‘Autumn is Calling’ Patchwork quilt with Valerie Nesbitt

This simple two block quilt from Valerie is named after the autumnal fabric it uses. Valerie shows us a 9 patch block and the snowball block, which is a great companion block for use with feature fabrics. She also has some tips about quilting the final quilt top.  Watch Now+

Big Stitch Quilting with Angela Daymond

Angela finds hand quilting therapeutic and relaxing. She makes it quick and easy with these big stitches In this comprehensive workshop she shares with you some of her tips, hints and techniques that make it so enjoyable.. Watch Now +

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH – Skinny Triangular Scarf Knitting Kit from Creative Quilting – 4 colourways

This month, our special offer product is this pretty triangular scarf kit made from just 1x 100g hank of yarn. It comes in 4 fabulous colourways from WYS award-winning sumptuous Signature 4ply yarn range and is approx 17.5 – 22.5 cm (7- 9 inches) deep and 140 – 160 cm (55 – 66 inches) in length. Will be great for keeping you warm or making for a friend as a present.  Just pick your colourway  from the selection list. As our Product of the Month it comes with FREE shipping in the UK for November 2021.   Buy Now +

Padded Leather goldwork with Kathleen Laurel Sage

Kathleen enjoys adding the padded leather to her work as this adds another dimension which catches the light.  Here, she talks you through the type of leather that is best for this design; how to create the padded effect with felt and the sewing sequence necessary for best results. If you enjoy slow stitching, then this is definitely the technique for you!  Watch Now+ 

Beginner Patchwork Sampler quilt series with Sallieann Harrison – Block 6 Grandmothers Fan

How are your blocks coming along. Grandmother’s Fan is another traditional block from Sallieann given a modern twist in this workshop with the lovely Oakshott shot cotton fabrics. The fan is created with a series of petals that can easily be sewn together in an arc and then attached to a background block either by machine, or by hand Watch Now+ 

The Oakshott Fat 8ths packs  that Sallieann uses are available in the shop – Just pick your colourway  from the selection list. Learn More+

The full pattern is available  to purchase on Sallieann’s website. Buy Now+

BOOK OF THE MONTH – Crumb Quilts by Emily Bailey

With the climate firmly in the news, why not enjoy scrap quilting the zero waste way with our Book of the Month – Crumb Quilts by Emily Bailey. Tiny fabric scraps or ‘crumbs’ don’t have to end up in the bin. You can learn how to use these crumbs to create 15 beautiful quilts and quilted projects, including full-size bed quilts and smaller projects including a pillow and pin cushion, to bust your stash. Packed full of tips and tricks for how to group fabric colours and prints in order to get the best results, there are also step-by-step instructions for the projects as well as how to make fabric from
‘crumbs’. As our Book of the Month for November 2021, it comes with FREE P&P within the UK Buy Now +

Itsy Bits and Wonky Strips with Paula Doyle

And if you’re looking for a scrap project, this is a great idea from Paula that works with straightforward sewing – no need to worry about seam allowance or edges! As with many scrap quilt projects a little bit of pre-sorting will make life easier  and save you time. Paula just uses two containers. One is a bucket!!! so no special equipment needed there either. Watch Now+

Update from our October 2021 Patchwork Retreat Weekend 

Our students spent a weekend at the beginning of October down in Hampshire getting Scrappy with Sarah Soward or bringing their own and working with Valerie Nesbitt’s for the weekend.  A busy but very enjoyable weekend was had and is summed up by this quote
“First time on a weekend. It was the least cliquey group I’ve ever encountered. Made us so welcome and the willingness to help each other was great. We ate one evening with the most amazing older couple, I could have happily gone home with them.”
Take a read of Maggie’s Blog from the weekend to see what the students got up to Learn More +

What’s coming up in November

With the turning back of the clocks and the evening drawing in, there is no better excuse to start a new project. Tutors featuring their work this month include : Angela Daymond, Gail Penberthy, Jane Czaja, Jennie Rayment, Paula Doyle, Sallieann Harrison

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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 +

Giveaway for Paid Subscribers 

This month’s giveaway for Paid Subscribers is  Christmas in a Pocket pattern designed by Mandy Shaw. These six little Christmas critters fit snuggly into their pockets. You can use them to grace any Christmas tree while they would look very cute hanging from a mantlepiece. Or you could also use them as shelf trimming or just pop them in your families stockings. The pattern includes everything you need to make these lovely decorations. To enter the competition just send an email entitled  Christmas Decs to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com  The competition closes 30th November 2021.

Beginner Patchwork Sampler quilt series with Sallieann Harrison – Block 6 Grandmothers Fan

Grandmother’s Fan is another traditional block from Sallieann given a modern twist  Watch Now+

Padded Leather goldwork with Kathleen Laurel Sage

Another great workshop from Kathleen Laurel-Sage  in her contemporary goldwork series and this time she has added padded leather work into the design. Watch Now+

How to make a fabric lampshade with Tess Grace from The Arty Crafty Place

Tess Grace takes you through the various stages to create your own printed lampshade which could also be used as a ceiling fitting. Watch Now+

Halloween Goody Bag with Kate Findlay

Kate Findlay shares this Halloween inspired goodie bag with you which is great for children to make too. Watch Now+

Halloween Ghost T Shirt with Kate Findlay

This is a great little project to do with the children.. Watch
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Beginner Patchwork Sampler quilt series with Sallieann Harrison – Block 5 Log Cabin

This traditional block is created by sewing a series of different coloured strips around a central square and Sallieann guides you through the process. Watch Now+

Tinkering with Trumpets with Jennie Rayment

Simple folded squares create these lovely 3D trumpets the Jennie Rayment way. Watch Now+

Japanese folded patchwork with Lee Brown

Lee Brown shares her love of handwork with us for a lovely double sided cushion. This makes a perfect holiday project as it is so portable. Watch Now+