How to Sew an Heirloom Quilt (by machine)
Just spent 4 days (away from home!) on a workshop with Pauline Ineson; absolutely brilliant - no quilt to show but LOTS of samples, notes and I learnt SOOOOOO much about my machine. (as did everyone else there). If you want to know more about this quilt (and her other award winning quilts) then we interviewed her at the Festival of Quilts back in 2010 and you can watch it by clicking here: You can also purchase her book in the shop AND there is also an Heirloom Starter Kit - so what's stopping you!
Hearty Good Wishes from Janet Clare
We had a great filming day yesterday and were joined by Janet Clare who showed us her wonderful new range of fabrics - inspired by her Hearty Good Wishes book; are't they gorgeous! Distributed by Moda - should be in the shops soon. More to come - so keep watching! Picture taken by Matt Bigwood www.matthewbigwood.co.uk
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What to do when the Rugby is on
I converted these simple 9 patches in a couple of hours into this sweet quilt for my favourite Charity 'Momentum' Want to see the workshop? click here:
Winter Olympics, Quilts and Knitting
Who would have thought those three words would appear together in the same sentance?! I first noticed the influence of quilts when Putin was giving a press conference to the BBC and a few others - the design was behind him on the wall and here is part of the explanation: Sochi games’ press release: ”The Olympic patchwork quilt, developed by Bosco’s creative department and given to the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee, will be the official Look of Russia’s first Winter Games.
Another great filming day with Jennie Rayment
From bunting to pincushions; waistcoats to neck bands; Serging to Pineapples - we had a great day and Jennie as always was on good form; lots of great content for the site - you will just have to keep watching!
Artist Creates Beautiful Portraits Using Tulle Fabrics
There are some talented people around - just take a look at what he creates with fabric and an iron: https://www.123inspiration.com/artist-creates-beautiful-portraits-using-tulle-fabrics/
A few more testimonials
I look forward to Fridays and seeing what is new! from Anna
Jan 2014 Hi – I found all the videos of the Sampler series. Thanks
You have a wonderful site.
Nancy (Jan 2014) I am so glad I have joined you. Excellent web site packed with even more than I expected ie mixed media and such. I had not used PayPal for at least a year and hadn't the passwords but that wasn't a problem-easily sorted and instant access to you guys.
Fun at Cae Hir Gardens, West Wales
Despite the wet, Matt managed to have fun
A Health & Safety Take on our Christmas Message?
NOTICE:
All persons planning to dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh, going over the fields and laughing all the way are advised that a Risk Assessment will be required addressing the safety of an open sleigh for members of the public. This assessment must also consider whether it is appropriate to use only one horse for such a venture, particularly where there are multiple passengers.
Filming Day with Fran Rose.
We were busy yesterday filming with Fran Rose who is passionate about beading; got several workshops filmed as well as details of her new books and kits – so keep an eye on the shop. Picture taken by Matt Bigwood.
Water Water Exhibition in Henley
An exhibition of work by girls from the Contemporary Quilt group which is running until 5pm tomorrow (Tues 19th). Organised by Kate Findlay it is well worth a visit if you are in the neighbourhood but if not don't worry as Valerie and the cameras will be there tomorrow so you will be able to enjoy it from the comfort of your home early in 2014.
Newsletters
Today was the day we sent out the second of our newsletters for November – did you get yours? If not please let us know. We were recently forced to change our email provider and we have discovered that certain email addresses are a little more difficult to send through to – these may include those at blueyonder; tiscali; talk talk and aol (and that includes Jennie and Valerie so we aren’t singling anyone out!!!) Our Tech team are trying to get to the bottom of the problem or indeed find a work-around, so please bear with us. You can read the current missive by clicking here: Don’t forget that you can watch on your iPad (but you might need a little help from Puffin!).
A couple of comments from you
Dear Val and Jennie,
Thank you for bringing the superb fabric bundle The Lakes, to your site. The colours are mouth wateringly beautiful and I would love a pack.
Your site is excellent I love the way you include some different skills, as it is always exciting to learn something new. Many thanks
Margaret I have been a subscribed member for a few months now and just love the site.
I have just became a grandmother for the first time and intend to make my new grandson Jennie's yoyo caterpillar for Christmas. Barbara
Piping a cushion
Hi, I have just followed Jennie Rayment's video on piping for a cushion, and am delighted with the result. It is something I have avoided all my life (I am 64!) and now I cannot for the life of me understand why I was so afraid of it.
The piping I have done is, in fact, for the edging of the P&Q magazine project "Hand Quilting for All", which simply tells you to buy piping cord and insert into the bias strips (which I had just cut following the instructions). I bought 5mm cord hoping that was right. I now cannot wait to try it out on a cushion.
New newsletter format
The new format was sent out on Friday 18th Oct -here is what one lady said:
A wonderful new layout. It is so easy to find ones way around. I love it !
but did you get yours? If not please let us know. Also if you are using an Ipad did you get the rh column downloaded?