Category Archives: Appliqué

Childhood Memories with Meags & Me

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The newest designs by Meags & Me are sure to make you smile. Who hasn’t sung “You are my Sunshine” to a child? Cheerful suns and soft clouds create a cozy quilt for your favorite people. It finishes to 44″ x 48″ – the perfect size for the little one in your life.

And then there is our favorite tongue-twister featuring Woodchuck Chuck.

Bee Happy showcases a modern take on Sunbonnet Sue, surrounded by buzzing bees, flowers and a beehive. Combined with a variety of pieced blocks, this quilt is sure to be a family heirloom.

All of these quilts were created with a new line of fabric from Clothworks, ‘Honeybee’, designed by Meags & Me. It is available in bolts as well as pre-cuts. This vibrant fabric collection features an assortment of honeybee-themed designs, perfect for quilting, crafting, and sewing projects. The set includes a variety of patterns from large sunflowers and honeybees to delicate floral prints and geometric designs, all rendered in a soothing palette of blues, greens, and yellows. The intricate illustrations provide a charming and cohesive look, ideal for creating detailed and eye-catching projects.

The patterns and fabric will be available the end of April so why not let your favorite quilt shop know that you would like it ALL!


Needlepunch with Kimberbell

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Get ready to “squeeze the day” with Kimberbell’s You’re the Zest design! Our Punch Needle Plus kit is fresh, fabulous, and so much fun, with all the supplies you need to completely finish your project. Enjoy punching lovely lemons and leaves with the included tool, preprinted monks cloth, applique fabric, yarn, faux wood frame, and detailed video tutorials!


Our strawberry patch is the perfect pick! Kimberbell’s So Berry Happy Punch Needle Plus kit includes all the supplies you need to completely finish your project, including the tool, preprinted monks cloth, yarn, applique fabric, faux wood frame, and detailed video tutorials. Punch three sweet strawberries and make two more with adorable applique fabric!



Yee-haw! Let freedom ring with Kimberbell’s Americana Cowgirl design! Our festive Punch Needle Plus kit includes all the supplies you need to completely finish your project, including the tool, preprinted monks cloth, yarn, hoop, rhinestones, applique fabric, and detailed video tutorials. Punch a sassy cowgirl boot, fill with a spray of wildflowers, and add rhinestones for a patriotic pop!


It’s the Stars & Stripes Forever! Kimberbell’s patriotic Punch Needle Plus kit includes all the supplies you need to completely finish your project, including the tool, preprinted monks cloth, yarn, hoop, applique fabric, rhinestones, and detailed video tutorials. Punch a traditional quilting star in the upper left corner, add adorable applique stripes, and finish with punched satin stitches!

Punch two darling designs for your Patriotic Party! Kimberbell’s Punch Needle Plus kit has everything you need to complete two coordinating projects: a pretty pinwheel and a sweet cupcake. Your kit includes the tool, preprinted monks cloth, yarn, applique fabric, ribbons, video tutorials, and more! Frame each design in oval faux wood hoops (also in your kit).

These kits are so portable, and perfect for summer stitching. Some are due to arrive in May, others in July. Check our website for details!


New Seasonal Wool Projects

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These latest applique patterns from Sew Cherished are simply adorable! With one for every season and then some, these are great projects for all year long. Not only will this be the perfect accent for your February decor, but it will also make a beautiful gift for someone special. Created with 100% hand-dyed wool, these are quality materials. The finished size measures 8.25″ x 11.25″ and fits right in the small antique tray. Check out all nine of them today!


These will all fit inside the Handmade Decor Antique Metal Tray with Handles from Kraft Klub. Perfect for displaying stitchery. Outside dimensions with handle: 12″ L x 9″ W x 1.25″ H; inside dimensions 11” L x 8.25” W x 1.25” H

The patterns are due to arrive next month, so place your orders now! The trays are due to arrive in April.

New from Primitive Gatherings

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Here are the latest creations from Lisa Bongean, a variety of Winter an Spring projects:

I Love Snow is a fun table mat with a snowman and trees that could easily be left out all winter long. Finished size is 12″ x 18″

Winter Is Coming is a fun wool applique table mat that has four adorable snowman faces and beautifully stitched snowflakes on it. The finished size is 13-3/4″ x 15-1/2″.

Snowman Winter is fun little wool applique project to decorate for the holidays. The finished size is 11-1/2″ x 11-1/2″

Winter Wonderland Trees is a set of three wool trees that are beautifully stitched. Three different sized trees can be made: 6-1/4″ x 8″, 4-3/4″ x 6″, and 3-7/8″ x 5″.

Coming Home For Christmas is a Wool Applique pattern for three beautiful holiday pillows. The pillows have finished sizes of 14″ x 14″ and 16″ x 16″.

And then there are flowers…

The Flower Table Mat is a beautiful, simple piece that welcomes Spring into your décor. The finished size is 13″ x 13″.

