tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53825966847219598362024-03-21T06:14:03.209+00:00 A Note to Follow SewJBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890640742180698729noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382596684721959836.post-20050110453239554862016-02-21T14:07:00.000+00:002016-02-21T14:07:17.575+00:00Strip Tease - DONE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
My husband's grandmother was 90 recently and I decided to make her a quilt to mark the occasion. I wanted to make something simple in colours which reflected her bright and fun personality. </div>
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I opted for the Missouri Star Quilt Company Stacks quilt, the tutorial for which you can find <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxDCzCKd_3I" target="_blank">here</a>. The tutorial is great and shows you how to put the quilt together very quickly.</div>
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I made a small change in that I switched the sizes for the patterned and background fabrics, meaning my coloured strips were 10 inches and my grey strips were 8 inches. I did this to make the most of the fat quarters and mini jelly roll I had.</div>
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The jelly roll I used was the Simply Colorful II Junior Jelly Roll V and Co in Purple. I also added various Kona solids, including Hibiscus, and other scraps I had (such as purple pearl bracelets left over from <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/sisters-choice-done.html" target="_blank">Sister's Choice</a>). The background grey is Kona Coal, which I bought for another exciting upcoming project but had just enough for both. I think it is my new go-to background colour, I just love it.</div>
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I chain pieced the units together and I very quickly had a sew of 42 rows.</div>
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I then had a top ready for basting...</div>
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I pin baste on the floor, using masking tape to anchor the three layers. I do like the convenience of 505 spray, but found it left a mark on a recent project. Perhaps I was holding it too close?</div>
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I read some advice on pin basting which said you should not be able to lay your hand flat on any area of the quilt without feeling a pin. If you can, add more pins!</div>
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I quilted it on my domestic machine using a new pattern I've never tried before. Inspired by a class at the <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/stitch-gathering-fmq-and-free-stitching.html" target="_blank">Stitch Gathering on FMQ patterns with Trudi Wood</a>, I went for a flowering pattern (more on that to follow).</div>
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I bound it with some purple fabric I had in my stash using a two inch strip. I went for this because it maximised the fabric I had, but also meant the stitching on the back was pretty much in the ditch (where I managed to keep it straight enough).</div>
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Finally, I gifted it to a very special lady!<br />
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My mini was from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessiemarie1202/" target="_blank">jessiemarie1202</a>, who was not only very thoughtful, but a mind reader! Look how this mini perfectly fits on my dressing table!<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">I used this </span><a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2013/07/zig-zag-baby-quilt.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">pattern</a><span style="text-align: left;"> from the Moda Bake Shop. In hind sight, I could have saved on fabric by reading the pattern through to the end before cutting, as the pattern uses charms but I was cutting from yardage.</span></div>
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I used a spool of thread from a box of old bobbins my Mum gave me last year (therefore, irreplaceable) and ended up dangerously close to the end of the spool.</div>
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Welcome to the world little guy!<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://quiltmatters.blogspot.ca/2016/01/tgiff-art-theory-pencil-case.html">TGIFF</a><br />
<br />JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890640742180698729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382596684721959836.post-7713274822240037392016-01-06T12:57:00.000+00:002016-01-07T20:12:00.851+00:00Schnitzel and Boo Mini Quilt Swap - DONE!Happy New Year everyone! It was a busy 2015 for me in terms of signing up to online swaps. You can catch up on my <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/stitch-gathering-2015-pre-sewing.html" target="_blank">Stitch Gathering</a>, <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/uk-low-volume-plus-swap.html" target="_blank">UK Low Volume Plus</a>, <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/stitch-gathering-fmq-and-free-stitching.html" target="_blank">Scrappy Block</a> and <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/easy-swap-uk-mini-quilt-done.html" target="_blank">Easy Swap UK Mini Quilt</a> swapping antics in previous posts.<br />
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Another of my <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/on-top-of-swaps.html" target="_blank">"top of the swaps"</a> commitments was participating in the <a href="http://www.schnitzelandboo.com/2015/08/schnitzel-boo-mini-quilt-swap-round-four.html" target="_blank">Schnitzel and Boo Mini Quit Swap</a>. In 2014, I was impressed by the number of people involved and the fabulous results of talented quilters, and I was keen to join in this time round.<br />
