tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52128794169006072402024-03-19T07:25:57.168+00:00Just JudeJudith, Belfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.comBlogger1030125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879416900607240.post-63085171498017701482016-11-19T21:45:00.000+00:002016-11-19T21:45:40.568+00:00My New Website!Well I promised you some exciting news didn't I?<br />
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After many, many months of planning, uploading, tweaking, changing I'm delighted to announce ....<br />
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<a href="http://justjude-designs.com/" target="_blank">....my new website!</a><br />
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Woohoo!<br />
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It feels somewhat like a graduation from my humble blog, which I have thoroughly loved since December 2010, when <a href="http://sewmeblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">my good friend</a> introduced me to blogging!<br />
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So what will you find in <a href="http://justjude-designs.com/" target="_blank">my new site</a>?<br />
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Here you can read a little bit about my creative philosophy, some exciting new developments in my work, and testimonials from satisfied customers!<br />
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I'm keeping my tutorials page, and will continue adding to it.<br />
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This is my most exciting new venture! Here you will find lots of new patterns, with the option of buying digital, paper, beginner friendly, and dyslexic friendly versions.<br />
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Also on offer are haberdashery supplies, kits and fabric, as well as a 'Made by Me' section where I will be selling off some of the things I make.<br />
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And for those of you local to me, there is a funky new 'collection only' option at the checkout, if you want to bulk buy wadding, basting spray or avoid shipping costs.<br />
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I would love it if you could take a few moments to poke around my new site and let me know what you think. <br />
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I'll soon be running a giveaway to celebrate - so stay tuned to my new site and keep following me over there.<br />
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This is the last post on my trusty Just Jude Blog. <br />
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Farewell faithful friend!<br />
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I remember one time in Bee Blessed we decided to make <a href="http://sewmeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/bee-blessed-february-2015.html" target="_blank">arrowhead blocks</a>. For some reason, when I looked at that block I saw different patterns, and filed those ideas away!<br />
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Earlier this year I made this Starburst quilt, for a summer issue of Popular Patchwork, and realised one of those arrowhead ideas!<br />
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But I needed to 'scratch the itch' a little more, and so my modern Houndstooth Quilt came into being (in fact there were 4 other variations of this one!).<br />
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Love Patchwork & Quilting magazine fell in love with it and commissioned it for their November issue, which is in the shops now!<br />
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They also asked for a matching cushion:<br />
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I'll admit that this quilt is a little more modern than my usual style, but I love the 9 steps of gradation in the Kona solids from Black to Silver. <br />
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Kona Pomegranate has been one of my favourite colours since I discovered Kona solids - I love how it completely interrupts all that grey! <br />
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<br />Judith, Belfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.com76tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879416900607240.post-14252445625285231282016-11-12T21:19:00.001+00:002016-11-12T21:19:52.710+00:00Blocks-a-plenty!Hi everyone, I hope you are having a great November so far! <br />
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Outside of my normal teaching, sewing and pattern writing hours, I've been keeping up with my bee block commitments.<br />
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I've even got a <a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/justjudedesigns/hexies/" target="_blank">Pinterest board</a> dedicated to them!<br />
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And machine sewing hexies isn't as tricky as you might think (and no, I'm not talking about Y seams!).<br />
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One way to make machine sewing hexies easier is to use pre-cut fabric like a layer cake, and create star points in the spaces between the hexies.<br />
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The hexies and their star points are then sewn together in rows - Simples!<br />
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And there are great templates out there that make cutting the hexies super quick and easy. I particularly like <a href="https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/detail/4133/msqc/-/large-half-hexagon-template-for-10-squares" target="_blank">these ones from Missouri Star Quilt Company</a>.<br />
