tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43415707504994102652024-03-13T22:05:03.322+00:00BackstitchBackstitch. The blog for the shop.Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-86354608510632884882013-10-04T16:42:00.000+01:002013-10-04T16:42:29.202+01:00New Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/" target="_blank">Backstitch</a> has gone all fancy! The website has had a lovely refresh and the blog has got a <a href="http://backstitch.co.uk/blog/" target="_blank">new home</a> too. Hop on over there and get acquainted with the new look.<br />
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What's more, we're having a massive competition throughout October where you can win, among other things, 20% off all order for a whole year!! Wow!!<br />
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And don't forget to update your blog readers people!Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-48234025870283456962013-08-24T13:48:00.002+01:002013-08-24T13:48:12.655+01:00Just My Type: Letterpress Prints<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A quick one to let all you text lovers know that the Letterpress print from <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Patty%20Young&type=all">Just My Type by Patty Young</a> for Michael Miller Fabrics has just landed with a great big bang on the Backstitch shelves.<br />
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We have this print in five gorgeous colourways and you can also buy a <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_862">fat quarter bundle</a> of the set.<br />
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By the way, our normal dispatch service has now resumed.Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-34827236774079191312013-08-07T07:55:00.002+01:002013-08-07T07:56:08.057+01:00Service Announcement: Reduced Dispatch Timetable<div class="MsoNormal">
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Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-64156691706529003242013-05-08T08:01:00.004+01:002013-05-08T08:01:50.414+01:00A Giveaway...Just a quick one today: To celebrate her blogiversary Amy over at <a href="http://almondrock.wordpress.com/2013/04/29/blogiversary-backstitch-giveaway/">Almond Rock</a> is hosting a giveaway. You can win £15 to spend in the Backstitch shop. Why don't you head on over to her <a href="http://almondrock.wordpress.com/2013/04/29/blogiversary-backstitch-giveaway/">blog</a> and say hello? Entries close Friday 10th May at Midnight (BST).Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-14092175649016182402013-04-03T13:52:00.000+01:002013-04-03T13:52:43.377+01:00New Bundles<br />
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You may have noticed some new bundles sneaking into the
shop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_767" target="_blank">Antifreeze</a>, <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_765" target="_blank">Brandy Fizz</a> and
<a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_766" target="_blank">Louisville</a> are the new Aqua, Pink and Deep Blue selections.<br />
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Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-3274059350525497462013-03-25T10:56:00.003+00:002013-03-25T10:56:59.343+00:00Not just one new pattern but four new patterns from Sew Liberated<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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What a treat: Four new patterns from <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product3&c1=Sew%20Liberated&type=all" target="_blank">Sew Liberated</a>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://sewliberated.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Meg</a> has done herself proud with this round
of patterns, with each one set to become a bestseller.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only do they have great written
instructions, but each pattern comes with a download code to access a full
video tutorial online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a great idea!
