Harrogate Quilt Show

On a lighter note than my last posting, I took a trip to Harrogate Quilt Show yesterday. I was impressed by the quilts, which in my opinion were more interesting than the NEC. I know it is only my opinion, but I saw quite a number of quilts that had taken a 'Fresh' approach to traditional quilting and others that were very inovative.

I bought yet more novelty prints. These grand-children of mine better appreciate the effort that I am putting into the latest project.

As Phil is away at a Railway Exhibition this weekend and I have the 5 redcoats to take care of, we are having a 'Girlie' weekend catching up on a bit of sewing and eating all our 'fave' foods. Washed down with a bottle of red, we may or may not stick to a scant quarter seam, but we will have enjoyed the experience. I hope you are also enjoying your weekend. Do take plenty of breaks and stretch those shoulder muscles that all too often tense while at the machine.

Size is Everything

As an update to my last blog regarding the size of Fat Quarters, I can now report that the company who sold me 30 fat quarters measuring smaller than a quarter yard have now got back to me with the quote 'The fat quarters of a yard are always 45 x55 cm in Holland'. I therefore have no option to name the company as Van Rooyen. His selection of novelty fabrics is second to none, but if he intends to sell in the UK, I and quite a few other people will agree with me that he should abide by EEC regulations and sell in metres and to the correct measurement. 17 1/2 inches is not half a yard, let alone half a metre.

What gives him the right to come to the UK and sell to us short measure and MORE EXPENSIVE than the majority of other retailers.