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Here are 2 Hexie Star Quilts I've made in the last 2 years ....<br />
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... and here is the one in the current issue of British Patchwork & Quilting:<br />
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The November issue of Popular Patchwork is in the shops, and in it you'll find my Autumn Garden Quilt.<br />
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This is a small quilt (53" square), but I'm a little bit in love with it (I love curvilicious quilts)!!<br />
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For a while now I've been wanting to make the 'drunkard's path' flower, and I think the saturated tones of Denyse Schmidt's Chicopee and Shelburne Falls give these flowers a cosy autumnal feel.<br />
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I've used my trusty Essex Yarn Dyed linen (black) for the background and whizzed the fabrics through my Sizzix Drunkard's Path dies <span style="font-family: inherit;">(<span style="font-size: 11pt;">657168 fan background & 657169 quarter circle).</span></span><br />
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And this quilt could easily translate into another season (think fresh Spring fabrics!).</div>
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Judith, Belfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879416900607240.post-45206933203792717422016-10-19T22:46:00.000+01:002016-10-19T22:46:38.560+01:00Hearts & Patches Tilda Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have a particular soft spot for <a href="http://www.tildafabric.com/" target="_blank">Tilda fabrics</a>. I love the calming colours and the vintagey feel the ditsy florals and spots evoke.<br />
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'Autumn Tree' is a collection that came out last year, and is still available to purchase. <br />
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I went with simple 16 patch 'on point' blocks with appliqued hearts for my autumn quilt submission to Pretty Patches magazine.<br />
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And they put it on the front cover! Woohoo!<br />
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This means making different blocks for them each month, which is a non-demanding way of supporting these wonderful causes.<br />
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Here is a wee round up of my recent bee blocks.<br />
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In Bee Blessed, we were making Woven blocks in pastels for September .....<br />
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.... and Wonky Cross blocks in 'male appropriate' colours for October.<br />
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In Siblings Together Bee 2 I got to set the block for September, and requested Canvas blocks, in any 2 colour-ways. Here are what I have received from the other ladies in the bee:<br />
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I only need to make 5 more blocks, and after putting it out for consultation (asking a few sewing friends on FB!) it was decided that I should make the remaining blocks in purple, yellow, pink & green!<br />
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October's blocks in STB2 are these fabulously scrappy 16" blocks. These were so much fun to make, because they were scrappy (my fav) and the irregular improv angles meant they were super quick too!<br />
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So that's me up-to-date with my bee commitments! <br />
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And it's half-way through October already! So I'll leave you with a few of my recent Autumn pics!<br />
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Judith, Belfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.com73tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879416900607240.post-84225309165837880142016-09-23T22:59:00.002+01:002016-09-23T23:15:11.694+01:00Folksy Tea Cosy!Sewing World asked me to make a Scandi inspired Tea Cosy for their October issue.<br />
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After much deliberation I broke with tradition and chose felt to best illustrate my design.<br />
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I used my trusty Essex Yarn Dyed Linen (Flax) for the background. I think the rustic linen gives a lovely foundation for the tactile felt.<br />
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I hope you like my cute cosy, and my nod to all things Folksy!<br />
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I'm super excited to be able to show you some of my new friends!<br />
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This is my Woodland Friends quilt, made with Aneela Hoey's 'Foxgloves' & 'Vignette' collections on an Essex linen background.</div>
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I found a picture of a fox and started drawing over it! And so 'Vi' Vixon was born!<br />
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But Vi needed a friend to play with, so 'Rusty Red' came out to play!<br />
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Now Rusty is a cheeky chappie, and he and Vi get up to all sorts of mischief. Especially when sleepy 'Flora' Fawn is trying to nap ....<br />
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I'm super excited to be able to show you some of my new friends!<br />
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This is my Woodland Friends quilt, made with Aneela Hoey's 'Foxgloves' & 'Vignette' collections on an Essex linen background.</div>
