New Thimble Tape

According to the manufacturer, this tape: Prevents hand fatigue, stitch through light to heavy layers. Puncture resistant. Excellent grip strength. Molds to your finger and nail, stick to itself and not to you. Heat resistant. Latex Free. Customizable. And it comes in three colors:

Each roll includes 45 feet of 3/4″ tape. Tear or cut off at least 8-10 inches or more of Thimble Tape, depending on the amount of protection you need. Wrap tightly and then squeeze to mold around your finger for a perfect and comfortable fit that you can remove and re-use until it wears down. Perfect for sewing, quilting, mending, crafting, sashiko, knitting, crochet, needlepoint and fiber arts of any kind. It is so reasonably prices, that I can’t wait to try it.

It is due to arrive next month so place your orders now!

New from Coriander Quilts

These quilts features the Abloom fabric line by Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts. Jelly Dash is a full color booklet style pattern that finishes at 78″ x 93″. Don’t you love this modern take on a traditional block?

Sweetest is a charm pack friendly quilt. It finishes to 68″ x 87″. The nine-patch settings make this a true show stopper.

Chickadee is a a fat eighth friendly quilt pattern. It finishes at 68″ x 84″. What a great Spring quilt!


In Stitches Mini Quilt is charm pack friendly mini quilt that finishes at 29″ x 29″. The sewing machine surrounded by buttons and spools would make a great wall hanging for any sewing room.

Handiwork is a full color booklet style pattern. It is a layer cake friendly quilt and utilizes the panel from the Abloom fabric collection by Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts. Handiwork finishes at 68″ x 85″.

Barn Star 9 is the ninth pattern in the popular Barn Star series.

Yesteryear utilizes the panel from the Abloom collection. Yesteryear finishes at 59″ x 70 1/2″.

Bespoke is a fat quarter friendly quilt pattern featuring the Cali & Co. fabric line by Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts. Bespoke finishes at 60″ x 72″.

All of these patterns are due to arrive next month so place your orders now.

New Paper-Pieced Quilts from Leila Gardunia

Mirrored Diamonds, a modern foundation paper-pieced quilt pattern, contains instructions for a striking quilt in two sizes. Five different half-rectangle triangle blocks in 5 sizes combine to make a quilt that looks like it is rippling out from the center. All foundations are contained in the pattern but will need to be photocopied before piecing begins. Throw measures: 54” x 64”. Mini measures: 35” x 39”.

50 different 6” Scrappy half-square Triangle designs are included in this foundation pad. The foundations are printed on lightweight foundation paper so they are easy to see through and remove.The Scrappy Triangle foundation pad includes supply/fabric requirements, a link to an in-depth tutorial and video, and 50 different Scrappy Triangle foundations. There are enough foundations in each pad to make a 42” x 42” quilt.

Block of the Month Possibilities

Patch Party is precut-friendly block of the month program. This modern quilt is traditionally pieced and participants make 2 identical quilt blocks most months. The block sets require 1 FQ of a solid fabric and 1 F8 of small-scale print, making it simple to kit. All instructions are contained in an 8.5” x 11” booklet that is handed out at the beginning of the BOM. Finished quilt size: 60” x 72”.


Quilty Chicks is a traditionally pieced 12 month Block of the Month pattern. Instructions for 7 different chickens, chicks, and four flowers are contained in the pattern. All instructions are contained in this 8.5” x 11” booklet that is handed out at the beginning of the BOM. The precut-friendly sampler finishes at 72” x 82”.

Why not offer a class each month to finish a quilt top every 2 months and make the entire series?
Instruction and foundations for six beginner-friendly quilts are contained in this pattern. Chain blocks are alternated with one of six different foundation paper-pieced blocks to make a quilt for every season. Seven quilt sizes for each variation are included (crib-king).

Chicks in a Row is traditionally pieced quilt that features chickens, cute chicks, and flowers. It is a 20 page 5.5” x 8.5” full color booklet with instructions for 4 sizes of quilts: Runner, Mini, Small Throw, and Throw. It’s great for chicken lovers who want a smaller project.

