Tip for making a signature block

First step is to iron the fabric you wish to sign your name on onto freezer paper. This makes it firm and very easy to write on. Once you have signed it remove the paper and just stitch over the letters.

WHAT IS THIS?

Another mystery object.......What do you think it is? I will give you a clue: It is something to do with sewing, it was made in Denmark and cost 5/6d. It measures 7 inches long, is made of steel and there is a very narrow gap right through the middle up to the round hole at the top. Please, if you think you know what it is, send you answers to the blog. Doesn't matter how wacky your idea is it could just be the answer. If you are not sure how to get onto the blog just click on the link on our web site to email me and I will let you know how to do it.

Brenda

CUT AND SPLASH WORKSHOP

NEEDS LIST FOR CUT AND SPLASH WORKSHOP
ON 23rd APRIL
BERWICK VILLAGE HALL
10am - 4pm

FABRIC;

For 24 blocks you need 8 different 15" squares. For 36 blocks you need 12 different 15" squares. Any cotton fabric will do, but it is a good idea to mix prints, plains and colours.

1. Cutting mat and ruler
2. Rotary cutter
3. Sewing machine and extension lead
4. Neutral thread and usual sewing kit
5. Iron and Ironing board (2-3 can share)

IF YOU WANT A SMALL QUILT LIKE ONE OF THE PICTURES ABOVE YOU COULD USE 8 DIFFERENT FABRICS AND 2 SQUARES OF EACH. THIS WILL MAKE 48 BLOCKS AND WITH 3" SASHINGS AND BORDERS MAKES A 58" X 44" QUILT

FABRIC SWAP 15 inch sq

The size of the square for the fabric swap on Tuesday the 14th April is now 15 inches. The reason for the change is because those of you wanting to do the extra workshop with Gunnel
'Cut & Splash' will need to take 15" squares. You will be cutting and sewing and then cutting again. You will need a sharp blade in your rotary cutter!I will put the needs list up nearer the time.

HAVE YOU GOT AN OLD HAND SEWING MACHINE? If you have an old hand or treadle sewing machine you want to get rid of. A lady called Vivienne Shorter collects and refurbishes sewing machines, and sends them to people in other parts of the world, where they can be used to provide a living. They will collect them as well as scissors, needles and threads or materials which are no longer required.

If you can help call Vivienne Shorter on 01580 850211

or email; vivienneshorter@yahoo.co.uk

Fabric Bowl workshop details

FABRIC BOWL WORKSHOP 22nd JANUARY 2009
Above is some ideas of what the fabric bowls look like, the picture is from Gail Lawther's book. The Needs List is as follows:

MUST HAVE A MACHINE THAT DOES ZIG ZAG STITCH

Scissors; paper scissors, good quality fabric-cutting scissors and small sharp-pointed embroidery scissors.
Soft pencil
Long Pins for holding sections together while stitching them.
Chalk marker
Long quilt ruler
Felt pens/fabric marker pens
Paper
Template plastic or thin card
Thread. You will use a lot of thread! Cotton, polyester, poly/cotton or rayon
Fabric Cotton or silk, pattern or plain depending on your choice of bowl.

The same thread is used in the bobbin as in the top. Filling more than one bobbing means that the needle stays threaded while changing bobbins, making the interruption less noticeable.

A cutting board and masking tape may prove useful.

SPOT THE MISTAKE

This is the quilt that was raffled for Leo House, not the one I put on at the beginning of the month sorry.