Style meets Substance: The Stripology® Quilting Case

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Penny Haren

The Stripology® Quilting Case designed by Gudrun Erla is the first hard case travel and storage solution, uniquely designed for quilters. It is the epitome of quaity! In Gudrun’s words:

The Stripology® Quilting Case is your ultimate organizational companion, designed to keep your tools secure while traveling and ensuring they are always at your fingertips.

Space saving design: Accommodates all your quilting essentials and can minimize clutter in your crafting space.

Dedicated compartments: Keeps rulers, cutting mats, notions, fabric, books and patterns neatly organized and easily accessible, whether at home or on the go.

Secure storage: Spacious compartments with reinforced panels ensure your rulers and templates stay safe and secure.

Hanging option: Easily open the case and hang it from a hook to keep your essentials within arm’s reach.

Durable Construction: Made with durable materials and reinforced stitching for long-lasting use and peace of mind.

Fits an 18in x 24in cutting mat, all the Stripology® rulers, and other rulers up to 25 inches long and holds up to 33 pounds (8.2 pounds empty). It measures 21 inches H x 28 inches W x 4-1/4 inches Deep.

These are due to arrive in February but should be on anyone’s Christmas wish list. Why not get all of the rulers for Christmas followed by this for Valentine’s Day. But, seriously, do you even need a reason? It’s already in my cart!

New from Tula Pink

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

This Tula Pink design features goldfish from her Besties Treading Water, it captures Tula’s iconic style and whimsical nature.

In case you missed it, Oliso has made improvements to their irons specifically with quilters and sewers in mind:

Oliso’s iconic SmartIron ® just got smarter! The new TG1600Pro Plus still features Oliso’s most-loved patented iTouch® technology. Simply touch the handle and the iron lowers, ready to work. Take your hand off and the patented scorch guards lift the iron off the board preventing scorches, burns, and tipping. It’s not only safer, but it also saves time as well as your wrists

FEATURES

Enhanced iTouch never-lift technology: lifts and lowers with the touch of your hand, preventing burns, saving your wrists, and saving time.
Diamond Ceramic Flow™ soleplate: superior heat, durability, and non-stick properties is easy to clean even in the stickiest situations.
2-inch Detailer Tip: Perfect for seams, bias tape, + tight corners. Press under and over pleats, pockets, cuffs, and collars easily.
Extended auto shut-off: Extended 30 min standby while working for your convenience, 30-second safety auto shut-off if tipped over.
Triple play® steam: powerful vertical and horizontal steam removes the toughest wrinkles.
Fabric Selector: for accurate temperature control for synthetic, wool, cotton, and linen.
Built-in spray: Stubborn wrinkles? No problem. My built-in spray is a powerful wrinkle buster.
Anti-drip system: Prevents spitting and leaking while the iron is hot.
SPECIFICATIONS
Longest cord in class: 12’ cord with a 360° pivot.
Largest water tank in class: (12.7 oz/375ml) with easy side-fill door for extended steaming times.
1800 watts power: for quick and even heating.
Weight: 3.7 lbs.
Dimensions: 11.7″ x 5″ x 7″.
3-year warranty: You’re part of the family with Oliso’s friendly customer service.

Note: Must only be sold in North America (United States and Mexico), as it will not work outside of these areas, even with an adapter.

Meet the new Oliso M3Pro Project Iron – tailor-made for sewing, quilting, and crafting, with the performance of a full-size iron in a sleek, compact design. Elevate your pressing and ironing performance with its innovative features:

