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Now that the decorations are safely tucked away for another year and various family members shipped back home, we think it’s time for you to have some ‘ME’ time whilst we inspire you with your new projects for the year. Happy New Year and we wish you lots of wonderful sewing time in 2016.

 
 
 
Hadron Collider quilts from Kate Findlay
 
 

New Year, New Inspiration

We took the opportunity of catching up with Kate Findlay when her wonderful Hadron Collider quilts were on display recently. This video is free for all members Watch Now+

 
 
 
Woven Rail Quilt with Valerie Nesbitt
 
 

Valerie, our fantastic Stash Queen, has a new idea for a weekend quilt for you – the Woven Rail quilt – which is great for beginners. The video is packed full of useful hints and tips. Watch Now+

And if you like gadgets that make your patchwork easier to do or more accurate, check out some of Valerie’s new favourite things! Watch Now+

 
 
January 2016 trailer
 
 

There’s also a great free tip from Valerie who was inspired to use the backing fabric as her quilting inspiration. Watch Now+

If you want to catch a glimpse of what else is coming soon you can watch our latest trailer Watch Now+

 
 
Crazy Pincushion Embellishment with Lorna Bateman
 
 

Crazy January

This month we seem to be going a little crazy! and we start this week by making Crazy Pincushions with Lorna Bateman .

 
 
 
Crazy Patchwork with Valerie Nesbitt
 
 

The free throwback Thursday workshop of Crazy Patchwork with Valerie Nesbitt is quick and easy and uses just 5 Fat ¼’s (yards or meters) and there is an E-Z template to help (but this isn’t essential) and later in the month Valerie will be showing you how to use this safely with the rotary cutter.

 
 
 
Lewis and Irene Fabrics
 
 

There are some great fabric options in the shop too – two bundles from Creative Quilting – Our Friends in the Garden bundle or the Autumn Fields bundle -they are very different but both from the English design house Lewis & Irene.  
Then again you could use the stunning Kaffe Fassett bundles from Lady Sew & Sew, which you’ll see below, are our Product of the Month .

 
 
 
 
Kaffe Fassett Fat Quarter bundle
 
 

Product of the Month

January’s Product of the Month are these delicious Fat 1/4 bundles of Kaffe Fassett fabrics put together by Lady Sew and Sew.. Each bundle contains 5 x Fat 1/4s and comes in either a turquoise or shocking pink colourway. Keep an eye open for our Throwback Thursday free workshop in January for more inspiration.
As it’s the product of the month it has free p&p in the UK in January 2016 PLUS entry into a draw for 1 months FREE subscription to our site.

 
 
 
 
Simply Quilts from Me and My Sister by Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson
 
 
 

Book of the Month

Simply Quilts from Me and My Sister by Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson has 12 strikingly simple quilts to recharge your creative batteries. As it’s our Book of the Month, it comes with free p&p in the UK for January 2016.

 
 
 
Subscriber Giveaway
 
 

Planets Kit from Janet Clare
Giveaway for Subscribed Members

In January we are giving away this great kit designed by  Janet Clare with her nocturn fabrics and is entitled ‘Planets’ and it contains all you need and makes up into a small picture which finishes 12” x 10”.  All you need to do is send an email entitled Planets to: justhandsontvcomp@gmail.comThe competition will close 31st January 2016. Read More +

We will learn more about these fabrics later in the month.

 
 

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

PS: Keep scrolling down to see Valerie’s picks from the Shop this week, the new videos from this month.

 
 

From the Shop

 
 

Artisan Apron by Janet Clare

Wear your creativity ! (and make people realise that you are busy working!!!) 

Artisan Apron by Janet Clare
 
 

Gift Pack 2015 with 3 month membership

Gift pack of patchwork goodies, exclusive to Justhands-on.tv, and include a 3 month membership. Last 2 available!

 
Gift Pack 2015 with 3 month membership
 
 
 

Pins with Numbers by Sew Easy

 10 numbered pins and 10 of each – which help identify the rows and the blocks for you. 

Pins with Numbers by Sew Easy
 
 
 

Classifieds

 
 
Precut Club from Creative Quilting
 
 
 

Pre-Cut Club from Creative Quilting 

This consists of a Nickle Pack and a Strip Roll cut from fabrics on the shelves at Creative Quilting to create a unique combination.  Read More+

 
 
 

 
 

New videos this month

 
 
Crazy Patchwork with Valerie Nesbitt
 
 

Crazy Patchwork with Valerie Nesbitt

Layer, slash and sew – a great stash buster – uses just 5 x Fat 1/4’s plus border – a quick and easy weekend quilt.

 
 
Hadron Collider quilts from Kate Findlay
 
 

Hadron Collider quilts from Kate Findlay

Kate took inspiration from this scientific equipment to make a series of stunning quilts.

 
 
Be Inspired by the Back of your Quilt with Valerie Nesbitt
 
 

Be Inspired by the Back of your Quilt with Valerie Nesbitt

This is idea from Valerie means working from the backside (!) of your quilt when you are quilting.

 
 
Using Freezer Paper as a Template from Paula Doyle
 
 

Using Freezer Paper as a Template from Paula Doyle

For all those of you who aspire to make stunning quilts – this is such a great idea from Paula who is an award winning quilter.

 
 
A Few of My New Favourite Things with Valerie Nesbitt
 
 

A Few of My New Favourite Things with Valerie Nesbitt

Valerie shares with you some of the gadgets that make her patchwork life easier

 
 
Christmas Gingerbread Man from Kate Percival
 
 

Christmas Gingerbread Man from Kate Percival

This is a delightful hand project which can be adjusted in size and colour – so may be quite addictive!

 
 
Christmas Table Runner from Valerie Nesbitt
 
 

Christmas Table Runner from Valerie Nesbitt

This is a delightful and quick little runner which uses the traditional Amish star block.

 
 
Glad Tidings Quilt from Anne Baxter
 
 

Glad Tidings Quilt from Anne Baxter

Festive or not this is a delightful quilt from Anne which you could make from stash or ask Santa for a lovely bundle!

 
 
Christmas Kantha Decoration from Angela Daymond
 
 

Christmas Kantha Decoration from Angela Daymond

A delightful little hand project that can be finished in an evening (so still time to make plenty!)