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The criteria for this swap were more challenging than that <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/easy-swap-uk-mini-quilt-done.html" target="_blank">Easy Swap UK Mini Quilt</a> as my partner had specific fabrics (rather than just colours) she loved and she requested a <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/accessory/sew-together-bag/36309" target="_blank">Sew Together bag</a> as her extra. <br />
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I was delighted to have the opportunity to buy additional fabric of course, but had previously never considered using either Tula Pink and Cotton and Steel. The former because I was not sure I understood it and the hype, and the latter simply because I did not have any - how do you choose? My first task therefore was to buy some fabric. I went with the suggested pink and aqua theme and decided that if I was going to do Tula, I was really going to do Tula, and went for Elizabeth. Again, it's not that I don't like it, I just couldn't imagine what I'd do with it. <br />
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My advice for anyone considering making this bag but questioning their abilities is GO FOR IT! As long as you have a walking foot, you can do it. I liked it so much, I made another as a Christmas gift so the pattern is paying for itself!</div>
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I found the following very helpful blog posts when making these bags:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.cloverandviolet.com/2015/02/pattern-review-sew-together-bag.html" target="_blank">Clover and Violet</a></li>
<li><a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/sew-together-bag-with-modifications.html" target="_blank">Crazy Mom Quilts</a> - I took the advice about the zips in the second bag I made</li>
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I really enjoyed all the swapping in 2015. I received two gorgeous minis (coming up...), boosted my sewing skills and confidence, and met some lovely people. However, I did feel I concentrated too much on swaps and not enough on personal goals, so I've decided to dedicate my sewing time to gifts for those close to me in 2016. </div>
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Looks like I will never learn and will approach 2016 sewing with the same blind confidence and unrealistic perception of the time available to me that led me to believe I could make a Sew Together bag in the first place. Happy New Year!<br />
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The first of these was the <a href="http://www.bossyoz.com/2015/07/the-easy-swap-uk-easyswapuk.html" target="_blank">Easy Swap UK hosted by Nina of Bossy Oz</a>. The brief for my partner was either red, black and white, or rainbow plus low volume.<br />
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Last year I participated in the Little Blogs Quilt Bee and <a href="http://espritpatch.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Celine of Espirit Patch</a> had requested foundation paper pieced (FPP) pineapple blocks. I was intimidated by trying a new technique but soon realised FPP is easier than it looks and a guaranteed way to deliver clean lines and matching points. You can see my first block from that bee <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/blogging-hiatus.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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As my mini was going to be for someone else, someone I had not met, I wanted it to be something a bit special but still not too complicated to sew. I instantly thought back to the pineapple block. My partner had said they liked log cabins too and I thought there was sufficient similarity between them to go for it.<br />
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JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890640742180698729noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382596684721959836.post-4539726202134514012015-12-02T07:30:00.000+00:002015-12-02T07:30:04.170+00:00UK Low Volume Plus Swap Back in June 2015, I signed up for the <a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/uklowvolumeplusswap/" target="_blank">UK Low Volume Plus Swap</a>.<br />
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So now I have the first 6 blocks of a new quilt and yet another project to add to the WIP list! </div>
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Linking up with Lee at Freshly Peiced for Work in Progress Wednesday</div>
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At the notions swap and I received a fabulous EPP kit. My lovely partner had included pins, thread and some wee scissors.<br />
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I was so thrilled, it is a such a great, well made pouch. I've already been able to move all my EPP bits and bobs around the house with ease and it's meant I've made great progress on <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/scrappy-days-how-i-organise-my-leftovers.html" target="_blank">sewing up my hexies</a>. So chuffed.<br />
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The goodie bag this year was another treasure trove. I counted 17 fat quarters!<br />
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And finally, I was once again given an excellent name tag - this year, there were extra pouches and places to keep stationery!</div>
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Thanks to all the sponsors of the event:<br />
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Michael Miller<br />
Cloud 9 Fabrics<br />
Coats UK<br />
Dear Stella<br />
Lewis and Irene<br />
Blend Fabrics<br />
Duck Egg Threads<br />
Love Patchwork and Quilting<br />
Pilot<br />
Nairn's Oatcakes<br />
Aurifil (particularly as I won a pack of ten spools of thread in the tombola!)<br />
My Bearpaw<br />
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I was VERY excited when classes for the Stitch Gathering were announced and it was confirmed I had been allocated a place in Trudi Wood's FMQ class. Trudi discussed the whole process of successful FMQ, including needles, threads, feed dogs, gloves vs. no gloves, which wadding to use and the best way to use it, and how to sit. All that before you've even started - it was fascinating.</div>
