New Arrivals!

Rainbow Fabric Swirl (Mini) from Really Maria consisting of 20 (2.5" x 45") strips • Every roll contains 10 variations in print/colour and each variation contains 2 strips. • A beautiful assortment of colours and patterns, that can be used for Quilting, Sewing, Patchwork, Arts and Crafts, Creative Projects and Home Décor. This Fabric Swirl also makes a great gift. •100% Cotton with a High Thread Count and a guaranteed high quality finish. • Designed in the U.K

For burgeoning dressmakers the almost endless array of fabrics is what both entices the would-be fashion designer and maker to dress handmade, but it is also what confuses and potentially intimidates the first time sewist when stepping into the haberdashery. Each chapter in this book focuses on a type of fabric and demystifies its properties, suitability and uses as well as providing all the instructions and pattern pieces needed to make a collection of universally appealing garments from that fabric type. Many of the garments contained in the book appear in the show, either as technical challenges designed and set for the contestants by the author Claire-Louise Hardie or as projects chosen and made by the contestants. The chapter on cotton explains the properties of this common fabric and gives a variety of designs including a classic sleeveless shell top, capri trousers, summer dress and beach shorts. This is followed by chapters on wool and natural fibres, knits and stretch fabrics and the luxury fabrics, including lace and sheers. As well as the core chapters and garment instructions, this book also includes all the information you need to get started with your sewing machine and understand both your equipment and the pattern pieces. Claire-Louise’s ultimate guide to fitting your own clothes will ensure a perfect fit and stunning results.

Make Really Maria's beautiful,big mama pouffe measuring 30 inches (76cm) diameter and 12 inches (30cm) height from this kit.  The pattern includes step by step clear instructions with images and the template in full size.   If you want to add that wow factor to your home, then this is the project for you! Included in the kit are: Pattern Prym Mattress needles, 2.35 x 250mm, silver-coloured (131490) made of hardened steel. 9 x Melody rainbow colour fabrics 3.25 meters backing fabric 1.75 meters wadding Guterman extra strong thread 2 Self-covering buttons. Note: To complete your Big Mama Pouffe you will also need either 4 cubic polytsyrene ban bag filling or 5 kilos of polyester filling.  

Big Mama Pouffe Pattern - by Maria Sammur This pattern is to make Really Maria's beautiful,big mama pouffe measuring 30 inches (76cm) diameter and 12 inches (30cm) height.  The pattern includes step by step clear instructions with images and the template in full size.   If you want to add that wow factor to your home, then this is the project for you! All the necessary, fabrics and tools to enable you to make the pouffe are available from our shop.  

   Really Cute Rag Dolls Pattern. With this pattern you can stitch yourself a variety of different dolls and easy to make with clear, simple intructions and step by step images.  I've avoided darts, fiddly gussets, embroidery and button holes to make experience more enjoyable, addictive and has no limits for embellishing! All the templates are included and scaled to the actual size. The dolls stand approximately 50cm (20") tall. Thge possibilities of who you can make are endless....so go on on let your imagination run wild!! An ideal gift to make for somebody you love. Designed by Maria Sammur.

Let me introduce you to the beautiful Rainbow Rita.  She's easy to make with clear, simple intructions and step by step images.  I've avoided darts, fiddly gussets, embroidery and button holes to make the experience more enjoyable and addictive! The dolls stand approximately 50cm (20") tall. Sew your very own Rainbow Rita, with her beautiful rainbow hair and brightly coloured clothes. £35.99 The kit includes the pattern with templates  (scaled to the actaul size) and all the materials you need to make her. An idal gift to make for somebody you love. Designed by Maria Sammur.

Chinese Fabric Dragon Brocade Oriental Material 45 inch 112cm A beautiful woven jacquard fabric with Chinese dragon design. This is an authentic oriental brocade fabric made in China. Fabric Width 112cm/44 inch Please note the price is for 1 Fat Quarter of fabric. For 1/2 Metre of fabric, add 2 units to your shopping basket. For 1 Metre of fabric add 4 units etc. Orders of multiple lengths will be supplied as one continuous length. Fabric construction is 100% Polyester Traditional Chinese style embroidered silky satin fabric. Perfect for clothing, home decor, scarves, waist coats, upholstery covers, cushion covers, curtains, slippers, shoes, purses, handbags and handbag accessories. The uses are endless. Hand Wash Only

