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A textile exhibition by Contemporary Quilters West

This week we are back at the September 2018 West Country Quilt Show with Contemporary Quilters West, who are a group of twenty-two individuals, all living in the South West of the UK. As we wander round their ‘Unfolding Stories #3 exhibit and see the quilts and textile projects on display, you get to see a fascinating range of effects created by the various artists, some of whom are interested in eco-dyeing and even boiling fabric to see what the effect is. Watch Now+

Valerie’s Nine Patch Inspiration

If you’re having a clear out of your stash and you need some inspiration, Valerie’s 9-patch block may be just the thing you need. She just loves this patch and finds it so versatile as it stands the test of time. Hopefully you will feel inspired to use some of your fabrics . Watch Now+

If you’d like a pattern to inspire you, maybe try one of these from our Shop

Elfin Patch pattern by Doti Doodle
Pippas Patch Cot Quilt by Sally Ablett (Instant Download)
Cut 9-patch pattern by Lesley Owens (Instant Download)

You are sure to find lots of other patterns and books available in your local quilt shop, online, in magazines, Pinterest and Instagram though.

Glitter Felt with Gail Penberthy

This is Gail’s latest love – and when you see how easy and versatile it is to use , you will love it too as it’s a great way to add simple bling to your projects. She started the love affair with glitterfelt when she created her Unicorn cushions, but then went on to use it in so many more of her projects. The simplest way is to use it as fused appliqué; but then Gail thought maybe she could find a way of using the felt, so that the end result wasn’t so firm – and came up with a glueless method using freezer paper. Watch Now+

DECEMBER’S HOT OFFERS

Book of the Month

Our Book of the Month for December is A Drove of Hares in Stitches by Angela Daymond and is selling like hot cakes – so grab a copy while you can.
There are ten hare inspired projects for you to stitch – including kantha. Angela encapsulates the iconic nature of the hare in ten stitch projects, ranging in size from quilts to needlecases. She uses a variety of techniques including patchwork, quilting, kantha stitching and wool applique.The book has full size patterns for all the projects.. As it’s our Book of the Month it comes with FREE p&p in the UK in December 2018.

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Product of the Month

Our product of the month for December is a very pretty Christmas Candle Mat EPP Kit – Red/white holly leaves. Although too late for this year’s table, it’s one to have in the drawer ready for next Christmas. It’s easy to make with English Paper Piecing and approx 8" across. In the kit you get the white fabric, the red fabric, a small piece of wadding,and the paper pieces needed, which are Hexagon, Diamond and Jewel shapes, plus guidelines on how to construct the project. As the Product of the Month for December 2018 it comes with free P&P in the UK PLUS entry into a draw for 1 months FREE subscription

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Throwback Thursday

This month for Throwback Thursday we learn how to set up your machine for Invisible Machine Applique (IMA) with Dawn Cameron-Dick. This great technique allows you to create the look of hand work but with your sewing machine: Dawn shows you how to set your machine to the correct stitch (and she covers all sorts of machines and stitches so your’s is bound to be there). Watch now+

Dawn also talks in the video about the Curved Drunkards Path – this simple patch design can be worked in a great number of designs (not dissimilar to Log Cabin in that sense) and with Dawn’s clever idea of invisible machine applique it can be made in double quick time . This workshop comes with notes as well for Paid Subscribers Watch now+

If you want to make heirloom applique style quilts with Dawn’s help on your sewing machine then why not read her book for lots more ideas. More Info+

What’s coming up in December

Have you caught up with our December trailer? It has details of all the videos for the next 2 weeks that you can escape and watch, anytime you want. 24 hours a day, on the site. Watch Now+

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 £7 a month. Learn More +

New Year, New Diary

Are you’re like us, – we love to fill our new diaries with exciting trips and inspiring visits for the upcoming year. Once you have your new diaries, why not pop to our Events pages and see what’s coming up in 2019. You’ll find details of retreats, getaways, workshops and other events and shows happening in your area Learn More+

Calling all Guilds and Groups……..

Are you organising a show or an exhibition in 2019. If you’d like it featured in our Events section for free, just send us the details and any pictures you may have to events@justhands-on.tv. Learn More+

Giveaway for Paid Subscribers

Our December giveaway for Paid Subscribers is this Deborah Kemball Charmpack from Oakshott Fabrics. There are 27 coloured squares each 5in x 5in of this delightful fabric in this pack.

To enter, just send an email entitled Oakshott Kemball to
justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com
The competition will close 31 December 2018