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West Country Quilt and Textile Show
Much excitement at JHO HQ as we get ready for the West Country Quilt Show next week in Bristol (11th, 12th, and 13th November). Do come by and say hello. we’re on Stand 92. We’ll have live interviews and workshops, and some special show deals. We will also be roaming the show to film ‘news reports’.
Lots of our contributors and suplliers are at the Show as well and you can even see Valerie’s infamous 40 minute quilt in the flesh! Read More+
Discounted tickets
If you are coming to the Show , we’ve secured a £4 discount on tickets exclusively for our members. Just follow these simple steps:
- Click here to go to the online booking form
- Enter your details
- On the next page, enter this offer code JHTV to receive your discount
- Enter payment details
Facebook Live
You may have seen our first Facebook live broadcast this week. Keep an eye out as we’ll have plenty more of these over the course of the West Country Quilt Show on our Facebook page – do make sure you’ve liked our page and keep an eye on your Facebook notifications, or just visit our page to see what’s going on. See More+
Don’t worry if you can’t make it to the show, all our video content from the show will be accessible on the website after the show.
Out and About
Fluff-a-torium
What a great name for a shop! This week we meet Gillian Harris, designer and felting author in her amazing shop (and we will be learning more about that too next month). You don’t have to wait that long to learn more about wet felting as we have a workshop for you later this month. AND don’t be afraid to purchase a kit ahead of time as they also make great gifts for all ages and Christmas is definitely in the air! Watch Now +
Workshops
Goldwork Series with Kathleen Laurel Sage
Have you been watching Kathleen’s fascinating series on Contemporary Goldwork. Last week she gave us a comprehensive introduction to this form of embroidery – from how to transfer your design to your fabric to loading it into your hoop and then she talks you through the order of sewing. Watch Now+
This week she adds padded leather to the design to add another dimension to the pattern Watch Now+
If you fancy trying it out for yourself. this design comes as a kit called Strawberries and Flowers and is perfect for beginners – all you need is a needle to start Learn More+
Also perfect for beginners is the Butterfly Goldwork kit, wbhich is available in the shop Learn More+
Book of the Month
Christmas All Through the House by Chris Malone is our Book of the Month for November 2016. It contains 21 fun and easy projects for the Holiday Season to help put a little bit of holiday magic in every room with everything from a Christmas sampler quilt to potholders; table set to tea towels; fire mantel decoration to mug rugs; tree ornaments to a Christmas pillow – so something for everyone.. It comes with FREE p&p in the UK for November 2016. Read More +
Giveaway for Subscribed Members
This month’s giveaway for subscribers is this Floral Dance Bracelet in Turquoise designed by Fran Rose (Make me in Beads). The kit is aimed at those with some beading experience and comes with step-by-step instructions. The repeat motif is made in 3 stages using facetted beads, seed beads and a flower and teardrop decoration.
Just send an email entitled Bead Bracelet to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com. The competition will close 31 November 2016
What’s coming up in the next 2 weeks
Watch our latest trailer of the new videos we have for you in the next few weeks. Watch Now+
Don’t forget, we have new videos on justhands-on.tv every Friday and you can subscribe for full access from only £7 a month. Learn More +
Happy Sewing
Valerie & Jennie
www.justhands-on.tv
1st – 8th February 2017
Escape to Madeira on this glorious 7 night quilting holiday in the company of Karin Hellaby. Enjoy your favourite pastime amidst these beautiful surroundings and get to know this Portuguese gem on the included sightseeing programme. Learn More+
New videos this month
Couching Goldwork with Kathleen Laurel-Sage
A delightful and comprehensive introduction to this form of embroidery from Kathleen.Watch Now+
Adding border and scrappy edging Jennie’s Stripy Stripey Story Quilt
This is the final section for making the quilt top and what a great way to use up your scraps. Watch Now+
Two block quilt – 54/40 & chain with Valerie
Valerie talks you through two of her favourite blocks which she gets to combine here in the one quilt. Watch Now+
Learning about Contemporary Goldwork with Kathleen Laurel-Sage
Kathleen turns out to be a bit of a rebel but with such great results you might find yourself joining her!. Watch Now+
Using Mini simplicity templates with Valerie Nesbitt
These work really well with 2.5 inch strips of fabric and/or jellly rolls and make for perfect small patchwork – finished block size is 6". Watch Now+
Adding Applique to Jennie’s Stripy Stripey Story Quilt
Nearly there – here we get to add the details of beach balls, flowers to the garden and ice creams. Watch Now+
Strips & Strings with Carolyn Forster
Carolyn shows us how to make this beautiful quilt from the bits and pieces that might otherwise end up in the waste bin – often called Laundry Basket quilts Watch Now+
Inspirational Mood Boards with Sylvia Critcher
Sylvia shares with us how she hangs on to inspiration that she can find pretty much anywhere! Watch Now+
Star of David block with Jennie Rayment
This interesting twisted design is created easily with clever use of colour placement.Watch Now+