Videos
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 +
Surprising Silhouettes from Angela MaddenAngela takes the art of paper cutting to a new level, and we all remember how simple and easy that was. This simple style of designing suits all ages. Even those of us who do not consider ourselves artistic, can create stunning and unique designs. Angela talks us through some of the ideas and quilts she has in the book. Watch Now+
Lakeside Towers with Valerie NesbittValerie demonstrates this stunning modern quilt using 2 1/2" strips of beautiful plain fabrics. Being systematic with the cutting and fabric placement ensures that the colour flow pops on the plain background. This quilt is simple to construct and gives a stunning outcome. Watch Now+
Knitted Diamond Block with Daphne MorrisDaphne continues with her completely reversible throw. Demonstrating how a simple diamond pattern can be formed by moving knit and purl stitches in this stocking stitched block. She explains how using a chunky needle enables the work to grow quickly. 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 Now +
1930’s Sunflower with Carolyn ForsterInspired by a 1930’s antique quilt Carolyn shows how she uses acrylic templates to replicate the quilt block. These templates are easy to use, enabling accurate cutting, essential when using unusual shaped pieces. The block is ideal for highlighting particular fabrics and the templates are great for fussy cutting. 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
Going Crazy with Angela Daymond and Paula DoyleCrazy patchwork continues to appeal. Angela and Paula show that you can take different approaches to achieve a similar end result. By sewing the pieces onto the foundation fabric by hand, with a simple running stitch, it remains very portable; Or use a foundation method – this time with Volume Fleece. Use the walking foot to sew the pieces into place and get a ‘quilt-as-you-go’ look to the work. Watch Now +
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The European Patchwork Meeting, Alsace 2023
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