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WCQS

West Country Quilt and Textile Show

Much excitement at JHO HQ as we get ready for the West Country Quilt Show next week in Bristol (11th, 12th, and 13th November). Do come by and say hello. we’re on Stand 92. We’ll have live interviews and workshops, and some special show deals. We will also be roaming the show to film ‘news reports’. 

Lots of our contributors and suplliers are at the Show as well and you can even see Valerie’s infamous 40 minute quilt in the flesh! Read More+

 

 

WCQS

Discounted tickets

If you are coming to the Show , we’ve secured a £4 discount on tickets  exclusively for our members. Just follow these simple steps:

  • Click here to go to the online booking form
  • Enter your details
  • On the next page, enter this offer code JHTV to receive your discount
  • Enter payment details

 

Facebook

Facebook Live

You may have seen our first Facebook live broadcast this week. Keep an eye out  as we’ll have plenty more of these over the course of the West Country Quilt Show on our Facebook page – do make sure you’ve liked our page and keep an eye on your Facebook notifications, or just visit our page to see what’s going on. See More+

Don’t worry if you can’t make it to the show,  all our video content from the show will be accessible on the website after the show.

 

 

Meet Gillian Harris at her Fluff-a-torium in Dorking

 

Out and About

Fluff-a-torium

What a great name for a shop! This week we meet Gillian Harris, designer and felting author in her amazing shop (and we will be learning more about that too next month). You don’t have to wait that long to learn more about wet felting as we have a workshop for you later this month. AND don’t be afraid to purchase a kit ahead of time as they also make great gifts for all ages and Christmas is definitely in the air! Watch Now + 

 

 

Couching Goldwork With Kathleen laurel Sage

 

Workshops

Goldwork Series with Kathleen Laurel Sage

Have you been watching Kathleen’s fascinating series on Contemporary Goldwork. Last week she gave us a comprehensive introduction to this form of embroidery – from how to transfer your design to your fabric to loading it into your hoop and then she  talks you through the order of sewing. Watch Now+

Padded Leather Goldwork With Kathleen laurel Sage

 

This week she adds padded leather to the design to add another dimension to the pattern Watch Now+

If you fancy trying it out for yourself. this design comes as a kit called Strawberries and Flowers and is perfect for beginners – all you need is a needle to start  Learn More+

Also perfect for beginners is the Butterfly Goldwork kit, wbhich is available in the shop Learn More+

 

Christmas All through the House by Chris Malone

Book of the Month

Christmas All Through the House by Chris Malone is our Book of the Month for November 2016. It contains 21 fun and easy projects for the Holiday Season to help put a little bit of holiday magic in every room with everything from a Christmas sampler quilt to potholders; table set to tea towels; fire mantel decoration to mug rugs; tree ornaments to a Christmas pillow – so something for everyone..  It comes with FREE p&p in the UK for November 2016. Read More +

 

Competition

Giveaway for Subscribed Members

This month’s giveaway for subscribers is this Floral Dance Bracelet in Turquoise designed by  Fran Rose (Make me in Beads). The kit is aimed at those with some beading experience and comes with step-by-step instructions. The repeat motif is made in 3 stages using facetted beads, seed beads and a flower and teardrop decoration. 

Just send an email entitled Bead Bracelet to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com. The competition  will close 31 November 2016

 

Nov Part 2 2016 trailer

What’s coming up in the next 2 weeks

Watch our latest trailer of the new videos we have for you in the next few weeks.  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 +

Happy Sewing 
Valerie & Jennie 
www.justhands-on.tv

 

Madeiran Quilting Escape with expert Karin Hellaby

1st – 8th February 2017 
Escape to Madeira on this glorious 7 night quilting holiday in the company of Karin Hellaby. Enjoy your favourite pastime amidst these beautiful surroundings and get to know this Portuguese gem on the included sightseeing programme.
 Learn More+

 

New videos this month

Couching Goldwork with Kathleen Laurel-Sage

Couching Goldwork with Kathleen Laurel-Sage

A delightful and comprehensive introduction to this form of embroidery from Kathleen.Watch Now+

Adding border and scrappy edging Jennie's Stripy Stripey Story Quilt

Adding border and scrappy edging Jennie’s Stripy Stripey Story Quilt

This is the final section for making the quilt top and what a great way to use up your scraps. Watch Now+

Two block quilt - 54/40 & chain with Valerie

Two block quilt – 54/40 & chain with Valerie

Valerie talks you through two of her favourite blocks which she gets to combine here in the one quilt. Watch Now+

Learning about Contemporary Goldwork with Kathleen Laurel-Sage

Learning about Contemporary Goldwork with Kathleen Laurel-Sage

Kathleen turns out to be a bit of a rebel but with such great results you might find yourself joining her!. Watch Now+

Using Mini simplicity templates with Valerie Nesbitt

Using Mini simplicity templates with Valerie Nesbitt

These work really well with 2.5 inch strips of fabric and/or jellly rolls and make for perfect small patchwork – finished block size is 6". Watch Now+

Adding Applique to Jennie's Stripy Stripey Story Quilt

Adding Applique to Jennie’s Stripy Stripey Story Quilt

Nearly there – here we get to add the details of beach balls, flowers to the garden and ice creams. Watch Now+

Strips & Strings with Carolyn Forster

Strips & Strings with Carolyn Forster

Carolyn shows us how to make this beautiful quilt from the bits and pieces that might otherwise end up in the waste bin – often called Laundry Basket quilts Watch Now+

Inspirational Mood Boards with Sylvia Critcher

Inspirational Mood Boards with Sylvia Critcher

Sylvia shares with us how she hangs on to inspiration that she can find pretty much anywhere! Watch Now+

Star of David block with Jennie Rayment

Star of David block with Jennie Rayment

This interesting twisted design is created easily with clever use of colour placement.Watch Now+