With grateful thanks to Vilene (soon to be re branded Vlieseline) we are pleased to make available their Fabric Box project made using Balear Vilene, Bondaweb, Firm Fusible Fabric Box Project… STEP 1 Cut out the outer fabric and S 133 for the two side parts and the lid allowing for a 1-cm seam. Fuse
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A Fat Quarter? A term often bounded about in sewing and quilting circles but what exactly is it & how big is it? Take a look at our hand guide and never be mystified again…
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With grateful thanks to Vilene (soon to be re branded Vlieseline) we are pleased to make available their Cushion project made using Quilters Grid. The Quilters Grid Project… STEP 1 Cut the fabrics into 5-cm squares (the squares can be bigger or smaller, but they must always match the grid. Cut edges must always be
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Fab Quilt Pattern project info created especially for the Spring Hare fabric range created by Lewis & Irene. The project was designed by the hugely creative Sally Abblett who is one of the lead designers at this British based design house. As you would expect from one of the designers it makes lovely use of the
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We are delighted to make a pattern available for the Lewis & Irene range Autumn Fields. The project was created by one of the lead designers at Lewis & Irene and make use of the full design range available. We are delighted to offer the full Autumn Fields Quilt Fabric Range. Fifteen fabulous designs printed
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With the huge popularity of the new Lewis & Irene Fabric Range – The Glen, we are delighted to make a pattern available for use with the range. The projects were created by one of Lewis & Irene’s lead designers. Empress Mills are also pleased to make the full fabric range available.
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Article exploring the creative uses of Brusho Acrylic Sprays and Shimmer Sprays. Hugely popular, Brusho is a great way of easily adding colour to your creative projects. Chris guides you through some super examples and covers tips and tricks to help achieve truly fabulous results. Written by Chris Gray of Mabon Arts for Empress Mills. Read More…
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Learn how to use Steam A Seam 2 for appliques. Steam A Seam is a heat activated pressure sensitive fusible web it allows you to stick and repostion fabric before creating a premenanent bond meaning you will never make an applique mistake again! Full info and instructions on use.
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For over 80 years our family business has been manufacturing sewing threads and yarns. Threads for high speed industrial machines, for hand sewing, for practical purposes, for creative use. We have supplied threads literally from the cradle to the grave – from towelling nappies to shrouds! We hope ‘Threads In Focus’ will unravel some of the
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Super table runner & quilt project available designed by Sally Ablett specifically for the Lewis & Irene New Forest Fabric Range. Completely free to download and can be used in conjunction with other quilt fabrics. All New Forest fabrics also available.
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