Wednesday 3 December 2014

More novelties available with the Blank Quilting Undersea Jamboree range!

Just uploaded to the website is a fun and fresh range of sea life themed fabrics, with the Undersea Jamboree quilt fabric range. Designed by Mandy Jo for Blank Quilting, Undersea Jamboree has a range of sea creatures including starfish, crabs, sharks, seahorses and more, as well as a blue wave stripe ideal for borders and backgrounds - the fat quarter pack is the perfect amount of fabric for childrens' quilts and playmats!

Friday 28 November 2014

Quilting gift vouchers now available!

Just in time for Christmas, you can now buy quilting gift vouchers on our website that can be used for any products on site - perfect if you'd like a quilty gift but would like to choose fabrics at your leisure later, or if you have a sewing friend who is hard to buy for!

When you buy a gift voucher you can either print it out or email it directly to the recipient and it is available for immediate use.


Thursday 23 October 2014

New florals and black and white prints now available!


We always try and find unusual black and white fabrics, and the Gramercy patchwork fabric range by Blank Quilting really fits the bill. With striking designs including butterflies, thin line drawings and florals, these prints can be used for a really stunning monochrome quilt! We have two fat quarter packs available, each containing 6 different prints and each the negative of the other, so you can get all 12 fabrics at a 5% discount over buying them separately.

The other prints newly available on the site are classic florals - gorgeous lavender themed prints with the Jardin de Lavande patchwork fabric range, and traditional roses with the Rosie's Garden quilt fabric collection, both from Stof. Rosie's Garden is also available as a stash pack or fat quarter pack, all perfectly coordinated and ideal for a nature inspired quilt!



Friday 3 October 2014

Novelty prints galore, plus two new Moda jelly rolls and layer cakes!


As we have been running low on novelty fabrics, we've just taken delivery of these great fun novelties from Blank Quilting to replenish our stock! Firstly, Bugsters is great for any budding entomologists (or any youngsters who simply love bugs and insects just like mine!), with ladybirds, worms, bees, spiders and more featured on these bright prints.
Secondly we have Animal Farm, with comedy style farm animals such as cows, pigs, sheep and chickens, featured scattered on bright backgrounds and also in a farmyard scene - ideal for youngsters if you're planning any Christmas gifts this year!



Finally, we have also just added two new Moda jelly rolls and layer cakes, from the ranges Lexington and Avant Garden. Lexington, by Minick and Simpson, has stunning indigo blues and shirting fabrics, while Avant Garden by MoMo is a striking contemporary range with bright, modern florals, dots and checks.


Saturday 20 September 2014

We Got The Beat, musical themed fabric now available!

Ideal for music lovers, the We Got The Beat patchwork fabric collection features a range of musical motifs, including instruments, music notes, manuscript and more. A signature collection by Blank Quilting, these high quality fabrics would be perfect for a quilty gift for a musical person, whether that's a friend or relation or yourself! Get the whole set without breaking the bank with one of our stash packs or discounted fat quarter packs.


Thursday 18 September 2014

Plain fabric strip rolls, charm packs and hexagon packs now available!

After several requests from customers, we are now stocking plain fabric strip rolls, plain fabric charm packs and plain fabric hexagon packs in black, white and cream. Cut from our high quality Makower plain fabrics (the shades black, white and ivory), these packs are ideal to use with our printed packs to create contrast and background areas.

Tuesday 2 September 2014

Free quilt patterns available to download!

We have just launched a new selection of free quilt patterns to download from the website, from small projects such as oven gloves and cushion covers, through to full size quilts. Just click on a picture to download full colour instructions completely free!

We will be adding to the free quilt pattern selection as we complete new designs, and quilt kits will also soon be available containing everything you need to make many of the projects in one easy purchase! 

Thursday 7 August 2014

Moda Lulu and Red Rooster Basically Hugs now available, plus new Winterlude Jelly roll!


