Gütermann creativ have added these colourful thread packs to the popular rPET range. Produced using Micro Core Technology and made exclusively by Gütermann creativ, using 100% recycled plastic bottles, Sew-all rPET thread is the ethical choice for sewing enthusiasts who still seek top quality without any compromise. This thread is suitable for a whole range of machine…
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Our friends over at Sewing Street have a lovely surprise for our members here at the website or at the Facebook Group. Share pictures of your purchases and your makes and listen for any shout-outs on Sewing Street too.
An exciting new cotton fabric collection inspired by the beauty of sea anemones, shells and coral reefs in all their glory. Cotton Beach features the magnificent array of coastal colours from soft mauves through to dark and light corals, sandy greys, teal greens, ocean blues and yellows representing the sun. The exquisite underwater world is…
Make it a date in your diary! The Craft4Crafters exhibition features a mass of crafting delights; packed full of crafting displays, demonstrations, lectures, workshops, make & takes, and a large selection of fantastic retailers. Stock up on craft & needlework supplies, including embroidery, card making, cross stitch and knitting. Over the last 18 years the…
The Stitch Festival returns to London’s Business Design Centre London welcomes back the ultimate textile craft lover’s day out as The Stitch Festival returns to the Business Design Centre, Islington from 3rd– 6th March 2022. The Stitch Festival is a hotbed of creativity, textile talent and inspiration, with a line-up of top UK tutors and…
Makower’s well know designer, Lynn Goldsworthy created this lovely quilt using their Clara’s Garden fabric range. It could be adapted to use stash or scrappy fabrics and however your choose to make this lovely quilt make sure you show off the makes at the UK Quilters facebook. There’s lots more poppig up this week and…
This last year has been different again for many of us, but we have made it through to yet another Christmas Day. We have one thing to say to you all and thats a wonderful MERRY CHRISTMAS from everyone here at this website. We are looking forward to an amazing New Year with lots of…
If you are visiting here and looking for the competitions, then you are looking in the wrong place. The 2021 Christmas Competitions will be appearing at the UKQU new event .. The Twelve Days of Christmas, so click this link and pop over there. There are six fabulous competitions popping up over the time,…
Sew Easy are well known within Quilting circles, but did you know they also make for dressmaking and other sewing hobbies. (Did you actually realise there are other reasons to sew!) These new Mini French Curves from Sew Easy are ideal for both drafting and altering garment patterns, especially necklines, armholes and sleeve caps…
Each year, in ordinary times, the Bloggerati of this website gather in Birmingham for a weekend of quilting. If you ever have the chance to attend a sew Retreat then do it. It’s the perfect way to enjoy great company and spend your time doing what you enjoy the most .. sewing! Nicola’s just arrived,…
Iron-on tapes help you achieve a smooth, crisp and professional finish to garments and home sewing projects. Whether your fabric is stretchy or firm, cut on the bias or straight grain, there will be a tape to suit your needs and most come in a choice of charcoal or white. Edge Tape T20 – cleverly…
Let creativity abound with these heart and star template sets from Sew Easy. These shaped transparent templates have marking points for easy positioning and a ¼” seam allowance to make the task of drawing and cutting fast, accurate and easy. In a choice of hearts or stars, each set fits neatly together on a ring…