Scrappy Holly is a beginner-friendly quilt pattern. Four quilt sizes are included: crib, throw, twin, and queen. The quilt is precut-friendly and includes a bonus throw pillow pattern.

9-Patch Scrappy Stars is a beginner-friendly scrap quilt in seven sizes. The scrappy stars are made with a combination of 9-patch and snowball units. It is a great starter quilt and is F8, FQ, 2 1/2” strip, and scrap-friendly. Don’t you love the vintage look when the lights are the stars?

Everything is due to arrive next month so place your orders now!

New from Pattern Basket

If you are like me, and have Christmas quilts for the entire family on your bucket list, Margot has your inspiration! A picture is worth a thousand words, and in this case, the pictures are perfection!

55 by 66 1/4″ Winter houses and trees


51 1/2″ by 66 1/2″ Large Christmas Tree


60 3/4″ by 75″ Winter trees and stars

59 by 68 3/4″ Winter /trees and snowflakes


47 1/2″ Square – pieced Red Snowflakes

All of these patterns are due to arrive next month and would make great Christmas kits so place your orders now.

Kim Diehl Does Cross Stitch!

What happens when a top fabric designer and project designer incorporates cross stitch into her repertoire? You won’t be able to resist the allure of Kim Diehl’s Easily Distracted Cross Stitch pattern. Once you start, all other tasks will fade away as you immerse yourself in stitching the beautiful feather and floral garland on a square pattern topped with a golden star. Embrace this perfect distraction and lose yourself in the joy of stitching!

Kim Diehl stitched her design on the Big Hexie Project Bag from It’s Sew Emma by Lori Holt.

This sweet-as-honey mesh project bag B is large and roomy for all your supplies, with handles to make it hands-free! The nylon mesh is strong enough to stand up and hold its shape during use, making it a breeze to find any item stored away. With the added handles, travel with all your favorite cross-stitch or quilting notions, projects, and tools while making a fancy fashion statement. Adorned in an eye-catching print from Lori Holt, this bag can go from stitching days to every day!

The cross stitch pattern is due to arrive next month. The Hexie bag is in stock and more are expected in January so place your orders now.

New from Creative Abundance

The Alphabet Appliqué Quilt features 2 versions to custom make this adorable baby quilt just the way you want it. With sweet 9 patch blocks, it also has lettering you can customize for a baby’s name or with the alphabet. There are also several options for the appliqué shapes with a flower, heart, rainbow, star and shooting star all included.

Create a whimsical garden with the Tuscan Trellis Table Runner & Pillow Set. Inspired by the charm of a Tuscan garden, applique this design to create a visually striking quilt. The pattern is written for machine applique but does give guidelines on fabric quantities and use of templates for any hand applique technique.

Create a whimsical garden with the Tuscan Trellis Quilt. Pattern also includes instructions for a table runner and pillow.

This 9 piece template set for use with the following Tied with a Ribbon Quilt Patterns : Tuscan Trellis Quilt Tuscan Trellis Table Runner and Pillow Templates are for either machine or hand applique techniques, with both solid and 3/8th” seam windowed acrylic templates included.

Looking for a super cute and scrap busting gift you can make in next to no time? These Tinseltown Tree Coasters are the perfect gift idea that you can make this festive season. Made using the technique of Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP), you can quickly make these for friends and family and look very sweet wrapped up together in a bow. A great scrap buster! The Tinseltown Tree Coasters are 4 inches square finished and the pattern assumes you have basic FPP skills. There are extra tips and tricks included. Template pages are included so you can get sewing straight away.