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It was a short workshop so we were drawing patterns and getting used to making the shapes without lifting the pen off the paper. </div>
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These were a couple of my favourites. Since then my work notebooks have been covered in doodles and I tried a new flower technique on my #schnitzelandboominiquiltswap mini (more than on that soon!). It was such a great class and really gave me the confidence to move beyond the stipple!</div>
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The next class I took was on cutting freehand - throw down your rulers, they have no place here! </div>
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Again, it was a great class for expanding my skills and building on last year's attempt at sewing curves.</div>
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I practiced by making blocks for the scrappy block swap I participated in. Here's all my blocks together:</div>
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I definitely picked great classes this year and really enjoyed being able to actually finish them in the time allotted! One day, I WILL finish the <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Stitch%20Gathering" target="_blank">rainbow triangle quilt</a> I started at the very first SG....JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890640742180698729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382596684721959836.post-80001900974754108622015-11-12T21:11:00.000+00:002015-11-12T21:12:10.675+00:00Stitch Gathering 2015 - MEGA PINNIEOne of the classes I took at the Stitch Gathering was learning to make the MEGA PINNIE!<br />
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It's a large pin cushion designed by <a href="http://bluepatchquilter.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sheila Donnachie</a> which can hold various notions and help to keep your work station neat (or in my case neater).<br />
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There was some pre-sewing to do and I finally found a use for my first EPP hexagon.<br />
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I achieved a PB at the Stitch Gathering this year by actually finishing something I'd learned to make! I was glad I did the quilting of the panels in advance as I would not have had enough time to do everything in the class.</div>
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Here's how it came together:</div>
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It now has pride of place on my sewing table and stores everything I need to hand - mainly scissors, the rotary cutter and, best of all, thousands of pins! </div>
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I'm going to start with the pre-sewing and write up the classes and day itself in another post.<br />
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<b>TICKET</b><br />
The ticket for the Stitch Gathering is sent to you for embellishment and return at the end itself. This has previously been a <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/stitch-gathering.html" target="_blank">quilt block</a> and a canvas bag.<br />
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This year the brief was to embellish a piece of white cotton with a word - <a href="http://www.mybearpaw.com/2015/06/this-years-stitch-gathering-ticket.html" target="_blank">any word</a> - which could be sewn up into a quilt. </div>
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I struggled for a long time to think of a word. My initial thought was democracy, but I didn't want anything too long. The night before the event itself when I was tearing my hair out, I decided to go with VOTE.</div>
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I cut the letters out of 3" by 3" squares, to represent the box on voting papers, and appliqued it onto the piece of cotton. I ironed it before I handed it in, I promise!<br />
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You can see some of the other fantastic words people came up with in Jo Avery's, My BearPaw and Stitch Gathering organiser, post <a href="http://www.mybearpaw.com/2015/10/stitch-gathering-2015-report.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b>NAMETAG SWAP</b><br />
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For the name tag swap this year, I decided to make a little needle book which could be used after the event. The hook was attached to a string for wearing on the day but can hold scissors afterwards. <br />
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I made the pattern up, which meant I made lots of mistakes and this binding was on and off about three times before I got it right. </div>
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I used matchstick quilting on the outside and left negative space for my partners name. <br />
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<b>NOTION SWAP</b><br />
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This was a new addition to the pre-sewing homework. Swappers were asked to make something for a partner which they could use as a sewing accessory. <br />
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I was flicking through Quilt Now Magazine and stumbled across a EPP kit case which I decided to make for my partner. Having a pattern for this one meant no mistakes!<br />
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It's bit wonky but I was super proud of this zip!</div>
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It turned out my partner is making a La Passacaglia quilt so this will come in handy - success! </div>
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I also had some other sewing to do in preparation for the big day which I'll show you in the next Stitch Gathering post!</div>
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Most of the time though, I sew vicariously by mooching around Instagram and blogs, often in between other tasks or engagements. As a summer of BUSY comes to a close, I've found myself trigger happy with the SIGN UP sheet and have enrolled in two swaps.<br />
