We aren't surprised that this fine sight has made ripples: This is Richard, married to Sarah Matlock, who wears this:

"with his rag coat when he joins the Morris Men – he plays the squeeze box for them!  And he makes the melodeons that he plays!!"

Sarah has now been commissioned to make this design in Oakshott Lipari which

"is going to be much more elegant"

Which we can't wait to judge for ourselves, 'cos we like the Colourshotts just fine: Why Jersey in the title? Well they are based at La Robeline Cider and Sausages on that lovely island – looks like a fine life! Read more

Krista Hennebury (poppyprintcreates.blogspot), who shared her photos of an Arctic cruiseworkshop using her Chess on the Steps and Fireweed designs, has sent us some pics of a workshop in Whistler, Canada – pan to shots of mountain peaks disappearing mistily into the distant miles; oops, sorry, back to indoors ... Krista was working with the Whistler Quilter's Guild in British Columbia and says:

all of my students loved the Colourshotts! Not everyone bought kits, some used their own fabric, but here are some photos for you!

[caption id="attachment_1099" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Sabrina contemplates her Fireweed colourway layout[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1100" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Anita (l) and Ellen display their Midnight Sun colourway quilts[/caption] Just what look what a little improv practice can do: [caption id="attachment_1101" align="aligncenter" width="1627"] The Whistler Quilter's Guild in glorious technicolour[/caption]   Read more

Pop on over to read the story of this Star of Bethlehem block (English paper pieced and using an Oakshott Fat 8th pack) and see more pics from Jo Avery at myBearpaw, who said:

"The tassel was made to match. It was a lovely project to work on, as always the Oakshott was a joy to work with, and I particularly like the 'tab' hanging loops. This could easily be adapted to make a cushion or a square mini quilt."

Alternatively, buy the November 2015 issue of Popular Patchwork in which it features! Read more

We asked to see your projects on our Facebook page and want to share these with you. This is Dresden Flower from Monika Huelsebusch ca. 60 x 80 Inch, all Oakshott Fabrics sewn by machine, appliqued by hand, quilted on an APQS longarm machine Ursula Josefs-Kirschbaum: My daughter Anne was busy and made this beautiful Quilt. In Lakes and New Colourshott Read more

Don't forget to pay us a visit on stands G13 and G21 as you overload your senses on all the beautiful creations at this year's Festival of Quilts at the NEC from 6 to 9 August 2015.

Oakshott have a lot to show you

Packs, patterns, quilts, kits, fabrics and ideas galore: [caption id="attachment_972" align="aligncenter" width="604"] Aruba, a rainbow of 12 Colourshott colours in Fat 8ths and Fat Quarter Packs[/caption] [caption id="attachment_975" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The Pointy Quilt from Lynn Goldsworthy; impressive to look at, deceptively easy to make[/caption] [caption id="attachment_976" align="aligncenter" width="604"] Lynn Goldsworthy's Kilim Cross makes a great rug[/caption] [caption id="attachment_974" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Helen Howes newest design, Interpolations 3 uses a 5" Square Charm Pack of Ruby Reds on the subtle grey of Lipari Pollara[/caption] [caption id="attachment_973" align="aligncenter" width="600"] 50 Shades + Grey is an exclusive design for Oakshott by Lynne Goldsworthy, the 3-D effect is created by our trademark shot effect[/caption] Read more