Videos
In this video, you will learn Jenny’s innovative piecing technique which uses straight line quilting and turning the fabric. Without a pin in sight! You’ll see how Jenny presses and trims the block with her trademark precision. And you’ll be dazzled by the bold, colourful designs that Jenny shares with us. Watch Now+
Book of the Month September 2023: Sewing for ChristmasOur Book of the Month for September is Sewing for Christmas. This book has 30 sewing projects to get you in a festive mood. However you celebrate Christmas and whatever your family traditions, there is something for everyone: tree decorations, tiny advent calendar stockings, a garland, cosy slippers, table runners, teddies, a wreath, a Scandi pillow and hanging decorations. This comes with free shipping in the UK Buy Now +
This simple blanket uses a chain and treble stitch in rows to form the granny stitch. There are no corners to turn as it is worked in rows so easy for the beginner. Starting with a 2 row foundation and set up with a row of crochet trebles. This method allows the creation of a blanket of any size. Watch Now+
Product of the Month September 2023: Twisted Table Runner from Creative QuiltingOur Product of the Month for September is Twisted Table Runner from Creative Quilting. This is a simple to make table runner made with half-square triangles. Finished size approx 18" x 38". The kit contains workshop notes and fabric for the front and binding (backing and wadding not included) These are the fabrics used in the kit (so slightly different from the picture) but will give the same delightful twisted 3D effect. Buy Now +
Dawn has learned so much about needles, threads, and fabric over the years and in this demonstration she shares this vast knowledge with us. The relationship between thread and needles on your machine is significant. Watch this video, so you can avoid some frustrating sewing days. Watch Now+
Retreats
Join us for a very special weekend of goldwork embroidery with Wendy Mansfeld. This year’s theme is “Under The Sea.” You get to choose the project you’ll work on for the weekend from one of Wendy’s popular design motives: Jelly Fish, Sea Horse, and Doodle Fish. Book Now+
Machine Embroidery Weekend in Surrey, April 2024Join us for our Impressions of Colour and Texture, Free Motion Machine Embroidery retreat with Dionne Swift. We will dabble in a little colour theory to create stitched colour wheels, will take colour mixing inspiration from the Impressionists and sew our own unique piece of artwork. Book Now+
Free Motion Quilting and Finishing Weekend in Hampshire, September 2024Spend the weekend with Anita Birtles learning free motion quilting and finishing techniques. Anita will take you through the set up for FMQ. Starting you off with a variety of designs that you will be practicing on 10” blocks and taking you through hints and tips for quilting your quilts. Book Now+
CLASSIFIEDSAQS QuiltWeek Paducah 2024 & the American MidwestWednesday 17th – Sunday 28th April 2024
ECT Travel 2024 tour programme to AQS QuiltWeek Paducah is filled with textile treats, including two days at the 40th edition of this inspiring show, guided visits to two internationally renowned quilt museums and time to re-stock your stash in Hamilton, aka ‘Quilt Town USA’. Discover the tour and book your place!
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