Quilting classes North Cyprus

Redwine


Joined: 15/01/2009
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Message Posted:
09/02/2012 16:12

Does anyone know of someone who gives quilting lessons - if so where and when.

Redwine


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Posts: 565

Message Posted:
10/02/2012 10:28

I heard there may be quilting lessons somewhere near Belapais?

SWCathy


Joined: 22/11/2011
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
10/02/2012 11:41

Do you have the frame/equipment?

Redwine


Joined: 15/01/2009
Posts: 565

Message Posted:
10/02/2012 16:42

No, didn't know I needed a frame - just thinking of taking it up as a hobby but haven't a clue how to go about it.

ozziemyboy


Joined: 31/08/2011
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Message Posted:
10/02/2012 17:29

I would be intrested in this too!

SWCathy


Joined: 22/11/2011
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Message Posted:
10/02/2012 22:25

I did Durham Quilting, but had to leave my frame behind. May see if I can get one made, unless anyone has one to sell, or knows how to make one.

The frames are for hand sized items such as cushions and small items i.e. clothing.

Large frames can be used for quilting bedding.

In the north east of England they were also used for making 'clippie' mats from old fabric.

SWCathy


Joined: 22/11/2011
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
10/02/2012 22:30

I did Durham Quilting, but had to leave my frame behind. May see if I can get one made, unless anyone has one to sell, or knows how to make one.

The frames are for hand sized items such as cushions and small items i.e. clothing.

Large frames can be used for quilting bedding.

In the north east of England they were also used for making 'clippie' mats from old fabric.

Panchocat


Joined: 29/11/2009
Posts: 1333

Message Posted:
10/02/2012 23:06

My quilting friend used to go to a group at Karsiaka when she lived here. It's at the bar near the turn off to the olive oil mill past Tolga's. The bar that relocated from Lapta but the name escapes me. Think they meet on a Tuesday afternoon.

Stonker


Joined: 15/10/2011
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
11/02/2012 06:59

Msg 8 Jessics is the name stitch and bitch is the game

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
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Message Posted:
11/02/2012 12:08

Msg 6

My Grandma had a frame but we called them"proggie " mats

SWCathy


Joined: 22/11/2011
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
11/02/2012 20:58

That's right you use a proggie (tool) to push the cloth through the sacking.

the cloth is clipped into small pieces and in the north east they are referred to as clippie mats.

The also did very large ones which were used on the bed to (good blanket that!!!)

As can be seen at Beamish Museum (Beamish, Chester le Street) Co Durham.

SWCathy


Joined: 22/11/2011
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
11/02/2012 21:00

you can also see great examples of Durham quilting there.

Durham Quilting is done on satin. I could imagine it being very popular with TC's

However, the technique is the same as other forms of quilting as performed by my Sister, she also did mexican and american quilting in addition to the old style UK type.

Also quilting can be very effective with applique.

Panchocat


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Message Posted:
11/02/2012 22:29

Stonker, ?? could you enlighten us on that comment please?

Stonker


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Message Posted:
12/02/2012 06:59

Panchocat it means the craft class that takes place at Jessic's every Tuesday I believe, they all sit there and stitch and boy do they bitch