This one is a no-brainer! Order now!

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Penny Haren

This truly is a no-brainer! When a book concept is this brilliant, everyone who machine quilts needs this in their library. We all know Angela Walters is the go-to gal for long arming. Now she has teamed up with Christa Watson – and expert in quilting on domestic machines.

Item #B1350T Retail $29.99

They both share tips and tricks that have made them the experts in their field. Learn through studying 10 different quilts when it is best to use which machine. They also walk you through the steps of how to choose designs, pick threads, and advice on everything in between!

Whether you choose to quilt full sized quilts or smaller projects they will help you every step of the way!

This one is a real page turner! Order now to make sure you get the first run due out in April because this one is guaranteed to go into a second printing!

It is SEW Emma!

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Penny Haren

It’s Sew Emma self-published books have become so popular that seven of them are currently topping the charts!

Lori Holt’s Farm Girl Vintage is #1. It includes a multitude of original blocks so you can make a sampler quilt or individual projects that feature them. Item #ISE906 Retail $29.95

Great Granny Squared and Quilty Fun are other favorites by Lori Holt. And all three of these books are in the top 50! Now that is a feat worth celebrating! Item #ISE903 Retail $13.95 Item #ISE902 Retail $27.95

Fat Quarter Style and Fat Quarter Baby feature the first and ultimate pre-cut. These should be displayed by every fat quarter rack in every quilt shop! Item #ISE904 Retail $19.95 Item #ISE-909 Retail $19.95

And this newest addition by Betsy Chutchian is quickly climbing the charts! Item #ISE-911 Retail $19.95

They are releasing two new books this Spring. This book by Sherri Falls includes twelve different Christmas projects as well as a block of the month and is due to arrive in April/May when the holiday fabrics are due to arrive!
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Elea Lutz is releasing her first book with Its Sew Emma to go with her new fabric line – Strawberry Biscuit. This book includes six projects as well as a sampler quilt – the perfect choice for girls of all ages – especially for those who never want to grow up! Item #ISE-910 Retail $19.95

Why not replenish your stock on your favorite and pre-order the Spring releases now!

Snow Happy

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Penny Haren

As record breaking snows hit the East coast, Robin Kingsley of Bird Brain Designs has released her new book – Snow Happy. Why not sit by a fire and stitch one of these projects while you are longing for Spring?

Item #B1338T Retail $24.99

This collection of hand embroidered designs are sewn into a wide variety of projects from towels to totes.

I love everything Robin designs! And did I mention that she is one of the most charming ladies I have ever met? These designs are so charming you will want to incorporate them into other projects. Why not stitch them up into your favorite design today? Order now – these books will be arriving any day!

Jo’s Little Favorites

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Penny Haren

You all ready know who will want this newest release by Jo Morton so make sure you order enough! This book of minis is due to arrive the first week of February and would make a great class series – kitted of course!

Item #B1357T Retail $24.99

These 13 classic quilt designs include tips to make piecing in miniature a breeze. The photography is worth the price of the book! Each quilt is displayed in vignettes that would add charm to any decor.

Most of the quilts are smaller than 36″ square so you can stitch these versions of her classic patterns in no time at all. Here is just a sampling…

Which one will you make first????

Take the Coloring Craze to a Whole New Audience

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Penny Haren

I love everything designed by Meg Hawkey of Crabapple Hill. Her latest – Mystery of the Salem Witches’Quilt Guild will be released in four parts the next several months.

Item #CAH345 Retail $10.00

This panel measures 15″ x 42″ and uses her technique for coloring with embroidery. This is the perfect next step for those new customers who have embraced the adult coloring craze!

The mystery includes three embroidered panel patterns and one that includes the piecing instructions to complete the quilt. The final quilt measures 57″ x 72″.

The second panel will be available soon.

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Visit our website to see the entire line of Cosmos floss that Meg recommends. They are listed as companions for each panel. Why not join the Witches Quilt Guild meeting and get to know the entire cast of characters.

Great Granny would be Proud!

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Penny Haren

Great Granny Squared is the second collaboration between Lori Holt and Its Sew Emma – and brings back memories of the Granny Square afghans that were our grandmother’s answer to scrap yarn!

Item #ISE903 Retail $13.95

Personally, I have a wool afghan that my grandmother made for my parents when THEY got married in the mid forties. It is one of my most treasured possessions and holds a place of honor in my guest room. Now I can make a companion quilt to coordinate in the room!

The book includes four different patterns to choose from!

The hard part is going to be choosing which one!

Choosing Fabrics from your Stash Successfully

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Penny Haren

Stash Lab by Tonya Alexander is as much a study in color as it is a collection of spectacular patterns.

Item #B1335T Retail $24.99

Learning how to choose fabrics from your stash – which crosses fabric collections – is an art that can be learned by following Tonya’s simple sorting techniques. After all, we know that when scraps are combined effectively, you achieve the results featured in her projects. The photographs speak for themselves!

Whether you love the look of traditional or modern quilts, this book covers the spectrum of spectacular! Start organizing your scraps today.

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