Coat of Many Colors is a wool applique project that will provide hours of joyful stitching. The vast array of colors represented will ensure that this project will never be boring. The finished size is 18″ x 27″.

Follow the Sun contains two beautiful projects. The color combinations on this table mat and pin cushion are just stunning. Finished size for table mat is 14-1/2″ x 22-1/2″, pin cushion is 2 1/2″ x 12-1/2″.

All of these patterns are meant to arrive early next month, so place your orders now.

New from Laura Heine

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Laura’s work is simply amazing! Her latest patterns are so detailed that you forget she is creating them from scraps of fabric!

Be Brave (Lion) Collage Pattern by Laura Heine is sure to provide a symbol of courage and bravery! This advanced collage pattern includes step by step color instructions and full sized pattern. Pattern also touches on using the Inktense pencils for shading. Finished size 24×24.

Flower Shop #3 Collage Pattern by Laura Heine. This pattern is collage mixed with Derwent Inktense pencils. Bring this collage to life with accentuating the flowers with blending and shading of the Inktense pencils. This pattern includes full size color step by step instructions. Finished size 11×14.

Tiki (Toucan) Collage Pattern by Laura Heine. Bring this playful bird into your home to brighten your surroundings to give you the feel of the beautiful tropical forest without having to maintain this vibrant bird. This pattern includes a full size pattern with color step by step instructions to complete this collage. Finished size 18.5×22.5

All three patterns are due to arrive early next month so place your orders now.

New Block of the Month from Bonnie Sullivan

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This new BOM from Bonnie Sullivan of All Through the Night will be shipping around the first of the year. Bonnie appliqued wool on her high quality flannel for a vintage, dramatic look. With 9 blocks in the series, you will definitely be able to finish it in a year! The blocks are 16″ square so the embroidery and appliques have room to shine.

It is gorgeous on a light background as well.

This the background that Bonnie used. It’s Espresso Windowpane Woolies Flannel from Maywood Studio. Yes it is a subtle plaid….

Valdani offers an assortment of her favorite Pearl Cottons so you will be ready to stitch.

Having handwork is such a joy! We know this is going to be popular so place your orders now!

New from Laura Heine

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Ho Ho Ho Collage Pattern by Laura Heine. This Jolly Santa will brighten any home and make all children smile. Seeing the homes below him where he will be delivering all the gifts is nostalgic. This pattern includes full size color step by step instructions to complete this quilt. Finished size 32×36


Flower Shop Arrangement #1 Collage Pattern by Laura Heine. This pattern is collage mixed with Derwent Inktense pencils. Bring this collage to life with accentuating the flowers with blending and shading of the Inktense pencils. This pattern includes full size color step by step instructions. Finished size 8 1/2×11.


KangaRoo Collage Pattern by Laura Heine. Jump right in to this fun collage with the world’s largest Marsupial and her joey. This would be a perfect quilt to brighten any room with the bold fabric colors. Pattern includes full size insert and color step by step instructions. Finished size 23×31.

These patterns are due to arrive early next month so place your orders now.

New from Bloomin’ Minds

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These “Half to Have” patterns are priced just right for impulse buys and a great way to use up scraps. Add a hint of Fall anywhere or everywhere!

Happy Jack table runner. 13″ x 33″.


Pick a Pumpkin. Pattern includes information for making a 12″ x12″ wallhanging or 13″ x 30″ runner.


I Love Fall. 9″ x 17″ Wallhanging.

Little Monster. Wallhanging 15″ x 20″.


Bootiful. Wallhanging 15″ x 21″.

These patterns are due to arrive next month so place your orders now.

April Showers from Kimberbell

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In her words, because who could say it better: When the forecast calls for Spring Showers, it’s going to be a beautiful day! Kimberbell’s fresh and fabulous 40 x 40” quilt celebrates spring in all of its glory, with blossoms, butterflies, and so much more.

Wool felt bumblebees buzz happily around the dimensional beehive, while vinyl umbrellas are a pop of color in the blustery weather. Load the little red wagon for the garden, fill cork pots with felt flowers, and piece the log cabin blocks right in the hoop! Sweet sentiments include “Let’s weather it together,” “No rain, no flowers,” and “Sometimes a good puddle is all you need.” With darling rain boots, wool felt mushrooms, charming birdhouses, and more, the Kimberbell Spring Showers quilt is a breath of fresh air for every machine embroidery enthusiast. The sewing version will not be available on this design. CD included directions, embroidery files & SVG files. Formats include ART, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VIP, VP3, AND XXX.

This companion pack includes all of the embellishments you need to make the cover quilt. We’ve gathered all the fresh details for your Spring Showers quilt! Celebrate springtime with cheerful buttons, smooth vinyl rain boots, rustic cork flower pots, and chunky wool felt mushrooms and bees.  Plus so much more!

Who can resist those felted wool bugs, bees, and mushrooms? If you want to incorporate them into other projects, they are available separately.