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Dear Everyone,
It's a dogs life, don't you think? It just goes to show that you don't have to be human to appreciate a nice quilt, and this is a really nice quilt - it's our tutor Sue's Big Block Sampler, which you can learn how to make with us in one of our upcoming October workshops. Don't tell Sue about the dogs though, her cat would not be impressed...
So school's out for another year and Summer's still in and set to continue for a while yet. Fabulous! If you want a break from the heat take five minutes to scan our Newsletter and have a browse of our website to see what's new and what's going on.
If you haven't already, don't forget to 'Show us Your Makes'. We're running a competition - see below for details.
Enjoy your sewing and your Summer.
Eclectic Maker
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Celtic Reflections by Lewis & Irene Fabrics
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Lewis & Irene have brought back their bestselling Celtic fabric range this year, with a fresh look. A gorgeous new stag and reworked designs now all feature a hint of metallic in silver. Stunning when used together in a project. Perfect for Christmas wow!
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Winterfold by Ali Brookes for Dashwood Studio
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This Christmas/winter collection featuring woodland animals and birds in grey, cream, rust and charcoal, with the added addition of a copper metallic, is the second collection from British designer Ali Brookes. By her own admission, Ali loves a bit of sparkle and this delightful graphically-illustrated Winter collection from Dashwood Studios delivers just that, with its subtle copper metallic accents. Great for all kinds of projects, but especially great for Winter wonders.
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Enchanted by Gingiber for Moda Fabrics
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Gingiber is back with a new collection for Moda Fabrics - Enchanted. This latest collection features swans, unicorns and enchanted animals all in baby-soft pastel colors. Perfect to celebrate a new arrival with a special quilt or cute outfit with Enchanted's Animal prints.
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Ahoy by Gingiber for Moda Fabrics
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Here's another milestones collection from Gingiber. This one is called Ahoy and is brimming with marine life images from crabs to whales in bright blues reds and a splash of green. Just great to celebrate and mark a new arrival in different way.
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Regent Street Lawns by Moda Fabrics
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Take an assortment of lovely floral prints, colour them with a mix of traditional and trendy colour, and put them on lightweight, high-thread-count cottons... this is how Moda Fabrics create their Regent Street Lawns. You can use these fabrics for every kind of sewing from apparel to quilts, home décor to accessories - cotton lawns make every project something special. We have Charm Packs available in this one too.
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Mermaids by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics
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The lovely mermaids in this Mermaids collection by Whistler Studios for Windham fabrics, surrounded by all manner of creatures of the sea will make for inspiring garments and quilts for almost anyone. Who doesn't love a mermaid after all.
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Dovestone Rayon by Feena Brooks for Dashwood Studio
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Dovestone, a stunning fabric collection from Feena Brooks for Dashwood Studios, is named after a reservoir in the Peak District National Park. Feena's gorgeous collection reflects the wild beauty and rich muted colours of Englands flora and fauna. This beautiful rayon is perfect for dressmaking.
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Sewing Classes & Workshops...
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MAKE A BABY QUILT
This delightful baby quilt is perfect to make for children. Choose pastel or primary colours and add applique choosing from ducks, rabbits or teddy bears. You could even add letters to spell a name or special word. You will learn to piece your fabrics together, applique using a variety of decorative stitches and quilt to finish things off beautifully - From 4 September 2018
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SEW YOUR OWN WORKSHOP
Need help with a sewing project or simply need some encouragement and a guidance then this is the class for you. What ever the project from dressmaking to patchwork we're here to help - 5 September 2018
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INTRO TO PATCHWORK & QUILTING - PETAL PILLOW
Have fun and learn how to make this fabulous pillow. You will be shown how to sew a simple patchwork block, make applique flowers and quilt your cushion cover. This class is about giving you the basic skills to start you on your way with patchwork - From 6 September 2018
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MAKE A LINEN BAG
During this enjoyable Saturday workshop you will learn how to create a small shoulder or handbag from linen fat quarters. This super smart linen bag is fully lined and would make a great addition to anyone’s bag collection! You will need a basic knowledge of patchwork and sewing machine skills are a must - 8 September 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 in this popular class. Then put all your newly acquired knowledge into sewing a professionally finished top - From 15 September 2018
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SEW YOUR OWN WORKSHOP
Need help with a sewing project or simply need some encouragement and a guidance then this is the class for you. What ever the project from dressmaking to patchwork we're here to help - 19 September 2018
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INTRO TO PATCHWORK & QUILTING - CHARM PACK BAG
Learn how to make a small but useful bag from a single Charm Pack. This sewing course will teach you how to use a rotary cutter and ruler, machine piece your fabrics together and quilt the top - From 20 September 2018
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MAKE A ZIPPED POUCH / PURSE
Make this fantastic and colourful zipped bag that can be used for all sorts of special things. In this fun class you will learn how to cut, sew and neatly insert a zip to complete your useful and handy bag - 26 September 2018
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BIG BLOCK SAMPLER QUILT
This quilt is made from 16inch blocks and uses techniques that are aimed at those that have already made a beginner’s sampler quilt. The quilt is made using the quilt as you go technique and measures approx. 70" square but you can make your quilt smaller or larger by simply changing the number of blocks you make - From 2 October 2018
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More fabulous offers from Janome - 6 series machines on sale with FREE JQ2 Quilting kits worth £129
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Take a look below for details of a competition we are running for a chance to win a £25 voucher to spend in our store, either on line or in the shop.
All you have to do to enter is to show us your makes by posting a photograph of a recent project you have worked on or one that you are most proud of and it can be of absolutely anything - it's as easy as that!
One lucky person chosen after Midnight on July 25th will win a voucher worth £25.00 to spend with us either online or in our shop.
You can enter in any of the following ways:
On Facebook - find the pinned post and add a picture of your make to the comments.
On Instagram - post your pic either in the comments of the original post or by tagging us and using the hashtag #seweclectic
On Twitter - use the hashtag #seweclectic
We are loving seeing all of your makes so far - keep them coming!
Good Luck to everyone.
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