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AccuQuilt GO! fabric cutting system range showing the GO! Me, GO! Bolt, GO! Big and GO! Cutter machines alongside cutting dies and pattern books on a teal background

From Rotary Cutter to AccuQuilt: Is It Time to Make...

Karen Purdew

Discover everything you need to know about the AccuQuilt cutting system - from choosing the right machine to selecting dies and accessories. Expert advice from Quilt Direct, UK Exclusive Supplier for AccuQuilt.

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AccuQuilt
he Quilt Direct stand at the Festival of Quilts 2025, featuring AccuQuilt and Quilter's Rule branding, with team members demonstrating products to visitors at a busy exhibition hall.

Come and see our biggest-ever stand at the Festival of...

Clair Wellsbury-Nye
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Multiple English paper piecing hexagon flower blocks in neutral, pink and brown fabrics laid out on a teal surface, with a red pin cushion and pins visible in the background

A Beginner's Guide to English Paper Piecing: Tools, Papers and...

Katherine Letherby
English paper piecing is one of the most portable and satisfying forms of hand quilting. This guide covers everything you need to get started, from choosing papers and templates to basting, stitching, and finishing your first project.
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English Paper Piecing
Acorn Precision Piecing Products range on a green leaf background, featuring the Easy Press Solution bottle, Easy Press Pen, and a retail display set, with the Quilt Direct logo

How to Get Perfectly Flat Seams: A Guide to the...

Karen Purdew
The Acorn Easy Press system helps quilters of all levels achieve flatter seams, more accurate piecing, and better-matched points. Created by Shelley Scott-Tobisch and Bernie Tobisch, it's a practical three-step approach that's easy to learn and even easier to love.
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How To
TenSisters EasyPiecing: from watercolour quilts to modern pixel patchwork

TenSisters EasyPiecing: from watercolour quilts to modern pixel patchwork

Katherine Letherby
A complete guide to the TenSisters EasyPiecing Grid system, from choosing the right grid size for your project to getting started with kits and pairing with an AccuQuilt cutter for faster, more accurate cutting.
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AccuQuilt
Completed Star Struck six-pointed star quilt block in blues, purples and pinks on a navy background, made using a Moda Grunge jelly roll

Star Struck Quilt Block: re-write

Charlie Avent

Learn how to piece the stunning Star Struck six-pointed star quilt block . A surprisingly straightforward project perfect for jelly rolls.

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Free Pattern
BERNINA Presser Feet: Swiss-Engineered Quality for Every Stitch

BERNINA Presser Feet: Swiss-Engineered Quality for Every Stitch

Katherine Letherby
Discover what makes BERNINA presser feet so special. Precision-engineered in Switzerland from the finest materials, each foot is designed for a specific task. Watch the video and shop the full range at Quilt Direct.
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Bernina
A Stitch in Time at Hogwarts: Creating a Harry Potter Shirt with the Bernette b79 Special Edition

A Stitch in Time at Hogwarts: Creating a Harry Potter...

Katherine Letherby
We took the officially licensed Bernette b79 Harry Potter Special Edition sewing and embroidery machine for a spin, making a custom HP shirt for my niece, with a photoshoot at the real Hogwarts castle at Warner Bros. Studio Tour.
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Dressmaking
Vlieseline interfacing, batting and stabiliser products for quilting, dressmaking and embroidery

Interfacing, Batting & Stabilisers: A Simple Guide

Katherine Letherby
A practical guide to the differences between interfacing, batting and stabilisers, with help choosing the right Vlieseline product for quilting, dressmaking and embroidery.
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Batting
V-Stitch embroidery design elephant appliqué created with AccuQuilt dies

Unlock Creative Possibilities: V-Stitch Embroidery Designs with AccuQuilt Appliqué Dies

Karen Purdew

Every AccuQuilt appliqué die from Quilt Direct includes three free embroidery designs by V-Stitch. Learn how to use them, what formats are included, and how to explore the wider V-Stitch collection for even more creative possibilities.

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AccuQuilt
OESD freestanding lace embroidery structures including Christmas trees and tealight holders

Freestanding Embroidery Structures - Create Beautiful Three-Dimensional Designs

Jo Masters
Freestanding embroidery transforms thread and stabiliser into stunning three-dimensional structures. Learn the OESD method step by step, from stabiliser preparation to assembly, and discover seasonal inspiration for your next project.
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Christmas
Festival of Quilts 2026 – Join Quilt Direct in Hall 7 Stand K44

Festival of Quilts 2026 – Join Quilt Direct in Hall...

Ali Sue

Join us on stands K44/K45 in Hall 7 to enjoy live demonstrations of our leading brands, both on the stand and in dedicated workshops throughout the show. Visitors can look forward to seeing AccuQuilt in action, inspiring machine embroidery and quilting‑in‑the‑hoop with OESD, ruler‑quilting design tools and templates from Quilter’s Rule, with Patricia returning to demonstrate, the unsung hero of perfect pressing with Acorn Products, and an exciting introduction to the new TenSisters range.

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Quilt Show