Patchwork & Quilting Magazine Article

The January 2013 issue of Patchwork & Quilting (UK) Magazine has an article about the Quilt & Embroidery Show which took place at Uttoxeter Racecourse in April. The article includes a feature about the Exhibition of work by Quiltessential workshop attendees which was organised by Ann and Darren Mayner. Within the 2 page article there is a written contribution by Darren and several of Darren's photos of the exhibition. We have ordered more copies of the magazine because we have already sold out of our usual allowance.

First male attendee at Quiltessential workshop

Yesterday we had our first ever male attendee in a beginners class. We taught two sisters, their brother and Mum how to do patchwork. It was Mum's birthday treat and was kept as a complete surprise until she got to the shop. Ben's choice of fabrics was a bit 'unusual' but his stitching was very accurate. They all seemed to enjoy the experience and left with their own, unique cushion cover, a new hobby perhaps and, hopefully, some good memories of the special day.

Well done Ben for not being afraid to have a go!

Hope you had an enjoyable Birthday surprise Liz.

Quiltessential at Festival of Quilts

Once again we are trading at Festival of Quilts at the NEC from 16-19 August. Our stand, C47, is full of our latest quilt designs and lots of new fabric.

We have entered a quilt in the 2 person category for the first time this year and are proud to announce that it has been awarded a 'Highly Commended'.

It was designed 7 years ago by Darren at the same time he designed our logo but we have only just got round to making it. It is called Logo-Rhythmic. Darren did the design, drew the foundation templates, cut virtually all of the fabric and pieced half of the blocks. Ann made the other half of the blocks, joined all the blocks and did all the quilting and binding. She had to get up early every day for a week to quilt it in good daylight because she couldn't quilt black on black in artificial light in the evening after work.

She said never again whilst she was doing it but now it has had some success she is reconsidering her view!

See if you can guess which of the 4 quilts below is ours!