Category Archives: Quilting News

2023 Knitting and Stitching Show .. tickets giveaway

Alongside the ever Popular Festival of Quilts we are eagerly waiting for the two Knitting and Stitching Shows. Book your tickets to The Knitting & Stitching Shows!  Head to Alexandra Palace, London, from October 5th – 8th, and Harrogate Convention Centre from November 16th – 19th for the ultimate textile craft experience! ● Experience workshops,…

Gutermann Sew-All – launching a new sewing kit

  Just in time for the summer, Gütermann creativ has added this vibrant new sewing thread set to the ever-popular Sew-all range! Sew-all thread is renowned for its high quality, giving you strong and beautiful seams. Superbly versatile, this smooth running and durable thread is suitable for hand and machine sewing projects including decorative seams…

Upcycle your ideas with the new range from Vlieseline

New! Upcycling Collection Let yourself be inspired and get creative with Vlieseline! Upcycling denim is a fantastic way to not only breathe new life into old clothing, but also to reduce waste making the process extremely environmentally friendly. Instead of throwing out old denim jeans, upcycling allows you to transform them into something unique. With…

There were a few butterflies! Sewing Retreats…

Helen Kent and Cecilia Slinn announce the dates of two new Retreats for 2023… by Cecilia Slinn. The ‘Sewcial Retreat’, held last November in Bromsgrove, was the first time I was personally involved in the organisation of a retreat and there were a few feelings of trepidation as the date approached. Helen (from Strictly Quilting…

Lovely Deco Stitch 70 Threads from Gutermann

For beautiful top stitching and decorative backstitch seams, Deco Stitch 70 from Gütermann creativ gives clothing, accessories and home sewing projects a professional, distinctive and unique finish. This shimmering silky top-stitch thread is the perfect choice for everyone who likes to produce individual creations with passion and attention to detail.   High-quality three-ply Deco Stitch…