FEATURES

ProLight: Patented LED light makes it easy to see and work on even intricate details.
Diamond Ceramic-Flow soleplate glides effortlessly over the fabric, providing quick, easy clean-up when using fusible interfacing.
2-inch Detailer Tip: Perfect for seams, bias tape, + tight corners. Press under and over pleats, pockets, cuffs, and collars easily
Pro-Auto-Off: 30-minute on-heel and 10-minute horizontal stand-by for convenience and 30-second safety shut-off if tipped over.
Dual-zone steam burst: Independent front and rear steam zones; use them separately for precision pressing or both together for maximum pressing power and wrinkle removal.
Automatic universal voltage: Perfect for international travel, works with 120 or 220V without switching.
Fabric selector: For accurate temperature control for synthetic, wool, cotton, and linen.
Solemate™: High-temperature silicone iron rest allows you to place it face down while ironing and safely store it away, with an integrated loop for hanging.
Comfortable: Fits snugly into the palm of your hand for precision control and minimal strain on your wrist.
Easy-view fill tank: Top filling water tank with a visible water level.
SPECIFICATIONS
1000 watt power. 220/240V + 110/120V Automatic universal voltage
Fabric selector: synthetic, wool, cotton+Linen
8-foot, 2.44m cord
1.7 fl oz., 50 ml water tank
7.9” x 4.4” x 4.1”, 20cm x 11.2cm x 10.4cm (l x w x h) iron only
6″ x 3.6″ x 0.3″, 15.3cm x 9.2cm x 0.8cm (l x w x h) soleplate only
2.0lbs, 0.9kg
Solemate included
2-year limited warranty

Designer Pack Ribbons

Brand new from Tula Pink, we want to introduce the newest Designer Pack – Fairy Flakes in Moonbeam! This pack includes 5 coordinated EverGlow webbing and ribbon prints – 2 yard ribbon cuts and 1 yard of webbing – to create a perfectly coordinated set! INCLUDES: 2 yards – 7/8″” wide Fairy Flakes in Moonbeam/Neon – reversible woven jacquard ribbon with neon and neutral colors 1 yard – 1″” EverGlow webbing in Moonbeam/Neon – bright yellow green nylon webbing 2 yards – 7/8″” wide Birds and Bees in Original – Sweet bees and swallows flying around flowers on a gold background 2 yards – 7/8″” wide Fairy Flakes in Cosmic/Pink – reversible woven jacquard ribbon with neon and neutral colors 2 yards – 7/8″” wide Birds and Bees in Cosmic – Sweet bees and swallows flying around flowers on a pale pink background The ribbons will embellish many sewing and crafting projects, from bag making to dog collars and add unique accents to any textile project. They are 100% polyester, washable on a gentle cycle.

The ribbons are due to arrive this month. The irons are expected in February, 2024 so place your orders now.

New from Creative Grids®

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

This 1-1/2″ square ruler is the perfect ruler for anyone who loves to work with little blocks. The entire back of the ruler is covered in grip to ensure accuracy when working with minis. The square also features diagonal lines drawn in both directions so squaring up quarter-square triangles or hour glass blocks is as easy as pie!

Creative Grids Quilt Ruler 1-1/2in Square

A new rectangle has also been added to the line!

Creative Grids Quilt Ruler 2-1/2in x 4-1/2in

This 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ ruler has all of the markings you love on our current rectangles. We have also added diagonal lines that intersect 1/4″ away from the 4 1/2″ side of the ruler. These diagonal lines are perfect for squaring up flying geese units as well as squares set on point.

Both are in stock now. If you teach any miniature classes, these are a must!

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New Sizes of Creative Grids® Rotary Cutting Mats

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Penny Haren

You asked and we listened. This Spring, Creative Grids® will add a rotating and a studio size cutting mat to their product line.

The Creative Grids® rotary cutting studio mat is self-healing and double-sided. This mat is a great choice as a table mat inside your quilt shop or studio. Our 5 layer cutting mat gives you two cutting surfaces and two separate layers of self-healing material. The second side is printed just like the first, doubling your cutting area. Both sides feature 1 inch grid with 1/8 inch markings. Work from either side of this studio sized mat. One set of numbers run across the 58 inch side and up the 28 inch side on the left just like our smaller rotary cutting mats. If you want to work from the other side of the table, the numbers on that side will be right side up doubling your cutting options. Numbers are printed inside of the grid area, giving you more grid to work with. 1/8, 1/4, 1/3, 3/8, and 1/2 yard cuts all the way up to 1-1/2 yards are marked for easy reference from both sides. 45 and 60 degree diagonal lines are included and start at zero in opposite corners. .

