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OESD Valentine's Post Box: An In-the-Hoop Machine Embroidery Project
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.
Sew A Jelly Roll Day 2023
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.
Valentine's Day Ideas with AccuQuilt Appliqué Dies
Looking for Valentine's Day project inspiration? Karen shows how to transform AccuQuilt appliqué dies into heartfelt cards, gift decorations, and cushions - and how V-Stitch embroidery designs take them to the next level.
New Year, New Sewing Room: Our Favourite Storage Ideas
A new year is the perfect excuse for a sewing room sort-out. Katherine shares her tried-and-tested storage solutions for threads, AccuQuilt dies, bobbins, and fabric - from purpose-built products to brilliant budget hacks.
Discover the Quilt Direct YouTube Channel
Discover the Quilt Direct YouTube channel, packed with quilting tutorials, Bernina machine guides, sewing tips, and helpful videos for quilters of all levels.
AccuQuilt GO! Baby Fabric Cutter
The AccuQuilt GO! Baby was the compact, portable version of the bestselling GO! cutter. It has since been replaced by the GO! Me. Read on for a full overview of the GO! Baby, and look out for our upcoming guide to the full AccuQuilt cutter range.
Emoji Appliqué Bags with the AccuQuilt GO! A Family Project
A fun family project using the AccuQuilt GO! Emojis die to create appliqué drawstring bags. A great introduction to die cutting for younger quilters.
The Perfect Teacher Gift: Make Your Own Fabric Corner Bookmarks
Looking for a heartfelt, handmade gift for a favourite teacher? These fabric corner bookmarks are quick to make, use up charm square scraps, and look absolutely beautiful. A brilliant project for kids and grown-ups alike.
Creating Embroidered Towels Using the BERNINA 700
Personalised embroidered towels are a beautiful project and a brilliant way to get the most from your BERNINA 700. In this step-by-step guide, our BERNINA Studio team at Quilt Direct walks you through everything — from stabiliser choice and hooping towelling fabric to loading your design and achieving a crisp, professional stitch-out.
BERNINA Q20 Longarm Quilting Machine
The BERNINA Q20 is BERNINA's sit-down longarm quilting machine, combining stitch regulation, high-speed precision, and a choice of table or frame options. Available at Quilt Direct, authorised BERNINA Diamond Dealer.
BERNINA Q24 Longarm Quilting Machine
The BERNINA Q24 is BERNINA's flagship longarm quilting machine, offering 24" of quilting space, stitch regulation, Q-Matic automation, and three frame sizes. Available at Quilt Direct, authorised BERNINA Diamond Dealer.
How to Make an Ohio Star Quilt Block with the...
The Ohio Star is one of quilting's most iconic blocks. Learn how to cut it accurately and quickly using the AccuQuilt GO! Ohio Star 12" die, with a step-by-step video from AccuQuilt's own team.