If you are near the Worthing area this September then why not head over to The South Stamp Show?!

There will be a FREE hourly raffle with show programme, plus the main raffle with all proceeds going to the Royal Marsden

Show details…

Saturday 4th September

10.30am – 4.30pm

The Charmandean Centre, Forest Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 9HS

Telephone enquiries to 01903 774276 or 01737 789977.

The ‘Gone Fishing’ Collection is yet another in the FQB series from NitWit Collections! Their ‘Gone Fishing’ Collection is a tribute to all of the fishermen and fisherwomen who love to spend their days casting into the waters and trying to outsmart the fish into taking their ‘lucky’ hook! In this collection Mary Fran has tried to pack up your tackle box with the best lures and floats and even gave you some bait, so take the day off and hang out the sign ‘Gone Fishing’!

Included in the set:

• 21 ‘Fat Quarter Fabric’ background papers (in various colours and patterns)
• 2 Bobbers – in case one gets snagged in the weeds
• 1 Border of water – the waves are a bit choppy today
• 3 Bows in various colours
• 1 Bubbles set – which fokelore lake monster is making these?
• 2 Fish – they’re taunting you!!
• 1 Fish bear – isn’t it nice when they fish with you
• 1 Fishing hat
• 1 Fishing line – maybe a little light for those big guys
• 1 Fishing rod
• 1 Frame – Fish Tales – there are no tales in fishing, right?
• 1 Frame – rope and hook
• 1 Plain hook
• 1 Hook baited with a worm
• 3 Journal tags – blank – to tell your tales
• 3 Lures – They’re biting on the red & white today
• 9 Phrase tags with many popular phrases on them
• 3 Ribbons in various colours
• 4 Ribbon folds
• 1 Splash – hopefully that’s not you making it as you lean over the side of the boat
• 2 Strings
• 3 String bows
• 1 Vest – part of the much needed gear
• 6 Word art all decked out and ready to use
• 1 Worm – extra bait, just in case the nibbler got away
• 1 paintchip

You will want to do a kick flip or two, perhaps even an olie airwalk when you see BasicGrey’s newest digital collection–Skate Shoppe. Drop in here and check out this fantastic collection full of funky, fresh blues and greens and that distinctive BG grunge you are used to. New templates, baubles and elements have been introduced with this collection as well as a FREE blog header and blog background. Rad!

Did you know that BasicGrey releases a new digital collection every two weeks? Twice a month they will release a brand new collection in their digital shop for your creative enjoyment. So keep those eyes peeled for all the digi Tuesday announcements from BasicGrey and be the first to begin creating with all of their newest digi products.

Craft book publishers, David & Charles, have released a slection of books on quilting including the following…

The Essential Sampler Quilt book by Lynne Edwards. rrp £16.99

40 techniques for machine & hand patchwork

• From the author of the bestselling The Sampler Quilt Book and the New Sampler Quilt Book with over 80,000 copies sold
• Contributes to the sense of community felt by the tens of thousands of quilters who have been taught Lynne’s methods
• Features 40 sampler quilts selected from a nationwide competition to find fresh new quilts to show off Lynne’s designs

This exciting celebration edition of Lynne’s classic books, The Sampler Quilt Book and The New Sampler Quilt book, features 40 patchwork blocks with fresh photography and new quilts, step-by-step instructions and diagrams.

The sampler quilt, a quilt in which each block is a different pattern, is perfect for beginners and those quilters wishing to expand their repertoire.  Classroom tested techniques include machine and hand piecing, traditional patchwork and appliqué.  The beautiful quilts and Lynne’s friendly teaching style make this a reference work to treasure.

Block designs include:

• Tumbling Blocks –
• Rail Fence –
• Maple Leaf –
• Trip Around the World –
• Card Trick –
• Strip Rail –
• Drunkard’s Path –
• Spider’s Wed –
• Grandmother’s Fan –
• Log cabin –
• Courthouse Steps –
• Dresden Plate –
• Triangles –
• Rose of Sharon –
• Wild Goose Chase –
• Tulip Block –
• Crocus Design –
• Honey Bee –
• Grape Basket

Author info:

Lynne Edwards is an internationally renowned quilt designer, teacher and author.  In 1992 she was awarded the Jewel Pearce Patterson Scholarship for International Quilter Teachers, in 2002 received the Amy Emms Memorial Trophy for services to quilting, and in 2008 she received an MBE for services to arts and crafts. In 1996 she had her first book published, The Sampler Quilt Book, and following its success The New Sampler Quilt Book was born in 2000.  Lynne has had 5 books published by David & Charles including the recently published Cathedral Window Quilts.

