Beginner Patchwork Sampler quilt series with Sallieann Harrison – Promo film

This summer we are very excited to be offering a brand new beginners patchwork quilt series with Sallieann Harrison. She will be taking us through step by step how to make a stunning sampler quilt. In this video she introduces the quilt to you and the full workshop episodes will be available from August onwards.

During the series of workshops you will learn how to rotary cut safely; machine piece accurately with 1/4″ seam allowance;  press (rather than iron) your work; be introduced to the fused applique form of patchwork;  add sashing and borders; layer quilt and finally bind using a double fold machine binding technique.  Watch Now+

Sallieann designed this beautiful quilt herself and remade it for us using the Forest Fruits fat 8ths colour pack from Oakshott Fabrics. This fabric is available in the Shop, along with 7 other colourways, that the quilt would look equally stunning in. Learn More+

We also have an upgrade pack of background fabric and sashing, also from Oakshott Fabrics Learn More+

If you are going to Festival of Quilts  at the end of this month, pop along to Oakshott’s stand – G83 – where you can buy the fabrics as well.

Whitework eyelet embroidery technique with Kate Barlow

Kate Barlow shares with us this element of whitework which creates a hole without cutting any of the threads, so remains very strong. These eyelet designs were often used on garments where both sides of the work would be seen. Kate shares with you a great way to start and stop without leaving any knots or unsightly threads on view.  Watch Now+ 

Kate also has a beautiful kit available to accompany this workshop. Learn More+

Liberty Emporium chain quilt with Valerie Nesbitt

This chain quilt has been designed by Valerie Nesbitt to use pre-cuts but would work just as well cut from your stash .

This quilt was designed to use 5″ squares cut from a 10″ layer cake. This gave enough fabric over to be used in the scrappy border. At the end of the film Valerie shows you two other variations of the same pattern.  Watch Now+

There are free workshop notes for subscribed members with this workshop.

There is also a pattern available to purchase in the shop for members in 2 different formats.
Instant download pattern
Paper pattern

Valerie worked with the Liberty Emporium fabric which is available in our Shop in 2 colourways Sunrise Green & Pink or Sunset Blue & Yellow Precuts

Lone Star Diamond English Paper Piecing workshop with Nancy Adamek

Nancy shows you how to create this lovely star quilt using diamond papers;  the 6 pointed star uses 60 degree papers and of course if you wanted to have an 8 pointed star then you would need 45 degree papers – but the method of sewing the colours into strips would remain the same. Nancy also talks about adding in the setting squares and triangles, Watch Now+

The pattern comes complete with papers for you to purchase in the shop Buy Now+

Update from our June 2021 Embroidery Weekend

On the hottest weekend so far this year, 8 ladies arrived at the Hogs Back Hotel, Farnham. Everyone was so engrossed in their work over the weekend that most didn’t even stop for coffee breaks! After dinner on Saturday, the majority of the ladies returned to the sewing room as they were so eager to continue their work. See some of their lovely creations in our Blog.  Read More+

Remember, on all our weekends, if you don’t fancy booking a class you are
always welcome to join us in the sewing corner as a day or residential student. This is subject to availability. You can finish your UFO’s or even start a new project without interruptions. Book Now+

Dye One Knit One is an informative ‘How To’ book and also a wonderful resource for every knitter who might be thinking about dyeing their own yarn.

Helen and Linda’s new book shows you how to dye your own yarn. It also gives plenty of ideas with patterns for innovative things to make. Including a knitted clock – yes really!

Easy to follow instructions teach you step-by-step.

Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs and drawings.

As our Book of the Month, this book is at a special price of £10 for the month of July 2021 (normally £14.95). Buy Now+

What’s coming up in July

Check out our new trailer for July to get a taste of what is to come in this 5 Friday month. Featured tutors this month include : Helen Deighan, Jane Czaja, Jennie Rayment, Kate Barlow, Kathleen Laurel Sage, Linda Seward, Sallieann Harrison, Tess Grace, 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 

This month’s giveaway for Paid Subscribers is Lesser Spotted White Butterfly Trapunto kit by Sylvia Critcher.  This is a small corded and stuffed kit that makes up into a 6″ block. Sylvia combines several quilting techniques to make this simple, but delightful and effective block. She uses Italian corded work, Trapunto stuffed work, French cording and English quilting techniques. As a kit it comes complete with calico, fabric, butter muslin wadding and stuffing wool. (needle and thread not included). To enter the competition just send an email entitled BUTTERFLY  to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com  The competition closes 31st July 2021.

Lone Star Diamond English Paper Piecing workshop with Nancy Adamek

Nancy shows you how to create a diamond star with English Paper Piecing. Watch Now+

Liberty Emporium chain quilt with Valerie Nesbitt

This chain quilt has been designed by Valerie Nesbitt to use pre-cuts but would work just as well cut from your stash. Watch Now+

Scrap Braid Quilts with Valerie Nesbitt

Valerie Nesbitt shows you this quick and easy way to use up a wide variety of scraps where anything and everything works. Watch Now+

Crochet edging for a hexagon blanket with Jane Czaja

Jane Czaja takes you through the final stages of how to join the  crochet hexagons and adding the finishing touch to the outside. Watch Now+

Herringbone Stitch Embroidery Workshop with Niamh Wimperis

Niamh Wimperis shows how to create the herringbone embroidery stitch which is often used in embroidery to represent leaves. Watch Now+

Making coil pots and baskets with Helen Deighan

A great way to create and recycle at the same time. Watch Now+

How to make a Sewing Machine Cover with Jennie Rayment

…or a cover for anything else that you feel you would like to do. Watch Now+

Meet Daphne Morris – a passionate knitter

Meet Daphne Morris who has been a passionate knitter now for over 60 years and hear the tales she has to tell about her work (much of which she designs herself). Watch Now+