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Helen Stubbings

Australia

Quilt, Embroidery, Stitchery, Applique and fabric designer of Hugs 'n Kisses

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Guest bloggers this month are the team at Aurifil

The wonderful team at Aurifil this month have jotted their thoughts on why stitching is their therapy! Erin, creative director, Karen, master educator, Kate – Chicago office and Hilary, social media coordinator- have all spoken about their quilting journey and... Continue reading

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My guest blogger this month is the lovely Bev...

My guest blogger this month is the lovely Bev McCullough who blogs over at Flamingo Toes. She offered to write a post on what quilting and crafting means to her and how much of a profound change in her life... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2019 at Hugs from Helen

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Quilting changes Everything for Pat Sloan

My dear friend Pat has written our article this month... I first met Pat many years ago in Houston demonstrating a sit down longarm machine - I didnt buy the machine but I never forgot who Pat was... Here's a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2019 at Hugs from Helen

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Our February Stitch therapy guest blogger is Lyn Carson Harris

This month's guest blogger is Lyn Carson Harris who contacted me with an offer to tell her story and why she creates... Here is a little more about Lyn's background Lynn lives in Michigan where she creates art, raises chickens,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2019 at Hugs from Helen

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A gathering of Stitchers

Last Sunday was our memorable annual Autumn Gathering - a little earlier than usual because of a very busy couple of months ahead - but the sun shone and we thought of everything but the impending change of season. The... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2019 at Hugs from Helen

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Stitching is my Therapy - Guest blogger - Sarah of 1000 hearts

Sarah De Jonge is the creator of the 1000 hearts project. She believes that kindness can change our hearts and our world. She has a psychology degree, counselling qualifications and about 15 years’ experience helping people through the tough stuff... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2019 at Hugs from Helen

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Meet Judith and Josephine

We have a new toy in our shed and are slowly learning and playing with lots of new yummyness for us all.... Checkout these mini embroidery frames and brooches - just two to start with but many more to come.... Continue reading

Posted Sep 5, 2018 at Hugs from Helen

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Splendid sampler block 6

This week’s block is by Lori Kennedy and features my favourite technique – applique (ok so one of my favourites) Of course I used my applique paper method and left out the piecing part. they're starting to make a nice... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2018 at Hugs from Helen

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Splendid Sampler block 5

This weeks block is pieced – and is designed so you don’t have to have perfect points – hence the name ‘point taken’ and is designed by Susan Ache. Susan is Yard Girl 60 on instagram and specializes in machine... Continue reading

Posted Jul 12, 2018 at Hugs from Helen

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Splendid Sampler block 4

Im on a roll here so while I running hot here is block 4! this weeks block is from Wenche Wolff Hatling http://www.northernquilts.no/ and this is my little version. yes my little elephant is backwards because I lazily traced the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 5, 2018 at Hugs from Helen

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What a simply Splendid day it is!

How exciting is it that I was invited to be a designer in the second series of the Splendid Sampler? And I even made the cover! so yes, you get my block for free to get one step ahead before... Continue reading

Posted Jun 28, 2018 at Hugs from Helen

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Splendid sampler block 2

Now- don’t get too excited- I'm starting off well but I'm liable not to last too well… I won’t be blogging for every block but the first few I thought I’d tell you how I made my versions and add... Continue reading

Posted Jun 21, 2018 at Hugs from Helen

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The Splendidly splendid sampler quilt

How exciting for me to be a part of the second series of the Splendid sampler – so I didn't make the cut for the first one – but hey, you all know about it now so are ready to... Continue reading

Posted Jun 19, 2018 at Hugs from Helen

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Essential needles for hand embroidery

Have you been needled about what type of needle you should use in your embroidery projects? Or perhaps, choosing the right type of needle is like looking for a needle in a haystack? One of the most basic and the... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2018 at Hugs from Helen

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Typepad HTML Email Hi Gale, at this stage my first trip this year will be for Houston in October – I haven’t decided on teaching engagements just yet but have had several enquiries.HugsHelen

Commented Jan 6, 2018 on Stitch with Helen in 2018 at Hugs from Helen

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Stitch with Helen in 2018

We made it to 2018- what will it bring? So many exciting things happening in 2018, where do I start? I’m currently having just a few days off but madly trying to design, stitch and prepare some exciting programs and... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2018 at Hugs from Helen

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Stitch with Helen for Christmas

So much to tell you about my last few months, but let’s start backwards with our wonderful but busy weekend just gone.. Over 100 lovely like minded ladies joined us in a wonderful setting to share, stitch, laugh and play….... Continue reading

Posted Nov 27, 2017 at Hugs from Helen

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I’m the October pinup girl!

Apple or Yellow Greens are the colour for this months Aurifil block designer – and I’m it! I love my Aurifil threads and was chuffed when they asked me to be the October girl… This year this free BOM quilt... Continue reading

Posted Oct 15, 2017 at Hugs from Helen

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Typepad HTML Email Hi Annetta, this a blog page – you’d need to order from my website at https://hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/eppironons

Commented Oct 16, 2017 on New English Paper Piecing iron-ons are here! at Hugs from Helen

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Hi Maureen. Yes these patterns are still available on my new website. Sent from my iPhone

Commented May 9, 2017 on Twas the night before Christmas at Hugs from Helen

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Typepad HTML Email Hi Diane, unfortunately we have just moved all of our websites and this has broken many links in old blog posts… the new website is still at www.hugsnkisses.net however it is a brand new platform so links and navigation it totally different. When we have time we will work back over some blog posts and correct the links but right now we are still dealing with other problems that are inevitable when everything Is moved….The link for the BOM you mention is now http://hugsnkisses.wequilt.com.au/inthegoodolddaysbom HugsHelen

Commented May 7, 2017 on The Leah Day Project at Hugs from Helen

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The Leah Day Project

Whilst testing my blocks for my latest Block of the Month Project ‘In The Good Old Days’, I decided to use one right here to send to Leah and see what she did with it! and here are the results!... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2017 at Hugs from Helen

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Typepad HTML Email Yes I haven’t heard from her in awhile but it seems nothing is there anymore… I have a few tutes on her blog that I will need to redo here on my blog now if I can find them. Agree, hoping she’s okay.

Commented Mar 29, 2017 on Appliqué the gluestick way at Hugs from Helen

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Appliqué the gluestick way

This is an old tutorial post that was posted onto madam Samms blog. Her blog is no longer active and the links are broken, hence I have decided to reupload it for you all. happy stitching Hugs Helen Wow, what... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2017 at Hugs from Helen

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I stitched with Anni

Another Gathering has come and gone, but not without a lot of effort, a lot of help, a lot of laughter and even quite a bit of stitching.. The tables were set and ready for the morning arrivals… Little gifts... Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2017 at Hugs from Helen

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