Chinese Fabric Dragon Brocade Oriental Material 45 inch 112cm A beautiful woven jacquard fabric with Chinese dragon design. This is an authentic oriental brocade fabric made in China. Fabric Width 112cm/44 inch Please note the price is for 1 Fat Quarter of fabric. For 1/2 Metre of fabric, add 2 units to your shopping basket. For 1 Metre of fabric add 4 units etc. Orders of multiple lengths will be supplied as one continuous length. Fabric construction is 100% Polyester Traditional Chinese style embroidered silky satin fabric. Perfect for clothing, home decor, scarves, waist coats, upholstery covers, cushion covers, curtains, slippers, shoes, purses, handbags and handbag accessories. The uses are endless. Hand Wash Only

Chinese Fabric Dragon Brocade Oriental Material 45 inch 112cm A beautiful woven jacquard fabric with Chinese dragon design. This is an authentic oriental brocade fabric made in China. Fabric Width 112cm/44 inch Please note the price is for 1 Fat Quarter of fabric. For 1/2 Metre of fabric, add 2 units to your shopping basket. For 1 Metre of fabric add 4 units etc. Orders of multiple lengths will be supplied as one continuous length. Fabric construction is 100% Polyester Traditional Chinese style embroidered silky satin fabric. Perfect for clothing, home decor, scarves, waist coats, upholstery covers, cushion covers, curtains, slippers, shoes, purses, handbags and handbag accessories. The uses are endless. Hand Wash Only

Chinese Fabric Dragon Brocade Oriental Material 45 inch 112cm A beautiful woven jacquard fabric with Chinese dragon design. This is an authentic oriental brocade fabric made in China. Fabric Width 112cm/44 inch Please note the price is for 1 Fat Quarter of fabric. For 1/2 Metre of fabric, add 2 units to your shopping basket. For 1 Metre of fabric add 4 units etc. Orders of multiple lengths will be supplied as one continuous length. Fabric construction is 100% Polyester Traditional Chinese style embroidered silky satin fabric. Perfect for clothing, home decor, scarves, waist coats, upholstery covers, cushion covers, curtains, slippers, shoes, purses, handbags and handbag accessories. The uses are endless. Hand Wash Only

Book Description 16 cute and quirky crochet cactus patterns that are quick and easy to make You don't need a garden to grow this charming crop of cactuses - just a crochet hook, some yarn and a little crochet know-how! This delightful little book contains 16 patterns for crocheted cactuses that can be used to decorate your window ledges, your table and anywhere else in the home. They don't need watering or feeding, don't have sharp spines and are quick and easy to make. Using simple crochet stitches and widely available yarn, there are diverse varieties to choose from, which are inspired by real cactus species. Some are embellished with beads and others have ridges, flowers, bobbles and look just like the real thing. They make perfect, quirky gifts for friends and family and all they need is a plant pot to sit in. With a short techniques section at the beginning of the book to get you started, you can make a whole display in no time - so pick up your hook and yarn and get started! Table of Contents Materials, tools and equipment 6 Patterns intro 7 Crochet techniques 8 Soil bases 12 Opuntia linguiformis 16 Lophophora 18 Echinocereus nivosus 20 Stenocactus obvallatus 22 Opuntia microdasys var. albispina 24 Pilosocereus glaucescens 26 Eriosyce napina 28 Gymnocalycium mihanovichii (mutant) 30 Echinocereus schereri 32 Astrophytum 34 Notocactus haselbergii 36 Opuntia quitensis 38 Myrtillocactus geometrizans 40 Parodia scopa 42 Tephrocactus geometricus 44 Mammillaria elongata 46