Two From One Jelly Roll Quilts by Pam & Nicki Lintott. RRP £14.99

Designs to make 20 adorable small-scale Jelly Roll Quilts

• Quilters will be eagerly awaiting this next addition to the Jelly Roll series by top authors Pam & Nicky Lintott
• Two designs from one Jelly Roll, make the fabric go further and are ideal for smaller projects that are quicker to complete
• Published with the endorsement of Jelly Roll fabric supplier Moda
• Previous title Jelly Roll Quilts has sold over 100,000 copies and Layer Cake, Jelly Roll and Charm Quilts was voted Best Book of 2009 by Direct Brands customers

The basis of all the quilts in this book is just half a jelly roll, so from one of those delicious jelly rolls you can make two jelly roll quilts. Quilters will learn how to make stylish and economical quilts out of just half a Jelly Roll with easy-to-follow quilt patterns.

Each chapter features two quilt designs using twenty strips of fabric for one and twenty strips of fabric for the other.  The quilts make great throws, lap quilts, wall hangings, cot quilts and play mats.  And any of the designs can be adapted to make larger bed quilts by following the simple instructions given.

Quilters are not limited by the availability of the Jelly Rolls featured as they can cut their own twenty strips from their fabric stash, and follow the step-by-step instructions and diagrams.

Author Info:

Pam & Nicky Lintott own and run The Quilt Room, one of Europe’s largest specialist quilt shops.  They have written the bestselling Jelly Roll Quilts and Layer Cake, Jelly Roll and Charm Quilts and compiled Jelly Roll Inspirations, all for David & Charles. They attend all the major quilting shows including Festival of Quilts and Quilt Market in the US.

Stockists: buy online from www.rucraft.co.uk or call the David & Charles customer hotline on 0844 8805851

BasicGrey are pleased to introduce their newest digital collection! Lollipop Shoppe! From the palest pink lemonade to the boldest shade of green apple, this juicy collection is one tasty treat! Lollipop Shoppe is an intensely bright, vibrant line of spunky patterns with a hint of retro-cool appeal. Begin creating here.

Kaisercraft have launched additional collections for July in the form of ‘Lush’ and ‘Up, Up & Away’ as well as texture clear stamps and Beyond the Page items:

Lush Collection

Be swept away by Kaisercraft’s newest collection, Lush – inspired by orient this pretty collection with its delicate patterned papers and beautiful plain papers in exotic, tropical colours and delicate flowers and flourishes, Lush will have you dreaming of an oriental holiday. This collection is comprised of 6 double-sided patterned papers and a coordinating embellishment range including die-cut elements, black and coloured rub-ons, 6″ square specialty paper pad, clear stamps, journal tags and specialty and die cut paper.

Up, Up & Away Collection

Float up to the clouds with Kaisercraft’s vintage inspired, Up, Up and Away collection. With its carnival themed atmosphere, vintage newspaper prints and soft colour pallete, this collection lends itself to scrapbooking projects dedicated to the men in our lives or vintage photos from years gone by.This collection is comprised of 6 double-sided patterned papers and a coordinating embellishment range including die-cut elements, black and coloured rub-ons, 6″ square specialty paper pad, clear stamps, journal tags and specialty and die cut paper.

Texture clear stamps

Available in 8 designs, these gorgeous texture stamps are 5×13cms in size and are available in a variety of popular designs – script, flourish, sheet music, grunge and more!

Beyond the Page

Funky Wreath: This wreath is perfect for your home or a special gift for a friend.

Dress up dolls: This is a great project to create cute little dolls for your little girl, or give to your children to make up their own!

For more information about Kaisercraft products please visit their website.

Due to popular demand, Bramwell Crafts has introduced a new feature to their website – ‘The Video gallery’ – which has great tutorials by Melanie Heaton with hints and tips. If you are looking for any other tutorials, send them your ideas and they will try to accommodate new videos that you would like to see.

