Meet Vendulka Battais Winner of Best in Show Award at Festival of Quilts 2021

This beautiful mandala quilt, which is quilted and then coloured using Marabu fabric pains, was jointly made by Vendulka Battais and her husband Oliver. In this lovely interview we get to learn how they worked together to create this amazing piece of work. Watch Now+

Crazy Patchwork with Valerie Nesbitt

If you’re looking for a new project for your stash, then layer, slash and sew away with this great stash buster. It uses just 5 x Fat 1/4’s plus border and makes for a quick and easy weekend quilt. Watch Now+

You can also check out the Show & Tell section of the site where you
will find more that Valerie made.

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH Tochi Fields of Colour Quilt Kit from Creative Quilting

Our product offer for January is this lovely Tochi Fields of Colour Quilt Kit from Creative Quilting.

Using the pattern and fabrics designed by Debbie Maddy for Moda, Creative Quilting have put together a kit to make this stunning quilt top. PLUS it comes with free shipping in the UK for the month of January 2022

The kit includes the three
panels plus yardage for the borders and a copy of the pattern. Approx Quilt size: 60″ by 70″ Buy Now +

Glad Tidings Quilt from Anne Baxter

Festive or not this is a delightful quilt from Anne Baxter which you could also make from stash or treat yourself to a lovely new bundle! Based on the traditional Monkey Wrench pattern Anne has given this a new twist by changing the dimensions. Watch Now +

Hatched, Matched, Despatched and Patched Exhibition

This exhibition was at the American Museum in Bath in the UK .This exhibition brings together a range of objects that commemorate family milestones. As well as featuring historic quilts from major collections, the exhibition also showcases superb costumes featuring christening, wedding and funeral. Watch Now +

BOOK OF THE MONTH – Knitted Animal Hats by Fiona Goble

Our Book of the Month – Knitted Animal Hats by Fiona Goble is a fantastic collection of animal hats to knit, ranging from cute and cuddly to wild and woolly. PLUS it comes with free shipping in the UK for the month of January 2022

35 designs from the animal kingdom for babies, kids, and teens. Hats for tiny babies include Buzzy Bee, Tweet the Robin or Rudy the Rabbit. For bigger kids make something to keep them cozy, from Blizzard the Reindeer
(complete with bright red nose) to Otto the Octopus.

There are also clear step-by-step illustrations and photographs to help with the all-important features. This makes this ideal for beginner knitters as well as more experienced ones. With essential yarn information as well as a helpful techniques section, you’ll be ready to start knitting gorgeous animal hats in no time. Buy Now +

What’s coming up in January

“Happy New Year”. Check out this month’s trailer to find a good way to celebrate with our variety of wonderful projects for you to get stuck into for this month. Tutors featuring their work this month include : Jane Czaja, Jennie Rayment, Paula Doyle, Sue Rhodes, Sylvia Critcher, Valerie Nesbitt, Vendulka Battais

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Giveaway for Paid Subscribers

This month’s giveaway for Paid Subscribers is a Pack of 10 Aurifil Threads designed by Jennifer Paganelli These threads are 40wt (so slightly thicker) and 100% cotton and would be wonderful for quilting. To enter the competition just send an email entitled THREADS to justhandsontvcomp@gmail.com The competition closes 31st January 2022.

Happy sewing

Valerie
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