Book Description Create 15 stunning occasion bag designs using the two reusable plastic templates New from Debbie Shore, this is a brand new series with a difference! The 15 occasion bag designs are created using the rigid plastic templates contained within the book; these two easy-to-use templates are durable, reusable, wipe-clean and perfect for fussy cutting, plus they are simple to position and use there is no need to pin them. The 15 bags are each made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings, to create 15 very different results. The templates can also be used for your own further design variations, as you mix and match the techniques covered within the book; Debbie gives advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs. Each project in the book is explained using Debbie’s trademark style and step-by-step photography, and there is also a comprehensive techniques section and a guide to using the templates. Table of Contents Introduction 6 Understanding the templates 8 Materials 12 Tools 14 Hardware 16 Techniques 17 Debbie’s top tips 24 Glossary 25 The Projects 26 Curved flap handbag 28 Round flap handbag 34 Scalloped flap handbag 38 Bow clutch 44 Curved flap clutch 48 Scalloped flap clutch 52 Zip clutch 56 Cosmetic bag 60 Fringed handbag 64 Patchwork clutch 68 Piped handbag 72 Slim clutch with scalloped flap 76 Triple pocket handbag 80 Chain strap clutch 84 Zipped purse 88 A little extra something 94 Index 96 About the Author About Debbie Shore Debbie Shore started her career as a children's television presenter and since then has appeared regularly on television both as an actress and selling products on a shopping channel. Debbie has also hosted live fashion shows with a major fashion store, produces her own range of instructional DVDs and writes for several popular sewing magazines. She is now a bestselling author and has written 12 books for Search Press, with several more underway. Debbie was voted Sewing Designer of the Year in the Immediate Media British Craft Awards 2017. She lives in Lincolnshire. Visit her website www.debbieshoresewing.com. Press The Sewing Directory Debbie Shore has released two new bag making books in a new series of books with Search Press the Build a Bag series. The first two books focus on Tote Bags and Occasion bags, each book containing instructions for 15 projects as well as tips on making your own variations of these designs. I hear that future books include backpacks and satchels. What differentiates these books from other bag making books is they both come with full size reusable plastic templates, so you can use them repeatedly without the wear and tear you normally get from paper patterns. They are thin plastic templates with slots for you to draw through to mark the shape of your bag, the flap or zip positioning. The templates are also transparent, so you can fussy cut your fabric. Each book has a handy plastic pocket inside the front cover to safely store your templates, so they dont get bent or damaged. Both books start with a guide to using the templates, to the tools and techniques you will need to make the bags (with step by step instructions and colour photos) and some tip tips from Debbie. The bags themselves range in size and complexity and include clutch bags, large totes and handbags. Some of them do look quite similar with just a detail like the bag flap changed but theres still several different styles and sizes contained in the books. The projects teach you different bag making techniques including adding zips, making pockets, sewing different shaped bag flaps, making piping, bag closures, making quilted bags, adding details like bows or applique etc. In her bag making tips Debbie lets the reader know which bag is the easiest one to start with. As with all her books the project instructions are easy to follow and have clear photos for every stage to help guide the reader. These books are ideal for those new to bag making and will help readers grow their bag making skills and confidence as they work through the projects. The plastic templates are a brilliant idea and a great bonus. I look forward to seeing the next books in this series. myshelf.com If you need a bag for a special occasion (or any occasion for that matter) you can make one quickly and simply with this book. Undo the elastic band on the cover - where you can also find a useful imperial/metric ruler and discover how inside On the inside of the front cover is a pocket containing two reusable plastic templates. With these you can make all fifteen bags in the book with not as much sewing know-how as you might think. The book opens by explaining how to use the templates before discussing fabric options and listing what you need to get started. This book would appeal to most levels of expertise but is particularly useful for anybody of improver level. That is, somebody who knows the very basics of sewing but would appreciate the glossary of terms and helpful section on techniques such as making fabric flowers, zipped pockets and straps. Each project has a large photograph of the finished item plus a list of what you need, section on how to use the templates and a good number of steps with photographs. All measurements are in imperial and metric and use is made of the attractive hardware options available now such as metal fasteners, handles, D-rings etc which lift a bag out of the homemade category and into the handmade one. Choose from handbags, purses and clutches with a variety of shaped flaps, pocket options and fancy details to cover all the occasions you can think of. Many make use of scraps left over from other projects, ideal for the greener crafter as well as anybody who hoards fabric and/or wants to make a bag to match an outfit they have made. This is a lovely book for the keeper shelf and my favorite to date from this talented author. The Collection 2018 New from Debbie Shore - the first book in her brand new Build a Bag series. Create 15 stunning occasion bag designs using just two reusable, templates (included with the book). The two easy-to-use templates are durable, reusable, wipe-clean and perfect for fussy cutting, plus simple to position with no need to pin. Debbie also gives clear advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs.

