Newest Release From Creative Grids

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Penny Haren

The newest Creative Grids® tool, Kitty Cornered, developed by Deb Heatherly is simply brilliant! It is one of those blocks that I always paper-pieced in the past because I just couldn’t sew those odd angles accurately. Well, not anymore!

Make eleven different sizes of the Kitty Cornered block – two at a time! Cut the odd angles with the tool, then trim them down to size after sewing. Fast, easy and accurate! Make two Kitty Cornered blocks at one time – the printed cutting chart is right on the tool! Create eleven sizes from 1 to 6 inches – and every half inch in between. The ruler comes with fully illustrated step by step instructions or watch the YouTube video to see a demonstration.

And, of course, there are sooo many companions. Daddy’s Ties is a Cut Loose Press™ pattern and is the perfect choice for a memory quilt. I am making this one with a friend who lost her husband a few years ago. We are using his ties – and oxford cloth shirts for the background squares. What an heirloom!

Combining four of the blocks – and sewing them together like a nine-patch creates this stunning quilt – Kitty Cornered Chained. Don’t you love the larger units as accents in the middle border?

Evergreen Runner is a fast, easy project combining half-square triangles and Kitty Cornered blocks.

By reversing the lights and darks in the block, a whole new design is created in Happy N Blessed.

Nostalgia combined Kitty Cornered blocks with three inch log cabins – created with the four inch log cabin trim tool.

Need a patriotic table runner this summer? Liberty Runner is just the ticket and you can finish it in an afternoon!

I love this Maple Leaf table runner that is cut from 10 – 10″ squares so it is easy to kit for classes! I cut kits for this yesterday and am using a gray background – can’t wait to start sewing!

Aptitude is a full pattern that includes instructions for a lap as well as a queen sized quilt. This pattern uses the Creative Grids® CGRDH2 Strippy Stars Tool and the CGRDH5 Kitty Cornered Tool. Fabric selection is easy! Just choose a background and two additional contrasting colors.

Catagonia also features lap and queen sizes and combines the Cat’s Cradle tool by Deb with the Kitty Cornered tool. The pattern calls for a variety of fabrics in the cat’s cradle units so pull out your scraps!

Sassafras combines the Ultimate Flying Geese tool with the Kitty Cornered Tool for maximum effect. With just three colors, it is oh so simple to choose fabrics.

Pick out 9 Fat Quarters and a background fabric, and use the Creative Grids® CGRDH5 Kitty Cornered tool to make this fun 55″ x 70″ quilt designed by Christine Van Buskirk. Don’t you love the dark background???

Flurry is a 64″ x 80″ Fat Quarter friendly quilt is stunning in blues. Using CGRFCC (6″ Folded Corner Clipper) is also featured in the instructions as an optional tool for the diamond in a square assembly.

The tool and Cut Loose Press™ patterns are in stock. The full-sized patterns are due in any day so place your orders now!

Kim Diehl Delights

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Penny Haren

I love everything Kim Diehl has ever done and the latest – Simple Sampler – is no exception. But it is anything but “simple”!

In her own words, Kim says this stunning quilt combines two of her loves – stars and fusible wool appliqué. With an invitation to slow down and enjoy hand stitching the wool appliqué blocks, Kim makes this decadent quilt simple with full-size appliqué patterns, detailed instructions, and scads of tips for success.

And true to her more-is-more philosophy, Kim has cooked up a batch of five additional projects inspired by the blocks in the sampler quilt. You won’t be able to stitch just one!

Her designs are so unique that you can take any block or element from her quilts and expand it into a whole new project. This book is due to arrive the beginning of August so place your orders now!

Meg Hawkey’s Garden

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Penny Haren

Honeybee’s Garden combines exquisite embroidery with stunning pieced borders and English paper-pieced flower garden blocks. Meg, of Crabapple Hill says: Buzzing bees are the heartbeat of every garden. These happy little bees have the perfect home, lots of beautiful flowers, and messages that show them the love every day.

Quilt finishes 38 1/2″ x 38 1/2″

A summery little dish towel is just what the doctor ordered right now! The perfect little project to fill a summer afternoon, it’s great for beginners and just plain juicy!! There’s also a great little recipe for the yummiest Strawberry Shortcake imaginable!

Embroidered block measures 7″ x 7″

Sweet, fragrant flowers adorn this 8″ x 5″ needlebook, with a little reminder of what it’s used for stitched right on the front too. The embroidered charm closure adds just a little bit more floral charm!

Don’t you just love handwork in summer? The patterns are due to arrive in the warehouse the first week in July so place your orders now.

But, here is a sneak peak at what is coming this Fall! Meg has written a book with Martingale!

You can order it now – because you know you are going to love it! I can’t wait to see all of the projects hidden inside…..

New Releases from Villa Rosa

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Penny Haren

The Villa Rosa patterns are so fast and fun , who can buy just one???

Spider is fat quarter friendly and measures 66″ x 86″ – perfect for a twin bed!

Take Out is made with 10″ squares and measures 51″ x 72″ so those 60″ wide backings will work beautifully!

Martina uses just four fabrics and is a great throw size at 57″ x 72″.

