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!!

More P&Q recruits

P&Q 'New starts'

Shop 'taster classes' for Patchwork and Quilting  are now up and running. These three ladies have just completed their second project, which they found most enjoyable!

If you are looking to take up a new stitching craft, why not pop into the shop for a chat and we will add your name to our waiting list.

Kits

Do you remember these quilts?

We now have kits available to make them! The Easy Baltimore kit contains EVERYTHING you need other than the wadding, to make this quilt - yes, even the backing and binding......

Much of this quilt has been pre-cut for you - so it is an ideal project for a beginner.

Another quick and easy project is Lemon Squeezy - as in, easy peasy.........

The Easy Baltimore kits are all made from Thimbleberries 100% cotton fabrics from their 3s Company range and some of the specific prints may vary from the picture.
The Lemon Squeezy kits have been made from a whole range of different styles and colours (all 100% quilting cottons) so will vary from the pic.

Both kits are selling at £25 which represents great value for money - call in and have a look, they make a great gift (even for yourself!)