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Cutwork Poppy Workshop and Kit

Valerie recently went on one of Kathleen Laurel Sage’s workshops and  loved it.  That’s one of the reasons she chose this gorgeous Poppy Machine embroidery kit as our Product of the Month, because she hopes that you’ll enjoy it as much as she did. You can see the fruits of her labours in this blog post, Read Now+ 

You  can also hone your skills by watching Kathleen’s workshop on the site. Watch Now+.

The Kit itself comes complete with Organza, beads, and dissolvable fabric ready for you to create your own lovely panel. It’s great value as it comes with FREE p&p in the UK in July 2016 PLUS entry into a draw for 1 months FREE subscription. More Info+

And if you are a new addict of this work – there are some wooden shape cutouts in the shop that Valerie thinks could be converted and you could make an early start on Christmas! More Info+

Throwback Thursday

7th July found us filming again with Sylvia Critcher so we thought it a great opportunity to revisit one of her trapunto workshops.   Sylvia has a new book out entitled Raised Quilt & Stitch which is packed FULL of projects and inspiration – great holiday reading!  and we’ve chosen one of her new kits from the shop (below) which would make great holiday sewing too as it’s small and portable. Watch Now+

Workshops

Changing Places – this workshop from Jennie has lots of options, not just the one shown in the thumbnail;  with her City & Guilds teaching hat on Jennie gives you options for strip piecing; plain squares; half square triangles; quarter square triangles; 9 patch and then hearts;  AND also mentions one to avoid!  Simple and effective, you can’t fail to be inspired . Watch Now+

Strip Sticks –  Do you press your seams open or closed? For Valerie it depends on the project but the key word is PRESS (rather than iron!) and  in this FREE video, Valerie shares with you this great little gadget that allows you to press one seam at a time without distorting your fabrics and/or strips.   A variety of sizes so there is bound to be one idea for your project – it will be your new best friend!  Watch Now+

Drawing with your sewing machine with Janet Clare isn’t as scary as it sounds and is a really simple way of learning how to free motion quilt.   You can use this technique in raw edge fused applique too – which can be easier as you will have a shape to follow;   Watch Now+

Janet’s books and patterns are also full of inspiration (click here for a quick link – Janet Clare) and did you see that Valerie has fallen in love with ‘The Wordsmith’? Read More+

Scrap Quilt – Free Pattern 

Are you twiddling your thumbs and itching to raid your stash for a new project. Or do you have a set of pre-cut squares and strips and don’t know quite what to do with them. Valerie made this scrap quilt, which is brilliant for beginners, with 20 pre-cut 5" squares and 2½" strips. We are giving you the pattern for free here in the newsletter  – just click here to download the FREE pattern now+

If you’d like to make a larger version and see the video that originally went with it, then the video is FREE for all members on the website. And if your’re thinking of making the small quilt as a holiday project, don’t forget you can watch our videos on your tablets and mobile devices 24/7 Watch Now+.

What’s coming up in the next 3 weeks

Watch our latest trailer of the new videos we have for you in the next few weeks with Valerie and Jennie. Don’t forget, we have new videos on justhands-on.tv every Friday. .Watch Now+ 

Giveaway for Subscribed Members – 

This month we are giving away a stunning bundle of fabrics called Blue Moon from our friends at Pauline’s Patchwork who are based in Poundbury, Dorset.   Who wouldn’t be inspired to use these in a great quilt. Just send an email entitled Blue Moon to: justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com. The competition will close 31 July 2016. Read More +

Events Page

You may have noticed that we have changed our Events Page so it’s a page all on it’s own outside of the Community area.

Now, if you’re looking for something to do, or somewhere to go you can find Retreats, Exhibitions and Shows and Workshops all in one place. If you want us to advertise your Event, you’ll find details how to do this on the page  Learn More+

Fabric Fayre – Great Bookham, Surrey

23rd July 2016

A quilting event for real quilters – to be held at The Old Barn, Church Road, Great Bookham KT23 3PQ Learn More+

Drawing with your Sewing Machine with Janet Clare

This is a great technique that Janet uses all the time for her books and she shows you how very easy it is no matter what machine you have..Watch Now+

Cosy Cottages Row of Jennie’s Stripy Stripey Story Quilt

This is Row 7 of Jennie’s story quilt and in it she shows how to make the cottages.Watch Now+

Twister cushion from Sylvia Critcher

More trapunto and Sylvia’s version of French boutis to enjoy. This is part of our Throwback Thursday programme highlighting workshops from our archives. Watch Now+

Tracy Chevalier and The Sleep Quilt

This quilt was commission by Tracy and was made by prisoners who are part of the Fine Cell needlework programme. Watch Now+

Wonky 9 Patch with Jennie Rayment

A great idea but with a twist (or is it a wonk?!)

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Raggy Edge quilts with Gail Penberthy

This style of quilt is extremely tactile and Gail shows Valerie a variety of styles and patterns that she has designed and which you too can make. Watch Now+

Deep Dark Forest Row of Jennie’s Stripy Stripey Story Quilt

This is Row 6 of Jennie’s story quilt and in it she creates the forest but it would make a stunning border for a quilt (maybe without the tree trunks though!)  Watch Now+

Binding your Quilt update with Valerie Nesbitt

Valerie loves to add binding to her quilts with the help of the sewing machine – that includes the final stitching too! Watch Now+

Meet Gail Penberthy of Endless Thread Designs

Gail chats to Sue from Daisy Chain Designs, about the patterns that she designs. Watch Now+