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let me introduce you...<br />
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The <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product3_787" target="_blank">Clara Dress</a> is a strong contender for the title of
‘Perfect Summer Dress’. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has keyhole
sleeve details, in-seam pockets (you’ve got to have pockets), and a fabulously
twirly skirt. And it features an elastic waist that makes it both comfortable
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The <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product3_788" target="_blank">Esme Top</a> is going to rival the <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product3_83" target="_blank">Schoolhouse Tunic</a> for the
top selling Sew Liberated pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
really cute wardrobe staple which will work in a million different fabric
choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a comfortable and
casual top that will be smarted up with ease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Use a cotton lawn for a summer version and a cozy cotton flannel for a
winter shirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Next we have the <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product3_790" target="_blank">Simple Skinny Jeans</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Easy peasy to sew and even easier to wear
these jeans are a great place to start with sewing trousers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a knit elastic waistband (we love
elasticated waistbands!), functioning back pockets, and faux front pockets and
fly, these beauties can be whipped up quickly as either jeans, jeggings or
leggings.<br />
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And lastly we have the <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product3_789" target="_blank">Gathering Apron</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is an apron for the forager... designed
with collecting produce in mind this apron has a massive front pocket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perfect for heading out to the veggie patch
and the hen coop... or if you're anything like me you can just fill it with small
plastic toys and half eaten rice cakes.</div>
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Are you going to try one?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product3&c1=Sew%20Liberated&type=all">Which will you choose first</a>?!</div>
Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-78525140865154119462013-03-19T21:11:00.003+00:002013-03-22T11:55:53.889+00:00It’s the NEW Colette Laurel!<br />
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Oh the excitement, the build-up, the ‘cut the air with a
knife’ tension that these Colette releases generate is unreal, but finally the
day is here!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can all exhale and take
a good, long, open-mouthed, wonderous look at the new Colette pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s Laurel!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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The Laurel dress is a marvel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At first it may look like plain and simple
shift dress, but it is so much more... of course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This chic and simple dress is easy to sew, astoundingly
versatile and comfortable to wear at any time of the year.</div>
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you can use sheer or lace fabrics, menswear-style patch pockets, and gathered
cuffs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is also a pullover blouse
options which has no fiddly closures to handle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are a further nine detail variations in the <a href="http://www.colettepatterns.com/shop/laurel-extras" target="_blank">free downloadable ebooklet</a>... Oh how we love a pattern with endless combinations!</div>
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<strike>A massive Colette Patterns delivery is in transit as we speak, winging it's way over the ocean... we expect it any day. If you would like to know when the new <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product3_785" target="_blank">Laurel</a>, and the restock of all <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product3&c1=Colette&type=all" target="_blank">Colette styles</a>, come in please <a href="mailto:shop@backstitch.co.uk?subject=Please%20email%20me%20when%20your%20next%20Colette%20delivery%20arrives!">send us an email</a>.</strike> <i>It's arrived! Whoop whoop! <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product3_785" target="_blank">Laurel</a> and all <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product3&c1=Colette&type=all" target="_blank">Colette styles</a> stocked up and in the shop now.</i></div>
Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-81191133831575787222013-03-18T10:04:00.000+00:002013-03-18T10:04:10.920+00:00Shelburne Falls: I feel a nostalgic quilt coming on!<br />
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<a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Denyse%20Schmidt&type=all" target="_blank">Denyse Schmidt</a> has done it again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her latest collection for Freespirit Fabrics is Shelburne Falls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another very clever line with the prettiest florals mixed perfectly with brilliant geometrics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Denyse has a great way of making you feel at home with her designs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She manages a winning mix of nostalgic familiarity and refreshing modernity... it’s all rather clever and she should definitely get a medal of some sort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps I should commission a ‘Backstitch Thinks You’re Brilliant’ medal... she would definitely get one!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Lizzy%20House&type=all" target="_blank">Lizzy House</a> would get one too... Hmm, I’ll ponder on that one.<br />
