Rotary cutting for Beginners with Sallieann Harrison

Rotary cutting your fabric is  a ‘must have’ skill for today’s patchworker.  You can cut several layers of fabric, accurately and quickly which means that your piecing is then accurate too.  These tools have been designed with quilters in mind. Sallieann takes you through the various options on the equipment – cutter, rulers and boards. She then takes you through the ‘how to’, using strips of black fabric that will be needed in her upcoming patchwork series for beginners.  Watch Now+

How to Create stunning cushions from shirts with Valerie Nesbitt

Recycling is definitely good for the soul. Not only does it reduce waste BUT if the fabric has an emotional attachment it has so much more meaning. This is such a simple idea that makes the most of the shirt fronts. You could also think about using the cuffs in much the same way – no buttonholes for you to make!  Watch Now+

**Back by popular demand**
Make something just a little bit different. Try our Product of the Month and make a beautiful zigzag stitched bags and no shaping required! This bag is great and very easy to make – just a rectangle for the sides and an oval for the bottom. The kit has been put together by Creative Quilting for Justhands-on.tv. It is for a small bag 13″ wide x 9″ tall x 9″ deep. There is NO FABRIC included in this kit. So you will need approx 20 strips @ 2.5″

Our Product of the Month it is at a special price of £45 (market price normally £50).  PLUS it
comes with free shipping in the UK for the month of August 2021. Buy Now+

#IDidntLikeToAsk Video Series

Janome and justhands-on.tv have teamed up to celebrate Janome’s 100 year anniversary by launching the #IDidntLikeToAsk video series. Jayne Brogan (Janome technical expert and Regional Manager) and Valerie Nesbitt demonstrate how to use different elements of your Janome sewing machine in a way that will inspire you to try new things.  In the  FREE video series, we’ll teach you all those elements you’ve always wanted  to use but didn’t like to ask, from Buttonholes to Decorative Satin Stitches.  Learn More +

#IDidntLikeToAsk Prize Draw

To make the launch even more of a celebration, Janome and justhands-on.tv are giving you the chance to win some incredible prizes in the #IDidntLikeToAsk PRIZE DRAW. The Grand Prize is a brand new Janome Memory Craft 9450 QCP sewing machine. There are also 100, one year subscriptions to justhands-on.tv. The deadline for entries is 15th October 2021.  Learn More +

Crochet Crunchy Tablet Cosy with Jane Czaja

Jane makes this useful tablet cosy in crunchy stitch which is a simple combination of half-treble and slipstitch. The cosy is very easy to adjust for size as its made as a single vertical piece, but even when you’ve completed it, if you find it a little snug, then Jane comes up with a very clever idea for adding to the top edge. Jane also covers the making of two different chain ties for the cosy – both of which are easy.  Watch Now+ 

Adding Satin Stitch to your Tuck edges from Jennie Rayment

 Jennie is well know for her twiddling and fiddling. These tucks are no exception. Easy to do with the help of your machine and Jennie talks you through how to get the best out of your machine. She also focuses on its stitching and gives you some hints on the width and length of the zig-zag; mentions that it is essential to have the right foot on the machine, and to get the best out of your machine you need to run it FAST!  and think about the thread – variegated would give you some wonderful results. Watch Now+

Celebrate the festive season in style – use Gail’s quick and easy methods to stitch your own special Christmas quilts with our August Book of the Month!

Gail is well known for her fun and colourful quilts, She creates them using a variety of quick and easy techniques. All the designs are fused in place, then quilted using Gail’s simple machine-quilting techniques. You can then embellish the finished
pieces with buttons, beads, jewels, ribbons and embroidery. The templates are full-size for all the designs. Each project is also illustrated with clear, step-by-step diagrams. Holly and ivy, stars and crackers, snowmen and snowflakes, puddings and candy canes: they’re all here, just waiting to inspire your own work. As our Book of the Month for August 2021 it comes with free p&p within the UK. Buy Now+

Mini Beads workshop with Linda Seward

One day Linda Seward found herself with a less than perfect drawing! – what to do?  Maybe this would be an embellishment opportunity? Well, that is indeed what she managed to do. This was with the help of some micro mini beads that she found in the nail section of her pharmacy. Linda also shares with us a little tip about the use of her Inktense pencils and Aloe Vera gel.  Watch Now+

Modern Quilts with Valerie Nesbitt

Traditionally patchwork consists of taking perfectly good fabric, cutting it up into little pieces and then sewing it back together again! To create a modern (looking) quilt you do the same thing. Here though the pieces are bigger so that the feature fabric is showcased. There is lots of background fabric – often grey or tone/tone white or cream.  The quilting is simple too – often straight lines with the walking foot. Watch Now+

What’s coming up in August

Check out our new trailer for August to get a taste of what is to come this month, including the start of our brand new Beginners Sampler quilt series with Sallieann Harrison.  Other tutors featuring their work this month include : Anne Baxter, Gail Penberthy, Helen Deighan, Jennie Rayment, Sallieann Harrison, Tess Grace, Valerie
Nesbitt

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Don’t forget, we have new videos on justhands-on.tv every Friday and you can become a paid subscriber with full access from only £5 a month. Learn More +

Giveaway for Paid Subscribers 

This month’s giveaway for Paid Subscribers is a Fat 8ths pack in these eight luscious colours from Oakshott Fabrics. The Fat 8ths are 10″ x 27″ / 25 cm x 69 cm. They are 100% mercerised shot cottons – the colourway combines a base colour warp with a complementary or contrasting weft thread. This produces the trademark ‘shot’ effect when colours appear to shimmer and ‘move’ depending on how the light falls. It lends extra depth and texture to your project. You can use them for quilting, patchwork and general sewing. To enter the competition just send an email entitled OAKSHOTT to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com  The competition closes 31st August 2021.

Modern Quilts with Valerie Nesbitt

Simple and effective modern quilts showcase the fabric beautifully. Watch Now+

Adding Satin Stitch to your Tuck edges from Jennie Rayment

A great idea from Jennie Rayment to add colour to your work.  Watch Now+

Crochet Crunchy Tablet Cosy with Jane Czaja

Jane Czaja has designed this very useful cosy as a way of covering and protecting your tablet when you are on the move this summer. Watch Now+

Mini Beads workshop with Linda Seward

Linda Seward shares with you a surprise find from the nail bar and a great use of Aloe Vera gel. Watch Now+

Block printing tote bags with Tess Grace from The Arty Crafty Place

Tess Grace shows you how to make this beautiful and very useful tote bag which is completely washable. Watch Now+

Floral Cutwork from Kathleen Laurel-Sage

Kathleen Laurel-Sage shares with you her love of machine cutwork embroidery which she used to create her signature piece of work. Watch Now+

Satin Stitch Applique with Valerie Nesbitt

This traditional form of applique allows you to showcase your work and the threads and Valerie shares some helpful tips. Watch Now+

Bias Effect Cushion with Jennie Rayment

Jennie Rayment shares with us how to rotary cut strips on the bias which then allows you to fold back edges with ease. Watch Now+

Beginner Patchwork Sampler quilt series with Sallieann Harrison – Promo film

This sampler quilt designed by Sallieann Harrison is perfect for beginners .Watch Now+

Whitework eyelet embroidery technique with Kate Barlow

Kate Barlow shares with us this element of whitework which creates a hole without cutting any of the threads, so remains very strong. Watch Now+