Category: Patchwork & Quilting

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Star Buys 16th January 2019

10% OFF 
City Nights Collection by Lewis & Irene
With inspiration from all cities but specifically a city close to home, London. Lights twinkling from tall buildings and the bustling roads with their shiny black cabs. When the day comes to an end the city sparkles with lights thus the glimmering metallics in this collection.

NOW £12.16 per metre Offer ends 29.1.2019
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Stylecraft Jeanie Aran

Stylecraft Jeanie is an exciting yarn that captures the spirit and heritage of the denim trend. Inspired by the timeless and classic hues of denim, with colours ranging from rich deep vintage indigos to lighter blues plus the addition of a pastel range including white.  Jeanie is an aran weight yarn, its cotton acrylic blend means that it is soft to the touch and it can be machine washed and tumble dried. NOW £3.44 per 100g Ball Offer ends 29.1.2019

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Stylecraft Jeanie Aran Patterns

Stylecraft Jeanie patterns featuring a collection of stylish ladies garments. Use the Denim shades for Winter Warmers and the pastels for early Spring Warm. NOW £2.34 each Offer ends 29.1.2019

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DMC Printed Cross Stitch Kits
NEW….. From the DMC Fashion Illustration Range
No need to stitch the black brushwork just cross stitch the pretty dresses.
All materials and needle included.NOW £14.14 each 
Offer ends 29.1.2019
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PLUS DKS30SE and DKS100SE models come with a FREE JQ6 Quilters Kit worth £129 and ATELIER 7 model comes with a FREE JQ7 Quilters Kit worth £185. OFFERS AVAILABLE UNTIL 31ST JANUARY 2019. All offers strictly subject to stock availability.

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Lewis & Irene City Nights


A collection inspired by the city. All cities but specifically a city close to our hearts, London.
Lights twinkling from tall buildings and the bustling roads with their shiny black cabs. When the day comes to an end the city sparkles. Designed with metallic elements …

Lewis & Irene have released their stunning new collection, enhanced with subtle metallics, along with another winning themed quilt pattern.

This collection includes city buildings, black cabs, and an underground inspired graphic, along with both an architectural and pavement blender, with a selection of coloured backgrounds that blend well with the silver and copper tones running through all the fabrics.

Three different designs in the free quilt pattern will help you to co-ordinate your colours to maximum effect, while creating quilt blocks reminiscent of city buildings.

https://www.lewisandirene.com/portfolio-items/city-nights-quilt/

Find Lewis & Irene’s City Nights here

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Sewell & Savill Experience

 

What an amazing day!  Jon, Beccs and I joined two other ladies in a class with Laura from Sewell & Savill using embroidery machines.  We sell embroidery machines here at Tudor Rose Patchwork and although we knew the basics, we really didn’t know how wide a range of techniques there are and how many different things can be made so simply.

I’ve been blown away by how much an embroidery machine can do.  We looked at 10 different projects.  We made a fancy button hole, complex designs using metallic threads, we discovered the tricks of the trade for lettering.  We used embroidery designs to quilt, we learnt how to make a log cabin pattern.  We made lace flowers and attached them to our sampler cushion.  We explored applique and created a pretty reverse applique adding sequin embellishments.  We made chenille trim and a decorative pattern using eyelets.

The whole day was a lovely experience.   Not just because we were learning from a highly experienced tutor.  The day was run in easy sessions broken up with tea and biscuits, a nice lunch – although we did find it hard to tear ourselves away from the machines.  And just when we were starting to flag, we were treated to tea and cake.

Not only do you get everything during the day, but Laura sends all the tips and tricks to you by email so you have them to refer back to at your leisure.

If you have any questions at all, whether it be about buying an embroidery machine or attending a class with Laura to learn how to do more with a machine you already own, please get in touch.  You can visit us in store, give us a call on 01234 824983 or email us on info@tudorrosepatchwork.co.uk

Click here to see more about Laura’s classes.

 

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Star Buys Offers till 13th March 2018

30% OFF
Mrs March’s Collection in Antique by Lecien
These beautiful fabrics capture the feel of antique fabrics in wonderful soft colours and delicate floral designs

NOW only £9.66 per metre 
Offer ends 13.3.2018
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Adriafil Asterix Chunky 
Adriafil Asterix has a charming structure which is slightly flamed, where the solid colour base is interrupted by multicolour sections which gives movement to the surface of the garment, without using any particular knitting technique.
The alpaca component makes the yarn even more soft and comfortable.

NOW only £3.23 per 50g Ball 
Offer ends 13.3.2018
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Janome – Brand of the Year 2018
Product of the Year Award Winner
Model DKS 100 SE

Was £529.00 Now Only £479.00
plus FREE JQ6 Quilting Kit (worth £119.00)

Perfect Machine for all types of Sewing
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New Kits…….. using Glitter Film
Choose from 4 Designs – only £4.50 each
Cute little kits from Tudor Rose Patchwork, this mug rug or fabric coaster kit, incorporates basic quilting and applique techniques using fabric and the amazing heat applied glitter film. Perfect for beginners, can be sewn by hand or machine.
The kit includes wadding, fabric, glitter film, pattern and instructions.  All you’ll need is a basic sewing kit, thread and an iron.
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Project Linus Update

We’ve received a wonderful message from Elaine, who distributes our Project Linus quilts. She’s had some thank-you emails, along with some lovely photos of happy recipients!

