Halloween Goody Bag with Kate Findlay

With Halloween approaching and the children on half term, Kate Findlay shares this Halloween inspired goodie bag with you which is great for children to make too. Kate feels it is suitable for those 7 years and older (!);  perfect for Halloween with the pumpkin design on the front but this could be adapted for any season/occasion. The stitching has been done with the machine but could just as easily be done by hand with a blanket or even a running stitch. The pumpkin template is available for Paid Subscribers Watch Now+

Halloween Ghost T Shirt with Kate Findlay

Kate also has a second Halloween workshop to make this simple painted T-shirt, which can be done with and/or for the children If using white paint on black you may find you need several layers to get a good coverage  – so a little bit of patience maybe!  You could also ring the changes by adding day-glow paint, or indeed 3D paint – the embellishment options are down to you! Again there are some free templates available to download in the workshop notes for paid subscribers. You could of course use these simple templates to create fast, fused applique shapes too. Watch Now +

How to make a fabric lampshade with Tess Grace from The Arty Crafty Place

How lovely to be able to create your own, personal lampshade design to compliment your room. In this workshop, Tess Grace takes you through the various stages to create your own printed lampshade which you could also use as a ceiling fitting.. Don’t forget that you need to have the fabric applied to the PVC base before you start to print on it, as this gives you a firmer, better end result. Once your block printed fabric is dry, you need to add the rings top and bottom and neaten up the edges with the help of a little widget.  Watch Now+ 

We have some of Tess’s lampshade kits, including the one made in the workshop, in our Shop.  The complete kits come with everything you need to make either a Pendant ceiling or table-lamp shade, with easy to follow step-by-step instructions and everything you need to print and make your drum lampshade. We also have a plain lampshade kit in the Shop for those of you who want to use your own fabrics.  Buy Now+ 

Beginner Patchwork Sampler quilt series with Sallieann Harrison – Block 5 Log Cabin

For the next block in our beginners series, Sallieann Harrison shows you this traditional block which is created by sewing a series of different coloured strips around a central square. Folk-lore has it this used to represent the fireplace of the log cabin, so would be sewn with red fabric, which then lit half the cabin (the light side) and threw the other half into shade (dark fabric).  The colours used by Sallieann still reflect this concept. Watch Now+ 

The Oakshott Fat 8ths packs  that Sallieann uses 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+

Making Tassels with Jane Czaja

Jane Czaja is brimming with great advice and tips. In this video  she shows us how easy it is to make tassels for her scarf. Once you know how easy these are to make, you could also use them to adorn other home dec items. You could add tassels to the corner of your cushions; the end of shaped table runners and even add a bit of glitz with lovely threads. Watch Now+

Update from our September 2021 Retreat Weekend with Sue Rhodes

Our second weekend at the Langstone Quays since restrictions were lifted and the sun was shining. Sue showed everyone several examples of both the Drunkard’s Path and New York Beauty quilts and explained the various processes and then everyone had their heads down to start their work. Take a read of our blog post and see some of the lovely work our students made. Learn More +

What’s coming up in October

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 : Jane Czaja, Jennie Rayment, Kate Findlay, Kathleen Laurel Sage, Lee Brown, Paula Doyle, Sallieann Harrison, Tess Grace

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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 October giveaway – A Field Guide by Janet Clare. Janet creates inspirational, fun and lively designs for quilts and other projects and this book’s stitchery is inspired by nature, There are 27 projects and ideas for many more. Full colour throughout and full size templates. There is also a detailed ‘how do I?’ techniques section

This delightful book has different sections for the various seasons of the year and Janet combines simple machine stitchery with applique on a wide variety of projects – from decorative cushions to wall hangings. To enter the
competition just send an email entitled  FIELD GUIDE to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com  The competition closes 31st October 2021.

Halloween Ghost T Shirt with Kate Findlay

This is a great little project to do with the children.. Watch Now+

Beginner Patchwork Sampler quilt series with Sallieann Harrison – Block 5 Log Cabin

This traditional block is created by sewing a series of different coloured strips around a central square and Sallieann guides you through the process. Watch Now+

Tinkering with Trumpets with Jennie Rayment

Simple folded squares create these lovely 3D trumpets the Jennie Rayment way. Watch Now+

Japanese folded patchwork with Lee Brown

Lee Brown shares her love of handwork with us for a lovely double sided cushion. This makes a perfect holiday project as it is so portable. Watch Now+

Beginner Patchwork Sampler quilt series with Sallieann Harrison – Block 4 Dutchman’s Puzzle

This block is created with Flying geese units and Sallieann guides you through the various steps to create your perfect patchwork. Watch Now+

Itsy Bits and Wonky Strips with Paula Doyle

This is a brilliant suggestion from Paula Doyle to use  up your fabric bits and no precision needed – how great is that!. Watch Now+

Fancy Fandango with Jennie Rayment

Parlez vouz Patchwork ? Jennie Rayment wants to know Watch Now+

Crochet Moss Stitch with Jane Czaja

This delightful crochet stitch demonstrated by Jane Czaja lends itself to being made into really cosy projects such as a blanket.. Watch Now+

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. Watch Now+

Beginner Patchwork Sampler quilt series with Sallieann Harrison – Block 3 The Road to Oklahoma

In this block Sallieann Harrison shows you how to make the four-patch units. This is a technique that will be needed in other blocks in the sampler quilt pattern. Watch Now+