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Machine Gifting Guide for Christmas!
If you're considering buying a loved one a sewing machine for Christmas, we've put together a gift guide to help you choose which one to buy so that they unbox the...
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What do sewers and quilters want for Christmas?
The Sewing Studio team of sewers, quilters & dress-makers have been writing their Christmas wish list this week to help inspire you to find the perfect gifts for crafters, sewers and makers. ...
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Celebrating our 20th Birthday in 2024!
We celebrated 20 years of successful trading here at The Sewing Studio, Redruth this month! As a family-owned business who specialise in sewing, quilting and sewing machine sales, we’ve been...
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Autumnal Team Makes!
When The Sewing Studio team aren’t busy cutting your fabric and packing your orders, they’re sewing their own accessories and quilts! As it gets colder and we move into Autumn,...
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Making a boho patchwork cushion in the Lewis & Irene Hannah's Flowers fabric collection
This article is written by Kayleigh who is in The Sewing Studio shop team. I love sewing. I’m far from confident, experienced or even skilled, but I do love to...
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Made by The Sewing Studio Team
When we're not serving our customers, unpacking fabric deliveries and planning our next quilting projects, we're to be found in our own sewing rooms stitching away. Here is a selection...
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Patchwork triangles are too hard for me….or so I thought!
This article is written by Anna Heather, quilter and maker at The Sewing Studio. I don’t mind admitting that I steer away from sewing patchwork triangles which is a shame...
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Getting started with a new sewing machine.
You're now the proud owner of a new sewing machine! Before your stitching adventures begin, we have put together a handy guide of things to know & remember to help...
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Spring Creations from The Sewing Studio Team!
When we’re not at work, The Sewing Studio team are usually found stitching, cutting, making and creating. Here’s some of our latest makes to get you inspired... Johanna, one of...
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Deciding which type of wadding to use for your quilt
Wadding is crucial to patchwork and quilting forming the middle layer of the quilt. It adds warmth, durability and weight. Once the quilt is made, you can’t see it but...
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Jeanette's Woodland and Wildflowers Quilt Top Bundles
We have a unique pattern exclusive to The Sewing Studio designed by Jeanette using the new Woodland & Wildflower panel.
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Kansas Dugout + Heart String Blocks with Becca / Sew_What_Becca
We introduced ourselves to Becca late last year (2023) and discovered she had two quilts in mind for the new year - Kansas Dugout and Heartstrings. Becca enjoyed browsing our website full...
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Katrina's Postcard Club
Today was the first meeting of 2024 for our monthly postcard club. The theme was Birthday cake. Mine is the first picture and the card I got back in return...
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Jelly Roll Log Cabin Quilt with Fiona / SpunStraw
If we had to think of Ruby Star's number one fan, Fiona would definitely pop into our heads! Fiona AKA Spunstraw is a modern sewist based in Scotland. Her instagram...
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Christmas Quilt with Vicki Reid / WhatVickiMade
We approached Vicki after following her journey on The Great British Sewing Bee (2023). When finding out more about Vicki, her Instagram reflected the honest, open and friendly personality that...
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Miniature Quilt Tutorials with Anne-Marie / LTW Miniatures
Anne-Marie is a one woman micro-patchworker behind LTW Miniatures. A loyal customer of ours, who specialises in tiny patchwork quilts for dollhouses. Late last year (2023), we approached Anne-Marie and asked if...
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Using the Brother V3 Embroidery Machine
I’m not sure I’d use an embroidery machine… well, have I eaten my words! Although I have used embroidery machines for many years, I have never owned one until a...
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Machine Gift Guide
Hi 👋🏼👋🏼 Anna from The Sewing Studio team here. Considering buying a loved one a sewing machine for Christmas? We have lots to choose from so here’s my top picks to...
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Our Dream Wishlist
Our team of sewers, quilters & dress-makers have shared what's on their wishlist this Christmas... One fabric which appeared on almost every team members wishlist was Ruby Star's Backyard fabric...
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Sewing Machine Tension Advice
What is tension? Sewing machine beginners are often confused by thread tension. It’s also something more experienced sewers can be confused by when they upgrade or buy a new machine....
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Our Gift Ideas for Christmas
Our team of sewer, quilter & dress-maker's have selected the gifts they will be buying for friends and family this season to help you get inspired in finding the perfect...
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What can I use a Charm Pack for?
A Charm Pack has 42 x 5-inch squares which can be used to create quilts and other crafts. Katrina is going to show us how to make six of her favourite quilt blocks using...
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Needle Felting Resources
Here at The Sewing Studio we don't just offer Sewing Machines & Fabric, we also stock in loads of craft items, including Needle Felting resources and kits!
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Brother Innov-is XJ1 Sew & Embroidery Machine Review
The Brother Innov-is XJ1 Sewing & Embroidery Machine combines the best sewing features and the best embroidery features in one amazing machine so that you’re getting the best of both...
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Janome DKS30 SE Sewing Machine Review
Here at the Sewing Studio, we love a good, inexpensive Janome machine... ... And the Janome DKS30 SE Sewing Machine is no different. Janome makes some of the best machines...
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Best Overlocker / Coverstitch Machine of 2024
Overlockers and coverstitch machines can seem quite daunting, especially if you’ve never used one before. But if you want to make sure that the garments you’re sewing come out durable...
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Best Embroidery Machine of 2024
If you’re in the market for an embroidery machine, you’re probably looking at all of the different options and wondering what machine is the right machine for you and your...
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Best Sewing Machine of 2024
There are many sewing machines on the market today, and we know it can be overwhelming to consider all of them. There’s a lot to take into account when picking...
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What machines are they using on the Great British Sewing Bee 2024?
This years Great British Sewing Bee (GBSB) features the Janome 5060 QDC Sewing Machine and the Janome AT2000d Overlocker.
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How to border your quilts
Have you ever had to put a join in your border fabric? Can't figure out how to make it look aesthetically ok? Well Katrina shows us how you can make...
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Our recent posts
Machine Gifting Guide for Christmas!
If you're considering buying a loved one a sewing machine for Christmas, we've put together a gift guide to help you...
What do sewers and quilters want for Christmas?
The Sewing Studio team of sewers, quilters & dress-makers have been writing their Christmas wish list this week to help inspire you...
Celebrating our 20th Birthday in 2024!
We celebrated 20 years of successful trading here at The Sewing Studio, Redruth this month! As a family-owned business who...
Autumnal Team Makes!
When The Sewing Studio team aren’t busy cutting your fabric and packing your orders, they’re sewing their own accessories and...