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I found a picture of a fox and started drawing over it! And so 'Vi' Vixon was born!<br />
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But Vi needed a friend to play with, so 'Rusty Red' came out to play!<br />
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Now Rusty is a cheeky chappie, and he and Vi get up to all sorts of mischief. Especially when sleepy 'Flora' Fawn is trying to nap ....<br />
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.... and 'Boris' is busy sniffing and rustling out tasty treats on the forest floor!<br />
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Judith, Belfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879416900607240.post-20790869877209193792016-09-18T22:47:00.000+01:002016-09-18T22:47:56.839+01:00Autumn Tree WallhangingNow that I am embracing Autumn, I can show you one of my favourite makes of this year!<br />
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This is 'Autumn Tree', an applique wallhanging measuring 27" x 30", which I will definitely be displaying in my home.<br />
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I adore the warm autumnal purples and pinks in Denyse Schmidt's Chicopee range, especially on a Kona Bone background. In fact, the leaf shapes are the by-product of the Sizzix Drunkard's Path Fan die!! I always keep these shapely leftovers, and was so pleased to be able to turn some of them into a seasonal project.<br />
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The pattern for this wallhanging is in the October issue of Pretty Patches Magazine. <br />
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And maybe one day I will make Spring, Summer & Winter/Christmas versions to hang up with each changing season!!<br />
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We have enjoyed an Indian summer here, but temperatures are starting to drop and I'm feeling the need for an extra layer!<br />
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So just enough time to show you my last 'summer' quilt.<br />
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This is imaginatively called the 'Scrappy Strips Quilt' ('it does exactly what it says on the tin!'). Scrappy quilts are my all time favourite, and I had so much fun one weekend delving into a pile of scrappy strips and sewing them together.<br />
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The coloured strips are of varying widths and very little thought went into what strip got sewed on next. I don't even like all of the fabrics in this quilt, but I LOVE the finished look. That's the magic which happens when a little bit of courage and random fabrics get mixed together.<br />
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The quilt is currently in the September issue of British Patchwork & Quilting Magazine, and measures a decent 66" x 77". I could easily have gone bigger, I hardly made a dent in my scraps!<br />
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This notebook cover fits an A5 spiral notebook and uses 36 English Paper Pieced 1" hexies, the perfect size for using up those smaller scraps.<br />
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I also experimented a little with some Aurifil 12wt wool thread. I like the way these thicker threads sit proud on the Essex Yarn Dyed Linen.<br />
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These notebook covers come together really quickly once the hexie panel is made. And they are a 'go to present' when one of the kids needs a last minute gift for a friend. </div>
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When my kids were younger, we all enjoyed the 'stationery shop', filling up new pencil cases with brightly coloured pencils, funky shaped sharpeners and rubbers, new files and bendy rulers!</div>
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Here are 6 of my 'back to school' projects to keep your kids equipped (& the envy of their friends!).</div>
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Lots of evidence of it today on our lovely picnic and walk around Crawfordsburn Country Park.<br />
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So my 'Back to School' Pencil case in this month's issue of Quilt Now is quite timely!<br />
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I love these colours on the Essex Yarn Dyed Linen (denim). </div>
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If you want to banish your fear of zippers, this is a lovely project to get in some practise. The pattern will talk you through how to insert the zipper, and how to make covered zip ends to get a lovely finish to your pouch.</div>
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We had gorgeous blue skies today!<br />
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This is my Bobbles Picnic Quilt, currently featured in the August issue of Popular Patchwork.<br />
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I love jumbo pompoms (these ones are 20mm, available from <a href="http://www.frumble.co.uk/shop/jumbo-pom-pom-trim-all-22-colours">Frumble Fabrics</a>). </div>
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This pattern starts off with 36 x 10" squares, so you could easily use a layer cake here. </div>
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I've quilted the quilt with a calico backing first, then added the pompom trim and a water resistant back (washable shower curtain) using the 'bagging out' method. A few extra stitches in the centre of the blocks keeps all the layers neatly together.</div>
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Judith, Belfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879416900607240.post-52506136878136776842016-07-24T23:14:00.000+01:002016-07-24T23:15:54.671+01:00Retro Beach Bag!I have a confession to make!<br />