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Anyhow, <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Denyse%20Schmidt&type=all" target="_blank">Shelburne Falls</a> is in the shop right now and we have four of these delicious prints, each in two colourways, on the shelf.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yardage is already being snapped up for summer dressmaking (all of these prints will make perfect dresses and blouses) and for those quilters you can get the fat quarter <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_791" target="_blank">bundle here</a>.</div>
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Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-43961959861162794522013-03-15T17:23:00.000+00:002013-03-22T08:19:20.995+00:00The Robson Coat: At last a trench for the grown-ups!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tasia of <a href="http://sewaholic.net/" target="_blank">Sewaholic</a> is bringing out her patterns at breakneck
speed right now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This <a href="http://backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product3_786" target="_blank">next pattern</a>,
released today and <strike>hopefully in the shop within a few days</strike> <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product3_786" target="_blank"><i>in the shop now</i></a>, fills a gaping hole in the coat patterns
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A few weeks ago <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Carolyn%20Friedlander&type=all">Architextures</a> came in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This new line from <a href="http://carolynfriedlander.com/">Carolyn Friedlander</a> for Robert Kaufman Fabrics is brilliant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The collection is based on architectural line drawings and is genius with its handwritten text, diagonal crosshatch and plan based sketches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Here at Backstitch we have a selection of six of these prints all in black and white.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These black and white textural prints are fantastic for contrasting with popping colours... check out <a href="http://www.bijoulovelydesigns.com/2013/03/x-plus-quilt.html">this fantastic x plus quilt</a> as an example of using monochrome against colour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am planning a cot quilt with some of this against the loveliness of <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Lizzy%20House&type=all" target="_blank">Constellations</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can buy the six prints off the bolt <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Carolyn%20Friedlander&type=all">here</a> or as a bundle of fat quarters <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_758">here</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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We love it when we welcome a new pattern house onto the
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latest newcomer is Australian design house ‘<a href="http://makeitperfect.com.au/MIP/Make_It_Perfect_-_Fresh_and_Funky_Designer_Sewing_Patterns.html" target="_blank">Make It Perfect</a>’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product3&c1=Make%20It%20Perfect&type=all" target="_blank">patterns</a> are real wardrobe staples
which are simple to construct with lots of room for creative expression.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have started out with four of their
women’s designs, but there are lots more, including plenty of little girls
dresses, so shout if you see something you think we should be stocking.<br />
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back and a stylish bottom trim which allows for that pop of your favourite
print.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think this dress would work
wonderfully with our <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product2&c2=Linen/Cotton%20Blend&type=all" target="_blank">Linen Blend</a> which has a lovely weight and warmth to it.</div>
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elegant and flattering with it’s subtle gathers and slimming waistband.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The puff-shaped three-quarter length sleeves
and a scoop neckline both feature a twisted trim to add personality and
detail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a great top for daytime casual
and dress up glam (I’m thinking of those work to evening fashion features in
women’s magazines... although in my admin days I was never together enough to
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comfy stretch fabric and with a classic scoop-necked shape, this is one you can
just chuck on in the morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dress
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summer essential with two length options and a front placket detail this is a
great top for slinging on over your costume on holiday or wearing with jeans
and flip flops on those balmy summer days – they will come won’t they?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those balmy summer days feel like the stuff
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A few weeks ago we had a new line hit the Backstitch shelves... <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Lizzy%20House&type=all" target="_blank">Lizzy House Constellations</a>. I love this line. Really truly head over heels, to the point that I'm clearly a little bit in love this <a href="http://lizzyhouse.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Lizzy House</a> herself.<br />