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I'm doing the <a href="http://www.bossyoz.com/2015/07/the-easy-swap-uk-easyswapuk.html" target="_blank">Easy Swap UK</a> and the <a href="http://www.schnitzelandboo.com/2015/08/schnitzel-boo-mini-quilt-swap-round-four.html" target="_blank">Schnitzel and Boo Mini Swap</a>.<br />
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I've never participated a swap or made a mini before, so as per usual I thought I'd sign up for some uncharted territory with deadlines! I've got some ideas so here's hoping they work out. I believe it's bad etiquette to show too much in advance of the actual swap (your partner gives such specific instructions as to their likes and dislikes so they will be able to guess if it's for them) so I'll keep quiet on those for now.<br />
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The swap I can tell you about is the Stitch Gathering notion swap. With uncharacteristic efficiency, I've completed my item (the deadline is a month away).<br />
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It's a travel EPP kit, based on the pattern by Laura Jane Taylor in Quilt Now a couple of months ago. I'm going to include a couple of paper templates, pins, needles and some thread (mainly to show what it is!). <br />
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It's also got scissor holders and a zipped pocket (representing four hours of swearing and tears).<br />
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My top tip for inserting this zip was Scotch Tape. I realise the illusion is shattered at this point, but if it helps even one other person conquer the misery of zip instertion, it will have been worth it!<br />
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As this swap was randomly allocated, rather than based on partner criteria, I think it's okay to show it to you! I'm really looking forward to the Stitch Gathering at the end of September. I've already started my name badge too and have started thinking about my ticket.<br />
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I feel as though I'm a massive over achiever in comparison to my usual last minute approach, but then I have signed up for rather a lot over the next couple of months so better get cracking. Especially when you consider those <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/fun-in-oven.html" target="_blank">two wedding quilts</a> are still no closer to finished!<br />
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<br />JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890640742180698729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382596684721959836.post-89962558961334058242015-07-29T09:03:00.000+01:002015-07-29T09:03:49.489+01:00How to make a triangle quiltI recently completed the largest quilt I've ever attempted, an 80" by 90" bed quilt. It was also the first time I've made a triangle quilt so I thought I'd share some hints and tips I picked up along the way, as well as some advice from others I really should have followed!<br />
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The quilt is made up of <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/540.html" target="_blank">540 triangles</a>. I cut them using a template but there's lots of great tutorials out there on how to cut equilateral triangles. I would have used the 60 degree line on my mat and my ruler if I didn't have this template.<br />
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I was cutting them two - four at a time and then stacked them neatly, avoiding overhandling. I stacked in pIkea of 20 in ddifferent direction to keep count.<br />
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Advice which seems to pop up again and again on triangles is to use plenty of starch, as you end up with lots of bias edges which stretch when handled excessively. Now, I'm not a massive fan of starch (I don't think I've found the right one for me yet - any recommendations?) and so opted to skip this step, and decided to "just be careful". This was fine, but I definitely ended up with some stretch edges. I was lucky and manage to work it out when sewing them together, but if you're not up for gambling like me, I would starch them.<br />
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I used fat quarters (FQs) from my stash and specially purchased quarter yard width of fabric (WOF) strips, and got more triangles out of the FQs than the WOF strips. This was because I hadn't brought the template to the shop with me and didn't think the process through when I opted to buy WOF strips.<br />
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As is probably apparent from the above, I tend to think of instructions as a guide rather than as a rigid formula which must be adhered to and I'm a massive fan of shortcuts! I don't normally pin. However, I have worked with squares until now and you can nest rows of seams together to get perfect points.<br />
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Discarding my usual lazy attitude, I was a good pinner with this quilt. Drawing inspiration from <a href="http://www.connectingthreads.com/tutorials/Perfect_Points_and_the_Positioning_Pin__D103.html" target="_blank">this post</a> by Connecting Threads on using pins to create perfect points, I pinned every single point in the quilt.<br />
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I pinned through the points to make sure they lined up exactly. I left the pin in until I was within a stitch of it and then removed it.<br />
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My sewing machine is a beauty and allows you to regulate the speed at which you sew very easily. Sometimes I'd stop but sometimes I'd just slow right down. My sewing machine also lets you sew single stitches, which my previous model did not (there were only two states - stopped completely or a thousand stitches a minute!). This meant I could get very close before I removed the pin, reducing the chance of slippage.<br />
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Pinning was time consuming, but I got some of the best results I've ever achieved in quilting. There's a lesson in there somewhere....<br />
