UK Quilters
New from Gütermann creativ are these transparent thread boxes filled with an abundance of colourful Sew-All threads! No more fumbling around in workbaskets for the right shade of thread, these boxes look great and the right shade can be found at-a-glance! There are two box sizes to choose from, each containing the most popular shades of Sew…
Unleash your Christmas creativity with the aid of some clever Vlieseline products! Making projects faster to complete, with the added bonus of a more professional finish, these nifty interlinings are really easy to use. An exciting collection of festive makes have been designed by Vlieseline to inspire ideas for adorning the home or to make…
Spend more time creating and less time making with this ingenious new tool from Clover. Designed to help you produce a whole wealth of exciting projects including rugs, bags, mats and other fashion and home accessories, the Fabric Tube Maker comes in four parts so you can double-fold fabric strips in one easy operation. Simply get…
A couple of summers ago I was lucky to become a part owner of a lovely canal river cruiser . an ancient Birchwood 25 in need of care and attention. Over time my fellow owner, who is a bit good at renovating stuff, has been updating the mechanics, fitting a new refurbished engine, and changing…
Have you ever thought about joining a Quilting Group .. its great fun. I asked a good friend of mine .. lets call her Artemesia .. how she came to join the one I go to. This is her story. “Do work hard at French and English,” said my school sewing teacher as I, aged…
New! Gutermann creativ Sparkly Thread Sparkly is the new sewing thread with a trendy metallic finish, giving projects a touch of glitz and glamour. Thanks to its two-tone effect, Sparkly is a real eye-catcher on fabric as well as on many other materials. Brilliant for individual ornamental stitches and decorative backstitch seams, it produces a particularly elegant…
How many of us burn our fingers during applique work, or find the pieces slipping around? Sore fingers can be a problem when trying to hold small fabric pieces in place for sure. Take the hard work out of appliqué with this new Design Pro Appliqué Mat from Clover! The transparent design of the mat ensures precise placing…
The new TG1600Pro Plus still features Oliso’s most-loved patented iTouch® technology and is not only safer but also time-saving, reducing strain on wrists and arms. Simply touch the handle and the iron lowers, ready to work. When you take your hand away, the patented scorch guard lifts the iron off the board preventing scorch marks,…
Environmental awareness and caring for our planet and our own lifestyles are top of the agenda for many of us. Recycling 7 million plastic bottles a day into nonwoven interlinings and waddings, Vlieseline really cares about the environment whilst also maintaining the high quality the company is renowned for. R80 and R200 are…
Chic Escape is inspired by restoration projects taken on by people who share our passion for vintage fabric, pottery and quirky artefacts, bringing new life and laughter to old forgotten buildings. Our escape during lockdown included following some of these amazing projects on YouTube, watching miraculous transformations of derelict French Chateaux. Trips to local flea…
This lovely quilt could challenge you or your sewing group to a monthly block .. and it makes up into a fantastic quilt, 54″ x 54″. Designed by Lyn Goldsworthy from Lilyquilts exclusively for Andower (the US counterpart for Makower UK). There are 13 different blocks and any one of them could create an amazing…
Selection Boxes are not just for Christmas .. and apparently they are not always chocolates either! Gutermann have a lovely selection of threads for you to enjoy though . with less fattening centres I am sure. Conjuring up the most beautiful quilts and the best patchwork ideas, these natural cotton threads are a joy to…
