Videos

Modern Pieced Patchwork Hearts Quilt with Valerie Nesbitt

If you like hearts, then this workshop, which use the stitch ‘n flip method, is perfect for you! Stitch ‘n flip corners for these Hearts make them really simple, yet modern to do. You can use up your scraps or open that layer cake – a 10" square is enough fabric for each heart. And just in time for Valentine’s Day! Watch Now+

Book of the Month February 2023: How to Knit Socks

Our Book of the Month for February is How to Knit Socks. Three Methods Made Easy by Jeanne Stauffer & Diane Schmidt. This book focuses on teaching knitters all three methods of knitting socks, using step-by-step photos and a series of helpful hints and tips.

The basic designs are given in three sizes for children, women and men and are made with a popular self-striping yarn. Includes seven different sock designs.

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More Going Crazy with Angela Daymond and Paula Doyle

Angela and Paula continue to share with us their varied approach to producing this classic favourite. Both enjoy using different threads and stitches. Angela explains (and shows) how the different thicknesses of thread make a difference.Paula suggests using and playing with the pre-set stitches. Watch Now+

Product of the Month February 2023: Kaffe Fassett Hound Kit

Our Product of the Month for February is Kaffe Fassett Hound Kit. With this great kit from Lady Sew and Sew you can make Digger with his cute upright ‘puppy’ tail which waves around in the air whenever he digs up the garden beds! And he’ll look very stylish in his Kaffe Fassett fabrics.

Finished Size: 25cm (10 inches ) tall and 36cm (14 inches) long. Buy Now +

Stash Crochet Bag with Gaynor White

Ever wondered what to do with all those left over yarns? Gaynor White has the perfect solution, a chunky crochet stash bag. Beginning with continuous rounds in double crochet she demonstrates how to make a flat circle for the base. Followed by a simple linen stitch to grow the sides of your bag. Ending with basic handle which can be any length that works for you. Watch Now+

What’s coming up in February

Watch this video to see the new tutorials, tips and interviews available in February. Tutors featuring their work this month include: Anita Birtles, Carolyn Forster, Valerie Nesbitt and Vendulka Battais.

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Retreats

Time to make your sewing retreat plans for 2023

There’s nothing like having a weekend retreat in the diary to look forward to. We keep numbers limited on justhands-on.tv retreats so that everyone has access to the tutors as well as the space to work on their project. We hope to see you at a retreat in 2023! Learn More+

Booking closes soon for our Double Delight retreat in Hampshire, with Sarah Soward and Terry Summerfield, March 2023

Come and enjoy a weekend of precut and layer cake fun in Hampshire where you will sew ONCE and make TWO different quilts at the same time. Over the weekend you will have a choice of 3 quilts tops with different skill levels. For each of the designs on offer, you will sew enough to make a second quilt with a completely different design. Book Now+

Immerse yourself in the world of Machine Embroidery at our retreat with Dionne Swift in Hampshire, April 2023

Come and join Dionne for a trip to the world of machine embroidery. She 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 can expect to create a series of practice samples which will act as an excellent reference points for your future projects. Book Now+