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This line is a perfect mix of stars and moons, galaxies and supernovas. And really, what better fabric to sleep under than stars and moons?<br />
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We have fifteen prints from the line. Twelve of the constellations and three of Lizzy House's fantastic coordinating Pearl Bracelets. You can buy all fifteen prints in the <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_748" target="_blank">fat quarter bundle</a>.<br />
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And, do you know the song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37sKI7d7-xA" target="_blank">Constellations by Darwin Deez</a>? Watch the video it's totally awesome. In fact. I might just love Darwin Deez a little bit more than Lizzy House herself.Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-24423192831123339682013-01-17T19:48:00.000+00:002013-01-17T19:48:37.372+00:00Gather and a call for pattern testers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of my very best friends is one half of <a href="http://gatherkits.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Gather</a>. Gather are a new independent pattern house based here in the UK. They've just put the call out for pattern testers for their debut pattern. The pattern is a chic day dress with a sleeveless or long sleeve option. They are looking for a range of sewing abilities. For more details see this <a href="http://gatherkits.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/pattern-testers-wanted.html" target="_blank">blog post</a>.Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-58854214403018646062013-01-16T21:09:00.000+00:002013-01-16T21:11:47.467+00:00WINTER SALE!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sorry, did I just shout that? Well it <i>is</i> pretty exciting. The <span id="goog_720141421"></span><a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&cb1=SALE&type=all" style="color: red;" target="_blank">SALE</a> <span id="goog_720141422"></span>section on the website had got pretty slim. But slim it is no longer. Last night I put over 50 new fabrics into clearance with a nice big discount of 20%. There are some real beauties in there too.<br />
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There's also <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Cloud%209&type=all" target="_blank">Simpatico</a> from Cloud 9 which is the very best in pastel geometrics. I've kept some of the Straws stripes for myself as it makes supreme binding as seen on my <a href="http://backstitchblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/a-quilt-for-boy-two.html" target="_blank">Boy Two</a> quilt.Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-46732084272047282542013-01-14T21:18:00.001+00:002013-01-14T21:18:35.924+00:00Charlotte Skirt Sewalong: By Hand London<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You've all seen the (oh so fantastic) patterns from <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product3&c1=By%20Hand%20London&type=all" target="_blank">By Hand London</a> haven't you? No? Then check out this post <a href="http://backstitchblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/by-hand-london-elisalex-and-charlotte.html">here</a>. Well, they are hosting a sewalong for their <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product3_718" target="_blank">Charlotte Skirt</a>. It <a href="http://byhandlondon.com/topics/charlotte-skirt-sewalong/" target="_blank">starts today</a> and will conclude in time for you to wear your slinky new skirt on your hot Valentine date.<br />
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What are you waiting for?!Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-66579842217519530372013-01-10T11:33:00.001+00:002013-01-10T11:33:18.322+00:00Material World - Perri Lewis<br />
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I had a lovely surprise in the post yesterday: <a href="http://makeanddowithperri.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Perri Lewis</a>'s new book - thank you Perri! <br />
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I had heard that Perri was writing a craft book, but didn't know anything about it so it was a total mystery. It turns out that <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Material-World-Modern-Craft-Bible/dp/0753540657" target="_blank">'Material World - The Modern Craft Bible'</a> is a lovely book. It has all the inspiring strokeability that you expect from a craft publication, and introduces some interesting crafts.<br />
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The book covers fifteen crafts with a chapter for each. It's an unusual selection with decoupage, millinery, leather work and macrame in the mix. Each chapter covers the basic techniques, a 'masterclass' with top tips and advice from two artists working in that field, a modern and simple project plus more ideas for ways to translate these traditional crafts in contemporary ways.<br />
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This book is a great one... good work Perri! Perfect for those who are looking for a new craft to try or for those all round crafty types who like dabble in a bit of everything.<br />
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And me? Maybe I can be persuaded to take up quilling again!Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-64408931500907749252012-12-07T12:11:00.000+00:002012-12-07T12:11:03.009+00:00Christmas... Eeek!
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Nothing excites me more than discovering a new independent pattern designer that prints paper patterns, and I like to actively search them out. Most <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product3&type=all" target="_blank">pattern</a> designers we stock were at Backstitch before any other UK shop (parp parp - that was me blowing my own trumpet, sorry about that). So I was supremely excited when <a href="http://byhandlondon.com/" target="_blank">By Hand London</a> came and introduced themselves to me - virtually of course. And, THEY ARE BASED IN THE UK! <br />
