Videos
Christmas Table Runners from Valerie NesbittValerie shares with you 6 designs from the Thangles Company for a wide variety of table runners, which are all quick and easy, and all made with 2.5" strips. If you have time to make just one then Valerie chose the Amish star block runner using Christmas fabrics and 2.5" strips of fabric, quick and easy. Watch Now+
Book of the Month November 2022: Surprising Silhouettes from Angela MaddenOur Book of the Month for November is Surprising Silhouettes from Angela Madden. There are 60 pages of inspiration from cutting paper to beautiful original quilt patterns. It’s easy, fast and fun and anyone can do it! Angela has developed a really simple way of generating designs for quilts. The results will prove both surprising and rewarding. Prepare to surprise yourself as your designs unfold. Develop and grow with this unique and simple technique. Buy
Knitted Cable Block with Daphne MorrisDaphne continues the series with her completely reversible throw. Demonstrating the 2 cable blocks required for the throw. She reminds us of the importance of starting and finishing the block with 2 rows of garter stitch and casting off in rib. Watch Now+
Product of the Month November 2022: Christmas Scandi 2022 precut 2.5″ strip roll (20 strips)Our Product of the Month for November 2022 is Christmas Scandi 2022 precut 2.5″ strip roll (20 strips). These pre-cut jelly roll size strips are perfect for use with 2″ thangles to create half-square triangle units. 100% cotton patchwork and quilting fabric and width of fabric is approximately 44-45″ (112-114cm). Creative Quilting have put this pack together from fabric on their own shelves, so it is unique to them. Free P&P in the UK for the month of November Buy Now +
What’s coming up in NovemberWatch this video to see the new tutorials, tips and interviews available in October. Tutors featuring their work this month include: Daphne Morris, Angela Madden, Jane Czaja and Valerie Nesbitt 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 +
Retreats
RETREAT UPDATE: Camden Bag with Daphne Morris at New Place Hotel on 5-6 November 2022This was our final weekend retreat of the 2022 programme, and as usual we were joined by students who had travelled far and wide to be a part of the Camden Bag weekend. Read our blog post for details about the retreat and enjoy the pictures from the weekend. Read Now+
New Retreat Just Launched: Goldwork Embroidery with Wendy Mansfield in Hampshire, May 2023Enjoy 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. You’ll receive a kit with all materials needed to finish one of the three designs of your choice. Book Now and save £30 +
Places going fast for our Machine Embroidery Weekend in Hampshire with Dionne Swift, April 2023Immerse yourself in the world of machine embroidery. Dionne Swift 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’ll discover how your needle can become your pen and the thread your ink as any fears of free motion embroidery melt away. Book Now+
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The European Patchwork Meeting, Alsace 2023
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