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AccuQuilt GO! Me fabric cutter starter set with machine, cutting die, mat, and pattern idea book, with the tagline 'Cut Time. Quilt More', on a teal and green branded background with the Quilt Direct logo

AccuQuilt GO! Baby Fabric Cutter


Katherine Letherby
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 It has since been replaced by the GO!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.
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Finished emoji appliqué drawstring kit bags made with AccuQuilt GO!

Emoji Appliqué Bags with the AccuQuilt GO! A Family Project


Charlie Avent

A fun family project using the AccuQuilt GO! Emojis die to create appliqué drawstring bags. A great introduction to die cutting for younger quilters.

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Finished fabric corner bookmarks made from Moda charm squares - a simple sewing project for all ages

The Perfect Teacher Gift: Make Your Own Fabric Corner Bookmarks


Charlie Avent
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.
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Finished embroidered hand towels created in the Quilt Direct BERNINA Studio using the BERNINA 700 Embroidery Machine

Creating Embroidered Towels Using the BERNINA 700


Katherine Letherby
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.
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A longarm quilting machine stitching a vibrant patchwork quilt in a bright sewing room, with fabric stacks on shelves in the background – Quilt Direct

BERNINA Q20 Longarm Quilting Machine


Katherine Letherby
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.
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Book a demonstration of the BERNINA Q24 Longarm Quilting Machine at Quilt Direct

BERNINA Q24 Longarm Quilting Machine


Katherine Letherby
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.
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AccuQuilt GO! Ohio Star 12" finished quilt block die for fast accurate fabric cutting

How to Make an Ohio Star Quilt Block with the...


Katherine Letherby
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.
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A pink and white heart-themed quilt hanging on a wall alongside a matching heart cushion, sewing notions, and pink roses on a table, set against a pastel purple and blue background with watercolour hearts and the Quilt Direct logo

Learning to Quilt: Our First Half Square Triangle Project


Charlie Avent
Three members of the Quilt Direct team set out to learn quilting from scratch. Their first project: half square triangles, triangles-on-a-roll, and a race to finish a Valentine's Day quilt on the BERNINA Q20. Here's how they got on.
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Finished embroidered cat cushion made by a complete beginner at the Quilt Direct BERNINA Studio in Tavistock

A Complete Beginner at the Quilt Direct BERNINA Studio


Katherine Letherby

Alexandria had never picked up a needle in her life. A few hours at the Quilt Direct BERNINA Studio later, she'd made a personalised embroidered cat cushion for her friend's newborn babay girl. This is her story.

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Children making a Halloween window garland in the Quilt Direct BERNINA Studio using the AccuQuilt GO! Halloween Medley die

Spooky Halloween Fun in the BERNINA Studio


Katherine Letherby
A half-term holiday tradition at Quilt Direct - Katherine invited the team's children into the BERNINA Studio to make a spooky Halloween window garland using the AccuQuilt GO! Halloween Medley die.
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Quilt Direct digital gift voucher - the perfect last-minute present for quilters and sewers

Quilt Direct Gift Vouchers: The Perfect Present for Quilters


Katherine Letherby
Not sure what to buy the quilter in your life? Choose from a Quilt Direct digital gift voucher, delivered instantly by email, or a beautifully presented physical gift card sent by Tracked 24 post. Both are redeemable against anything on our website.
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Finished tumbler bag made from a layer cake using the AccuQuilt GO! Multiple Tumbler 3½" die

How to Make a Tumbler Bag: Lesley's Layer Cake Project


Katherine Letherby
Customer Lesley shares her brilliant tip for making a tumbler bag from a layer cake using the AccuQuilt GO! Multiple Tumbler die, with a handy video tutorial to follow along.
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