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Dear Everyone,

Autumn traditionally heralds the time of year to sew and make in earnest in the top half of the world. As the colours change in nature all around us, the mornings stay darker for longer and the evenings draw in, this is traditionally the time to craft and make. Autumn has been very kind to us in the UK so far, although sadly not so much elsewhere in the world. With warm and sunny days still abundant here it is hard to appreciate that we are about to enter October. But there is a distinct nip in the air at both ends of the day and the days are noticeably getting shorter. Change is coming, so follow your senses, let your creative instinct kick in and get busy in your sewing and rooms. We've got some lovely new fabrics and haberdashery in stock for you to help with that, so read on to see what's new.

We've also got a great interview with the legend that is Kaffe Fassett in our Blog this week. Take a few minutes out, find out what Kaffe made of our questions and learn more about this colourful sewing and knitting superstar - https://www.eclecticmaker.co.uk/blog/the-kaffe-fassett-interview.

Finally, if you're not a regular to our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest pages, pop over and have a look sometime, you might see something new. Links to all are available from the icons at the bottom of the page.

Happy Making.

Eclectic Maker

Just Arrived...

Gradients from Moda Fabrics

Gradients from Moda Fabrics stretch the boundaries of contemporary design with fabrics that create a dramatic impact when used as a single piece, or when cut and mixed with other fabrics. Graduated colour, over-sized prints and repeats measuring up to 36” make Gradients ideally suited for whole-cloth quilts and draperies. Used for larger-scale traditional piecing, one length of fabric provides the colours and prints of a dozen pieces. Just think what you could do with these.

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Small Things Country Creatures by Lewis and Irene Fabrics

Country Creatures is a new collection of Lewis and Irene’s popular small designs, this time themed with all their favourite country creatures. Cute hedgehogs, tiny mice, prancing deer, cunning foxes and playful otters. all make up the piece. We have a FREE pattern for you to make someone a super quilt with this one too.

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Fairy Lights by Lewis and Irene Fabrics

Fairy Lights from Lewis & Irene Fabrics is a fun filled fairy collection with glow-in-the-dark highlights. This one will simply light up your imagination with it's charming imagery and fun glow patterns. Surely you know a little prince or princess who would just love something made from these. Find your FREE quilt pattern here.

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Sewing Classes & Workshops...

MACHINE EMBROIDERED LANTERNS

Learn how to make your very own machine embroidered lanterns in this fun class. We will show you how to applique shapes to your base fabric and then how to machine embroider on top to create a charming lantern. You will make one on the night and take two home to finish - 17 October 2018

LANTERN MAKING

MAKE A FABULOUS DRAWSTRING LUNCH BAG

This fabulous drawstring bag will make the perfect accessory for the lady that lunches. If you don’t lunch then it would make a perfect carry all for your crafty projects. In this class you will learn how to make one of these stylish bags - From 1 November 2018

DRAWSTRING LUNCH BAG

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. Whatever the project from dressmaking to patchwork we're here to help - 17 October 2018

SEW YOUR OWN PROJECT

SKILLS - CATHEDRAL WINDOW CUSHION

This skills workshop will teach you how to make a Cathedral Window folded patchwork block. This block gets its name from the beautiful stained-glass windows found inside grand churches and is made using bright, colourful fabrics. In the class you will make a plain envelope backed cushion cover with your Cathedral Window blocks on the front - 3 November 2018

CATHEDRAL WINDOW CUSHION

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 17 November 2018

OVERLOCKING FOR BEGINNERS

Special Offers...

Get 10% OFF Moda Designer Fabrics this Weekend only.
Enter Coupon Code MODAFAB10 in the Discount Codes box at the online checkout, or tell us the code in our shop.

Offer open through Midnight BST Sunday 30th September 2018
(excludes Bella Solids range)

MODA FABRIC SPECIAL

Get 25% OFF all Simplicity Patterns and sew yourself an Autumn outfit.

Offer ends 2nd October, so hurry!

SIMPLICITY SALE

Janome is celebrating 50 years in the UK! As part of their celebrations they have some fantastic Sewing with Style offers for you this Autumn! So why not take a peek!

JANOME OFFERS