18 BATSFORD The log cabin block has been one of the foundations of patchwork quilting for over a century and a half. From the key idea – strips of fabric (the logs) are sewn around a central square – it lends itself to almost countless variations. In this beautiful and practical book, textile artist Catherine-Marie Longtin guides you through 100 of these variations, ranging from the traditional to the contemporary. Starting with an inspirational showcase of the block designs, Log Cabin Quilt Blocks then offers stepby-step instructions on how to create each of the blocks for yourself, as well as ideas on how to play with the basic elements of the log cabin to produce stunning new designs. CatherineMarie Longtin is a FrenchCanadian textile artist and quilter. She spent 11 years working in academia, gaining a PhD in Cognitive Sciences, before signing up for evening quilting classes at Morley College in London to develop her passion for textiles. sales@batsfordbooks.com www.batsfordbooks.com NUTSCENE TWINES LTD Nutscene is a brand known for its fabulous garden twines, produced from sustainable resources, but over the years the brand has evolved into the craft market. Utilised to create fabulous crafts. Nutscene offers an assortment of twines, jute, flax, cotton and raffia. These are the ‘Tiddlers’ mini twine spools which come in 23 colours, shown here as an eight pack. +44 (0)1307 468 589 www.nutscene-wholesale.com CREATIVE SOLUTIONS Discover Creative Solutions’ brand new fabric collection inspired by the iconic Volkswagen spirit! A celebration of freedom, adventure and timeless designs. Featuring original licensed products, this collection offers exclusive, one-of-a-kind prints. It captures the true Volkswagen feeling - road trips, retro charm and carefree living and a love for the journey as much as the destination. The fabric is sold by the metre and also in panels suitable for cushions. +44 (0)1782 399 119 www.creativesolutionsgb.com STAEDTLER Staedtler is bringing the much-loved preschool character Peppa Pig into its Noris® junior range. The new collection is designed for children aged two and above and offers creative materials that are safe, easy to handle and perfectly suited for small hands. This turns early scribbling, colouring and experimenting into a playful experience that excites children while giving parents peace of mind. The new Peppa Pig products build on this idea by combining familiar favourite characters with high-quality pencils, colours and tools. The assortment includes 3-in-1 colouring pencils, wax crayons, fibre-tip pens, finger paints, sidewalk chalks and safety scissors, all designed in the charming world of Peppa Pig. The products will be available from the second quarter of 2026 in several European markets. With this collection Staedtler combines playful creativity with the appeal of one of the world’s most successful preschool brands. sales@uk.staedtler.com www.staedtler.com
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