Videos

What’s coming up in October

Watch this video to see the new tutorials, tips and interviews available in October. Tutors featuring their work this month include: Daphne Morris, Angela Daymond, , Paula Doyle, Carolyn Forster, Jennie Rayment, Tess Grace and Valerie Nesbitt

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Crochet Poppy with Gaynor White

Using Chunky Yarn and a size 4 hook Gaynor White shows a quick and easy method for crocheting a poppy. These simple to follow instructions and handy tips are ideal for beginners to crochet. Watch Now+

Contrarywise Cathedral Windows with Jennie Rayment

This twist on the traditional Cathedral Windows block encourages us all to experiment with this technique. Jennie Rayment describes how altering the cathedral window square can produce an Octagon ideal for making table runners and decorations. Without a doubt a versatile block with endless possibilities. Watch Now+

Knitted Brick Block with Daphne Morris

Daphne Morris demonstrates this simple block using a combination of knit and purl stitches to produce a regular brick pattern. She covers a variety of tips and techniques that will give a great start to your knitted brick block. Watch Now+

Book of the Month October 2022: Birds in Stitches by Angela Daymond

Our Book of the Month for October is Birds in Stitches by Angela Daymond In this book there are designs for 21 different birds, suitable for kantha and other embroidery stitches. The book is suitable for all levels of ability as there are full instructions on transferring patterns and stitch diagrams. Buy
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Till Roll Crumb Quilting with Anita Birtles

Anita demonstrates how simple it is to sew strips to till roll paper using a short stitch. Building up a strip of scrappy fabric trimmed neatly to the width of the till roll. Ideal to do when you just want to sew but don’t have a project on the go. Watch Now+

PRODUCT of the MONTH October 2022: Tree of Birds Applique Kit from Kate Findlay

Our Product of the Month for October 2022 is Tree of Birds Applique Kit from Kate Findlay.

The kit contains template sheet 60cm x 83cm, and panel of 14 birds printed on cotton poplin fabric, and instructions. The panel is 65 x 88 cm when finished. This would
be suitable for mounting behind glass to make a really stunning framed picture. Buy Now +

Diamonds and Chains Quilt with Valerie Nesbitt

Valerie describes some of her favourite methods of constructing a block using half square triangles and four patches. Overall this modern bright and colourful quilt provides superb visual impact using sashing and corner stones to complete the look. Watch Now +