Finished Size is approximately 15” x 16” featuring embroidery and English Paper Piecing. Get a head start on your Christmas sewing with the ‘Merry Mistletoe Mini Quilt’ . This festive mini quilt is filled with our favorite Christmas things, like a stocking under the tree, a letter to Santa, snow globe and festive lights just to name a few. The embroidered panel is surrounded by ¾” hexagons and finished with a little hand or machine quilting and a flanged binding. A great project to make for yourself or a friend, a cherished Christmas décor item to be cherished in the years to come. ‘Merry Mistletoe’ is presented in a full color pattern booklet which includes a stitch guide for each element as well as a guide for the stitches used. The pattern includes pre-printed linen, a ¾” EPP template with 3/8” seam allowance and all the EPP papers needed to complete the project. Also included is a full sized embroidery diagram ready for you to trace and make another. Everything comes beautifully presented on our plastic free packaging.

The My Garden Quilt Bundle pack includes the following: – My Garden Embroidery Panels Vol 1 and Vol 2 on White hanky linen. – 1” Hexagon Acrylic Template with a 3/8” seam allowance. – Creative Card Mini Pattern. The Creative Card has fabric requirements and layout for three (3) sizes. 24 Blocks – finished size – 48.5” x 55” 35 Blocks – finished size – 59” x 64” 48 Blocks – finished size – 69” x 73” The Creative Card is aimed at those that already have an understanding of English Paper Piecing and Quilting. The ‘My Garden’ Pre-Printed Linen Volume 1 & 2 has a total of twenty five (50) different embroidery designs printed on White linen. The designs fit a 1” finished Hexagon and has a 3/8” seam allowance ready to be English Paper Pieced. Also included is an A5, double sided Information Card with General Instructions and a basic guide for the beginner friendly embroidery stitches used.

My Garden Bundle Quilt

All of these patterns are due to arrive next month, just in time for th holiday so place your orders now.

Christmas in Europe by Gudrun Erla

The book features 13 beautifully designed blocks, included in the Christmas in Europe Quilt, along with 4 bonus projects that offer even more creative inspiration than the original Block-of-the-Month program.

Each quilt block is paired with a rich backstory, immersing you in the unique cultural histories of Christmas across Europe.

Beyond quilting patterns, you’ll also discover a number of delicious European holiday recipes, making this book a delightful blend of quilting and Christmas tradition—a great coffee table companion!

Whether you’re quilting or indulging in festive recipes, this book invites you to explore the heart of European holiday traditions, both in stitches and in stories. Perfect for a Block of the Month style program and very easy to make kits.

Creative Grids® Stripology® rulers are illustrated throughout the quilt patterns but instructions for regular rulers are also included.

Books are due to arrive next month, just in time for Christmas!

New from Poorhouse Quilt Designs


This lap quilt is designed with dog lovers in mind! Rows of dog houses using canine-inspired fabrics make up this “neighborhood”! There is even a dog bone shaped nameplate – a place for you to embroider your pooch’s name!

Fido’s Neighborhood


The Take-Along Tote is a shoulder bag that converts to a walker or wheelchair bag. Great for the caregiver and the individual. It’s got adjustable loops and a comfortable shoulder strap. Easily installs on walker/wheelchair. This bag is large enough to handle your needs for a day out!


The Handy Keeper is a perfect little case for organizing small accessories. Perfect for sewing tools, tech accessories, or even a small art case for kids on the go. It’s lightweight and ready to go anywhere! Uses elastic to keep those essentials in place! Use Bosal’s In-R-Form Single Side Fusible Foam for padding.

These patterns are due to arrive later this month.

Happy Hollows Block of the Month

This pattern is available in two sizes and will be available in December.

All of these patterns would be a great class selection to place your orders now.

New from Quiltworx

From simple to complex, Judy, Judel and Brad have something for everyone. If you have been hesitant to try these paper-piecing techniques, there are new offerings that are fairly simple for beginners.

Woven Ribbon Star – 30″ square

Coral Cove 70″ square

Crossroads 99″ square

Time Travel 66″ square

Cajun Spice 85″ square

Feeling Groovy 80″ square

Disco Ball 96″ square

Jitterbug 80″ square

Maritime Compass 99″ square

All of them are simply stunning! These are due to arrive later this month so place your orders now!