Modern Quarter Log Cabin with Valerie Nesbitt

Log Cabin is one of Valerie’s favourite patterns although this quilt is inspired by the more traditional versions and is just a quarter of the block. Made with precuts here, or just as easily from your stash, the pieces are divided by sashing and the regular block turned on point for a more interesting look,  Watch Now+ 

Pinweaving with Lorna Bateman

Lorna Bateman shares with us another great idea for using up scraps of fabric to create stunning and useful embroidery designs.  You can’t help but be inspired by this lovely workshop. It’s also a great way to use up scraps/strips of fabric that you thought may be too small to sew in the more traditional way.Watch Now+ 

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: Rowan Long Textured Cowl Kit

This Rowan Summerlite DK cowl is the perfect accessory for those cooler summer evenings.. It’s also perfect for the beginner knitter, as this understated cowl uses simple knit, purl and slip stitches to create areas of texture. The kit from Lady Sew and Sew contains 4 x 50g Rowan Summerlite DK and a printed pattern

The kit is available in 3 different colours this month. Just click on the colour you’d like:

Silvery Blue
Pink Powder
Mocha

As our Product of the Month for July it comes with free shipping in the UK for the month of July. .Buy Now+ 

How to fold a Secret Pillow with Valerie Nesbitt

In the last newsletter, Valerie showed you how to make a secret pillow for your quilt.  Here she shows you how to  fold it. It’s such a clever idea. Your quilt hides inside the cushion to become its’ padding;  you just need to know how to do it! The cushion will also double up as a footwarmer when unfolded. Watch Now+ 

Crochet triangle huggy cushion with Jane Czaja

Jane shares with us how to make this adorable triangle huggy cushion which is created in double crochet stitch. The cushion is worked in Seriously Chunky wool by Cygnet using a size 9 hook.You can finish the cushion off with tassles on the corners -so as well as being very huggy, this cushion has great tuggability. The pattern is available free for subscribed members as workshop notes or is available to purchase in the Shop for non-subscribers.  Watch Now+ 

New in the Shop this week

This week have added a variety of other crochet patterns from Jane Czaja for you to get your needles  and hooks into  as well as some useful bits and bobs to help you with your crochet. There is also some lovely new Batik material and   new kits from Creative Quilting.  Learn More+

You may also have seen in Valerie’s new workshop this week  that she used a very handy sized ironing board with a self healing cutting mat on the other side.
These are handmade by The Stitch Witch. They are great to use and are invaluable next to your sewing machine or to take with you to class. They come in 4 designs, so you can take your pick  Learn More+

BOOK OF THE MONTH:  Material Magic by Jennie Rayment

Jennie’s latest book, Material Magic, will provide hours of fun and inspiration for fabulous ingenious creations. The book goes from Japanese Folded Patchwork to bowls, vases and re-usable Christmas Crackers with a spot of Interlocking Hexagons thrown in for good measure.  Its’ ideal for all ages and abilities.  It’s 48 pages, A4. There are also full colour photographs of each stage plus samples of finished designs. As it’s our Book of the Month it also comes with FREE P&P in the UK during July Buy Now+ 

3D Flying Geese Patchwork with Jennie Rayment

And this week we have a workshop with Jennie. With only one seam to sew these flying geese patchwork units are quick and easy to make. This is a fun, simple flying geese technique with  NO TRIANGLES involved.  You just need to  cut rectangles and squares, then sew together with simple chain piecing and there you are. You also get the great 3D effect that can then be twiddled and fiddled as only Jennie Rayment knows how. Watch Now+ 

What’s coming up in July 

Still 3 more Friday’s in July and still plenty more to inspire you. Featured tutors this month include Jennie Rayment, Lorna Bateman, Mary Gamester, Valerie Nesbitt and new crochet tutor Jane Czaja.  Watch Now+

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 

Paid Subscribers. Don’t forget to enter our cushion pattern giveaway this month. It will brighten up the lucky winner’s home and could be converted into a small wallhanging. The front is embellished with 3D windmills also created out of fabric and the reverse of this little cushion is just as sweet.. The finished size approx is 17.5 ” square. Created in fused applique the cushion uses up lots of small pieces of fabric – so a great opportunity to raid your stash. As usual with Gail’s patterns, you get excellent instructions and full size templates,
ready reversed for immediate use. To enter the competition just send an email entitled SEASIDE MEMORIES to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com. The competition will close 31 July 2020.

Crochet triangle huggy cushion with Jane Czaja

Jane Czaja shares with us how to make this delightful triangle huggy cushion which is created in double crochet stitch Watch Now+

Pinweaving with Lorna Bateman

Lorna Bateman shares with us another great idea for using up scraps of fabric to create stunning and useful embroidery designs.. Watch Now+

Meet Jane Czaja – crochet expert

Jane Czaja is passionate about crochet and in this interview shares some of her projects with Valerie Nesbitt Watch Now+

How to Make a Secret Pillow with Valerie Nesbitt

Also known as a Quillow or Secret Quilt – it’s where the quilt hides inside your pillow to create the pillow pad or stuffing. Watch Now+

Scrap 9 Patch quilt with Valerie Nesbitt

Valerie Nesbitt shows you how to turn those scrappy bits into this traditional 9-patch block and quilt. Watch Now+

Spicy Shibori Dyeing with Angela Daymond

See what even out-of-date spices can do for your fabric with guidance from Angela. Watch Now+

How to extend your quilt borders with Valerie Nesbitt

When the fabric just isn’t long enough to fit round the quilt , what do you do? Valerie Nesbitt  has some clever answers to help you . Watch Now+

No Y Seam Tumbling Blocks with Jennie Rayment

Faux tumbling blocks from Jennie Rayment, created with simple strip piecing. Watch Now+