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Interested in a job with Janome UK?

Apply for the role of Regional Sales & Education Manager with Janome UK. Closing date for applications 18th November 2024.

By Steve Barton|November 1st, 2024|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: Janome UK, job opportunity, permanent position, quilting, Regional Sales & Education Manager, sewing, sewing machine, textile-art|Comments Off

Prague & the Brno Patchwork Meeting 2025

Experience the vibrant Brno Patchwork Show 2025, one of Europe’s premier quilting events, and enjoy two nights in the beautiful Czech capital on this 5-day, 4-night textile adventure. Wednesday 23rd - Sunday 27th April 2025

By Steve Barton|November 1st, 2024|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: Brno Patchwork Show, Czech Republic, ECT Travel, hands-on workshop, Norwegian Quiltmeeting 2025, Patchwork, quilting, quilting-holidays, textile-art, tour, travel, Trondheim|Comments Off

Sign up and be the first to know when booking opens for Pour L’Amour du Fil in Nantes and Brno Patchwork Show in the Czech Republic

Our friends at ECT Travel are finalising their 2025 programme. Sign up and be the first to know when booking opens for Pour L'Amour du Fil in Nantes (April 2025) and Brno Patchwork Show in the Czech Republic (April 2025).

By Steve Barton|September 30th, 2024|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: Brno Patchwork Show, Czech Republic, ECT Travel, hands-on workshop, Nantes, Patchwork, Pour L'Amour du Fil, quilting, quilting-holidays, textile-art, tour, travel|Comments Off

A Quilt Show Holiday in the Netherlands: De Broodfabriek’s Patchwork & Quiltdagen 2025 at The Hague

A marvellous, multifaceted Dutch Quilting holiday packed with treats to stimulate your creativity. Based in the vibrant city of The Hague, this uplifting tour combines a day at the inspirational Patchwork and Quilt Days show with hands-on workshops and visits to the charming medieval city of Amersfoort and the world famous Mauritshuis Museum.

By Steve Barton|September 1st, 2024|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: Amersfoort, Dutch Quilting holiday, ECT Travel, hands-on workshop, Mauritshuis museum, modern quilt, Patchwork, quilting, quilting-holidays, textile-art, The Hague, tour, travel|Comments Off

ECT Travel Goes QUILTING USA in 2025

Go QUILTING USA with two inspiring trips. QuiltCon Modern Quilt Guild Phoenix Arizona 2025. This 8 night/9 day tour combines two inspiring days at the Modern Quilt Guild’s world class show, QuiltCon with the chance to experience the unforgettable natural wonders of Arizona. Bask in the beauty of iconic red rock formations, discover the hidden secrets of the Grand Canyon and marvel at the natural sandstone masterpieces of Monument Valley. Tuesday 18th to Wednesday 26th February 2025 AQS QuiltWeek, Paducah 2025 & the American Midwest. This 10 days/ 9 nights tour programme is filled with textile treats, including two days at the inspirational AQS Quilt Week Paducah 2025. Other quilt-themed highlights include a guided tour of the internationally renowned National Quilt Museum and Missouri Quilt Museum and a visit to Hamilton - known as 'Quilt Town USA' - home of quilter Jenny Doan and her Missouri Star Company!

By Steve Barton|August 1st, 2024|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: AQS QuiltWeek, ECT Travel, Grand Canyon, Missouri Quilt Museum, modern quilt, Modern Quilt Guild, National Quilt Museum, Paducah 2025, Patchwork, Phoenix, Quilt Town USA, QuiltCon, QuiltCon Modern Quilt Guild Phoenix Arizona, quilting, quilting-holidays, textile-art, tour, travel|Comments Off

AQS QuiltWeek, Paducah 2025 & the American Midwest

10 days/ 9 nights tour programme filled with textile treats, including two days at the inspirational AQS Quilt Week Paducah 2025. Plus, guided tour of the internationally renowned National Quilt Museum and Missouri Quilt Museum. A visit to Hamilton - known as 'Quilt Town USA' - home of quilter Jenny Doan and her Missouri Star Company.

By Steve Barton|July 1st, 2024|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: AQS QuiltWeek, ECT Travel, Missouri Quilt Museum, National Quilt Museum, Paducah 2025, Patchwork, Quilt Town USA, quilting, quilting-holidays, textile-art, tour, travel|Comments Off

RETREAT UPDATE: Sewing Me Time weekend retreat the New Place Hotel, June 2024

RETREAT UPDATE: Sewing Me Time Weekend at the New Place Hotel, June 2024

By Steve Barton|June 26th, 2024|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: applique, embroidery, free motion quilting, how to quilt, justhands-on.tv, modern quilting, New Place Hotel, open format, Patchwork, quilt block, quilting, quilting class, Retreat, sewing, sewing me time, Sewing retreat, textile-art, UFOs|Comments Off

My First Quilt by Steve Barton

My first quilt is a large, hand sewn memory quilt featuring heritage fabric. Find out about my inspiration for the quilt, favourite design bits, and learning along the way.

By Steve Barton|May 21st, 2024|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: Anita Birtles, hand quilting, hand sewing, heritage fabric, ladder stitch, memory quilt, my first quilt, Patchwork, quarter inch seam allowance, quilt, quilting, sew, sewing, stabilising, steve barton, Valerie Nesbitt|Comments Off

A Grand Quilting & Textile Tour of India

This holiday takes you on an immersive journey into the unique textile traditions of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Discover the vibrant Kutchi embroidery, intricate patchwork and unique Ajrakh block-printing of Gujarat and travel into Rajasthan to encounter the region’s tie-and-dye bandhani, distinctive block prints, colourful double Ikat Leheriya fabric and applique embroidered Gota Patti.

By Steve Barton|May 1st, 2024|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: Ajrakh block-printing of Gujarat, applique, applique embroidered Gota Patti, Block Printing, ECT Travel, Gujarat, Ikat Leheriya fabric, India, indian embroidery, Kutchi embroidery, Patchwork, quilting, quilting-holidays, Rajasthan, textile-art, tie-and-dye bandhani, tour, travel|Comments Off

Announcing the winners of Prize Draw 2023

Announcing the winner of the Janome UK and justhands-on.tv Prize Draw 2023. The Grand Prize: a Janome HORIZON MC9480 QC PROFESSIONAL, and A.S.R. (Accurate Stitch Regulator). Plus 50, one year subscriptions to justhands-on.tv.