Update from our late November Quilting weekend
By Maggie Colpus, justhands-on.tv Event Co-ordinator. It was another [...]
Quilt Now Readers’ Makes Competition Winner – Issue 70
Quilt Now magazine love to see what their readers have been making. This months Star Make winner for Issue 70 was Sharon. Her version of Naomi Clarke’s Windmill Garden quilt uses Tilda Lazy Days fabric. Great job! Congratulations Sharon.
Workshop filming day with Sue Rhodes and Fiona Goble
We had a great day back in the studio [...]
Quilt Now Readers’ Makes Competition Winner – Issue 69
Quilt Now magazine love to see what their readers have been making. This months Star Make winner for Issue 69, was Lynda . She created an amazing quilted bag. Congratulations Lynda.
What did they get up to at our early November Quilting weekend?
By Maggie Colpus, justhands-on.tv Event Co-ordinator. What a weekend. [...]
Lets Get Crafting Star Letter Winner
Let's Get Crafting magazine love to see what their readers have been making. and the winner this month is Gina Guest from Nottingham. She was asked to make a stool for my friend’s granddaughter, which is a Moo-vellous make! Congratulations Gina, and enjoy your year's subscription with justhands-on.tv
Quilt Now Readers’ Makes Competition Winner – Issue 67
Quilt Now magazine love to see what their readers have been making. This months Star Make winner for Issue 66, was Elizabeth. She created a fabulous cushion using Quilt Now's Elmer templates - isn't it fantastic!
How can I increase footfall and turn my shop into a resource for the local craft community?
We thought you might like to have a read this article from our CEO, Steve Barton, from October 2019's CRAFT FOCUS. It's about how shops can increase their footfall and benefit the local community at the same time. Do feel free to email us with your thoughts
Quilt Now Readers’ Makes Competition Winner – Issue 66
Quilt Now magazine love to see what their readers have been making. This months Star Make winner for Issue 66, was Janice. She created this gorgeous of Kaffe Fassett’s Starburst quilt. Janice said: “It has Kaffe backing fabric, which I love so will definitely use that again. Great fun on a dull day.”
Christmas is a Wrap at the Oakshott Open Day
Oakshott Fabrics’ Open Days are not-to-be-missed events, so save the date for their upcoming one! Saturday 7th December 10am – 4pm Whether for Christmas gifts, fabrics to replenish your stash, or ‘because you’re worth it’ treats, their Open Days are a must. For one day only, their warehouse will be transformed into a Pop Up Shop brimming with alluring displays of their signature ‘shot’ cottons.
Quilt Now Readers’ Makes Competition Winner – Issue 65
Quilt Now magazine love to see what their readers have been making. This months Star Make winner for Issue 65, was Alison.She renamed Sarah Ashford’s quilt from issue 61 to Hearts and Kisses and made a colourful wedding gift for her niece. The hearts and kisses are pieced with characterful fabric designed by her friend and designer Amanda Jane Ogden!! Congratulations Alison, and enjoy your year's subscription with justhands-on.tv
Book of the Month September 2019 : Nicki Trench Color Block Knits
This month, our Book of the Month is coming specially from the publishers. This is why you can find the details here in the Blog and not in our usual Shop. This is the new book from Nicki Trench - Colour Block Knits. It is bursting full of 35 beautiful projects with Nicki Trench's vibrant knitting patterns. We have it at a special price of £10 for the book and you will get free P&P in the UK.
The future of local craft shops
We thought you might like to have a read this article from our CEO, Steve Barton, from August 2019's CRAFT FOCUS. It's about the relationship between online retailers and local craft communities. Do feel free to email us with your thoughts
Festival of Quilts 2019 – Valerie and our friends
Valerie took time out at the Festival of Quilts this year to chat to our friends and tutors. Here's a few pictures for you to enjoy to see who she popped in to see
Festival of Quilts 2019 – and the winners are..
Valerie and Steve visited Festival of Quilts this year to chat to our friends and tutors. They also saw the amazing quilts on display, although one created a few talking points on Facebook.
Quilt Now Readers’ Makes Competition Winner – Issue 64
Quilt Now magazine love to see what their readers have been making. This months Star Make winner for Issue 64, was Bety. She created this beautiful robin designs using the exclusive pattern included inside Quilt Now’s RSPB Garden Birds Blocks book with issue 61. What a lovely way to embellish a bag!