New Cross Stitch by Lori Holt

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Penny Haren

Lori Holt is single handedly introducing cross stitch to a whole new generation. These latest designs are sure to please.

In her words: Grab life by the apron strings with the Vintage Housewife Cross Stitch Pattern by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co.! This retro-style pattern pays tribute to the amazing divas who handle the house, the family and everything in between with ease and grace. With sweet snapshots of a retro household, this cross stitch will be a terrific finishing touch to any household! The Vintage Housewife Cross Stitch Pattern comes with full-color instructions, diagrams and supply list, including suggested DMC colors. It is printed on durable 8.5” x 11” cardstock. The cross stitch is designed to work on 25 count cloth and finishes at 12.75” x 15.625”.

Flea Market Baskets Cross Stitch Pattern

Gather inspiration to make the elegant Flea Market Baskets cross stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co.! Inspired by her love of thrifting and antiquing, this cross stitch symbolizes her guiding principle of “Make do or do without.” Vintage baskets and timeless churn dash blocks surround a beautiful center star, finished with a border of colorful blossoms. Designed to complement the Flea Market Quilt Book, this cross stitch is a one-of-a-kind find! The Flea Market Baskets Cross Stitch Pattern comes with full-color instructions, diagrams and supply list, including suggested DMC colors. It is printed on durable 8.5” x 11” cardstock. The cross stitch is designed to work on 25 count cloth and finishes at 14.75” x 14.75”.

Both of these designs were printed on cloud:

The cloth is available in 13 different colors and is due to arrive any day. The cross stitch designs are due to arrive next month so why not start your year off with a new needleart project?

Squishy Buddies

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Penny Haren

These cute and cuddly stuffed animals are machine embroiderable (if that is even a word). The head and body are stuffed with pillows that are removable. Then the body can be hooped and embroidered with a personalized design. Each comes in two sizes, a 16″ and 22″ jumbo size.

Puppy:

Moose:

Cat:

Unicorn:

Hippo:

These cuties are due to arrive next month so place your orders now!

New from Villa Rosa Designs

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Penny Haren

Check out the new designs by Villa Rosa. Whether you choose the patterns that showcase panels, fat quarters, or 2-1/2-inch strips, they are sure to please!

Panel Friendly:

Fat Quarter Friendly:

2-1/2-inch Strip Friendly:

These are due to arrive in January so place your orders now!

2022 Planner from Lori Holt

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Penny Haren

In Lori’s words: Calling all Busy Bees! Tame your schedule in 2022 with our new 2022 Bee in my Bonnet Planner by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co.! This spiral-bound dated planner includes sections for monthly and weekly planning, as well as a notes section. Plus, it is so cute you won’t mind having it handy at all times!

Features:
– 12 months of tabbed monthly planner pages
– 12 months of weekly planner pages
– January 2022 to December 2022
– 12 pages of Notes
– 172 pages
– Page size 5 x 8 1/4-inches

Just look at what is inside!

These are in stock now so you can still get them in time to plan your new year!

Baby Grand with Laura Heine

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Penny Haren

Laura’s latest pattern is simply stunning. At 35 x 45-inches, it will certainly make a statement wherever it is displayed. Be inspired by the musical notes and the flowing flowers.And, as always, her color choices are stellar!

The patterns are due to arrive the end of the month so why not start off 2022 on a high note?

Tula Pink Nylon Webbing

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Penny Haren

Tula Pink has partnered with Renaissance Ribbon to create 1 1/2″ wide nylon webbing in her signature colors. In her words: A game Changer in Bag Making! I do not think I will use any other webbing again! I just like it that much! This webbing gives a bag a more professional look. It is packaged in 2 yard bundles.

Tula Pink Webbing 2yd x 1.5in - Aqua and Hot Pink

Tula Pink Webbing 2yd x 1.5in - Lime and Turquoise

Tula Pink Webbing 2yd x 1.5in - Grey and Lime

Tula Pink Webbing 2yd x 1.5in - Pink and Orange

Tula Pink Webbing 2yd x 1.5in - Watermelon and Plum

It is due to arrive this week so place your orders now and plan your classes!

Just Slap & Wrap

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Penny Haren

I know these have a lot of uses in my sewing room, but right now I wish I would have bought another set for holiday wrapping paper!

The Gypsy Quilter Slap & Wrap Peels 12ct

Wrap your large spools and cones of thread to avoid tangles and thread trails. Keep your stabilizer neat and tidy! Roll up your cork in style!

Also includes 1 black heat erasable pen- label the Slap and Wrap Peel as desired and wipe away when finished. This is very handy to label your stabilizer, thread color, or to make project notes!

Also, wear it as a bracelet and keep measurements readily available.

The come in a tube of 12 peels with multiple colors: purple, pink, and blue as well as a black heat erasable marker for labeling.

These are in stock now, so place your orders!

Latest Blanks from Kimberbell

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Penny Haren

These are just brilliant! Who doesn’t always need quick and easy gifts? The Kimberbell blanks have serged edges so the final seams can be sewn after the embroidery is done. Talk about instant gratification! But in her words:

Heading to a special occasion? Bring a Kimberbell Velvet Wine Bag! Made from a rich navy velvet, each bag has serged, open side seams for easy hooping. Add your embroidery design, then close the sides with a simple straight stitch! With a fully encased, corded drawstring, Kimberbell Velvet Wine Bag Blanks add a tasteful touch to wine bottles, sparkling cider, and other heartfelt gifts.

Cooking up a cute project? Kimberbell Adult Aprons are the perfect ingredient for machine embroidery, sewing, and crafting of all kinds. Made from premium cotton, each apron has an adjustable neck for a comfortable fit! Stitching is a piece of cake with this quality Kimberbell Blank.

Decor for every reason and season, our 100% cotton tea towels delightfully display your favorite Kimberbell designs!

Tea Towels, Gingham & Pinstripe Grey/Cream Set of 2

These are all due to arrive later this month so place your orders now!

New from Doug Leko

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Penny Haren

I love everything he does, and his new releases are no exception. Most are designed around pre-cuts so you can achieve a scrappy look without trying! And a few use scraps so you can use up fabric you already have. What is not to love???

2 1/2″ Strip Friendly

10″ Square Friendly

Fat Quarter Friendly

Fat Quarter and Fat Eighth Friendly

Scrap Friendly

Perfect for Focus Fabrics

These are all due to arrive the first of the year so why not start 2022 off with a bang???

Quilt Block Markers

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Penny Haren

These new Gypsy Quilter® quilt block markets designed by Purple Hobbies include an entire set of letters and numbers from 0 through 9 in every package. To watch a video demonstration, click here.

These Pinnable Quilt Block Markers allow you to keep your quilt pieces and blocks organized. Use your own pins with a Block Marker to pin a letter or number to your pieces. Use them to keep track of your blocks for your Block of the Month projects. Each letter and number was custom designed to make them easy to read at a glance.

They are also available in white.

These items are in stock now and would make great stocking stuffers.

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