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KaffeFassettandhisteamhavebeenbusycreatinga stunning selection of new designs. Choose from two new books
showcasingfabricfromtheKaffeFassettCollective.
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ALLTHEFUNOFTHEFAIRS
CountryLiving
CountryLiving’sChristmas
Fairsaretakingplacein
London,Harrogateand
Glasgowthisyear.Pickuplots
ofgoodiesforyourChristmas
projects,adornmentsand
decorationsforyourhouse,or
signupfora creativeworkshop.
It’s a fun day out and, while
you’re at the show(s), you can
also sample delicious food and
drink and pick up lots of tips
and tricks to make delicious
seasonal recipes.
London 13-17 November
Glasgow 21-24 November
Harrogate 5-8 December
http://www.countrylivingfair.com
In an English Country Garden
It’s a match made in heaven – the vibrant, colourful quilts
of Kaffe Fassett set against the backdrop of Hidcote Manor
Garden in the beautiful Cotswolds countryside. For his 21st
book in this popular series, he has chosen a classic style –
the frame quilt – to be photographed in a classic location.
Assisted by his team of designers and makers, Kaffe has
created a collection of fresh new designs, including all the
basic instructional text, diagrams, and templates to make the
quilts, plus a section on basic patchwork techniques for less
experienced quilters.
“This book is really another homage to the
long,richhistoryof thefolkartof quilts.
I pickedHidcoteGardensforthelocation
forthephotographybecauseit wasthefirst
BritishgardentoopenmyeyestotheEnglish
geniusforcreatinggreattheatricalgardens.
I hopeinthishumblebookyougetenough
of animpressionof myfavouriteEnglish
garden.”– KaffeFassett
KaffeFassett’sQuiltsintheCotswolds
20 designsforpatchworkandappliqué
£25.
Ta u n t o n
Artisandesign
ThisnewprojectbookpromotingKaffe’sArtisanrange
of fabricsis allaboutpairingtraditionalbatikandikat
designswithquiltingweightcottontocreateaccessories,
garmentsandquilts.Suitableforbeginners,SewSimple
Quilts&Patchworkincludesdesigns
forcolourfulthrowsandquilts,eye-
catchingcushionsandplacemats,
funprojectsforkidsandsimpleand
tylishgarments.
KaffeFassett’sSewSimpleQuilts
& Patchworks
17 De sig n sUsi n gK a f feFas set t ’s
ArtisanFabrics
£17.
Ta u n t o n
Photograph: Steven Wooster http://www.thegmcgroup.com
Photograph: Debbie Patterson