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09/11/12 EDIT: Disaster! The lovely ladies at By Hand London have discovered some <a href="http://byhandlondon.com/2012/11/09/very-sorry/" target="_blank">issues</a> with the printing of the tissues for these patterns and have recalled them. They will be back in stock in about four weeks. <a href="mailto:shop@backstitch.co.uk?subject=Please email me when the Elisalex Dress comes back into stock!">Click here</a> to be told when they come back into stock. Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-27765562198471153852012-10-14T20:03:00.001+01:002012-10-14T21:58:21.977+01:00A Quilt for Boy Two<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few months ago my boy number two learnt how to climb out of his cot. This heralded 'The Big Upgrade'. Boy number one would move from the bottom bunk to the vacant top bunk and boy number two would move from the cot to the bottom bunk. Sorted. All except that a cot quilt is like a postage stamp on a single duvet. Boy two needed a new quilt to match the new bed.</div>
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I made boy number one a quilt when he upgraded from his cotbed to the bottom bunk. If you are interested, you can read about it <a href="http://fancy-elastic.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/i-hadnt-meant-to-blog-this-morning.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I wanted a quilt that would be different, but still 'go' with this one. And, since I have had a bit of a thing recently with half square triangles (I've not even blogged my linen quilt yet, but Florence spoke about it <a href="http://flossieteacakes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/festival-of-quilts-2012.html" target="_blank">here</a>), I thought I would go with a chevron quilt. </div>
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Mil's quilt was blue, so that had to feature, and some of the same fabrics too. The greys were inspired by my recent grey buying spree, and well, grey + blue = yellow, does it not? For fabric inspiration see the <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_705" target="_blank">Gotham Bundle</a> for greys, the <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_706" target="_blank">Bitter Sweet Bundle</a>, or the <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_707" target="_blank">Caipiroska Bundle</a> for blues, and the <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_710" target="_blank">Butterfinger Bundle</a> covers the yellow. </div>
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The backing echos the front a bit with the yellow and blue which are <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product2_9" target="_blank">Corn</a> and <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product2_226" target="_blank">Turquoise</a> Klona. My husband likened it to the Swedish flag, which in turn reminds me of my very good friend Sarah, unimaginatively nicknamed 'Swedish' by our gang, who has returned to her native country, and who I miss greatly (boo hoo, come back Sarah!).</div>
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Quilted in my current favourite method of circles... circles have been a revelation to me. They look lovely and neat, yet do not have that horrible habit of showing up your non-matching points and seams. Straight quilting always seems to glare angrily at my haphazard piecing!</div>
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I have added <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product4&type=all" target="_blank">13 new tonal cocktail bundles</a>. Go and take a look and tell me which is your favourite.<br />
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<strike>If you head over to </strike><a href="http://imagingermonkey.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/whats-new-british-pussycat_30.html" target="_blank"><strike>this post on Katy's blog</strike></a><strike> right now you could even win your favourite bundle!</strike><br />
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I have had some VERY good elephants just in. In fact this whole line is super. I don't normally buy nursery ranges as the designs are usually too twee for me, but this one is a cracker. <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Tim and Beck&type=all" target="_blank">Bungle Jungle by Tim and Beck</a> for Moda Fabrics. Rebecca and Tim are a husband and wife team living in California, and this debut collection for Moda is brilliant... I'm going to put it down to all that sunshine and rollerblading.</div>
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We have <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Tim and Beck&type=all" target="_blank">nine prints</a> from the collection, the best nine of course, and you can buy them as a fat quarter <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_680" target="_blank">bundle here</a>. I also went crazy and got in some <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_681" target="_blank">charm packs</a>... brilliant if you want to whip up a quick cot quilt for a gift.<br />
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Would you like to win one of these bundles? Well get yourself over to <a href="http://veryberryhandmade.co.uk/2012/09/01/bungle-jungle-giveaway/" target="_blank">Ali's blog</a> as she is hosting a giveaway for me... Hurrah!Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-42533362864874322312012-09-01T09:00:00.000+01:002012-09-01T09:00:05.162+01:00It's the 'C' word again.I know. I'm sorry to do this to you but it <em>is </em>happening. Summer will be over soon (shhh) and Christmas <em>is </em>coming. Now, are you a 'planner-aheader' or are you a 'oh-bugger-is-it-the-middle-of-December-alreadyer'? I'm a bit of both.<br />
