Quilt Direct Blog

A practical guide to the differences between interfacing, batting and stabilisers, with help choosing the right Vlieseline product for quilting, dressmaking and embroidery.

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.

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.

Katherine at Quilt Direct rescued her sister's scorched cashmere duvet cover by dyeing it a rich teal green and transforming it into a beautiful wholecloth quilt on the Bernina Q24 longarm.

Looking for Valentine's Day project inspiration? From OESD embroidery designs to heart-shaped dies, fabrics, and gifts for sewists, here's everything you need at Quilt Direct.

Jo Masters, Quilt Direct's Embroidery Specialist, steps outside her comfort zone to make an OESD Valentine's post box using pink vinyl, glitter fabric, and a full set of OESD stabilisers. A brilliant in-the-round embroidery project with plenty of tips along the way.

Saturday 16 September is Jelly Roll Day 2023! Moda Fabrics has released four brand-new free Project Jelly Roll patterns to celebrate. Download them here and dig out your jelly rolls.