UK Quilters
Having the right marking tool to suit your project is essential and Clover provide an excellent range for Quilters to choose from. It is advisable to test your chosen marker on a scrap of your fabric before using on the project itself. Water Soluble Pencils are suitable for precise marking on sewing, stitching and patchwork…
From time to time things pop up in the Quilty Charity World. Lemn Sissay is a brilliant poet, and Maggie Lloyd Jones is working with him to support the Care Leavers Christmas Dinners he has started a movement about with a donation of as many quilts as possible to wrap the Care Leavers up with…
Now available in packs of 10 and 20 x100m reels, C Ne 50 thread is made from 100% mercerized premium Egyptian cotton. Harmonizing with a wide range of fabric weights, it is high strength with a natural sheen and a pleasantly soft grip that ensures beautifully smooth seams, making it ideal for patchwork and quilting…
Over the last three weeks Fiona Pullen, well-known author of several books, The Sewing Directory website and an all round nice person, has been explaining how to set up a successful creative business. In this final blog of this series, she explores what could be the most important aspect of any business .. the marketing. In…
This is the third part of Fiona’s Pullen’s series around how to run a successful crafting business. Previously she explored setting up the business and pricing your products. Once you have decided on what you want to make and how much you should be setting your prices at, you need to think sensibly about the…
Fiona Pullen, author, crafter, founder of The Sewing Directory and all round nice person, is explaining the elements you need to think about when setting up a creative business. In Part 2 of this four part series she is looking at the importance of getting the pricing right. In her own words: Following on…
The thimble is a staple for every sewing stash but the basic thimble has its limitations and isn’t always the best or most comfortable option, especially when it comes to the exacting needs of specialised or prolonged stitch work! It isn’t always the tip of the finger that needs protection and many of us prefer…
Yes, I know, Christmas comes along earlier every year it seems. But we all need to get our things created in time for the man in the red suit turning up on 25th December don’t we. So the Christmas fabrics have been in the shops for a while now which made us think about having a…
Quickscreen Triangle and Quickscreen Square Recognised by the clear blue printed grids, these interfacings provide a guide for patchwork designs from traditional square blocks to modern styles. They are a great option for creating hand sewn hexagon or square patchwork quilts. Save time and ensure accuracy with Quickscreen and cut out the need for…
Over the next four weeks Fiona Pullen, author, crafter, founder of The Sewing Directory and all round nice person, will be treating us to her knowledge and advice on how to start your own business. In her own words: Do you dream of turning your love of quilting into an income? Do you want…
New from Gütermann creativ is a Sew All Thread Pack containing ten x 100m reels of very useful colours. Sew All is a high quality, 100% polyester universal thread range that is totally reliable and suitable for both hand and machine sewing. A welcome addition to your stash, it’s always reassuring to have a good…
