kit, and you can then make as many as you like knowing you have created them from start to finish yourself. You can either use these to put a gift bottle in for friends & …