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I read <a href="http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.ca/2014/01/equilateral-triangle-quilt-tutorial_28.html" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> by Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts. Her tip about pressing open the seams is one I wish I'd taken. You'll see from the photo below that I ended up with very bulky points. This really affected the quilting on those areas and it was difficult to stitch neatly, if at all, over the bumps.<br />
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I think pressing open the seams would have made life easier. I also wasn't able to take her tip about pressing in the same direction if you do opt to press your seams to the side because I sewed all my triangles into pairs before deciding on the layout. This would also have helped to reduce bulk.<br />
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<b>BASTING AND QUILTING</b><br />
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I had to rearrange my living room in order to baste this monster quilt! I spent three hours crawling around on the floor and I thought it was been a great success.<br />
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I love stippling and really wanted to use this technique on this quilt. However, I was very pushed for time and thought that straight line quilting would both be quicker and give a more professional finish.<br />
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I managed three length-of-quilt lines before I had to accept that my basting was not tight enough and it was going to be baggier than I'd be happy with. I had to unpick the three lines, which took an entire evening. This is the second large quilt I've had to unpick quilting on and it is not a happy place. The stippling did mean I could tighten as I went which was good and I would recommend this technique if your basting is not up to much. It really helped to sort out any problems with the basting.<br />
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I would also swallow my pride and spray baste (at least partially) another huge quilt.<br />
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I am absolutely delighted with the binding on this quilt and it's a real marker for me of how much I've improved. I machine bound it as the binding was the same as the backing fabric and, again, I was in a hurry. However, it was so neat and quilt I think I'm just going to accept that I much prefer it to hand binding, even though the latter is more discreet.<br />
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I watched this tutorial by the Missouri Star Quilt Company which has the best tip ever, and allows you to join your binding without an overlap. It's really smart.<br />
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I really enjoyed making this quilt, so full of challenges and the excitement of the prospect of pulling it off. I watched this video by Angela Walters about quilting before I started and the tips she shared could apply to a lot of things in life, not just quilting.<br />
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I was working to a tight deadline to finish this quilt and it was obviously playing on my mind. I woke up in the middle of the night following a dream all about setting up a quilting department at my work! Now, it would be great if they had one, but I don't think it'd progress any of the aims of the corporate plan! <br />
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JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890640742180698729noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382596684721959836.post-22996591843551336292015-07-25T08:11:00.001+01:002015-07-25T08:11:39.497+01:00Which sewing machine should I buy for quilting?I have previously written about the fact I didn't own a sewing machine when I started quilting. I now have two:<br />
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Over this time, as an avid reader of quilting blogs, I have become aware or all the amazing features on machines which can make your quilting life easier. Dictating whether the needle stops in the up or down position, more speed control, knee lifts for the presser foot and large throat/harp space - they all sound mighty useful. </div>
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I started a bit of online research and long story short - there is a lot of information out there. It has been so helpful for me in choosing my new sewing machine.</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2012/02/how-to-buy-sewing-machine.html" target="_blank">Stitched in Colour</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2012/02/help-wanted-sewing-machine-advice.html" target="_blank">Diary of a Quilter</a> - the comments on this post are a treasure trove of hints and tips</li>
<li><a href="http://www.freshlypieced.com/2012/07/sewing-machine-shopping-what-i-learned.html" target="_blank">Freshly Pieced</a></li>
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<b>Janome 7700</b><br />
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<a href="http://corblimeyclaireepoppins.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Claire E Poppins</a> brought this machine to my attention first, but it turns out I was REALLY late to the party. Read all about it at:</div>
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<li><a href="http://jaclynquilts.com/2013/03/18/meet-my-machine-the-janome-horizon-7700-qcp/" target="_blank">Jaclyn Quilts</a></li>
<li>Leah Day of the <a href="http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/piecing-quilting-on-janome-horizon-7700.html" target="_blank">Free Motion Quilting Project</a> (also includes a really helpful video of her using the machine, explaining what settings she uses and for what purpose)</li>
<li><a href="http://quilted-with-love.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/first-impressions-on-janome-horizon.html" target="_blank">Quilted with Love</a> - not everyone loves the 7700, but this review really takes you through the features</li>
