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Dear Everyone,
It’s been a busy week on the sewing front, with the Knitting and Stitching show at Alexandra Palace drawing to a close today - have a great day if your headed that way today.
We’ve been busy too, finding space for all the new things we have for you, including a welcome return for us to Liberty of London fabrics.
The classroom has also seen a lot of action too with even more to come, including some seasonal festive classes on the run up to Christmas and year end – yes, it’s in sight now!
Read on and take a look at what’s new in store.
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Japanese Canvas by Cosmo Textiles
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This gorgeous Japanese Canvas by Cosmo Textiles has been added to our growing collection of Japanese prints and is just perfect for bags and home decor projects.
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The English Garden by Liberty London
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Liberty London quilting cottons have arrived in store. This gorgeous and extensive collection of fabrics has been inspired by an English garden. Mixing delicate florals, tumbling tonal plains and classic heritage, with a fresh contemporary twist. We have two FREE quilting pattern too. Just click on the images below.
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We are excited to see the very first books on our shelves, with more to follow. They range from Shabori dyeing to Hexie bags and have been specially chosen to help you get even more creative.
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SIT & SEW GUIDED SESSIONS
If you are looking for help with a sewing project or you just want to sew in a social setting and pick up a few tips along the way, then why not join us for our informal and relaxed Sit and Sew guided sessions. Bring along your own sewing project, whether you are just beginning or if you need help finishing off - 20 October 2017
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LEARN TO SEW AND MAKE YOUR MOTHER PROUD (PART 2)
This workshop follows on from Make Your Mother Proud Part 1, but would be suitable for anyone who has basic sewing machine skills. During this sewing course you will learn some useful dressmaking techniques to get you started on a fabulous dressmaking adventure - From 1 November 2017
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MAKE A JELLY ROLL STAR QUILT
Learn how to create a colourful quilt from a pre-cut fabric bundle called a Jelly Roll. We will show you how to cut and sew your Jelly Roll to make a star block to create your quilt top, then make a “quilt sandwich” before exploring different methods of quilting them together on your sewing machine - From 2 November 2017
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MAKE A STYLISH APRON
Wow everyone in the kitchen and learn how to make a stylish apron in this fun sewing class for beginners, with some previous sewing experience. Discover how to cut, piece and finish your handy apron in the class with us - 4 November 2017
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MAKE A CHRISTMAS CUSHION
Have some festive fun and learn how to make two Christmas themed cushions to brighten up your home during the holiday season, or as a gift for someone special. We will teach you how to use a rotary cutter and ruler, sew a simple patchwork block and how to machine applique - From 9 November 2017
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MAKE A ZIPPED COSMETIC BAG
Why not make a fantastic and colourful zipped cosmetics bag and tissue holder. In this one-session class you will learn how to cut, piece and neatly insert a zip to complete your very own useful, handy bag - 11 November 2017
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CHRISTMAS FELT DECORATIONS
Get ready for Christmas - join us for for this festive workshop and learn how to make wool felt Christmas tree decorations. This class is all about having fun, trying something new and making seasonal decorations to take away with you. - 18 November 2017
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CHRISTMAS STOCKING DAY
If you’ve never done patchwork and quilting before this is a great festive project that will get you started and even if you’re an old hand you will still have a lot of fun with this. Why not spend a day in a warm and friendly atmosphere with others, making a Christmas stocking to fill with festive treats for someone special. - 9 December 2017
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LEARN TO SEW AND MAKE YOUR MOTHER PROUD (PART 1)
If you are a complete beginner then this class is for you! Learn how to use a sewing machine, sew seams, hems and make an envelope cushion and a bag with which you can impress your friends and family, even make them proud! - From 10 January 2018
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OVERLOCKING FOR BEGINNERS
If overlockers confuse, alarm or even terrify you then you are not alone. Learn how to thread and use a 4 thread overlocker, how to stitch curves, corners and hems. Then put all your newly acquired knowledge into sewing a professionally finished top from - 13 January 2018
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Janome Halloween Offers
Janome have added 4 extra machines to their Autumn Sewing with Style Offers but they are only here until 31 October - So Hurry!
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Bag yourself a Fabric Pack Bargain with 10%-OFF all Fat Quarter Bundles - today only, until Midnight (BST) Sunday 15th October 2017
Put FABRICPACK10 into the Discount Coupon Code box at the online checkout.
(Applies to all Fat Quarter Fabrics Bundles / Packs only - excludes Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls and other Pre-Cuts)
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Happy sewing!
Eclectic Maker
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