New Videos Every Friday
Out and About with Marion Robertson
This week you can enjoy the Worn Threads Exhibition from the West Country Quilt & Textile Show back in November 2016. This exhibition consists of work from the Thames Valley Contemporary Textile group and we thank Marion Robertson for being our hostess and showing us around the exhibition. We get to see Marion’s own work as well as work from Kate Findlay, and Kate Crossley – so do make sure you watch and see her killer shoes Watch Now+
Pineapples with Jennie Rayment
The symbol of hospitality, this delightful pattern is a variation on log cabin – since it just uses strips; the 45 degree angle can be a little bit of a challenge but the new EZ pineapple ruler takes care of that – helpful and really useful for those who like gadgets, but not essential (it wasn’t around when Valerie made her version!). Watch Now+
Hopscotch with Anne Baxter
Great use of 12 Fat 1/’4 to make this lovely scrappy looking quilt – enough for the borders too
And/or you could raid you stash – we really think this is another of those patterns that can be adapted; it’s easy to make, would work in so many colour ways – including shirt fabrics – and therefore addictive! Watch Now +
Special Offer – Aurifil Threads
We have a special offer at the moment on the Fancy Threads pack by Jennifer Paganelli from Aurifil. It’s a pack of 10 x 40wt threads in wonderful colours and would be wonderful to use for machine or hand quilting. We have it at a very special price and with free UK p&p too! Learn More+
Spread the #Quilting #Love
Some of you may have seen our campaign on Facebook and Twitter recently to spread the #quilting #love. We are challenging the quilting world to spread the word about Valerie’s amazingly quick and easy-to-make 40 minute quilt so we can get it to 1,000,000 views on You Tube. We’re nearly there – so if there is a quilter in your life who you think would like to watch and learn, just send them this link: https://youtu.be/KNoZXjt_Ay0 or click here to watch and share it on You Tube. Watch Now+
What’s coming up in the next 2 weeks
If you want to see what’s live on the site today and next week, then watch our latest trailer of the new videos. Watch Now+
Don’t forget, we have new videos on justhands-on.tv every Friday and you can subscribe for full access from only £7 a month. Learn More +
Product of the Month
For our Product of the Month in February, Creative Quilting have created a unique combination of the Project Bag pattern designed by Janet Clare and a choice of either 1930’s charm pack or blue and cream charm pack. This stylish project bag is made with a combination of machine piecing and hand sewing and uses 42 x 5″ charm packs – so Creative Quilting have put together some lovely fabrics especially for you from their shelves to go with it. The bag finishes approx 13.5 inches x 12 inches and is perfect for housing those unfinished projects. Click here for the 1930’s fabrics and click here for the blue and cream fabrics
As it’s the product of the month it comes with free p&p in the UK for the month of February 2017 PLUS entry into a draw for 1 months FREE subscription. More Info +
Book of the Month
And if you have a stash of charms and need some ideas our Book of the Month for February is perfect for you . Just Charm Quilts from Annie’s Quilting is a collection of eleven quilt projects that feature creative ways to use your 5″ squares and you will be amazed and just how far your charm packs will stretch! You’ll find everything from bed quilts to hot pads and inspiration for so much more.
It comes with FREE p&p in the UK for February 2017. Read More +
Giveaway for Subscribed Members
This month’s giveaway for paid subscribers is London Calling – a wonderful new pattern designed by Isabelle at Creative Quilting. This quilt is made with a series of asymmetrical blocks onto which have been appliqued various London landmarks – created in simple fused applique – and finishing approx 65″x52″
Just send an email entitled London Calling to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com. The competition will close 31 February 2017
Happy sewing
Valerie & Jennie
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CLASSIFIEDS
22nd April 2017
7.30pm, Red Lion Hotel, Henley on Thames
From tucking, pleating, weaving, twiddling and fiddling, marvel at the wealth of ideas and designs that arise from simple folding techniques. Beware the talk contains not just an amazing amount of Show and Tell but a bit of stripping too (in the nicest possible way)!
Organised by Lady Sew and Sew More Info+
New videos this month
Mystery Quilt with Sylvia – Part 4
This is the final reveal – you need to watch it to see it!!!. Watch Now+
Hopscotch with Anne Baxter
Another lovely country-style quilt from Anne that uses 12 Fat quarters to great effect.Watch Now+
Mystery Quilt with Sylvia Critcher – Part 3
Sylvia shows us how to lay out the quilt ready for sewing and then talks you through the sewing sequence. Watch Now+
Tri-Tote from Jennie Rayment
You can never have enough useful bags and here is another great idea from Jennie that will have you rummaging into your fabric stash. Watch Now+
Mystery Quilt with Sylvia Critcher – Part 2
Having made the blocks in part 1, you get to make the sashing for them this week. Watch Now+
Interview with Hilary Beattie -Textile Artist
This took place on her stand at the West Country Quilt and Textile show 2016 where she shares her inspiration and her plans for our 2017 retreat. Watch Now+
Split 9 patch (Scrap) with Valerie Nesbitt
This traditional pattern takes on a new life with today’s fabrics and methods. Watch Now+
Interview with The Stitch Witch
This took place on our stand at the West Country Quilt and Textile Show Nov 2016 and Lynette shares with us some great ideas from her stand. Watch Now+
Mystery Quilt with Sylvia Critcher – Part 1
Get ready to make a start – Sylvia suggests you watch it through first before you get cutting though. Watch Now+