Book Description Create 15 stunning tote bag designs using the two reusable plastic templates. New from Debbie Shore, this is a brand new bag-making series with a difference! The 15 tote bag designs are created using the rigid plastic templates contained within the book; these two easy-to-use templates are durable, reusable, wipe-clean and perfect for fussy cutting, plus they are simple to position and use there is no need to pin them. The 15 tote bags are each made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings, to create 15 very different results. The templates can also be used for your own further design variations, as you mix and match the techniques covered within the book; Debbie gives advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs. Each project in the book is explained using Debbie’s trademark style and step-by-step photography, and there is also a comprehensive techniques section and a guide to using the templates. Table of Contents Introduction 6 Understanding the templates 8 Materials 12 Tools 14 Techniques 16 Debbie’s top tips 26 Glossary 27 The Projects 28 Simple 30 Crafty 34 Curved flap 38 Knot 42 Patchwork 46 Piped 50 Patch pocket 54 Purse with flap 58 Purse with zip 62 Foldaway 66 Quilted 70 Beach bag 74 Drawstring bag 78 Double pocket 82 Bow 88 A little something extra 92 Index 96 About the Author About Debbie Shore Debbie Shore started her career as a children's television presenter and since then has appeared regularly on television both as an actress and selling products on a shopping channel. Debbie has also hosted live fashion shows with a major fashion store, produces her own range of instructional DVDs and writes for several popular sewing magazines. She is now a bestselling author and has written 12 books for Search Press, with several more underway. Debbie was voted Sewing Designer of the Year in the Immediate Media British Craft Awards 2017. She lives in Lincolnshire. Visit her website www.debbieshoresewing.com. Press The Sewing Directory Debbie Shore has released two new bag making books in a new series of books with Search Press the Build a Bag series. The first two books focus on Tote Bags and Occasion bags, each book containing instructions for 15 projects as well as tips on making your own variations of these designs. I hear that future books include backpacks and satchels. What differentiates these books from other bag making books is they both come with full size reusable plastic templates, so you can use them repeatedly without the wear and tear you normally get from paper patterns. They are thin plastic templates with slots for you to draw through to mark the shape of your bag, the flap or zip positioning. The templates are also transparent, so you can fussy cut your fabric. Each book has a handy plastic pocket inside the front cover to safely store your templates, so they dont get bent or damaged. Both books start with a guide to using the templates, to the tools and techniques you will need to make the bags (with step by step instructions and colour photos) and some tip tips from Debbie. The bags themselves range in size and complexity and include clutch bags, large totes and handbags. Some of them do look quite similar with just a detail like the bag flap changed but theres still several different styles and sizes contained in the books. The projects teach you different bag making techniques including adding zips, making pockets, sewing different shaped bag flaps, making piping, bag closures, making quilted bags, adding details like bows or applique etc. In her bag making tips Debbie lets the reader know which bag is the easiest one to start with. As with all her books the project instructions are easy to follow and have clear photos for every stage to help guide the reader. These books are ideal for those new to bag making and will help readers grow their bag making skills and confidence as they work through the projects. The plastic templates are a brilliant idea and a great bonus. I look forward to seeing the next books in this series. Postcard Reviews I always get excited when Debbie Shore brings out a new book. The 'Build A Bag' series is absolutely amazing. A brand new concept that is both original and simple, the 15 projects are stunning. The book and the reusable templates come in a folder and can be removed for easier usage. As always, the projects are beautifully presented and the instructions are simple to follow. the step by step instructions come in both a visual and written format, and with additional hints and tips they can be adapted and embellished to your own design. Each project has a coloured diagram to show what piece of template to use. For both a beginner and an advanced sewist, this is one book that will be forever loved. The bags as you would expect are amazing, and all are absolutely useful. I can imagine my friends are going to love them. They are a perfect gift idea. The only problem is knowing which to sew first!!

Step into Debbie Shore’s sewing room, where she will share with you her expert tips, techniques and trade secrets for successful sewing. In this first book in her new Sewing Room Secrets series, Debbie Shore walks you through every aspect of machine sewing, revealing her top tips and providing in-depth and helpful guidance every step of the way. Starting by looking at sewing room essentials, Debbie then guides you around your sewing machine and explains all the tools and materials you might need, including wadding/batting, interfacing, fabrics and threads. There’s a handy troubleshooting section to reassure and guide you when you encounter problems. Debbie covers the key techniques you need to know, including inserting zips and piping, using shirring elastic, free-motion embroidery and appliqué. Debbie’s focus is on craft and home items, but she also includes some dressmaking and quilting tips for those looking to explore other areas. The ten beautiful projects help you learn the techniques as you progress through the book, beginning with a simple pincushion before moving on to a pillow cover, a tablet case, a drawstring bag, a sewing machine mat and more.

