Since we returned to our meetings, we have seen some beautiful work made by our members and in recent weeks, the displays have been just as wonderful. The most recent quilted items made, can be seen on our current ‘Members Makes’ page. In the meantime, here is a little insight into what goes on in …
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Borders, Borders, Borders…………. During our most recent session at Standish Quilters, which was all about matching bindings to borders. One of the interesting things that was discussed, was when you cut stripes on the bias for binding a curved project, the stripes take on a slanted pattern, which completely changes the fabrics look. With this …
Quilters Guild Museum Collection……… This video was a link provided by the Quilters Guild in their monthly newsletter by email. In their opening address, they mention that the Guild has over 900 patchwork, quilting and applique works in their museum, spanning the last three centuries, about their collection, the history of the quilts and the …
This is an interesting video where ‘free motion sewing’ is taken to a new level! The link has kindly been provided by Chris B and runs for just two and a half minutes. Well worth a watch.
Pat M was making a cover for a Sewing Machine and wanted some advice on how to join the binding along the bottom. Chris B decided it would be easier to make a video explaining the process on how to join the two ends of the binding for a nice finish. Chris B has given permission …
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 …
Chris B contacted us about this slideshow on YouTube that has been arranged by the Quilters Guild. Due to Covid they have been unable to run an exhibition for these 88 quilts in the Modern Quilt Section that are all 20″ x 20″. However, although there is no voice over and no music, there is a …
Liz C – An Updated Poem in January Liz has a 28 year old grand-daughter who has severe visual impairments, called Laura. Laura decided to write this poem, to help relieve the boredom of lockdown. Liz wanted to share this with our group, and has Laura’s permission to do so. The Year 2020 …