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The Little Ghost Quilts Series

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The Halloween version of this book was the favorite for the littles in our family this Fall so I have already pre-ordered Winter Surprise. How could I resist after reading the synopsis?

When you’re a quilt instead of a sheet, being a ghost is hard! But it does mean you can float around in cold weather . . . an adorable picture book about a ghost who wants to share the magic of the season with his chilly sheet friends.

The little ghost quilt loves being out in the cold. For once, he doesn’t overheat, and he likes how the snowflakes make his patches look polka-dotted. His friends, who are sheets, get too cold in the winter weather and have to stay inside, but the little ghost quilt doesn’t mind. He enjoys slowly drifting along on his own. On one of his frosty flights, he sees something happening in the town. People are putting up warm, twinkling lights, and there’s a fun festive feeling everywhere — like Halloween, his favorite season, but with snowmen and wreaths and candles in windows instead of pumpkins. He is filled with excitement and happiness looking at all the beautiful decorations and joyous people, yet he can’t help but feel sad that his friends can’t be there. But then, after almost getting caught in a blizzard, the little ghost quilt is struck by inspiration.

The Original
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air and able to whirl and twirl and float and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot.He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets, and so are all of his friends. His great-grandmother was a lace curtain, but that doesn’t really help cheer him up.) He feels sad and left out when his friends are zooming around and he can’t keep up. But one Halloween, everything changes. The little ghost who was a quilt has an experience that no other ghost could have, an experience that only happens because he’s a quilt . . . and he realizes that it’s OK to be different. 

The original is In stock now. The new book is due to arrive in August.

Rope Baskets

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Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects is a complete craft guide to making stylish bowls, bags, trivets, baskets, and more by coiling rope and joining it together with a simple zigzag stitch! An easy and fun craft to quickly master, this exciting guide features 17 sewing projects and rope crafts with clear, step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips throughout that will ensure success and build your rope sewing skills. Also included are introductory overviews on the basics of sewing with rope, instructions for more advanced shaping, and tons of finishing ideas. 

Leisure Arts Quilting & Sewing Learn to Make Rope Baskets Book- Wrap up your miscellaneous items in home made rope baskets with these 8 projects designed to keep your home fashionable and organized.

Each project can be made by machine sewing cotton clothesline into patterns and shapes with endless possibilities. Includes step-by-step project instructions with full color photos showing each step, general instructions and tips and tricks. This book is designed to teach you to create projects using cotton rope at a beginner level, but requires intermediate knowledge of machine sewing. Projects include: rope dishes, lidded pot, one-handled hanging basket, coasters, painted pot, dip-dyed basket, fringed basket and rope tote bag.

100% Cotton Clothesline from The Gypsy Quilter® is the perfect ingredient for the rope sewing enthusiast. Create unique rope projects like baskets, trivets, coasters, table runners, rugs, and more with a sewing machine, thread, and a coil of rope. Wrap the 100% cotton rope with fabric strips as you sew, or keep it plain for a natural look.

The 100% cotton rope is stretch resistant, giving you a beautiful finish to your projects. Comes in a protective plastic bag.

This Cut Loose Press® pattern is chock full of hints for those who have never made a clothesline bowl. The silk adds a touch of elegance and is easy to work with. Each bowl required approximately two bobbins of 30-weight thread, hence the name! One skein of Sari Ribbon and one package of clothesline will make three lovely bowls.

This Cut Loose Press® pattern is chock full of hints for those of you who have never made a clothesline bowl. All you need is thirteen 10-squares to make all three bowls.

The narrow strips are cut with the Creative Grids Stripology­ XL ruler so cutting it is a piece of cake. A jean or topstitch needle is recommended. Small: 3″ x 6″; Medium: 4″ x 7″; Large: 5″ x 9″.

Why not learn a new craft to start the New Year?

Christmas in Europe by Gudrun Erla

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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!

Wonderful Gifts by Jennifer Chiaverini

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Author and quilt designer Jennifer Chiaverini is back with a beautiful new sampler based on her ninth Elm Creek Quilts novel.

In Circle of Quilters, one woman’s discovery of an exquisite sampler quilt utterly changed her fate. Immerse yourself in the story and create the same 100-block sampler of this best-selling novel! Follow the step-by-step instructions to cut and piece blocks, or simply use the included foundation piecing patterns, the choice is yours. Mingling vintage favorites with never-before-seen designs, the blocks will intrigue quilters of all skill levels. An inspirational gallery shows off the 6” finished squares in a variety of settings.

This would be a great gift packaged with her a bag and a deck of playing cards.

The environmentally conscious tote is made from recycled water bottles, also making it water-resistant. With double handles– one short, one long– you can carry it over your shoulder or on your arm as needed.


Pick up a pack of quilt-themed playing cards. Each image is shown in remarkable detail and will make a great gift for art lovers and quilters alike.

