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Just in time for gifting, we have brand-new kits from Kate Findlay
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- Only two weeks to go – time to get serious about getting those presents sorted
- Buy quilt kits, fabrics, jigsaws and more
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OK, now it's getting serious: with the supermarkets advertising last dates for ordering the festive fowl, and the TV guides full of teasers for the Yuletide viewing, it's time to get cracking on making or buying those Christmas gifts. After all, there's just a fortnight to go!
And just in time, we've received these wonderful new Appliqué Kits from one of our most popular tutors here in Henley, Kate Findlay.
Not only are they fabulous to make as gifts, they also make perfect presents, coming beautifully gift-boxed and ready to give.
They're inspired by the countryside and wildlife around Kate's Berkshire home – and we love the new Pheasant and Kingfisher kits, with their brilliant colours.
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These beautiful designs make finished pieces 30cm square, and are suitable for mounting behind glass to make a really stunning framed picture.
They use raw-edge appliqué, bonding the fabric with the fusible web supplied and then cutting out out all the shapes from templates provided. Then you can settle down to some free-motion stitching, using threads of your choice.
The clear instructions have colour photographs showing each stage of the construction, which will take around 3-5 hours to complete – the perfect project for a winter's afternoon.
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Marvellous makes with the velvet touch of luxury
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Inspired by the designs of Kaffe Fassett, Philip Jacobs and Gwenaelle Trolez, Odile Bailloeul has added more designs of her own to create an extended range of beautifully luxurious velvet borders.
They're not just a great way to finish a project but also, at 13cm wide, ideal for all kinds of quick makes, from make-up bags to cases for knitting needles, pencils and phones.
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She also has a choice of ever-so-useful pouches and purses in velvet – or if you want to make your own designs, here are some inspirations...
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Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in Wales fabric packs in stock and ready to ship – and save 10%
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Looking for an extra-wonderful gift for someone special? We have the amazing designs from Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in Wales in stock as fabric packs, and ready to ship. One of Kaffe's favourites is the Vintage Library quilt, seen above in the library of Powis Castle – that's Castell Powys in Welsh –, the location for the the book.
Kaffe writes: 'I was struck by the beautifully leather-bound book collections at aristocratic houses when I came to England. This quilt echoes those autumnal shades that I recalled seeing on their bookshelves, and that I found again in the castle's impressive library.'
Here are some more of the fabulous Quilts In Wales designs:
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Cobweb: 'This sort of camouflage effect is one I return to over and over, relishing the way prints almost merge but hold their own sufficiently to intrigue the viewer. There was a good selection of pastels in this season’s prints for a varied choice.
'I like the way the pastel Caladiums print becomes quite ethereal against the textured background of the castle’s tapestries and its ornate furniture.'
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Where better to show off the glorious colours of Kaffe's Saturated Red quilt than in front of the great bed in the opulent State Bedroom at Powis, one of the few in Britain to retain the formal layout of a bed alcove set behind a railing, to accommodate royal visits.
The bed itself is partly made of gilded mahogany and covered in crimson silk cut-velvet - a sign of wealth and status.
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We have enormous stocks of Kaffe Fassett Collective fabrics here in the Henley Warehouse, and we love the designs of Kaffe, Brandon Mably and Philip Jacobs.
Whatever you're looking for, we probably have it, and our Judy's the expert when it comes to completing quilts using out-of-print fabrics, with intelligent substitutions. And we can help you customise the designs, too!
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Put a sparkle in your Christmas with these shimmery fabrics
We also have this lovely see-through Christmas Snowflake Organza, which would look gorgeous overlaid on a plain white red or white tablecloth for your Christmas table.
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And, speaking of tablecloths...
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Ideal for festive tablecloths and napkins are these 54in-wide Digital Christmas Prints, with everything from fun snowmen and Santa to the traditional Poinsettia pattern. And they're just £8.99/m, making them a great buy.
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Plus protect your polished table with Insul-Bright
Insul-Bright is a needle-punched, insulated material ideal for pot-holders, oven mitts and casserole covers. It's great for making table-runners, or you could just use a layer underneath your DIY tablecloth!
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We've plenty of Christmas bargains, too!
You can save some money on your last-minute Christmas fabrics. We have lots of seasonal bargains, including this new-for-'22 Christmas Merry collection from Makower, reduced from £13.50/m to just £8.95/m.
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All you need for Christmas
We have masses of inspirations for seasonal crafting and gifts: they're all on our shelves here in Henley, and in our dedicated Christmas Shop. But get a shift on – you're running out of time to buy things such as:
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We've got great gift ideas all wrapped up
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Still looking for that perfect gift for a friend who sews, knits or crochets? We're full of great ideas, and ready to send them as soon as you order.
Take, for example, this cute Thimble Desk Craft Organiser, great for keeping all smaller crafting tools tidy in your workspace. Made from plastic with rose gold style finish, it's the ideal desk – or sewing-table – solution.
Or there's this shiny scissors set, perfect for dressmaking and embroidery. It includes 20cm (7.8in) scissors with rose gold coloured handles, and coordinating 9.5cm (3.7in) ‘stork’ embroidery scissors.
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Giving or receiving, we've everything you want for Christmas
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Opening Hours
- Warehouse Tuesday to Friday, 10am-4pm
- Marlow shop Monday to Saturday, 9.30am-5pm
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...And if you still can't think of anything to give or get, then why not give – or indeed ask for – Lady Sew and Sew Gift Vouchers? Available from £5 to £50, they can be used in our Marlow shop, the Henley-on-Thames Warehouse or at ladysewandsew.co.uk.
And talking of shopping, why not...
Visit us in Henley-on-Thames or Marlow
Whether you're one of our regular customers or coming to see us for the first time, we look forward to meeting you – we're sure you'll be amazed at what we have to offer, whether you quilt, sew, knit or crochet.
So why not come and experience Lady Sew and Sew for yourself? Or visit our Warehouse with a group of friends, whether it's a car-full or coachload of you.
We have lots of free parking, space for coaches to set down and pick up, and we can organise a range of special talks and demonstrations for groups.
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Click & Collect
As well as visiting us, you can of course also order online – and if you're local to Henley or Marlow, Click & Collect is available. Just order online or by phone, then pick up from the 'front desk' of the Henley Warehouse during office hours, or from our Marlow shop.
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All you have to do is phone us on (01491) 572528 to order and arrange to collect from our Henley Warehouse or Marlow shop, or click the button in our online shop on check-out.
And if there's anything else we can do to help, just call in, phone, email or message us.
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All you need for Christmas is at Lady Sew and Sew, plus everything for sewing, knitting, crochet and more
Love from Judy, Vanessa, Jon, Sarah
and the entire Lady Sew and Sew Team
Tel: (01491) 572528
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