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cotton patchwork fabrics to create beautiful homemade quilts
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worn and washed fabrics

 

I have a name!

 

"washday blues"

kindly suggested by Helen Finch

 

who will be joining us for a workshop later in the year,

thank you to everyone who took part.

 

This picture shows the quilt partially quilted bathing in the sunshine on my garden gate. The unseasonal weather made it very difficult to take a photograph without losing some of the blue shades. IAbout a quarter is quilted so far with about 6 lines per five inch strip. The backing is a very pretty floral with a white background and large blue/lavender widely spaced flowers, just visible in the top right hand corner.

 

I will be making another 5 or so 4m bundles in similar colours tomorrow,which will be available next week, £55.00 inc. vat and post and packing.  (unfortunately postage will have to increase in late April).

 

 

The April 7th workshop is now full, but there will be a small display of approx 10 quilts and some sales tables which everyone is welcome to visit anytime between 10 am and 4 pm. 

 

I have a new batch of Liberty swatch books, if you missed  getting one at the Chilford show. They are £20.00 plus vat and p/p, (£25.50) sold on a first come first served basis.

 

Many of the standard range of bundles are made and ready for Malvern, this has given me time to start next week on some different and very individual selections,  if you have an idea for a colourway please let me know as I have plenty of raw material after a new collection from the Willen Hospice shops, and an extensive "run round the charity shops" with my daughter, my thanks to Sonja and Mel for help with cutting and ironing as always please keep in touch,

 

 with my best wishes

 
Kim


How about this for nimble fingers, The very talented Helen Rhodes of Derbyshire based HWR Designs made this charming bear called Baby Blue Button from a bundle of worn and washed flannelette she brought at the Festival. He's on his way to his new home (mine!) but you can see more of the creative talents of Helen on her website www.hwrdesigns.com.



The last workshop and quilt show can be seen in 'slides' here.

 

w&w fabrics patchwork quilt show and workshop April 2011


Please note you will need to briing a sewing machine with you for these workshops. Refreshments are included with a finger buffet lunch, lot's of biscuits and yummy pastries to keep you fuelled for the day!



For more information or to join the next workshop please send an email to Kim or call her to reserve your place.



where to buy 
Kim supplies fabric to people all over the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

worn and washed fabrics are also very proud to be associated with Liberty of London who not only  stock some of our bundles in both sizes at the Regent Street store but also feature their Liberty print Tana Lawn packs, coordinated and presented by Kim.

 
For the latest range of colourways and fabrics we recommend you buy directly from worn and washed fabrics at a show or at one of our open studio days. 
buying at shows, and open studio events
Come along to the worn and washed fabrics stand at any of the specialist quality patchwork, quilting and stitching shows where Kim would be pleased to meet you and show you examples of her quilt designs, fabrics and packs.


These events are held throughout the UK and on the near continent, for the current diary please see our shows and events page. 
 
Twice a year Kim opens her workshop and studio in Olney to customers and their friends. You can buy fabrics, chat through ideas, meet new friends and enjoy a peaceful few hours doing the thing you love.
 
If you would like to attend the next event please see the upcoming schedule for further details or sign up for our mailing list and we'll let you know whats happening. Mailing List Subscription
creative workshops with kim porter
Would you like to attend a worn and washed workshop or want to host one for fellow quilters group or friends? Kim can present a workshop, over one or two days or a residential course for flexible fee arrangements. To see a list of our in house or external workshops please visit our workshops page. These are popular so book early and if planning an event give us lot's of notice to avoid disappointment!
 
worn and washed fabrics news, dates, events 

    • Olney Spring Quilt Workshop, April 7th 2012
    • Quilters Guild Region 10 Meeting April 21st 2012
    • Amwell Quilters Meeting May 2nd 2012
    • Decorative Living Fair, Tunbridge Wells May 10th 2012
    • Quilts UK, Malvern May 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th
    • Festival of Quilts, NEC, Birmingham August 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th 2012
    • Cambridge Quilters Meeting, September 12th 2012
    • Olney Autumn Quilt Workshops, September 29th, 30th 2012 
    • Chilford Autumn Quilt Festival, November 2nd, 3rd and 4th 2012

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quick contact details
 worn and washed fabrics
tel: ++44 (0)1234 240881
address:
The Walled Garden
East Street
Olney
Buckinghamshire
MK46 4DW
UK
 
 
Please note we can only see visitors by prior appointment!
Thank you! 


patchwork quilt colourways by kim porter

Whether you are a just starting out or are an experienced patchwork quilter there is nothing more satisfying than producing a handmade quilt that is as individual as you are.

Kim and her team carefully select beautiful 100% soft cotton and flannel garments including many rare prints and vintage designs.

 

The garments are hot washed, dried by the sun and wind, then prepared by hand into 2 or 4 metre bundles.

 

The bundles are a little bit like jelly rolls but unlike jelly rolls we absolutely guarantee that no two bundles will ever be the same!

Each pack is a unique blend of soft co-ordinated fabrics cut into ready to sew strips. Suitable for many different projects the strips can be sewn at random into a quick scrappy quilt or cut to size for nine patch, log cabin or four patch.
 
Every hand rolled bundle is selected to suit a specific Kim Porter patchwork quilt design. Just add your chosen border and backing and you will have a quilt in no time at all with a softness and originality to call your own.


 

The current portfolio of colourways are: 

Full stitching instructions are enclosed with each bundle and telephone help is just a telephone call away if you ever need it!

bespoke fabric bundles
Alternatively you may prefer to commission Kim to produce fabric bundles for a specific project.
 bespoke fabric gallery
Kim can discuss your project with you to understand just what colours and prints you are looking for.
 
A special bundle will enable you to make a quilt that will be truly beautiful, a quilt to be proud of and a quilt to cherish as an heirloom or as a gift for a special  friend or member of your family.
ordering fabric
After looking through our fabric range here you can either email Kim at kim@wornandwashedfabrics.com with your order or if you would like to call her to discuss something specific, ideally phone during the day between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday is preferred. Either way Kim will respond within 24h if not sooner!
 
Most colourways are in stock for immediate dispatch but for bespoke orders Kim will need to let you know how long delivery might take.