Bramwell Crafts are having a prize draw in July. Come up with a catchy name for Melanie’s blog which will be available soon on their website before 10^th July and win a BoBunny pink leather bag with papers and tools worth £150. There will be 10 runners up prizes of BoBunny accessories!!

Email your suggestions for blog and ideas for the tutorials to vaishakhi@bramwellcrafts.co.uk.

Bramwell Crafts would also like to invite you to attend the Summer Crafting event in Doncaster on 17^th and 18^th July. Melanie Heaton will be hosting workshops along with other celebrity crafters on Friday 16^th July.

Melanie’s workshop will take you through the papercrafting technique of how to create floral decoration using EK Success punches on a delightful mini easel card which is featured on Bramwells website. Melanie will inspire your creative imagination with these fabulous punches which cut through card. The class also features the delicious BoBunny paper. All the products and materials will be supplied. There are still places available, so don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

Bookings can be made online for workshops. Visit www.crafting.co.uk or ring 0800 954 0070. When you make a booking, provide them with the discount code SCBramwells and you will save £10.00 on the workshop fee, making the workshops just £15.00.

When you attend Melanie’s workshop you will receive a 10% discount voucher that can be used on the Bramwell stand (stand no 4). When you make a purchase using your discount voucher you will receive a free gift of an Inkadinkado clear stamp worth £10.00 together with a fun project by Melanie using the stamp.

Australian scrapbooking giants, Kaisercraft, have released two more great collections this June – Konstruktion and Le Chateau:

Make sure you’re wearing your hard hat because you’re about to enter the konstruktion zone.

With fluorescent coloured tools in hand and building blue prints at the ready it’s time to get started and konstrukt something special for your very own little home handy man.

Konstrukt is inspired by building sites, home renovations, children’s tools, building plans, the tool shed, paint splatters and the shapes formed by tools.

Konstrukt comprises 6 double-sided patterned papers and a coordinating embellishment range including die-cut elements, black and coloured rub-ons, clear stamps and a 6×6” specialty paper pad and a mixed embellishment pack. Also NEW to Kaisercraft’s coordinating collections are die-cut specialty paper!

Unlock your hidden treasures with Kaisercraft’s Le Chateau collection.

Bonjour! Welcome to Le Chateau – where you are sure to find many hidden treasures – Elegant chandeliers, stylish bird cages and delicate keys in luxurious colours of brown, black, cream and pale blue.

With multiple cut-out elements, and intricate patterns, Le Chateau is the perfect collection for capturing those special treasured moments.

Le Chateau was inspired by antiques and hidden treasures, baroque architecture, trinkets, gold brooches, ornate frames, birdcages and vintage keys.

Le Chateau comprises 6 double-sided patterned papers and a coordinating embellishment range including die-cut elements, black and coloured rub-ons, clear stamps and a 6×6” specialty paper pad and a mixed embellishment pack. Also NEW to Kaisercraft’s coordinating collections are die-cut specialty paper!

For more information about Kaisercraft products and stockists please visit their website.

MyCraftStore are offering visitors to their site the chance to be a World Cup winner too!

Simply sign up to their monthly newsletter or make a purchase online between now and the World Cup final and you could be in with a chance of winning £100 worth of MyCraftStore vouchers!! See below for more details:

Cute Companions Duos is the latest in the series of un-mounted rubberstamps by Jayne Nestorenko and brought to you by Crafter’s Companion. As well as the traditional group of very cute mice, this new collection of three stamps features a delightful background stamp, which offers a different perspective to your cardmaking. Each stamp set is 6×6” and is pressed onto Cute Companions purple rubber.

The three new stamps are called: Celebration Parade, Crafting Companions and Wishing Line. The mice can be used individually as toppers, or in conjunction with the backgrounds to create beautiful cards. The designs are also able to coordinate perfectly with the scenes from previous Cute Companions CD ROMs, and the stamped backgrounds will add a further element of dimension to these cards.

With an RRP of £12.99 each, the new range from Jayne Nestorenko provides an affordable way for your customers to add a cute touch to their crafting projects.

For more information please visit www.crafterscompanion.co.uk