The Creative Grids® rotating cutting mat makes squaring up blocks up to 14 inches easy and efficient. Rotating mat is self-healing, and rotates a full 360º. Marked with a 1 inch grid that includes 1/8 inch markings along with 45 and 60 degree angled lines. White horizontal and vertical lines cross in the center of the rotating mat making it easy to trim embroidered blocks to size. Numbers are printed facing the outside of the rotating mat on all four sides with matching numbers across the mat. No matter which side you’re working from, you’ll always have a set of numbers to read that are right side up. Non-slip base gives you a stable cutting surface and is light-weight for taking along to retreats. This rotating mat is perfect for working with any of our Creative Grids® Trim Tools and Rulers. Simply trim, rotate the mat, and trim again.

Place your orders now!

Creative Grids® Rotary Cutter and New Multi-Pack Blades

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Penny Haren

The “weight” is over! The Creative Grids® cutters are back in stock just in time for holiday gift giving.

The sleek red metal body adds weight to the cutter so less pressure is required when cutting fabric. The cushioned comfort grip is designed to fit your hand, reducing slips and muscle fatigue.

The easy-to-toggle button allows you to move the blade guard for both right and left handed cutting. Push the button in before moving to the L for left handed cutting, or to the R for right handed cutting. Push the button in again to move it back to the center to fully protect the blade when not in use. The button will click into place in all three locations providing safe cutting and storage every time. The exposed blade is specifically designed to extend beyond the guard to work with the Creative Grids® slotted rulers.

Creative Grids 45mm Rotary Cutter with EVA Case

A new addition to the line are these multi-packs of quality replacement blades. They fit our cutter as well as most brands on the market.

Creative Grids 45mm Replacement Rotary Blade 10pk

Creative Grids 45mm Replacement Rotary Blade 30pk

Creative Grids 45mm Replacement Rotary Blade 50pk

At these prices, they are the perfect stocking stuffer and are due to arrive the beginning of December. Why not offer them individually at the beginning of classes and eliminate that dull blade frustration? Place your orders now.

New from Cut Loose Press™ Patterns

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Penny Haren

Designed by Quilters Inspiration! There is a little bit of Irish in all of us so why not celebrate it? The leaves of these tumbling shamrocks are cut from a variety of 2-1/2in strips. The variety of prints adds depth and texture to the design by creating another design element. Adjust the size accordingly to make it fit your table or gift it to your favorite bloke as a throw! Either way, it will be treasured! The individual leaves are trimmed to 4 1/2″ and the entire shamrock are trimmed to 8 1/2″ so the Creative Grids® CGR4 and/or CGR8 are recommended.

Sunflowers Ala Lulu is a great introduction to a more artistic approach to quilting. This raw-edge appliqué project features layered squares to create the petals of the sunflowers. Add some leaves and bias tape stems and you can have this done in an afternoon! The Creative Grids® CGR9 is recommended.

Welcome the newest Cut Loose Press™ designer, Beth Weigt! She teaches classes and wanted a simple pattern with larger pieces that would showcase the Creative Grids® Kitty Corner Tool (CGRDH5). Happy Kitty’s Table Topper features twelve-inch blocks, and since there are only four of them, it truly can be finished in an afternoon.

The Kitty Cornered Blocks are combined with a center square and rectangles like a nine-patch. Then they are separated by sashings and a corner-post which create a secondary center design. Choose three coordinating fabrics and begin!

Cut Loose Press™ patterns are always in stock so place your orders now!

Crazy Love

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Penny Haren

Don’t you love the name?

This Cut Loose Press™ pattern #CLPKAL014 features four letters that are all pieced individually after the angles are cut with the Creative Grids® Spiderweb Ruler #CGRKA6. The width of each letter doesn’t matter. Each letter can be trimmed after the sashing strips are added so that the height of each block is exactly the same before they are sewn together.

