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Christmas wreath sewing caddy with Sallieann Harrison
This hand embroidery workshop with Sallieann is suitable for both intermediates and beginners and offers a great intro to wool applique if you have never dabbled before! Make it as a Christmas gift for yourself or for friends. Why not fill the centre with chocolate coins or other candy if gifting it!! The caddy does not have to be made in wool and can also be made in stabilised quilting cottons. Watch Now+
The pattern is available in the shop
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Tomten Blue Quilt with Valerie Nesbitt
This is a range of fabrics designed by Lewis & Irene which has been turned into this really easy-to-make quilt. Valerie guides you through some of the things to look out for when making this – from how to cut out the simple squares leaving a seam allowance, adding the small contrast strip around them, and then adding the rows together keeping in mind that they need to be very accurate. There is a free pattern available for Paid Subscribers .Watch Now+
If you’re still looking for Christmas inspiration to decorate your house this Christmas, or to pass on as gifts to family, who you might not be able to join this year, then why not check out our Christmas Shop. You’ll find patterns and projects from all your favourite designers. Tree decorations, stockings, table runners and decorations, wall hangings and quilt ideas, cushions, 3D ornaments and other home dec to bring a breath of Christmas life to your house. Browse Now+
Or why not work through one of our Christmas Workshop videos – lots of ideas – let your creativity flow Watch Now+
BOOK OF THE MONTH:
Christmas Socks – Collection One: Hand Knitted Sock Designs by Winwick Mum
Talking of Christmas ideas, our November Book of the Month is perfect. Five new patterns and one classic, brought together in this new spiral bound pattern book by Winwick Mum. Christine Perry (Winwick Mum) found festive inspiration in Christmas tree lights, paper chains and candy canes; and brought them to life through these hand knitted sock designs for wearing all year round and not just for Christmas! As it’s our Book of the Month it also comes with FREE P&P in the UK during November . The patterns included are:
Dasher rib and textured pattern socks
Prancer rib and mock cable socks
Blitzen paperchain cable pattern socks
Dancer ripple panel socks
Vixen lace panel knee high and slouch socks
Comet lace panel sock designs.
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Snowballs and Shoofly Patchwork blocks with Valerie Nesbitt
Feature fabric is just that – and it can seem such a shame to cut it up into little pieces. In this workshop Valerie keeps the squares to a reasonable size but you could readjust to even bigger!. She then combines the simple stitch ‘n flip snowball with a shoo fly setting in the sashing and border which is again simple to do. Note of warning though – Valerie finds this pattern very addictive Watch Now+
More Easy Stack Ideas from Paula Doyle
Another take on this is a follow up from Paula’s original full workshop of the same name, in which Paula shows you how to create fascinating repeating blocks with just 4 repeats of fabric, Look what just one strip of 4 fabrics will provide you with! – so many variations and you will love them all! In this video Paula uses larger squares than before but as you can see, very effectively. Watch Now+
New in the Shop this week
We’ve been busy filling the Shop for you this week with lots of lovely new quilting, knitting and textile goodies from Gail Penberthy, Creative Quilting, Lady Sew and Sew and Oakshott fabrics. There are also some exciting new retreats for Autumn 20211! Learn More+
We also have some amazing block printing kits from The Arty Crafty Place. so you can unleash your creative side and immerse yourself in the joy of Indian Block Printing. If you are a beginner there is the perfect starter kit with a lovely meadow design. We also have dotty chickens on tea towels. Or why not hand print your own stunning Christmas Cards Buy Now+
And if you are thinking of Christmas shopping – don’t forget to buy early to beat the Christmas rush. A lot of our suppliers will close up for Christmas around 18th December.
Kantha Stitching with Angela Daymond
This traditional style of stitching is very easy to do and great for all those who love handwork. In the workshop Angela talks about the styles of stitching, the regional differences, what threads she prefers, together with the relevant needles. Traditionally this work had no wadding, so it is very easy to stitch and Angela also gives tips on how to layer up and what to consider if, like her, you like to use recycled fabrics. Watch Now+
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH:
Beanie Hat with Daisy Flower Kit by Jane Czaja for Creative Quilting
Our Product of the Month for November is this crochet kit which makes an adult sized beanie hat. What a lovely way to keep head and ears warm on those long walks outside. The finished dimensions are approximately: circumference is 56cm/22″ and top to brim measures 21.5cm/8½”.
Each kit contains: 1 ball of King Cole Chunky Tweed and instructions. You will also need : 6mm and 6.5mm crochet hooks (not included but are available here in the Shop)
The kit is available in 3 colourways (left to right:) Just click on the colour you want below
South Ulst yarn colour
Jura yarn colour
Canna yarn colour
As our Product of the Month it comes with free shipping in the UK for the month of November.
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What’s coming up in November
Giveaway for Paid Subscribers
There is still time for Paid Subscribers to enter our November giveaway for this small project to hand stitch on the go – Redwork Gift Tags pattern designed by Gail Penberthy. You can make gift tags or convert in to Christmas tree decorations. And they are such a cute pattern. There are 4 tag shapes to choose from and 14 redwork designs included. All the patterns have detailed instructions, any templates or diagrams for each pattern. Also instructions for using Bondaweb and applique where necessary. The finished size is approx 4″x 3½”. To enter the competition just send an email entitled GIFT TAG to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com. The closing date for the competition is 30 November 2020.
This is a lovely range of fabrics designed by Lewis & Irene which has been turned into this really lovely and easy-to-make quilt. Watch Now+
This traditional style of stitching is very easy to do and great for all those who love handwork. Watch Now+
These delightful little pyramid boxes designed by Gail Penberthy in a range of three sizes can be used as both tree and table decorations. Watch Now+
This workshop is FULL of tips and ideas to create stunning quilts from just 4 repeats – instead of the usual 8 – from large print fabrics. Watch Now+
Kate Barlow guides you through a blackwork stitch which is perfect for beginners and maybe those who love cross-stitch. Watch Now+
Carolyn Forster talks you through this traditional style of hand piecing over papers with a whip stitch to finish. Watch
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Redwork is something Mandy just loves and this is a great tip for designing. Watch Now+
Sallieann Harrison shows you to how to create beautiful double binding for your projects with perfect mitred corners Watch Now+
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