New Videos Every Friday Meet Helen ButcherThis week Valerie and Helen discuss Helen’s amazing 3D quilts. Helen is from a graphics design background and came to quilting later in life. She talks about her Treasure Boxes pattern made by the Foundation Paper Piecing Method, which she says even beginners can master Watch Now+ And we have Helen’s Treasure Boxes pattern available as an instant download in the Shop. Buy Now+  Tulip Tree Bag designed by Paula DoylePaula says this is the best bag ever! – and it certainly contains lots of lovely pockets to keep everything neat and tidy. This workshop is extremely comprehensive and she shows us how to make the bag from start to finish; you could make it with new fabric, you could choose fabric that gives the impression of being pieced, you could use up scraps from your cupboard and the pattern also includes some options for making her famous mini mosaics blocks too. Watch Now+  EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDING SOONJamie Malden of Colouricious will be teaching Block printing from start to finish at our retreat on 9-10 May 2020 and you can SAVE £25 if you book before 9 November 2019 At the weekend, you can learn to print your own stunning fabrics with hand carved Indian wooden blocks. Jamie will be teaching you pattern theory, layering, composition and masking. This is perfect for Quilters,  Product of the MonthStuck for a Christmas Gift – we think we have it sorted for you with our Product of the Month for November -. this clever and easy to make Wine Carrier kit from ‘Aunties Two’ patterns will The kit comes with the pattern, interfacing for the sides, bottoms and handles and tubing for the handles. All you have to do is add 2 fat quarters and a button. The finished size: 8 1/2″ tall x 4″ wide And even better, as our Product of the Month for November it comes with FREE P&P in the UK Buy  Book of the MonthOur Book of the Month for November is Mandy Shaw’s NEW book Redwork Christmas Book, a fabulous festive collection of Mandy’s favourite Christmas projects. The book features seven projects, all illustrated with stunning photography shot in Mandy’s own home. Every project has detailed step by step instructions. There are also over 20 full size templates all ready to trace and use. Designs include a brand new Redwork Hanging Heart, Christmas Decorations, placemats, two cushions, mini bunting and Mandy’s extremely popular Mayhem Redwork Wreath. As There is also an Iron On Pattern Pack available in the Shop with over 20 iron on transfers for creating the designs in the book Buy Now+
 Tudor Rose Table Runner – Part 2 Curved Pieces with Nancy AdamekDid you catch the 2nd part of Nancy’s Table runner workshops? The centre blocks are starting to take form and the star shapes get joined by a the drunkards path block with curved piecing. Nancy shows you how to create this traditional block with English Paper Piecing. She takes you through cutting the fabric, sewing the blocks and how to remove your papers as well Watch Now+  How to make Twisted Thread Tassels with Gina FerrariGina Ferrari is fascinated by all aspects of textile art but her passion lies with machine embroidery.Last week she showed Valerie Nesbitt how quick and easy it is to make a twisted tassel with the help of your sewing machine. This video is free to all members. Watch Now+  What’s coming up in NovemberOur new trailer is up on the website – see what great videos, classes and workshops we have for you this month from our great tutors – Fiona Goble, Dawn Cameron Dick, Helen Butcher, Janet Clare, Lorna Bateman, Jennie Rayment, Nancy Adamek, Paula Doyle and Valerie Nesbitt 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 +  Christmas is a Wrap at the Oakshott Open DayOakshott Fabrics’ Open Day is a not-to-be-missed event. So save the date for their upcoming one on: Saturday 7th December 10am – 4pm Whether for Christmas gifts, fabrics to replenish your stash, or ‘because you’re worth it’ treats, their Open Day is a must. For one day only, the warehouse will be transformed into a Pop Up Shop. It will be brimming with alluring displays of their signature ‘shot’ cottons.  Giveaway for Paid SubscribersThe subscriber giveaway for November is Christmas Candle Mat English Paper Piecing Kit. This delightful little hand sewing project in traditional Christmas colours is designed by Nicola Whayman using the English Paper Piecing patchwork method and is approx 8″ across. This project project will make a lovely gift to give to a friend. It will also be a great addition to your own festive decorations too. In the kit you will get the green fabric, the white and red fabric, a small piece of wadding, and the paper pieces needed – Hexagon, To enter the competition just send an email entitled CANDLEMAT to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com. The competition will close 30 November 2019. Happy Sewing New videos this month Tudor Rose Table Runner – Part 2 Curved Pieces with Nancy AdamekThe star shapes get joined by a the drunkards path block which involves curved piecing,and Nancy Adamek shows you how to create this traditional block with English Paper Piecing. Watch Now+ How to make Twisted Thread Tassels with Gina FerrariGina Ferrari shows Valerie Nesbitt how quickly and easily one can make a twisted tassel with the help of your sewing machine. Watch Now+ Bargello Tablemat with Valerie NesbittThis Bargello pattern is quick and effective as a tablemat and a great way to be introduced to the cylinder method of construction.Watch Now+ Miniature Shadow Applique Quilt Kits with Julia GahaganShadow Applique allows you to create pictures simply and easily with the tiniest pieces of fabric and Julia Gahagan has a range of wonderful miniature quilt kits that she shares with you. Watch Now+ Chop Suey with Valerie NesbittValerie Nesbitt demonstrates how to create this strip-pieced block with jelly roll strips and some magical cutting and great for beginners. Watch Now+ Create Your Own Celtic Design with Lynette Harris (The Stitch Witch)Lynette Harris shows you how you can create these lovely designs from a simple doodle. Watch Now+ Stitch ‘n Flip whole quilt with Valerie NesbittAnother great idea that is quick and fast: make this quilt in no-time at all and you will have it quilted as well!. Watch Now+ Meet Julia Gahagan – Miniature Quilt Prize Winner at Quilts UK, Malvern 2019Julia Gahagan shares with Valerie Nesbitt her love of miniature quilts, and we learn that most recently she was not only the overall winner in the Miniature quilt section of Quilts UK , 2019 but got the prize for 2nd best in the whole
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