Why not suggest them as holiday gifts?


Mac Cox and Fabric Café

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Curve Appeal with 3-Yard Quilts is a collaboration between Mac Cox, Doona Robertson, and Fran Morgan, founders of Fabric Café.

Eight quilt designs written for 3 sizes- Lap, Twin, and Queen/King. Easy to kit-3, 1-yard cuts make lap quilt kit. Twin uses 2 lap kits, Queen and King use 4 lap kits.

Fabric Café, renowned for revolutionizing quilting with its innovative 3-yard quilt
method, proudly introduces this new book featuring 8 unique quilt patterns infused with creativity and curves by Mac Cox, a celebrated YouTube content creator and avid 3-yard quilt enthusiast.

“Curve Appeal With 3-Yard Quilts” stays true to Fabric Café’s hallmark traits: speedy
construction, clear instructions in Fabric Café style, with pattern enlargements for twin, queen,
and king-size quilts included. Here are a few of my favorites:

This book is due to arrive this month so place your orders now.

Two New Books from Annie’s Quilting

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Decorate for the upcoming holidays with this new book from Annie’s.

Inside its pages, there is a treasure trove of timeless designs and intricate patterns, each meticulously crafted to evoke the spirit of the season. Crafters can fill their homes with Christmas cheer and celebrate the season with all quilts merry and bright.

Quilt a whole collection of log cabin patterns!

This pattern book includes 10 fresh interpretations of the timeless block designs, mixing arrangements and matching them with other classic blocks. Find a variety of quilt projects in several sizes and styles.

These books are due to arrive any day so place your orders now.

Autumn Quilting by Wendy Sheppard

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Each project in this enchanting collection invites quilters to embrace the spirit of the fall season, capturing the essence of autumnal beauty with every stitch. From traditional patchwork designs reminiscent of rustic harvest scenes to warm arrangements inspired by the crisp air and falling leaves, this book offers nine diverse patterns to suit every quilter’s style and skill level.

This book is a follow up to her incredible popular Christmas Quilting book and inspired by classic carols and holiday memories. This collection of festive designs from popular designer Wendy Sheppard will have you quilting throughout the Christmas season. Enjoy nine beautiful quilts, including cute and cheerful patterns as well as sophisticated seasonal designs you can enjoy all winter long.

The Autumn book is due to arrive next month. The Christmas book is in stock now so place your orders soon. After all, who can resist 9 patterns for such a reasonable price?

Stripology Quickies by Gudrun Erla

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Who doesn’t love a quick quilt project that can come together in a day? The book includes 17 quilts that come together fast, even though they may not look like it, with the magic of Stripology Rulers.

The patterns are offered in multiple sizes from crib to king and are all made from half yard cuts or fat quarters. Full color instructions using the Stripology Rulers or regular rulers are included.

Includes Full-Size patterns for Quilts: Koby, Winny, Dina, Svana, Lilo, Gigi, Quinn, Ursula, Skyler, Skyler 2.0, Frankie, Holly, Pippa, Ana, Elsa, Mia, Diana Supersized. Gudrun creates her magic with the Creative Grids Stripology® rulers:

This 96 page spiral-bound book is due to arrive in August so place your orders now.

The Ultimate Guide to Free-Motion Quilting with Angela Walters

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I can’t wait to see this book. If you have ever had the opportunity to meet her, you know Angela is a phenomenal teacher and so much fun. She removes the intimidation factor and gives everyone the confidence they need to learn a new skill.

This 320 page book is filled with inspiring photos, practical tips for making your quilting its best, and an extensive design library.

Just look at the details that add that awe factor to every quilt!

We all know that machine quilting can turn an ordinary quilt into a masterpiece. Learn how when this book is released next month!

Jelly Roll Animal Quilts by Ira Rott

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This collection of more than 40 patterns for animal-themed bed quilts, rugs, mats and wall hangings are all made using pre-cut fabric rolls made with 2-1/2-inch strips.

All of the projects in this book are constructed from pre-cut fabric strips that are then sub-cut into 60-degree shapes before being pieced. All of the techniques are explained with detailed step-by-step instructions and comprehensive diagrams.

This collection features over 40 patterns for animal-themed quilts, rugs and more – perfect for children’s bedrooms and nurseries.

In addition to the main animals, there are designs for motifs including paw prints and fish – ideal for pet bowl mats. Instructions include how to mix and match these elements to make personalzsed variations.

All of the projects have an ability rating so you can find your level and build your skills as you go. The main projects include crib quilts, cuddle throw quilts, quilted wall hangings for decoration, floor rugs and table and pet bowl mats.

There are also instructions for how to make themed banners (bunting) using the leftover jelly roll strips, so for each animal there are a variety of different projects to decorate a room.

This book is due to arrive next month so place your orders now.