Craft Focus - October/November (Issue 75)

83 PATCHWORK & QUILTING Block party Quilting and patchwork ideas PAVILION BOOKS New from Great British Sewing Bee star Stuart Hillard, Simple Shapes Stunning Quilts (RRP £22.95) demonstrates how easy it can be to create eye-catching patchworks. Using basic principles, readers are invited to craft their own spectacular design with Stuart’s tried-and-tested tips and tricks for success. +44 (0)20 7462 1500 pavilionbooks.com THE CRAFT COTTON COMPANY The Craft Cotton Company has a variety of Christmas fat quarters and new fabrics available, from traditional holly and poinsettia motifs through to festive unicorns. This year the company has collaborated with Stuart Hillard to produce a bright and colourful Nutcracker-themed collection, with fun panels for gift bags, advent calendars and bunting. Sewing star Debbie Shore has also produced the Deck the Halls range, featuring baubles, robins and a Christmas pudding recipe apron panel. +44 (0)161 832 2213 craftcotton.com JUST HANDS TV Just Hands TV has an exciting range of retreats lined up for spring 2020. On 29 th February and 1st March at Langstone Quays Resort in Hampshire, Valerie Nesbitt will show crafters how to use up a stash of feature fabrics, while Jennie Rayment will demonstrate a range of clever patchwork shapes. On 28 th and 29 th March at the Hog’s Back Hotel and Spa in Farnham, guests will have the opportunity to work with Sarah Soward and Pauline Bolt to create beautiful quilts using jelly rolls and charm packs. Each weekend costs £395 per person, including two full days of classes, patterns, luxury accommodation, food and refreshments. justhands-on.tv 

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