Apple fabric today

.......keeps idle hands at bay. Come into the shop to sink your teeth into this yummy selection or give us a call to set some aside.

Kids Class

Yesterday we had a kids class in the shop. Here is the pin cushion that Laura made....

I just love the combination of fabrics!

Ahead of the game

September.........and we are well on our way for christmas .......embroidery classes have stitched out some jolly snowmen........ others have made some festive coasters .

Classes are going well.........

P & Q - Show & Tell

We have just completed several small P & Q classes in the shop. After a quick intro to the use of rotary cutters, our first project is Lemon Squeezy cushion, a cushion made up of 4 blocks with a narrow border. Layer up, quilt,  add a backing and job done! A short, but comprehensive intro to P & Q.

Well done ladies.............some of you have already started the next stage - foundation piecing...watch this space.

Embroidery busy bees...

Recently tuesday and thursday embroidery classes have been embroidering on pvc.............a new medium and quite a challenge................with a little patience they upped the anti and delivered!.....lovely totes were produced,..... craft cotton was covered with pvc, embroidered on, then embroidered 3D flowers were  attached with stud jewels.

Product Info

At her recent workshops Sheila has used fusible wadding.
 We have now managed to obtain pre-packs of this for sale in the shop - it is made by Hobbs and it's fusible 80/20 (80% cotton, 20% polyester)
This is a great product for smaller quilts and wallhangings and completely eliminates the need for pinning and basting - can't be bad eh?

Those of you who use DMC stranded embroidery floss, may be interested to know that we are discontinuing this product and selling our stock off at 50p per skein - this is brilliant value - buy now whilst stock lasts.

Easy Peasy..................

................then it must be Lemon Squeezy.
In the last two weeks, the ladies attending the shop P & Q classes have all started on the Lemon Squeezy cushion............here are some pics of Ann, Valerie and Andrea who cut and pieced the cushion top in one session - well done ladies!!

Despite my constant nagging, I reckon they look like they are enjoying themselves!!