Videos

Show and Tell with Claire Campion and Valerie Nesbitt

Claire discusses how she quilts her inspirational quilts on a domestic sewing machine. Particularly how using a grid pattern builds a spectacular all over effect. She shows us a variety of quilts and how her straight forward walking foot quilting produces modern patterns. Watch Now+

Book of the Month March 2023: Walk by Jacquie Gering

Our Book of the Month for March is Walk by Jacquie Gering – Master Machine Quilting with Your Walking Foot. This book covers the basics of using the walking foot, in addition to preparing the quilt, marking, managing large quilts, preventing puckers and keeping lines straight.

Chapters include a variety of types of walking-foot quilting: channel quilting, matchstick quilting, and decorative stitch quilting. Quilters will learn how to quilt spirals,
simple curves, and and marked curves like braids and clamshells.

Comes with free postage in the UK. Buy Now +

Creating Glitter Fabric with Vendulka Battais

Learn how to use a mixture of Glitter, Metallic, and Fashion Shimmer liner to create Glitter Fabric. Vendulka gives tips on how to trial the pens on a fabric sample. Ensuring the colour and finish, before starting on your project. Working with a variety of techniques Vendulka produces wonderful wall hangings and cushions. Watch Now+

Product of the Month March 2023: Project Bag Sewing Pattern by Janet Clare PLUS Bag Handles

Our Product of the Month for March is Project Bag Sewing Pattern by Janet Clare PLUS Bag Handles.

For Janet’s pattern, simply take one 5″Charm Pack and make a handy and stylish project bag with this charming pattern plus dark plastic fish eye handles. This pattern makes a lovely bag which is perfect for all those unfinished objects (UFOs)! Buy Now +

Scrap Crumb Squares with Anita Birtles

Ever wondered what to do with all those fabric crumbs? Anita shows how to make a 10 inch block from all your off cuts. She talks through the process of sorting, sewing and using 10 inch crumb squares. An ideal thing to do when you just want to sew but don"t have a specific project. Workshop notes are available for subscribed members. Watch Now+

What’s coming up in March

Watch this video to see the new tutorials, tips and interviews available in March. Tutors featuring their work this month include: Claire Campion, Jane Czaja, Jennie Rayment, Valerie Nesbitt and Sue Thornborough .

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Retreats

RETREAT UPDATE: Pineapple Patchwork with Emma Randall and Valerie Nesbitt at Hogs Back Hotel & Spa on 25-26 February 2023

What makes a group of ladies (and one gentleman!) travel great distances at the crack of dawn on Saturday morning? The first justhands-on.tv sewing weekend of 2023, that’s what.! Learn More+

Booking closes soon for our Machine Embroidery retreat with Dionne Swift in Hampshire, April 2023

Come and join Dionne for a trip to the world of machine embroidery. She will show you how to set up your machine and get that tension just right. You will create machine stitched pictures using a vibrant mix of threads to create beautiful shapes, colours and textures. You can expect to create a series of practice samples which will act as an excellent reference points for your future projects. Book Now+

A Goldwork Weekend in Hampshire, May 2023, with Wendy Mansfield

Enjoy a very special weekend of goldwork embroidery with Wendy Mansfield. Throughout the weekend you will learn goldwork techniques and how to handle metal threads. We will cover 6 to 7 different techniques including handling pearl purl, spiral rope, wire check and check thread. Book Now+