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So, Christmas. Are you making plans? If not, WHY NOT? For goodess sake - it's September already!! For those of you who are organised then we have some lovely festive fabrics. We have the new line from Aneela Hoey, <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Aneela Hoey&type=all" target="_blank">Cherry Christmas</a>. Rosey robins and wintery washing lines with some fab blenders which are good for all year. Aneela Hoey does a top notch blender.<br />
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And then we have the three best prints from <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Basic Grey&type=all" target="_blank">Basic Grey Blitzens</a>. These are more 'winter woodland' than in-your-face Christmas. There are deer and squirrels, rabbits and toadstalls.<br />
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Both of these are available off the bolt and in bundles: <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_652" target="_blank">Blitzens here</a> and <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_670" target="_blank">Cherry Christmas here</a>.Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-43189332029489157232012-08-31T09:00:00.000+01:002012-08-31T09:00:02.054+01:00Alma Blouse and Kelly SkirtWe've had a couple of hot new patterns come in recently and both are flying out. <br />
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First off is the oh-so-clever <a href="http://megannielsen.com/" target="_blank">Megan Nielsen's</a> new release: The <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product3_648" target="_blank">Kelly Skirt</a>. Isn't this just the perfect skirt? I just have to make myself one of these. The Kelly is an (incredibly flattering) high waisted A-line. It features a button fronted placket, wide fitted waistband, large scoop pockets and pleating in the front and back. And, it is designed for beginners in mind, so everyone can give it a go!</div>
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Then we have the <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product3_647" target="_blank">Alma Blouse</a> which is the latest from Tasia of <a href="http://sewaholic.net/" target="_blank">Sewaholic Patterns</a>. This is a great 'no button' blouse and as usual Tasia has given different neckline and sleeve options that mean there are almost a gazillion different versions of this blouse for you to try. Thanks Tasia!<br />
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And, whilst I'm on patterns, Megan is hosting a <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product3_394" target="_blank">Banksia</a> sewalong starting in September, so if you have been thinking about making the Banksia blouse, then this is a great opportunity to get expert guidance through the whole process. Details are on Megan's <a href="http://blog.megannielsen.com/2012/08/the-banksia-top-sewalong-schedule/" target="_blank">blog here</a>.Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-66571120239293519932012-08-30T09:05:00.003+01:002012-08-30T09:05:46.197+01:00Lotta Jansdotter : Bella<br />
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We all went a bit bananas last October when <a href="http://backstitchblog.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/lotta-jansdotter-echo-echo-echo.html" target="_blank">Echo</a>, Lotta Jansdotter's first collection arrived, and so the tension has been building for Lotta's second collection with Windham Fabrics, Bella. <br />
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It's <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Lotta%20Jansdotter&type=all" target="_blank">here</a>. And, it's every bit as delicious as the first range. The bold cut-out shapes are typical of Lotta's Scandinavian style and the colours are bright and fresh.<br />
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We have a <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?role=product1&c1=Lotta%20Jansdotter&type=all" target="_blank">selection</a> of these fantastic prints and a <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_662" target="_blank">bundle</a> of nine, and right now over on Katy's <a href="http://www.backstitch.co.uk/index.asp?ref=product4_662" target="_blank">blog</a> you can win one of these bundles.Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10144718550177011996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341570750499410265.post-87333900941833380742012-08-21T23:08:00.000+01:002012-08-21T23:08:04.985+01:00Festival of Quilts 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thank you so so much if you came to visit me on my *tiny weeny* stand at the NEC. Honestly, meeting all of you people, and all the other lovely quilty ladies was the best bit.<br />
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Thursday to Saturday was heaving and Sunday was a bit like a deflated balloon, but I had such a good time. I met so many of you for the first time <a href="http://trudi-quiltingprolifically.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Trudi</a>, <a href="http://quiltingalongthegrain.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Anna</a>, <a href="http://madeinoxford.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Laura</a>, <a href="http://domesticali.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Ali</a>, <a href="http://imagingermonkey.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Katy</a>, <a href="http://www.needlespinsandbakingtins.com/" target="_blank">Laura</a>, <a href="http://www.needlesandlemons.com/" target="_blank">Judith</a>, to name but a few - really there are so many of you that I can now put faces to names and addresses.<br />
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A special mention to <a href="http://flossieteacakes.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Florence</a> who put me into such a spin of excitement that I kissed her. I'm really sorry about that Florence - It was Sunday and I was feeling a bit emotional. The rest of you got off lightly with a regular handshake or a polite and friendly wave.<br />
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