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Rows of colourful embroidery thread spools on a display rack, featuring a vibrant spectrum of colours including purples, pinks, reds, oranges, golds and greens

Which Thread Should You Use for Machine Embroidery?


Katherine Letherby
Polyester, rayon, cotton or metallic? A practical guide to choosing the right embroidery thread, understanding thread weights, and getting the best from your machine embroidery designs.
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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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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