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<i>I also tried this in the shop - loved it. It is apparently the step up from the 7700, but only in so far as it has extra stitches. </i></div>
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<li>Danny at <a href="http://mommyforreals.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/juki-hzl-f600-and-juki-tl-2010q-sewing.html" target="_blank">Mommy For Reals</a> (also includes a review of the JUKI HZL F600)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.makingrebeccalynne.com/2013/05/sewing-machine-adultery-juki-tl-2010q.html" target="_blank">Making Rebecca Lynne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://sewsweetness.com/2013/11/my-new-sewing-machine.html" target="_blank">Sew Sweetness</a></li>
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<b>JUKI TL-98P</b><br />
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<b>JUKI HZL F600</b><br />
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Florence of <a href="http://flossieteacakes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/for-my-gracious-time.html" target="_blank">Flossie Teacakes</a> has one. </div>
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So why this machine? A great quality, quilting friendly machine which has all the features I set my heart on and more! However, I have also been really impressed with Janome in general and looking at other machines, it seems a few of the things I really like are replicated in other, less pricey models too.</div>
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In the end, I went for this machine because there was an excellent deal on a refurbished machine on the day I went into the shop. It made me think that so much of the decision must come down to geography, timing, and luck. I have certainly been very lucky and see a happy future ahead of me with the Janome (both this machine and the brand). </div>
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I've been using the machine for a year now and absolutely love it. I am really grateful to the conscientious bloggers who have put together such extensive research so that others might have a slightly easier time of it. I intend to keep this blog post updated with any new reviews of machines I come across. If you've written a review of your machine, and would like to be added to this list, please let me know! </div>
<br />JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890640742180698729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382596684721959836.post-81575585115200376892015-07-20T22:22:00.002+01:002015-07-20T22:22:49.828+01:00Fun in the ovenI've run out of sewing steam a little bit recently. Since completing the <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/anniversary-quilt-done.html" target="_blank">triangle quilt</a>, I've not quite managed to get back into the other large projects I had on the go.<br />
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These mainly consisted of two wedding quilts for dear pals who got married at the end of June and the beginning of July. Despite having thought about it for months, one of them is <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/stitch-gathering-jelly-roll-quilt.html" target="_blank">still half done</a> and the other isn't even started! I just couldn't seem to get into it and then between hen parties and weddings, I just ran out of time and had to admit they were not going to happen for the big days.<br />
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I wanted to give them something though, and in my family we've a thing about oven gloves and hen parties. I bought some Warm Company insulated batting years ago with the intention of making oven gloves at some point, so this seemed the perfect opportunity to have a go!<br />
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I used <a href="http://weallsew.com/2014/06/12/how-to-make-double-oven-mitts/" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> from We All Sew.<br />
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These were really simple to make and made great presents. Much as I loved <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/anniversary-quilt-done.html" target="_blank">gifting a large quilt</a>, sometimes it is nice to just finish something quickly.<br />
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Anyone got any quick pattern recommendations for "instant gratification" sewing?JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890640742180698729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382596684721959836.post-7522728421720097472015-04-25T14:42:00.003+01:002015-04-25T14:44:27.534+01:00Triangle Quilt - DONE!I finished the quilt for my husband, a gift for our first wedding anniversary, at about 15:30 on the day itself, having been locked away in the sewing room for much of the week. Not ideal, but I got there in the end!<br />
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and bound the whole thing!<br />
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Basting was the first time I got to see the whole thing at once, and I was suddenly pretty intimidated with an overwhelming feeling I'd bitten off more than I could chew. I ploughed on though and was pretty chuffed with the results. This is the largest quilt I've made and although there were lots of learning curves (next post - right now I'm just reveling in the positives) I'm delighted with how it turned out.<br />
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<center></center>JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890640742180698729noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382596684721959836.post-27278953593219280832015-04-12T10:12:00.001+01:002015-04-12T10:12:58.547+01:00Cottoned OnOver the last month I have been working away at my quilt for my husband in a desperate bid to get it finished by next weekend. At this point, I have no idea whether I'm going to make it or not, but I think I can get close enough. Has anyone ever handed over a quilt with no binding, or with safety pins still securing the layers? Right, I better get on with it....<br />