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I'm a closet hippy! Born a decade too late, I've been repressed ever since!!<br />
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So nothing delights me more than sewing with retro, funky fabric!<br />
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This is my Retro Beach Bag in the August issue of Pretty Patches.<br />
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I love the simplicity of beach bags - roomy, sturdy and with 'make it easier' features like webbing for handles and mesh for outside pockets.<br />
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I also love projects that are functional and practical, so I've made the lining with wipeable Rip-Stop nylon, and a detachable 'wet bag' for your swimming costume and drippy sun lotions.<br />
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I know some of you have a 'zip phobia', but trust me when I say this is one of the easiest ways to insert a zipper. The entire bag is made first, and then the zip is top stitched onto the top of the bag.<br />
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Here's the same pattern done in Ikea 'deco' weight fabrics (unquilted).<br />
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So if you don't want an over-complicated, summer bag, have a go at this beginner friendly pattern and get in touch with your inner hippy!<br />
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Peace man!<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Jude xo</span></i></b><br />
<br />Judith, Belfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879416900607240.post-20430597137673769132016-07-21T00:29:00.000+01:002016-07-21T00:29:28.441+01:00Scrappy Summer Rail FenceWe've been experiencing something of a mini heatwave here in the UK this week!<br />
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While my sewing room has been 'closed' for 2 weeks, it's the perfect time of year to show you my Summer Rail Fence quilt!<br />
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This pattern is in the August issue of Pretty Patches (out now) and was the result of a fun weekend earlier in the year playing with scrappy strips!<br />
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I love the summery combo of oranges, soft yellows, pinks and teals, combined with the earthy brown stripe. Just look at the lovely styling it gets on the coordinated orange front cover!<br />
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The rail fence design is a classic, but there are many ways to give it a modern twist! And it is beginner friendly piecing too!<br />
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This would be an easy quilt to make for other seasons (think fresh Spring greens and yellows, warm Autumnal plums and browns) or even a Christmas version!<br />
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And of course, a great scrap buster project too!<br />
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Wishing you all some fun in the sun!<br />
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<br />Judith, Belfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879416900607240.post-66164314510462991802016-07-11T22:40:00.000+01:002016-07-11T22:55:58.110+01:00Mori Girl Travel Pouch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you are lucky enough to be heading off on your travels this summer, you might need a giant pouch to keep all those toiletries and suncreams in!! </div>
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The lovely peeps at Quilt Now sent me the cutest fabrics by Dashwood Studios called Mori Girl!</div>
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As you can see, this pouch has stacks of room, with a zipper inserted along the top finished edge.</div>
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Additional features are a narrow piping trim on the outside and a detachable 'wet bag' for your toothbrush and cloth.</div>
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The 'wet bag' is lined with Rip-stop nylon, a sturdy wipeable and machine washable fabric. You could easily line the travel pouch with Rip-stop too and turn it into a wash bag.</div>
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The weather here has been rubbish, so I'm just going to pretend it is summer, that it's 28 degrees outside, and that I'm still sitting in my garden with a cold pear cider in hand!! <i>(indulge me!)</i><br />
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This is 'Summer Soft'.<br />
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She is made from the sumptuously soft 'feel the difference' fabrics by Art Gallery (<span style="text-align: justify;">Bazaar Style, Paradise &
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Perfect for long summer evenings in the garden! <i>(still dreaming!)</i></span><br />
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<br />Judith, Belfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879416900607240.post-91170439297544091892016-06-28T23:56:00.000+01:002016-06-28T23:58:17.954+01:00Not For Wimps!Today saw the end of another year of teaching my Patchwork and Quilting classes!<br />
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I teach 4 (sometimes 5) classes a week and the topics of conversation that take place are varied and entertaining!<br />
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To give you an idea, here are a few of my favourites:<br />
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English football (the less said the better!)<br />
The Great British Sewing Bee (and the 'unique' dress code of one of the judges!)<br />
