try before you buy
Welcome to Try before you buy!
Scroll down the titles on the left column to access the latest free projects and samples that we have added! Each project has instructions, images and resource guides for you to follow and inspiration to help you to create your own design, giving you a snapshot of what we have in the Stitch Arena.
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It's the end of the summer, back to school (for some) and not a lot to look forwards to, so come and join us in Kelso for a wonderful workshop exploring the magic of your sewing machine...
Starting in April, join us on a series of weekly evening classes at Middlesbrough College, exploring "Recycling and Reinventing" - a very hot topic at the moment...
Starting in April, join us on a series of weekly evening classes at Middlesbrough College, exploring dressmaking techniques for Beginners...
The 2012 Brightwater Summer Stitching Break - click here to see what we will be getting up to! Non-subscribers can access further information through the Try before you buy>Events link above...
The 2012 Brightwater Spring Stitching Break - click here to see what we will be getting up to! Non-subscribers can access further information through the Try before you buy link above...
Use up scraps of Christmas fabrics to create this decoration
Frosted Grasses - Here's a snapshot of one of the project pieces from the Stitch Arena.
