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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.

By |November 28th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Quilt Now Readers’ Makes Competition Winner – Issue 70

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

By |November 9th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Lets Get Crafting Star Letter Winner

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

By |October 20th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Community|Comments Off on How can I increase footfall and turn my shop into a resource for the local craft community?

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.”

By |October 13th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Quilt Now Readers’ Makes Competition Winner – Issue 66

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.

By |September 5th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Community|Comments Off on Christmas is a Wrap at the Oakshott Open Day

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

By |September 4th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Quilt Now Readers’ Makes Competition Winner – Issue 65

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. 

By |September 1st, 2019|Categories: Blog, Community|Comments Off on Book of the Month September 2019 : Nicki Trench Color Block Knits

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

By |August 12th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Community|Comments Off on The future of local craft shops

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! 

By |June 29th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Community|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Quilt Now Readers’ Makes Competition Winner – Issue 64

Quilting wholecloths designed by Sean Edwards

Karen Cocksedge, who many of you know from www.karensquilts.co.uk and www.finishmyquilt.co.uk , recently had the privilege of quilting some wholecloths designed by Sean Edwards for his current exhibition.  She wrote a lovely article about her experiences and we thought you like to hear about it.

By |June 28th, 2019|Categories: Blog, Community|Comments Off on Quilting wholecloths designed by Sean Edwards
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