Book Description Take your machine’s walking foot for a walk on the wild side and move beyond basic stitch-in-the-ditch quilting! In her follow-up to best-selling Foolproof Machine Quilting, award-winning author Mary Mashuta teaches you how to quilt attractive lines, curves, and geometric shapes with a walking foot. Take your machine’s walking foot for a walk on the wild side and move beyond basic stitch-in-the-ditch quilting! In her follow-up to best-selling Foolproof Machine Quilting, award-winning author Mary Mashuta teaches you how to quilt attractive lines, curves, and geometric shapes with a walking foot. The book includes a multitude of designs, each adapted for walking-foot quilting and marked with clock icons to indicate the skill level and time required to accomplish it. This visual guide provides an inspirational gallery of 30 finished quilts and is enhanced by detailed photos of successfully quilted blocks, center panels, sashing, borders, and corners. Includes clock icons for each design to indicate the skill level and time required to accomplish Custom designs to fit every block, border, and cornerwith no marking and no math Ideas for using commercial quilting templates, paper cuttings, and traditional sashiko-style designs Decorative stitches, hand quilting, and embellishments are used to enhance piecing

Amanda's bold and inspiring use of colour and pattern gives stunning results that are deceptively easy to achieve. This colourful book contains illustrated block-by-block guides to creating ten stunning blankets, with colour variations providing twenty further creations. Each of the ten blankets is constructed from a series of simple motifs, including squares, hexagons and triangles: creating a large and sumptuous blanket is simply a matter of piecing together colourful motifs into wonderful arrangements. The book contains basic instruction on yarns and hooks, explains how to join motifs and sew in ends, and provides a brief guide to using colour. For each blanket there is an index of motifs used, accompanied by the instructions for how to make them: both in written form and as a chart. The blocks include a range of shapes and are accompanied by the 'fillers' needed to fill the gaps between them. Each project has a full colour chart, and takes the reader block by block through the entire construction process.

Robin Super Chunky is spun from 100% Premium Acrylic. Available in 15 Plain Shades & 4 Multi Coloured Shades Robin Super Chunky represents great value for money! Machine Washable. Weight - 100g ball. Length - 80m to a 100g ball. Needle Size - 10.00mm. Tension - 10sts & 14rows to a 10cm sq. Composition - 100% Premium Acrylic. Price shown is for a 100g ball.

Robin Super Chunky is spun from 100% Premium Acrylic. Available in 15 Plain Shades & 4 Multi Coloured Shades Robin Super Chunky represents great value for money! Machine Washable. Weight - 100g ball. Length - 80m to a 100g ball. Needle Size - 10.00mm. Tension - 10sts & 14rows to a 10cm sq. Composition - 100% Premium Acrylic. Price shown is for a 100g ball.

Robin Super Chunky is spun from 100% Premium Acrylic. Available in 15 Plain Shades & 4 Multi Coloured Shades Robin Super Chunky represents great value for money! Machine Washable. Weight - 100g ball. Length - 80m to a 100g ball. Needle Size - 10.00mm. Tension - 10sts & 14rows to a 10cm sq. Composition - 100% Premium Acrylic. Price shown is for a 100g ball.

Wendy Attitude Mega Chunky Ply / Weight: Mega Chunky 89% Acrylic / 11% Nylon 30º mild machine wash. Do not iron. Cool tumble dry. Make a bold statement with Attitude our Funky new mega chunky. A chainette exterior encloses bright colour changing fibre, which once knitted gives a lightly brushed effect. Our six shades are presented in a super-sized 100g hank which we are sure will create an impact. Needle size: 12mm Tension: 11 rows x 7.5 sts 10cm/4" Approx 80m/86yds Ball size: 100 grams Pack Size: 6 x 100g gms

Wendy Attitude Mega Chunky Ply / Weight: Mega Chunky 89% Acrylic / 11% Nylon 30º mild machine wash. Do not iron. Cool tumble dry. Make a bold statement with Attitude our Funky new mega chunky. A chainette exterior encloses bright colour changing fibre, which once knitted gives a lightly brushed effect. Our six shades are presented in a super-sized 100g hank which we are sure will create an impact. Needle size: 12mm Tension: 11 rows x 7.5 sts 10cm/4" Approx 80m/86yds Ball size: 100 grams Pack Size: 6 x 100g gms