Catch Talking Threads Episode 3 tonight at 19:00 on Sky 171 (My Channel) This week we meet Di Wells!

Talking Threads is within the Country Channel section of Sky 171 and therefore you won’t see ‘Talking Threads’  written in the schedule, but don’t panic we are still on!

Remember that you can also watch Talking Threads online anytime, anywhere in the world! Visit The Country Channel Website here and search “Talking Threads” or follow this direct link to watch Episode 3 now http://www.countrychannel.tv/player.php/?player=TheNewCountryChannel&ct=1&ids=297270

Jamie and I would like to thank Liz at Classic Stitches Magazine for mentioning Talking Threads on the Classic Stitches Spotlight page…here! x

We were amazed by the talent and creativity of the quilters at the Houston Quilt Festival- I have posted some of the photos we took of the quilts and the show on the Talking Threads Facebook page. Have a browse…you will be over-whelmed and totally inspired!

Photos on the Talking Threads Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=22976&id=69645249996

If you are “on Facebook”- become a Talking Threads fan!

Holly x

Phoenix Textile Group

I love the work this textile group produce…do go and have a look for yourself!

Hey, I’m back from America. The Quilt Festival in Houston was fantastic! There was so much to see. Within the exhibition I saw a wide spectrum of work ranging from traditional quilts to elaborate art quilts. It was great to see such innovative work.

What struck me was the sense of community, everyone at the exhibition was there for the same reason, all there because they love fabric, love quilting and love stitch. It was heart warming to feel part of something so inspiring, to be part of a creative family, an international community. Meeting many of the artists face to face was the cherry on the cupcake for me.

To catch a glimpse of the some of photos we took at Houston, visit the Colouricious Flickr page here.

Jamie

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…pictures, news and gossip from The International Quilt Festival, Texas.

I have just come back from Winchester, after spending the day trawling the many wonderful shops they have there, it is a stitchers dream! I have never visited Winchester before and was very happy to find a HUGE fabric “department store”- C & H. Three floors of upholstery, curtain, dress and quilt fabric, yarns and ribbons and threads and beads- everything a stitchy girl could want! I was in heaven! I bought some wadding (I’m going to make a tea cosy), some cotton cord (to make a necklace from my bead jar) and some gorgeous merino knitting yarn (I’m a terrible knitter but I couldn’t resist!)

Another great shop I found was Creative Crafts- down a little side street. It was an Aladdin’s cave of crafty bits and bobs.  I spent a good half hour trawling the miniature draws they have there- full of jewellery findings.

My favourite shop of all in Winchester has to be The Hambledon- a very chic lifestyle shop set in a double fronted Georgian town house with the most gorgeous mix of clothes, homeware, kid’s things and vintage furniture. I would move in tomorrow if I could!

Anyhow enough from me…I’m off to make a tea cosy (with my newly purchased wadding)… stay posted for news on “Colouricious does the Quilt Festival- Houston, Texas!” We shall upload some pictures too!

Holly x

Well we did it! The first Talking Threads episode aired this evening on Sky! Let it be the first of many inspiring episodes. A HUGE thank you to everyone involved, we could not have got this far without all your hard work and support.

lots of love

The Colouricious Team

xxx

Talking Threads, Episode 1- Silk Painting with Jill Kennedy airs tonight, 7pm on Sky 171 (My Channel) Look out for CCTV- the Country Channel slot on Sky 171- we’re in there! Why not set your Sky box to record every episode?!

Believe it or not- I don’t have Sky so I shall be popping round to my friends to watch it! If like me, you don’t have Sky- DON”T PANIC- you can watch anytime online for free! Hooray for Country Channel.tv! Click here to watch Talking Threads online. Each episode will become available online from the day it airs on Sky and will stay online indefinitely!

Either way you can’t miss Talking Threads, you can catch it on Sky, watch it anytime online or even buy the DVD!

x

Only 24 hours to go until Talking Threads Episode 1 goes on air! Meanwhile the Talking Threads team will be across the pond at the International Houston Quilt Festival in Texas! Check the blog for photos, we shall keep you posted.