Just uploaded to the site is the full Lulu patchwork fabric collection by Chez Moi for Moda. Lovely watercolour blooms, lacey blenders and a unique graded stripe make up this range, a pretty, feminine set of prints. In colours including sunshine yellow, palm green, blush pink and mist blue, these prints are delicate yet have a modern feel. We have fat quarter packs and stash packs in the yellow, blue and pink colourways, taking the headache out of matching fabrics!
The other new range now available is the Basically Hugs quilt fabric collection, by Helen Stubbings for Red Rooster. We have six prints from the range, all in shades of blue (surprisingly rare these days!), and they are perfect for blenders, backgrounds and contrast, as well as being very pretty in their own right! A fat quarter pack and stash pack are also on sale so you can get all 6 prints without breaking the bank.



Finally, we have just uploaded our latest Moda jelly roll and layer cake, which this month comes from the Winterlude collection by 3 Sisters. Reminisce with vintage heartfelt holiday greetings and sing along cheerfully with their favorite classic Christmas carols with these fabrics - from decorating to giving, adorn your holiday projects with these beautiful fabrics, prints include cheery poinsettias, scrolling holly berries and delicate snowflakes all in Christmassy reds, greens and creams.




Saturday 26 July 2014

A Beautiful Thing, new in from Riley Blake Designs!



Brand new in from Riley Blake Designs is the pretty A Beautiful Thing patchwork fabric collection, designed by Zoe Pearn - butterflies and florals in the main colours of orange and aqua blue give a modern twist on traditional themes! We also have a fat quarter pack and stash pack of 6 different prints, to take the headache out of matching fabrics!

We have also recently added a new sewing machine bobbin range, so no matter what machine you use, there should be some affordable bobbins here perfect for it!

Tuesday 15 July 2014

Kitty Kat and Harvest Breeze, new fabrics from Blank Quilting and Red Rooster now available!

Just uploaded to the website are two new ranges, Kitty Kat and Harvest Breeze. Fun cat related designs with contrasting tonals make up the Kitty Kat range, a Signature Collection from Blank Quilting. We have six prints from the collection, featuring cats, cat faces and pawprints in acid brights on black - all six fabrics are also available in a stash pack or discounted fat quarter pack.

The other new range is the sumptuous Harvest Breeze patchwork fabric collection by Red Rooster - rich, Autumnal colours in a range of leafy designs make these fabrics ideal to warm up any room as the weather turns colder! Again, the 8 fabrics in the range are available as a stash pack or fat quarter pack.


We also have another couple of new products just added to the website - this month's Moda bundles are the 30s Playtime jelly roll and layer cake, and Folklore jelly roll and layer cake, and we have extended our bag handles section with a selection of quality chains and handles from Prym.

Tuesday 10 June 2014

Makower Christmas fabric ranges and panels now available to order!


Get a head start this year and set to work on your Christmas projects early! Now available we have 3 new fabric ranges from Makower, the fun motifs of the Mini Novelties range, the tasteful Scandinavian inspired Scandi collection and the Metallic Coordinates range that will blend perfectly with all the other fabrics, as well as adding a bit of golden sparkle!
Also available are 4 new Christmas panels from Makower - two new advent calendar designs, a fun Christmas stocking and an all new advent bunting panel, great to hang over the fireplace!

Saturday 31 May 2014

New Moda Fleurologie fabric range now in stock!

 Brand new in we have fabrics from the Moda Fleurologie patchwork fabric range. Designed by Stephanie Ryan for Moda, Fleurologie is a stunning selection of fresh florals and bold geometrics. In bright colours including turquoise, pink, yellow and blue, these watercolour style flower designs really jump, and would bring a touch of summer to any room! Also available in a perfectly coordinated stash pack of 10 inch squares or a discounted fat quarter pack.


Wednesday 19 March 2014

Makower Basics Collection fabrics sale - over 100 prints now at 10% off!



Unfortunately Makower will be raising their prices next month by around 10%, so we will be forced to follow suit - however in the meantime we thought a sale of all the fabrics affected would be useful so you can top up your stash prior to the price increase!

The fabrics included in the sale are the
Dimples, Spraytime, Basics, Essentials and Pinstripe ranges, all great blenders that can be used in all kinds of quilts and projects, so why not grab a bargain while you can!