” ‘Since you came into St Johns and dropped off the blankets there has been a real special buzz on how well they are supporting the children in such a large variety of ways.

We separated the blankets into Seniors and Primary and each blanket has found a home with individual students for them to use during their school day. The blanket belongs to the student and will travel up with them through out their school life(which is perfect for this time of year when the students are going through such changes) and if the blanket last long enough will go with them into adulthood.

I’m so pleased I responded your email as the benefits seen in the students from having one of the beautiful hand-made blankets is so warming.

Please pass on my thanks to all the amazing members of the project who produce these beautiful items.

Thank you and take care
Faye’

A second thank you came from Bedford Hospital

‘I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the beautiful hand made quilts we have received on Riverbank Ward to use with the children here.Each one is a work of art and will be carefully placed with a child who I am sure will cherish it forever. It is such a lovely idea, thanks to you and your team for spending the time creating and making these beautiful items.
I’ve only just seen them today but felt compelled to email you immediately!
Anne’

And a third one from a Women’s refuge that Kathy specifically wanted to give some quilts to, after Ruth’s visit to our last meeting at Tudor Rose. the quilts had been sitting on the top of her wardrobe (as you do) and they have now found a new home

‘I just thought you may like to see two of the larger quilts in situ. They go beautifully with the colour scheme in our residents lounge. If you can pass on special thanks to Kathy too please. I haven’t managed to get our handyman to put up the ones for the wall yet, but I will send you a picture when I do.

Ruth’

So thank you all so much, it’s a pleasure to be able to spend time together at the Tudor Rose making the quilts and then deliver them around Bedfordshire and to see how grateful everyone is when I show them what I have brought them and they obviously get pleasure in passing them on to the children.
Enjoy the summer and see you all in September.

Regards,
Elaine”

Project Linus is a fantastic charity who distribute comfort blankets to disadvantaged and sick children and teens. You can find out more about their valuable work HERE

Want to contribute? Find out all about our upcoming Project Linus days HERE

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December Fabric Focus

It may be cold outside but Spring will soon be on its way and the Daisy Garden collection is perfect for any project at this time of year. It’s bold floral print compliments the soft blues, yellows and greens, giving the fabrics a country cottage theme. The daisies sit alongside butterflies but have subtle hints of geometric patterns both in the panel and the rest of the fabrics.

There is so much you can do with a collection like this; at the moment Jon is working on a table runner using the panel. Sticking with the dining theme, you could cut out the individual squares and rectangles for place mats and coasters, perfect for dressing up the garden table for outdoor lunches in the warmer months.

If you are fairly new to patchwork and quilting, panels are a great place to start; cutting out individual pieces of the panel allows you to try out your new skills on a small and simple projects. Want to try something a bit bigger? You could keep the panel in one piece and turn it into a small quilt by adding borders. But if you are feeling really ambitious you could cut out and rearrange the individual pieces of the panel to make a much larger quilt or a table runner just like Jon!

Patchwork with panels is easy; if you are still unsure then why not join one of our beginners classes. If you want to follow the theme of Daisy Garden and create something homely you could join Geraldine for her sewing for beginner’s day in February where she can help you out with any small home furnishing project.

Interested in a classes but don’t know which ones to do? Come along to our exhibition on Saturday 10th January, 10am-4.30pm. Students from all our 2014 classes will be displaying their work; you can talk to the students about their experience and staff and will be on hand to discuss all the courses we have to offer this year. Light refreshments will be being served at the event thanks to O for Coffee. Of course you are welcome to stay for the whole day and enjoy lunch in O for Coffee and grab a bargain in our winter sale!

To see the full Daisy Garden collection click here.

Browse our full list of courses by clicking here.

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To The Moon and Back – Lewis & Irene @ Tudor Rose

Peering through a telescope, looking up to the sky and searching for the brightest star.

Let our cute constellations and dreamy galaxies take you … ‘To the Moon and Back’

An inspiring collection of fabrics from Lewis & Irene, featuring celestial delights such as moons, planets and rockets, along with co-ordinating mixers with stars and constellations. They also work well with Lewis & Irene’s Bumbleberries range.

You can also find two free patterns over on the Lewis & Irene website specifically designed for this collection. Try a foundation pieced black hole-esque quilt designed by Sally Ablett, or opt for the quicker 18″ cushion project.

https://www.lewisandirene.com/portfolio-items/to-the-moon-and-back-cosmic-cushion/

https://www.lewisandirene.com/portfolio-items/moon-back-quilt/

Find ‘To The Moon and Back‘ over on our website