UK Quilters
Conjuring up the most beautiful quilts and the best patchwork ideas, these natural cotton threads are a joy to work with and perhaps well worth adding to this years christmas present list. Made from 100% mercerised cotton, the latest Gütermann selection boxes come in a wide range of glorious colours. These quality sewing threads…
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,…
New! Iron On Nonwoven Ironing Cloth For protecting outer fabric when fusing This new nonwoven pressing IRON ON Cloth from Vlieseline has been specifically designed for use with fusible interlinings making it suitable for a wide range of sewing and patchwork and quilting projects. By protecting the outer fabric when fusing, the IRON ON Cloth…
If you are looking for something new, and would like to learn technique as well as follow a pattern then this could be for you. Running from 10th June to 5th August the Vlieseline Quilt a long is live on You Tube! The 9 block sampler quilt uses a selection of the Vlieseline quilting range…
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…
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…
I’ve just been looking at booking a holiday in our caravan. Chatsworth House has been on my visiting list for a long time and I think this year might be the time to visit the Peak District but I also LOVE taking time out for a sewing retreat or two every year. The first retreat…
Sew like the professionals! Denim fabrics are trendy and not just for jeans. Authentic, sturdy and cool, denim bags, backpacks, pillow cases or vase covers are just a few examples that make for great denim accessories. Denim 100m is the go-to jeans thread that lets you be as creative and stylish as the professionals.…
Great news for those looking for sustainable options, the following Vlieseline fleeces are easy to work with and contain a significant percentage of recycled materials. You can select the ideal thickness and handle to suit your project from thin and very light to thick, high volume. All are made to the highest specifications to…
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…
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…
Gütermann has added a new rPET thread pack to their ever-popular 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…
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