Meet Sue Rhodes

Valerie chats to Sue who had just returned from this year’s Houston quilt show. She tells us about the vast array of competition quilts and workshops there. She also discusses some of her projects that she will share with us in upcoming workshops, including Thermofax screen printing later this month. Sue uses this as a base for her projects as she just loves to embellish them after this. Watch Now+ 

Make a Cupcake Pincushion with Mandy Shaw

Everyone loves a cupcake – these ones have no calories! Mandy demonstrates how to create a fabulous, cupcake pincushion which is fun and easy to make. She has some great tips including how to stuff them so they sit beautifully on your table and how to eliminate creases from where you don’t want them for a smooth finish. Watch Now+

Yo-Yo Santa with Valerie Nesbitt

This is a really quick project that can become addictive – increase or reduce the size and make LOTS! Yo-Yo Santa allows you to use up scraps of wadding and fabric to create a fun, seasonal wall-hanging. Reduce the size and he can become a tree decoration; and you can use your imagination for embellishments. Workshop notes and template are available for Paid Subscribers. Watch Now+

Book of the Month

Our Book of the Month for December is  the fun “NUDINITS: Bare-bottomed fun from the village of Woolly Bush.” Bursting with British eccentricity, double entendres and the odd bare bottom, this enchanting book will appeal to humour-lovers and knitting fans alike .  This is not just a humour book. It also includes 20 exclusive
knitting patterns so you can knit Bernard and Barbara, upstanding citizens of Woolly Bush as well as a selection of accessories and accoutrements. As our Book of the Month for December it comes with FREE P&P in the UK  Buy Now+ 

Places going fast – Book now!

Come and join us at our Quilting retreat over the Leap Weekend at the end of February and spend a day each working with Jennie and Valerie. Valerie will  show you what to do with feature fabrics that you’re too scared to cut into and you’ll make a Postcard Quilt top. Then the other day you’ll be working with Jennie Rayment and some very clever patchwork shapes. Like all simple ideas this is a great one – yet another of Jennie’s original natty notions. You’ll make a traditional patchwork block then change the pattern by simply removing part of the design and repositioning! Booking closes 1st February 2020 More Info+

Product of the Month

Our Product of the Month for December is this gorgeous Enchanted Forest Cushion Kit by Martin Storey This beautiful cushion kit comes complete with yarn and a free
‘Rowan at Home’ book. What a lovely addition to any home. With a wonderful intarsia pattern of a forest scene, this pattern is suitable for the more experienced knitter. The book contains 9 designs by Martin Storey. They will add the perfect finishing touch to your home. Discover sumptuous designer throws and cushions inspired by mid-century modern furniture and textiles. And even better, as our Product of the Month for December it comes with FREE P&P in the UK
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Extreme Knitting from Valerie Nesbitt

This is a bit of fun and a great use of small strips of fabric perhaps too small to sew into a project. In this little workshop Valerie uses up thin strips to create a knitted rug;  If you know how to crochet then this is also an option. The trick is how to join the strips when they are so thin, and Valerie has a couple of suggestions If cotton fabrics are used the finished project is quite safe and obviously easy to wash, although it can be a little heavy.  Watch Now+

Wonky Nine Patch with Jennie Rayment

In this workshop Jennie shows us how to use a paper pattern – not something quilters are used to using (!) – and has some great tips on how to make the flimsy paper robust so that you can get lots of use out of it. This wonky pattern is perfect for using up those odd bits of fabric in your cupboard, or that lonely layer cake – and what a great idea for Christmas too. And if you are a beginner there is no need to worry about seam allowance either – everything can be trimmed up at the end! Watch Now+ 

New patterns from Krista Hennebury

Krista Hennebury is a Canadian who describes herself as a quilting-obsessed former geologist raising two kids and a mini-dachshund with her husband in their little blue cottage on a hill. And even better, she can see the ocean, mountains, trees & sky from her window. She also designs some amazing patterns, as you can see from this picture. Ranging from traditional to modern, there are quilts, pillows, suggestions for table runners , wall hangings and a tote bag. Some of the patterns use an improv piecing technique that Krista has developed herself called ‘Improv Under the Influence” and is so named because modern results are achieved with traditional chain-piecing, rotary equipment and ¼” seam allowance. We now have them available in
the Shop for you as Instant downloads.  Buy Now+ 

What’s coming up in December

Do watch December’s trailer is on the website – You’ll see what great videos, classes and workshops we have for you this month from our great tutors – Fiona Goble, Jennie Rayment, Mandy Shaw, Sue Rhodes, 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 +

Giveaway for Paid Subscribers 

Paid subscribers – don’t forget to enter December’s giveaway which is Fiona Goble’s very lovely book, Knitted Animal Nursery. It contains 35 gorgeous animal-themed knits for babies, toddlers, and the home. You can learn how to knit super-cute animal clothes and snuggly accessories for babies and toddlers. And you can also fill the nursery with homemade pillows, rugs and toys. Fiona has included patterns for everything your little one might need.

To enter the competition just send an email entitled  Animal Nursery to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com. The competition will close 31 December 2019.

Wonky Nine Patch with Jennie Rayment

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

Make a Cupcake Pincushion with Mandy Shaw

Mandy Shaw demonstrates how to create this fabulous, fun cupcake pincushion. Watch Now+

Table Runner with Valerie Nesbitt

This lovely table runner was designed by Stof fabrics and was made in their Duo and Mini Duo fabric ranges; and Valerie Nesbitt shows you other options.Watch Now+

How to Knit a Rabbit Scarf with Fiona Goble

Taken from her book Knitted Animals Scarves, Mitts and Socks, Fiona Goble shows us how to knit this delightful rabbit scarf.. Watch Now+

How to Knit Animal Paws with Fiona Goble

Fiona Goble has a clever way of knitting animal toes so that you don’t get left with lots of ends to sew in. Watch Now+

Squares on Squares with Jennie Rayment

Jennie Rayment shows us how to turn simple squares into triangles which are then squares again! – and no waste!. Watch Now+

Tudor Rose Table Runner – Part 3 Finishing your project with Nancy Adamek

The final stages of making this English Paper pieced table runner with Nancy Adamek  Watch Now+

Snuggle Quilt with Dawn Cameron-Dick

This is a great stash-buster quilt from Dawn Cameron-Dick and works with any colour theme and not as complicated as it may look. Watch Now+

Turkey Work Embroidery Stitch with Lorna Bateman

Lorna Bateman guides you through how to work this effective stitch which can also be referred to as ‘tufting’ and which she loves to use in her embroidery work to create a soft 3D look. Watch Now+

Simple fused box with Jennie Rayment

Jennie Rayment takes you through the simple steps to create some lovely boxes which do not need to be square. Watch Now+