Tuesday 18 March 2014

New fabrics - Sweet Dreams by Red Rooster, and Nautical by Makower!



We have two new ranges in stock this week - firstly a seaside themed range from Makower, Nautical is part of the Henley Studio Collection and is a contemporary take on the traditional seaside quilt fabric group. The designers have used familiar coastal images and rendered them in a striking graphic style to give a fresh new look. Available as a stash pack or discounted fat quarter pack, these fabrics are perfect to get in the mood for Summer!

The second new range is the Sweet Dreams patchwork fabric collection from Red Rooster. Featuring teddy bears, ducklings, stars, and letters, as well as blenders such as dots and cloud prints, all in soft pinks with green and grey highlights, these fabrics are ideal for a new baby girl's nursery. Although the colors are the traditional pinks for girls, the designs have a very modern look and mix well with modern nursery decor. Again we have 8 fabrics available in a fat quarter pack, the ideal amount for a baby quilt!

Sunday 23 February 2014

Moda Little Black Dress 2 patchwork fabric range now available!


Just like your favorite little black dress, BasicGrey’s Little Black Dress 2 patchwork fabric collection has classic elegance covered. Subtle suiting greys, soft creamy neutrals and bold blacks create a striking ensemble of beautiful designs. Perfect to create a stunning, sophisticated look, whether in a patchwork quilt or general home furnishings, or even for dressmaking projects!

We have the full range available by the metre, plus fat quarter packs and stash packs in 3 different colour coordinated colourways - black and tan, black and grey, and tan and ivory.

Thursday 30 January 2014

Treasures by Shabby Chic Ballet Rose patchwork fabrics now available!



These lovely, classic floral prints show off the Treasures by Shabby Chic brand beautifully - the gracefulness of the ballet combines with the beauty of roses to create the Ballet Rose patchwork fabric collection by the designer Rachel Ashwell. Twining garlands, bouquets, stripes and jacquards, all tied with flowing ribbons, are presented in white and pink with green accents, creating a stunningly pretty effect. Again, they are available in a stash pack or fat quarter pack (giving 5% off buying the fat quarters separately), so you can get a brilliantly coordinated set.

Sunday 26 January 2014

Linen Closet by Renee Nanneman for Makower, now available!



Another new range of fabrics just uploaded is the Linen Closet patchwork fabric range designed by Renee Nanneman for Makower. This collection of pretty, ditsy prints features flowers, checks, pins and bees, all in greys on cream with tiny hints of blue just to lift the designs. Again, all six prints are available at a 5% discount in the fat quarter pack - this range is perfect to create a homespun feel!

New in - Summer Breeze patchwork fabric by Riley Blake Designs!


Brand new in we have 12 fabrics from the Summer Breeze patchwork fabric range by Bella Blvd for Riley Blake Designs. These pretty prints come in fresh, bright colours including pink, yellow and turquoise and are perfect to inject a bit of colour into the house ready for Spring! Also available in a stash pack and a discounted 8 fat quarter pack.

Saturday 11 January 2014

Quilting and rotary cutting tool sale now on!

To start the new year with a bang, we have just launched our January sale - get 10% off all quilting tools and notions and rotary cutters and mats!

Our full range of rotary cutters, spare blades, sharpeners and rotary cutting mats are all now available at 10% off the standard price - no other tool has revolutionised patchwork like the rotary cutter, use it along with a self-healing cutting mat to cut quick, accurate fabric shapes - with the ability to cut several layers at once, this really is the tool to beat!
Why not take advantage of our sale to buy your first cutter, or to upgrade to a larger/deluxe version, or even just to replenish your spare blade supply?

All our quilting tools and notions are also discounted by 10% off the list price - from small necessities like fabric markers, thimbles and pins, to handy gadgets like the Clover Mini Iron, Microstitch basting gun or the Clover desk needle threader.
Now is the ideal time to invest in a tool you've always fancied trying, or to renew old tools - going back to basics, nothing is better than a new pair of quality scissors!