Videos

How to Make Bias Quilt Binding with Anita Birtles

Anita shows how easy it is to cut the binding. Using a simple method of folding the fabric on the bias. And cutting with a Stripology ruler from Creative Grids. This simple method of making a bias quilt binding will enhance any project with a curve. Watch Now+

Book of the Month May 2023: Cottage Gardens by Gail Lawther

Our Book of the Month for May is Cottage Gardens by Gail Lawther. Use Gail’s quick and easy methods and you can easily create a series of gorgeous cottage gardens in fabric and thread.

Created in fused applique Gail takes you through all the steps with clear diagrams and full size templates

This comes with free p&p within the UK Buy Now +

Blanket Stitch Applique by Machine with Valerie Nesbitt

Valerie takes you through the various steps involved, starting with the fused applique shape and then onto the threads, the stitch and the machine foot. There are tips on the products that you might need to use. Watch Now+

Product of the Month May 2023: Jennie Maizels Tote Bag Panel

Our Product of the Month for May is Jennie Maizels Tote Bag Panel from Lewis and Irene, features a colour wheel design.

Panel size: approx 36″ x 44″

Note that lettering shown on gallery image is not
included on the panel. Buy Now +

Shopping string bag with Gaynor
White

Gaynor uses a mixture of treble, double, chain and double treble crochet stitches to complete this bag. There are tips on counting your stitches and using chains to increase and decrease the size of your bag. Finishing with a half treble stitch to produce a lovely edge to the work. Watch Now+

Retreats

A Patchwork & Quilting Weekend in Surrey, September 2023, with Andy and Jo of Crafty-UK

Use a Template to Create Snail’s Trails with Andy and Jo of Crafty-UK at this Patchwork & Quilting retreat. The Snail’s Trail Template is included in your retreat fee. Andy will bring a variety of additional templates that he has designed, which you can buy and work with during the weekend. Book Now+

A Celtic Design Weekend in Hampshire, November 2023, with Angela Madden

Join Angela for a lovely weekend using our homegrown design source which is just as popular today as it was with the Celts who roamed these islands. Celtic style designs (often called ‘Knotwork) look very complicated to construct, but are fun, fast, and easy when done the Angela Madden way. Book Now+

An Applique & Free Motion Quilting Weekend in Surrey, October 2023, with Anita Birtles

If you would like to learn new techniques for modern quilting, then this is the weekend retreat for you. Over the weekend you’ll work on this beautiful Delphine Brooks Highland Cow pattern from scraps or a charm square pack. Anita will help you piece your fabric ready to appliqué the parts of the highland cow Book Now+