Acid Etching with Kate Crossley

This fascinating piece of fabric is created by Kate Crossley using devore paste which reacts with just some of the fabric it’s spread onto. Kate has layered fabrics such as silk and cotton, and added stitch, both fancy and straight. Then she shows you how you how you too can create an interesting piece of work. Watch Now +

Beginner Patchwork Sampler quilt series with Sallieann Harrison
Block 3 Four Hearts Applique block

Hopefully your blocks are starting to take shape and in this Road to Oklahoma block, Sallieann shows us how to create the four-patch unit with the help of strip piecing.  She also demonstrates how to subcut this into perfect little 2.5inch units for the four-patch. The block also needs some half-square triangle units, Watch out for great tips to save you time and how to finger press the seams while you are working. You’ll use these units again in the Jacobs ladder block which is part of your sampler quilt pattern. Watch Now+

The Oakshott Fat 8ths packs are available in the shop – Just pick your colourway from the selection list. Learn More+

The full pattern is available  to purchase on Sallieann’s website. Buy Now+

How to knit a Beret with Daphne Morris

This one-size-fits all beret has been designed by Daphne Morris to keep your head warm when out on your walks.  Daphne talks you through how to knit this beret and says it’s achievable in a few nights. She uses double pointed needles and a circular needle. This means you only need to use the knit stitch throughout. The beret can also be made using traditional needles. However, this means you will also have to purl, and have a seam to sew up at the end. Watch Now+

Daphne’s pattern is available as an instant download in the Shop Buy Now+

The Beret in WYS Illustrious DK Knitting Kit by Daphne Morris is available in 2 colourways in the Shop. More Details+

How to remove papers from an English Paper Piecing project with Nancy Adamek

This very simple tip from Nancy Adamek, our queen of English Paper Piecing, helps you quickly and easily remove the papers from your EPP project so that you can use them again! Watch Now+ 

Modern Pieced Patchwork Hearts Quilt with Valerie Nesbitt

If you’re not a fan of applique but still like hearts then this workshop is for you. Stitch ‘n flip corners for these Hearts make them really simple to do. They are great for beginners since there is simple sewing along a line. And they are modern too. You can use up your scraps or open that layer cake – a 10″ square is enough fabric for each heart. Watch Now+

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2022 Spring / Summer retreats

We’re very excited to announce our new 2022 Spring / Summer retreats – there are some amazing projects to work on and there really is something for everyone.  Just click on the links below to see the fantastic weekends we have available for you. And keep an eye out for those Early Bird Special end dates are they are coming up very soon.  From top to bottom:

Patchwork Weekend
Optical Illusions – With Valerie Nesbitt and Emma Randall
12-13 February 2022, Surrey
Early Bird Special price before 18 September 2021

Quilting Weekend
Layer Cake Bonanza With Sarah Soward and Terry Summerfield
12-13 March 2022, Hampshire
Early Bird Special price before 25 September 2021

Textile Weekend
Animal Landscapes With Kate Findlay
23-24 April 2022, Hampshire
Early Bird Special price before 23 October 2021

Sewing Weekend
Get Creative With Anja Townrow 
11-12 June 2022, Surrey
Early Bird Special price before 11 December 2021

Places are already going quickly as the early bird special offers are snapped up, There’s nothing like having a weekend retreat in the diary to look forward to! BookNow+

What’s coming up in September

So much to catch up with this month on the site – have you checked out this month’s trailer to see what you are missing?. Tutors featuring their work this month include : Anne Baxter, Daphne Morris, Jane Czaja, Jennie Rayment, Nancy Adamek, Sallieann Harrison, 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 

If you have a paid subscription to the site, don’t forget to enter our September giveaway –  A Drove of Hares in Stitches by Angela Daymond.

Hares frequently appear in folklore and mythology around the world. In this book Angela encapsulates the iconic nature of the hare in ten stich projects. These range in size from quilts to a needle case. She uses a variety of techniques including patchwork and quilting as well as kantha stitching and wool applique. The book has full size patterns for all the projects.

To enter the
competition just send an email entitled HARES to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com  The competition closes 30th September 2021.

Modern Pieced Patchwork Hearts Quilt with Valerie Nesbitt

If Applique is a four letter word for you but you still like hearts, then this workshop designed by Valerie Nesbitt to use the stitch n flip method,  is perfect for you!. Watch Now+

How to knit a Beret with Daphne Morris

This one-size-fits all beret has been designed by Daphne Morris to keep your head warm when out on your walks.. Watch
Now+

How to make a Cushion with an Oxford Flap with Anne Baxter

This idea from Anne Baxter adds interest to a simple cushion without too much endeavour. Watch
Now+

Beginner Patchwork Sampler quilt series with Sallieann Harrison – Block 2 Four Hearts Applique block

Raw edge fused applique is the technique that you will be learning in this helpful workshop from Sallieann Harrison. Watch Now+

Naïve Applique with Anne Baxter

Anne shows us how to work this simple applique that has no raw edges. Watch
Now+

Corners in the Cabin patchwork technique with Valerie Nesbitt 

A simple method of adding folded corners to your patchwork to give a 3D dimension. Watch Now+

Beginner Patchwork Sampler quilt series with Sallieann Harrison – Block 1 The Windmill Block

The technique you will be learning in this workshop with Sallieann Harrison will be how to make accurate half-square triangle units. Watch Now+

How to make a tea cosy with Jennie Rayment

Afternoon tea is enjoying a revival and this lovely cosy designed by Jennie Rayment  will enhance the table setting no end  Watch Now+