Author: Sally

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Letter to my Daughter BOM

This is a beautiful Block of the Month quilt pattern designed by Natalie Bird. Full of needle point turn applique, English paper piecing and pieced blocks – It’s accompanied by 15 mini-stitcheries. The quilt is a collection of heartfelt sayings that Natalie shares with her three daughters.

The quilt itself is made from Natalie’s latest collection ‘Heartstrings’ and features a new panel designed especially for the Homespun BOM. We will be making the fabric pack from this collection including the pre-printed mini stitchery panel includes 15 stitches (2” x 2 ¼”) – expected delivery is the end of April (Pandemic Pending)

The Block of the Month will run over 6 Issues in the Homespun Magazine, if you would like to subscribe to the magazine for the duration of the BOM contact us – sally@coastandcountrycrafts.co.uk

 

For abit of fun, Natalie is running a stitch-along Facebook group where you can post and see other peoples progress for inspiration!

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Singer Sewing Machines

We are proud to stock Singer Sewing Machines!

Our staff are trained to help you choose the best machine for your needs. We offer trials on our machines so you can test run before you buy and a Free 1 Hour lesson so you can get to grips with the technology and get the most out of your machine!

Since 1851, the name SINGER has been synonymous with sewing. This was the year of Isaac Singer’s patent on the first practical sewing machine, marking the official beginning of SINGER as a company and its leadership in the industry. The spirit of practical design and creative innovation that characterized the company at its beginning continues today as they develop products for every level of sewing. SINGER has celebrated many firsts, including the world’s first zig-zag machine, the first electronic machines, the first sewing assistant app for mobile devices, and much more. From fashions to home décor, embroidery, quilting and more, SINGER is dedicated to helping people express themselves through the craft of sewing.

Explore some of the machines we stock HERE

Can’t find the machine your after? We want to help you get the machine you love best, drop us an email and we’ll try to order to your specifications!

sally@coastandcountrycrafts.co.uk

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Our Designers – Gail Pan

Gail Pan is an Australian based designer who has had a passion for sewing from a young age.

She started designing in 2003 after having spent years making clothes for her children and adapting every pattern that came her way.

Her work has a beautiful simplicity, taking inspiration from the home and garden and her patterns are often filled with flowers, adorable birds & bees and cute creatures. Gail Pan Design’s are great for beginner stitchers to advanced quilters – there is a little something for everyone.

Explore Gail’s Patterns & Books Here

– Let us know what you love about her work! –

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Sunny Days Bunting Kit with Pre-printed Stitchery Panel & Tilda Fabrics

Put the Sunshine back in your day with this gorgeous Sunny Days Stitchery Bunting Kit. Sunny Days Bunting panels have been designed by Natalie Bird of The Birdhouse & has 7 pre-printed stitchery flags & we’ve added 7 Tilda fat 1/8ths for backing, appliqué & extra flags. You can use what’s left to make scrappy bunting tape. A DMC thread pack is separately & why not embellish with a few buttons?
 

Click here to find the Sunny Days Bunting Kit

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COMPETITION TIME

Competition Time!!! To win a kit of the “Dancing Shoes” from the 12 Days of Christmas range by Corinne Lapierre, go to our Facebook or Instagram Page and post a picture of something relating to the 12 Days of Christmas, so it could be a pair of your dancing shoes, a drummer drumming, swans a swimming, etc! It’s a bit of fun and we’ll choose the winner on Friday 13th November!   GoodLuck!!!

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Introducing Children’s Christmas Collections

We’re very excited show you our adorable Children’s Christmas Collections – Joy – Let it Snow – Lewis and Irene Christmas – with bright beautiful colours, metallic hints and and very cute characters. Look out for the Advent Calendars and Panels that match these collections.

Patterns & Kits Mentioned:

Let it Snow Log Cabin Quilt

Forest Friends Advent

Joy Advent

Winterwood Characters Panel

Luna Lapin Making new Friends Book

Corinne Lapierre Christmas Felt Kits

Thanks for watching – let us know if you like these video’s!

 

 

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Introducing Country Christmas Fabric Collection from Bunny Hill

Introducing you to the adorable Christmas collection from Bunny Hill – Country Christmas – In Scandinavian Greys, Reds and Creams this range has really cute characters, Christmas trees and beautiful stripes and snowflakes.

Patterns & Kits Mentioned:

Country Christmas Pre-Cuts and Bundles

Country Christmas Sampler Wall Hanging

Etoile de Noel Pattern & Kit

Deck the Halls – The Birdhouse

The Bee Company Christmas House

Corinne Lapierre Christmas Felt Kits

Thanks for watching – let us know if you like these video’s!

 

 

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Introducing Makower’s Scandi 2020 Fabric Collection

 

We love this years Scandi 2020 Fabric range. Full of all our favourite deer characters in bright Christmas reds, greys and creams. This Video looks at loads of gorgeous projects, pattern and kits you can make with the fabric!

Patterns & Kits Mentioned:

Scandi Sampler Pattern & Kit

Scandi 2020 Advent Panel & Kit

The Trapezette Dress

Scandi Panel Cushion

Scandi Deer Cushion

Santa Door Hanging

Mouse in a Stocking

Thanks for watching – let us know if you like these video’s!