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I chain pieced every triangle to another one, just so there was a more manageable number of units to work with in the layout.<br />
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Next I laid out the rows. It's hard to keep it random and my natural instinct was to create patterns. The quilt is also so big I've laid it out in two parts, so the first time I see the whole thing together will be when I baste it. This is partly because I'm really struggling to keep this away from my husband. Every time I need the big picture, he's in the house and probably in the room most suitable for spreading out!<br />
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I sewed the triangle units into rows and then sewed the rows together.<br />
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I plan on writing a more technical post about this quilt but for now I'll say, despite their stretchy sides, triangles have not been as daunting as I thought and have provided more perfect points than any other shape.<br />
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Well, I set the deadline, decided on the pattern and jolly well had to ramp up the fabric buying to make sure I had enough.<br />
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He's pretty into yellow and green as a colour scheme, so I adapted it slightly to mustard and teal.<br />
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This is Teal by Carolyn Friedlander from Botanics and a joy. I'm already considering buying more just because I love it so.<br />
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As I mentioned in my <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/something-new.html" target="_blank">previous post</a>, the quilt is made up of 540 (!!) triangles of various teal and mustard fabric. Cutting 540 triangles was a daunting prospect, but I got through it faster than anticipated.<br />
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JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890640742180698729noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382596684721959836.post-42964522289713183402015-03-11T08:34:00.002+00:002015-03-11T08:34:38.340+00:00Something NewI've embarked upon one of my crazy deadline projects again, this time involving quilting with triangles. Oh joy! I've been working with triangles for my <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/stitch-gathering-jelly-roll-quilt.html" target="_blank">Stitch Gathering quilt</a>, but isosceles. This time, I'm going to make an equilateral triangle quilt.<br />
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I have a template.....<br />
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.....which I used last year to make my bag for my partner for the Stitch Gathering 2014 (during the <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/blogging-hiatus.html" target="_blank">blogging hiatus</a>).<br />
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So I figured having had a fairly successful and uneventful go on a small project, why not undertake my biggest project to date using the triangle template?<br />
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This quilt is special as it is a gift for my husband and, therefore, the first quilt I've made which will actually stay at my house. So far the only evidence of quilting round these parts has been a trail of stray thread wherever I go.<br />
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I chose some stash fabric...<br />
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...which I added to with a little (to be revealed) shopping. There's been a fabric embargo for about a year round here, but I had vouchers for <a href="http://mybearpaw.co.uk/" target="_blank">My Bearpaw</a> which I received at Christmas time - yippeee!<br />
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I sketched out the layout of the quilt, did some dodgy maths and came the conclusion I needed to cut 540 triangles to make a 90" quilt. 540! Gulp, wish me luck. What could possibly go wrong?<br />
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Linking up with Lee at Freshly Pieced for WIP Wednesday, Lorna at Let's Bee Social and Kelly at Needle and Thread Thursday!<br />
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JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890640742180698729noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382596684721959836.post-72111466423129097332015-03-02T10:30:00.000+00:002015-03-02T10:30:03.631+00:00Buzz Buzz - 7The Little Blog Quilt Bee has been a highlight of my sewing year. Last February, Lou of <a href="https://imstudiolou.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">I'm Studio Lou</a> gathered a crew of merry bloggers, each with small numbers of followers, to encourage skill building and blogging friendships. <br />
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Over the last year we've challenged one another to make a variety of blocks and there's some fabulous quilts emerging from our efforts.<br />
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I've never participated in a bee before, and have loved every minute. I have really been pushed out of my comfort zone, which has made me better at sewing in the areas I'm more familiar with. Firsts for me in the bee have included:<br />
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<li>Cutting pieces to 7/8 of an inch - no room for my usual slack approach to a quarter of an inch seam here!</li>
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<li>Foundation paper piecing (not scary or hard - it makes life easier and points more precise - hurrah!)</li>
<li>Using white </li>
<li>Oakshott (so lovely, thanks for letting us have a go Nessa!)</li>
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Here's a run down of the blocks I've made:</div>
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Wonky star for Lou of <a href="http://imstudiolou.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">I'm Studio Lou</a></div>
