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How to make a Maltese Cross with Jennie Rayment

Jennie is on her usual effervescent form today as she explains how to make a Maltese Cross – and we mean sewing not arguing. She loves using this tool that comes in 3 pieces and with seam allowance added! Watch Now+

If you’d like the template it’s available in our Shop More Info+

Sampler Quilt – Block 1

Today is the first block of the Sampler Quilt – Rail Fence. This traditional pattern is a real favourite whether you use two colours or four. Valerie takes you through the techniques of rotary cutting and strip piecing; and then covers how to piece the little segments together and pin accurately so that you have accurate seams joining. Don’t forget if you’re a paid subscriber you can download the workshop notes under the video. Watch Now+

Book of the Month

Our Book of the Month for September is The Handmade Quilt by Carolyn Forster. It’s a complete skillbuilding sampler all made by hand with a very modern setting. Carolyn is the queen of scrap quilts and the quilt on the cover is no exception; all made by hand Carolyn takes you through all the steps, including the equipment needed, to make this.

As well as covering all the basics, there are 21 different chapters, covering different blocks and/or shapes, all in 144 colourful pages.

As it’s our Book of the Month it comes with FREE p&p in the UK in September 2018. More Info+

Looking for a scrap project this weekend?

Did you see this is a very simple idea from Valerie last week. It’s inspired by the left over fabrics from jelly roll strips that were a prize giveaway from Fabric Freedom and is a quick and effective way of using up those strips whether they are the same length or not. Watch Now+

Product of the Month

These gorgeous fabrics from Makower from the Kimono range are our product of the month for September. The layer cake is a pack of 40 x 10" squares of this fabric from the complete range of 20 fabrics. This is a vibrant Japanese inspired collection with metallic gold detailing on cream and dramatic black backgrounds.

As the Product of the Month for September 2018 it comes with free P&P in the UK PLUS entry into a draw for 1 months FREE subscription More Info +

Throwback Thursday

This month for Throwback Thursday, Ruth Issett shows us how to use Markel Paint Sticks, a simple way of adding colour to your quilting, in a demo we recorded at our visit to the Festival of Quilts a few years ago. Watch Now+

Giveaway for Paid Subscribers

If you are a paid subscriber,have you entered this month’s giveaway for Sewing Machine Cover pattern designed by Mandy Shaw. This lovely cover for your sewing machine has been based on the lid of Mandy’s old wooden hand crank machine,(approx 20in x 10in x 16in) but she says the size is easily adaptable..

To enter, just send an email entitled Sewing Machine to
justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com
The competition will close 30 September 2018

What’s coming up in September

For a taste of what’s coming up for the rest of this month, then watch our latest trailer 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 +

Never too young to learn

Valerie has been out and about teaching. This time though she’s giving one to one lessons to our Chief Executive, Steve.

He’s chosen to recycle fabrics that have been in the family and what better teacher to have than Valerie. We’ll be keeping an eye on his progress Read Now+

If you’ve been inspired by one of our projects and you’d like to share your work or progress with us, just send your pictures to support@justhands-on.tv

Happy sewing
Valerie & Jennie
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