Subscriber Giveaway for Nov 2018 – AURIfil Lakes Thread pack
Sorry, the competition is now closed . The threads are available through the shop.
Dragonheart range of fabrics from Makower
This range of fabrics has heroic knights and firebreathing dragons in fun bright designs and colours. Valerie made a very simple little quilt using the Bright Hope style block (which is easy to cut but has a partial seam technique to create the twist) . Makower have a free downloadable pattern which takes the fabrics to create an easy sew-tidy whose central motive is a very majestic castle (made with fused applique).
19 October 2018
New Videos Every Friday Dream quilt with Valerie [...]
October Sewing retreat with Sarah, and Pauline (and Valerie was there too)
The weekend of 13-14 October these three joined forces to teach at the Justhands-on.tv retreat at Denham Grove. 30 ladies spent two days sewing - jelly rolls with Sarah; Layer cake quilts with Pauline and Valerie's class worked on projects of their own choosing; They all had so much fun that a repeat event has been planned for 2019! There is a choice of sewing one of these two wonderful jelly roll quilts with Sarah - skill level challenging or one of these two with Pauline - skill level beginner - again from jelly rolls.
5 October 2018
New Videos Every Friday A tribute to Kate [...]
Subscriber Giveaway for Oct 2018 – Elevenses Quilt pattern designed by Gail Penberthy
Sorry, the competition is now closed . The pattern is available through the shop.
Jelly Jazz at Old Windsor
A look at the work that got done at our weekend retreat at The Beaumont Hotel, Old Windsor. Thank you Jackie for sharing this is a really fantastic pattern and you could purchase your own copy through the shop.
Kate Percival – will be much missed
It is with sadness that we share the news that Kate Percival, one of our delightful quilting friends and contributors lost her battle with life at the end of August. Rest in Peace. Her workshops and quilts live on as a legacy to her craftmanship, and expertise.
21st September 2018
New Videos Every Friday How to make a [...]
Quilts in Cae Hir 2018
The annual open Quilt Show was held over the August Bank Holiday weekend this year in the beautiful RHS associate Gardens. Despite the change in weather, many quilters wrapped up and went to see the 44 amazing quilts hung around the gardens.
The quilts were split into two categories – one was entirely open and the other had the theme of “The Sea”.
7 September 2018
New Videos Every Friday Visit Jane Austen We start the [...]
Subscriber Giveaway for Sept 2018 – Sewing Machine Cover pattern designed by Mandy Shaw
Sorry, the competition is now closed . The pattern is available through the shop.
An American gets to grip with Hand Patchwork
This certainly ticks all the boxes - recycling something that has been in the family and much loved to create a snuggle quilt; it meant stablizing the fabric first; marking the fabric with sewing lines; cutting accurately with a rotary cutter and then sewing neatly - much concentration needed. The first block of what will be a very unique quilt, and that has some challenges ahead for Steve, our Chief Executive.
Oakshott Open Days – Christmas Wrapped Up
Oakshott Fabrics’ Open Days are not-to-be-missed events, so save the dates for their upcoming ones! Saturday 8th December 10am – 4pm Sunday 9th December 10am – 1pm Whether for Christmas gifts, fabrics to replenish your stash, or ‘because you’re worth it’ treats, their Open Days are a must. For two days only, their warehouse will be transformed into a Pop Up Shop brimming with alluring displays of their signature ‘shot’ cottons.