Geometry quilt with Valerie Nesbitt

This week, Valerie shares this  simple quilt that uses pre-cut 5″ squares or you could cut down a layer cake that has been begging to be used! . It is great for beginners as you don’t have to worry about the seam allowance. There are workshop notes available for paid subscribed viewers, keen to start straight away.   Watch Now+

Like so many quilts, the appeal comes from the fabric used. Here, Valerie used Moda’s Geometry  range, designed by Janet
Clare.  If you use a different range, we would love to see the result – so please do send us a picture to pictures@justhands-on.tv

If you would like to work with this range, we have  packs of 5″ squares (20 squares) available in our Shop  Buy Now+

Textured books with Kathleen Laurel-Sage

Kathleen loves to use organza and in this delightful workshop we get to use up lots of small scraps that might overwise get overlooked. Kathleen also shows us how to set up the machine; which foot is best; things to think about such as using up threads to add additional colour and how to use a textile soldering iron safely and to good effect. PLUS there are suggestions for even the offcuts from making your book – suggestions are card embellishments, bookmarks and hinges for your book. Nothing is wasted!  Watch Now+ 

BOOK OF THE MONTH: Glimpses of Britain by Gail Lawther

Our Book of the Month for May is Glimpses of Britain by Gail Lawther. It is a collection of 24 stunning quilts, each one inspired by different aspects of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Gail has captured the appeal of these complex islands in a series of quilts. From Stonehenge to space exploration; Boadicea to the Beatles; tea-drinking to the Tube Map; the Giant’s Causeway to the Jurassic Coast; the 24 quilts in this book celebrate different aspects of life in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Each quilt has a project inspired by the same theme, complete with step-by-step instructions, templates and clear diagrams. The book is also peppered with scrumptious photographs. As our Book of the Month for May it comes with FREE P&P in the
UK  Buy Now+ 

”The Long and Short of It” cushion with Gail Penberthy

This delightful cushion design is created with fused applique. Gail talks you through the very straightforward method starting with strip piecing.  She has also added some 3D detail for the tail, the ear and the butterfly. Gail shows you how she added the detail and the materials she has used.  She also has some suggestion for using the decorative stitches on your machine as well as some lovely detail on the envelope back of your cushion (or the top of a tote bag)  Watch Now+

Gail’s pattern, is available in our Shop. Not only does it have full instructions for the cushion, but also has notes on how to create a very useful tote bag using the same design This gorgeous sausage dog could be used on lots of other fun projects too.  Buy Now+

Creative Quilting have also put
together a pack of 10 x 2.5″ strips of brightly coloured dotty fabrics  which would work perfectly with the pattern Buy Now+

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH:  Oxford Style Faded Flag Cushion kit by Anne Baxter from Creative Quilting

Our Product of the Month for May is a perfect project for you you.  This Oxford Style Faded Flag Cushion kit by Anne Baxter comes  in red, white and blue is a very British cushion made using the foundation piecing technique. The cushion size is approx 18″ square and looks gorgeous in these Liberty florals. This kit includes the fabrics needed to make the cushion and the pattern including templates for the flag detail and heart. You will also need foundation paper (or alternative), threads and a cushion pad.  As our Product of the Month it comes with free shipping in the UK for the month of May.  Buy Now+ 

Double Prairie Points from Valerie Nesbitt

Prairie Points add dimension and texture to your project and here Valerie shows you how to make a two colour version. You can use Prairie points around the edge of project to give it interest. You can also use them on inside seams to again add interest and texture.  Here Valerie shows you how easy it is to add an additional flash of colour, rather than using a single piece of fabric. Watch Now+

Miniature Shadow Applique Quilt Kits with Julia Gahagan

The shadow applique technique works so very well with tiny pieces of fabric.  There is no need for you to sew round this little shapes. They are trapped beneath the net/organza layer, and the quilting is really simple and straightforward too.  You can do clever swirly free motion, or just straight line by hand or machine.  So very achievable for everyone, particularly beginners. Watch Now+

If you like Julia’s patterns, we have a whole range of them
in our Shop. Learn More+

What’s coming up in May

Have you caught up with this month’s trailer? Lots of videos to help you find inspiration for your next project. Our trailer will give you a taste of what is new this month. Featured tutors this month include: Anne Baxter, Gail Lawther, Gail Penberthy, Jane Czaja, Julia Gahagan, Kathleen Laurel Sage, Valerie Nesbitt

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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
£5 a month. Learn More +

Giveaway for Paid Subscribers 

There is still time for Paid Subscribers to enter our May giveaway for this lovely Panel from the Born to Sew collection by Jacqueline Paton for Michael Miller. The panel comprises 18 patches / squares featuring sewing paraphernalia and motifs which can be fussy cut to approximately 6.5″ square with seam allowances. It would be perfect to use for tote bags, cushions and even in Jennie Rayment’s fused boxes workshop, that you can watch here. The fabric is 100% cotton patchwork and quilting fabric. To enter the competition just send an email entitled BORN TO SEW to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com  The competition closes 31st May 2021.

If you would like to buy fabrics from the Born to Sew range, they are available on the Creative Quilting website.

”The Long and Short of It” cushion with Gail Penberthy

Gail Penberthy has designed this delightful cushion using a fused technique. Her pattern also has notes on how to create a very useful tote bag using the same design Watch Now+

Textured books with Kathleen Laurel-Sage

Kathleen Laurel Sage shows us how to make great covers for our books from those luscious scraps of organza and threads. Watch Now+

Glimpses of Britain by Gail Lawther

How do you capture the appeal of these complex islands in a series of quilts? Here we get to see an interpretation from Gail Lawther, with wonderful pictures from her husband Chris. Watch Now+

Faded flag cushion with Anne Baxter

A super patchwork variation on the British national emblem is used to create this lovely cushion. Watch Now+

Block printing tea towels with Tess Grace from The Arty Crafty Place

Tess Grace takes you through all the stages of this lovely block printing project. Watch Now+

Woven Jelly Roll Scrap quilt with Carolyn Forster

Carolyn designed this to be used with a jelly roll, but you could cut your own 2.5 inch strips from stash to create this stunning quilt. Watch Now+

Flower Crochet Hexagons : Hexagon Crochet series Part 2 with Jane Czaja

Jane Czaja has designed these flower hexagon shapes to fit with her standard hexagon so you can mix and match. Watch Now+

Courthouse Steps Patchwork with Valerie Nesbitt

A fast and simple quilt that can be made from scraps or your precuts such as strip rolls/jelly rolls. Watch Now+