Pride is a great way to turn a horizontal panel into a lap size quilt!

June Bugs is 10″ square friendly – and the perfect choice for summer!

Lil’ Umbrellas is 5″ square friendly and oh sew adorable!

Flora is also 5″ square friendly and would be a great addition to your pre-cut display!

All of these patterns are due to arrive the end of this month so place your orders now!

New from Zen Chic

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Penny Haren

I love everything she does – and her latest patterns are no exception! Brigitte Heitland is one of those designers who appeals to all ages. She crosses the line between modern and traditional quilters with style!

Those Trees 2 is a perfect example of her minimalist approach that speaks volumes!

Prism is a paper-pieced masterpiece which would take center stage in any room!

Play a Card uses two charm packs and is beginner friendly.

Cross It reminds me of pick up sticks that I played as a child. Brigitte calls it the Mikado style….

Winter Star is a 33″ square foundation pieced beauty!

Winter Windows is made with 10″ squares and beginner friendly. Who could ask for anything more???

Mega Star 2 is stunning when a Lone Star meets an asymmetrical design!

All of her patterns are due to arrive in the warehouse next week so place your orders now!

Rotary Cases with Style & Storage

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Penny Haren

These storage cases are both stylish and functional and from It’s Sew Emma! The sporting graphics that will make you smile – in your choice of pink or green – these cases hold any rotary cutter up to 45 mm securely under the elastic band.

Replacement blades and other smaller notions can be tucked into the elastic mesh pocket. Zip up the rigid case and you are ready to safely travel anywhere!

These cases are due to arrive the end of July so order them now!

Oh Baby!

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Penny Haren

I LOVE this! Melissa Corry of Happy Quilting has teamed up with Its Sew Emma to create a compendium of ten darling baby quilts – all created with one, two or three charm packs.

All of the designs are simple enough for beginners but stylish enough to appeal to everyone. These are the types of quilts that you can make in a day so your favorite little one is free to actually use and love their blankie!

My plan? Give the book to an expecting mother and let her pick out her own quilt. Go out to lunch and stop by your favorite quilt shop so she can pick out the fabrics as well. And, if she wants to learn to sew? These quilts would be the perfect beginning project! Why not make a party – or series of parties – out of it? It doesn’t get any easier than this!

A Better Mousetrap

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Penny Haren

I just got mine and it works as advertised! The Fiskars Tabletop Seam Ripper is BRILLIANT! Who doesn’t always wish for a third hand when ripping out seams???

The suction cup base holds the tool in place while you are ripping – just lift the orange handle and push down to form the vacuum seal. But lets hear from the folks who invented it:

Fiskars Tabletop Seam Ripper is an easy-to-use, tabletop tool that provides a faster, less stressful way to rip seams – without damaging your fabric. The spring-loaded, powerful suction cup attaches to nearly any non-porous work surface and locks securely in place, allowing you to keep both hands on your project. A locking lever lets you easily move and secure the tool wherever you need it most, while a premium steel blade offers lasting durability. When not in use, a protective cap snaps into its own compartment to keep it from getting lost.

The first shipment sold out immediately so you know they are hot! Order now to get in on the next one. What a great demo – and quick sale.

The Masked Quilter!

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Penny Haren

Personally, I am considered high risk so masks matter to me – and, I am not the only one. Thanks to Creative Grids®, making them will be a lot easier!

The Creative Grids® Face Mask Template 3 Sizes in 1 (#CGRFACE) has markings for a small, medium, and large. The length of the elastic is printed right on the tool so you don’t have to go find your instructions when you are making mask #200!!! Want a fitter look? Use the markings on the sides to add pleats.

Just layer four squares – two for the front and two for the lining. Layer them right sides together and rotary cut the entire mask at one time! Someone asked if they can add a wire to fit on the nose. Absolutely! Just insert a wire or pipe cleaner near the seam and stitch around it as needed. Customize it to work for you!

Need elastic? Gypsy Quilter is now offering 5 yard put ups of 1/4″ black and white elastic – due the first part of July.

Gypsy Quilter Flat Black Elastic 1/4 x 5 yards

Gypsy Quilter Flat White Elastic 1/4 x 5 yards

Let’s face it, masks are becoming a way of life. I made them for my family but now they want multiple prints to go with everything. Pull your novelty prints because adding some personality is always fun! And, don’t forget, everyone wants one for the car, by the door, at the office, etc. This is the perfect beginning class for all of those people who discovered sewing machines in the back of their closets!

Visit the Creative Grids® YouTube channel //youtu.be/qpkPx06atiU to view a video that shows just how easy it is! We are getting in shipments as fast as they can be produced so order them now.

Hold Steady Gloves

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Penny Haren

I LOVE these gloves! They are breathable and comfortable – no more sweaty hands.

From The Gypsy Quilter Hold Steady Machine Gloves, One Size #TGQ032

When doing precision work, use the side with grip on the fingertips for ultimate control.

For all over designs and backgrounds, flip the gloves over and use the side with grip dots covering the entire surface of the glove.

These gloves are one size fits most so you no longer have to carry four different sizes and the price point is excellent. Who could ask for anything more???

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