How hot and wrinkled Egyptian cotton sheets can get (don't ask!)<br />
How to treat achne!<br />
How to get rid of garden snails!<br />
How to disable your hockey opponent!<br />
Birthing calves and lambs (& babies!)<br />
50 ways to deal with an unhelpful doctor (un-printable!)<br />
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Of course there are many serious and thought-provoking conversations too!<br />
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Today one lady said 'getting old isn't for wimps', which was swiftly followed by murmurs of agreement from around the room.<br />
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I've just had another birthday, and while 'half way to 90' isn't old, neither am I young.<br />
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In truth this statement could apply to life - 'doing life isn't for wimps'. Among the 48 ladies I have the privilege of teaching each week, some are battling cancer or illness, divorce and loss, children with special needs, caring for elderly parents, teenagers, anxiety, worry and fear and many more life challenges.<br />
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One of our recent chats in class was about how to get through life with a positive attitude, seeing good and bad times as an opportunity to grow and learn, and how to have courage to live life with intention and purpose. How inspiring!<br />
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Doing life, and doing it well, isn't for whimps! But each week my ladies turn up to class with a smile; they laugh, chatter, encourage, cajole, drink tea, eat biscuits and even sew a little!<br />
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Pretty Patches Magazine really liked it too, and have published it in their July issue! <br />
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This is a great pouch for bringing all your essential sewing equipment away on holiday.<br />
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The pockets can be customised to suit your equipment, and there's a handy zippered pocket in the back too! </div>
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Of course, you could translate this pouch into a travel art supplies case, beauty supplies, or for keeping electronic devises safe. </div>
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They also make great presents for sewing buddies!</div>
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So where are you heading off to this summer?</div>
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Summer seems to have relocated around these parts, so in an attempt to bring you lots of summer colour and happiness, check out my Summer Starburst Quilt!<br />
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This started out as a 'scrap buster' project, after I got enquiries on how to use larger pieces of scraps (less than a fat quarter metre).<br />
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The design is based on the arrow-head block (half square triangles and squares), and you could easily change the colourways to suit whatever you have in your stash.<br />
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I really love the 'colour splat' effect from the rounds of colour - it makes me smile and think of a warm, hot summer (a girl can dream)!</div>
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This pattern is available in the July issue of Popular Patchwork, and it made front cover!! Woohoo!</div>
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Judith, Belfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212879416900607240.post-2234515958445644082016-06-19T23:18:00.000+01:002016-06-19T23:24:32.304+01:00Denim Sail Boat CushionHello everyone! My that's another week gone!<br />
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My June is always a little crazy, but exams are over, Uni daughter comes home for a visit on Thursday, so all is right with the world!<br />
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Did I ever tell you that I love recycling denim (only once or twice right! Wink! Wink!).<br />
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Sometimes an idea just comes on me and I have to run with it.<br />
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This started out as a little denim 'play therapy'! I had a clutch of Aurifil 12wt wool threads which I knew would marry the denim perfectly!<br />
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And so a little fun applique project turned into a cushion commission for Pretty Patches Magazine.<br />
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This was my first time using Aurifil 12wt threads in my machine. I used them for some of the details, but not the main satin stitch applique. <br />
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I had used Coats Creative thread before in this way, and really liked the effect. But it's difficult getting a wide range of shades in Coats Creative thread. Aurifil however have a lovely range of 12wt colours, and with a size 100 needle, it ran through my machine like a dream (I used normal cotton thread in the bobbin).<br />
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My favourite bit is the uniquely worn part of the 'sea' - can you guess which part of the jeans this came from!!<br />
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You could easily substitute the denim for quilting cotton if you don't have spare jeans lying around!!<br />
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So if you fancy dreaming of sailing away on the summer seas, then pick up a copy of Pretty Patches (July) today!<br />
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