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Wonky churn dash for Joanna at <a href="http://www.myquiltsetal.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">My Quilts and Other Stories</a><br />
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Friendship star for <a href="http://lovenatalieuk.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Natalie at Love Natalie </a><br />
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Jewels for Claire at <a href="http://corblimeyclaireepoppins.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Cor Blimey Claire E Poppins</a><br />
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Posies for Vanessa at <a href="http://nessahux.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Nessa's Place</a><br />
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Pineapple block for Celine at <a href="http://espritpatch.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Espiritpatch</a><br />
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Scrap block destined for bigger things for Sheila at <a href="http://www.mindfulquilter.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Chez Budsmam</a><br />
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Purple scrappy trip for Gina at the <a href="http://www.occasionalquilter.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1" target="_blank">Occasional Quilter</a><br />
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Anna Maria Horner feathers for Roseanne at <a href="http://notafloralgirl.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Not a Floral Girl</a><br />
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And the last, for the extremely patient <a href="http://patchworkalley.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Alison at Patchwork Alley</a></div>
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My copy of the latest Quilt Now magazine arrived on the very day I sat down to make it, with no idea of pattern or inspiration, and the very first quilt was the Dark Star. I loved it and knew it was the one.<br />
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I set about pulling out suitable blues. Blue is well represented in my stash, having made the <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/ginger-jar-quilt-done.html" target="_blank">Ginger Jar Quilt</a> 18 months ago. I also have quite a lot from my <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/a-very-good-place-to-start.html" target="_blank">very first quilt</a>, which was a baby quilt for another wee boy and for which I bought these birds.<br />
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....before chain piecing everything together. I added pins to remind me which square was the top square, having let everything spin and getting myself rather muddled when making <a href="http://notetofollowsew.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/sisters-choice-done.html" target="_blank">Sister's Choice</a>.<br />
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Finally, everything was all sewn together and I laid it out on the floor, ready to share my success with the Instagramming public with the caption "Done! Dark Star tick!". <br />
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Would you believe it was only at that point I noticed the glaring error in the second row - I'd omitted two HSTs. They were of course sitting on my desk and I looked at them thinking how silly I'd been managing to make two extra!<br />
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I'm a frequent user but objector to the word stuff. I also object to being surrounded by it, but have to balance this against my ingrained instinct to hoard.<br />
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However, it turns out one person's stuff is another person's treasure. My Mum used to sew before she had children and when she was clearing out, ridding herself of cupboards of stuff (not opened or used since their last move), she came across this treasure trove of Liberty.<br />
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There used to be a Liberty shop in Edinburgh and my Mum picked up some excellent sale purchases sometime in the eighties.<br />
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Yes, that's right - three metres of Liberty goodness for £2.00<br />
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The label on this one said it is a poly cotton and is from Japan. There appears to be some water damage to one side, but there's at least a yard of salvageable fabric here!</div>
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Also included in the bag of goodies were these excellent patterns. Maybe they will be my first foray into dress making?<br />
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It is the first time I've worked with templates, and I thought it would be the last until I finished them. I am now quite charmed by them and all thoughts of cutting up bits of paper are behind me!<br />
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The Little Blog Quilt Bee is almost at an end. It was started after <a href="https://imstudiolou.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Lou</a> linked up with the Small Blog Meet - where did that year go? It's been a blast!<br />
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<br />JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890640742180698729noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382596684721959836.post-56520476482898486592015-01-28T09:00:00.000+00:002015-01-28T21:08:42.685+00:00Stitch Gathering Jelly Roll Quilt 2I've been powering on through this quilt and have now completed half the rows for the top. Four to go!<br />
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<br />JBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17890640742180698729noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5382596684721959836.post-87383333283839490782015-01-26T09:30:00.000+00:002015-01-26T09:30:00.504+00:00Stitch Gathering Jelly Roll QuiltI've picked up my eternal WIP, the Stitch Gathering Jelly Roll quilt again recently with a view to getting it DONE!<br />
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