Karla Alexander is one of my favorite designers because she thinks WAY outside of the box. In this case, she created all of the cutting instructions to work with directional fabrics. And, the pieces are oversized so they are trimmed to size after piecing the angles. With big pieces and built-in fudge factors, even beginners will be successful. The angled pieces are all cut with her Creative Grids® Spiderweb Ruler.

What a great shower or wedding gift. The guests could sign the backing fabric.

At 18 x 53 inches, it would make a statement hanging above a bed! I’m thinking about framing each letter individually and hanging them as a headboard.

If you are a visual learner, a video tutorial will be available soon. Everything is in stock so place your orders now.

It’s All About the Love

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Penny Haren

It is all about fabric placement. Lovey combines five different color combinations of a courthouse steps block to spell out LOVE. Since each round of logs is trimmed before the next round is added, perfection is guaranteed. Why not spread some love this year?

American Sweetheart from Cut Loose Press™ combines traditional log cabins with courthouse steps blocks made with the Creative Grids® Log Cabin Trim Tool for 4-inch finished blocks. This 40-inch square quilt is the perfect centerpiece for all the patriotic holidays, but wouldn’t it be a darling baby quilt or Valentine gift as well? Depending on the colors, a name could be embroidered on the center of the heart. Now THAT is an awe factor!

This table runner from Cut Loose Press™ includes everything a girl loves – diamonds, chocolate, and romance! Why not embroider the names of the ones you love on the hearts to add that awe factor

I Love America definitely has a patriotic feel but that big heart screams Valentine’s Day or weddings! It is the perfect door decoration and goes together quickly since it is made with the Creative Grids® Log Cabin and Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tools for 8-inch finished blocks.

Yes, this is the perfect Valentine decoration but why not make it in the wedding colors for a bridal shower? The wedding party can sign the hearts and the guests can sign around them. What a great memory of the day! Crazy Hearts is made with the Creative Grids® Spiderweb Tool.

Why not schedule a class (or classes) today!

Skinny Pineapple not a Diet

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Penny Haren

Create perfect 6, 9, or 12-inch finished Pineapple blocks by squaring up each round of strips as they are sewn. Since each round is squared up before the next set is added, the blocks are perfectly square. The cutting requirements for the strips and center square are printed right on the tool.

The widths of the logs finish to 3/4-inch so even a six-inch block looks impressive. Add two more rounds to complete a 9-inch finished pineapple. Add two more rounds to complete a 12-inch finished block. It really is that easy, and accurate.

Creative Grids 12in Skinny Pineapple Trim Tool

There are five new Cut Loose Press™ patterns to support this tool.

Pineapple Pinwheel combines two favorite blocks, pinwheels and pineapples The pinwheels are created by piecing the corner triangles before the final block trim. When four blocks are sewn together, the secondary pinwheel pattern is formed. Magic!

Pineapple Puzzle utilizes this Tool to its full potential. This pattern combines 6-inch and 12-inch finished blocks to create the puzzle design. There are special markings on the tool to guarantee that the 6-inch finished block is trimmed to the exact right size. What a great way to learn how to use the tool!

Gumdrops uses the Tool to make 6-inch finished blocks with 3/4-inch finished logs. The proportions of this baby quilt are perfect. Cut a variety of pastel strips from fat quarters to achieve a scrappy look. Then sew just twenty-four 6-inch blocks together to complete the center.

Pineapple Smoothies is an oversized throw that accentuates the pineapple pattern by using the same fabric for odd-numbered rounds. The even-numbered rounds are cut from a variety of fat quarters to achieve that rainbow sherbet look.

The Skinny Pineapple from Creative Grids® joins the other tools in the Pineapple family. The original Pineapple Trim Tool makes 6, 8, and 10-inch blocks with 1″ finished logs.

Creative Grids Pineapple Trim Tool for 6, 8 or 10in Finished Blocks

The Pineapple Trim Tool Mini makes 4, 5, or 6-inch finished blocks with 1/2-inch logs.

Creative Grids Pineapple Trim Tool Mini Quilt Ruler

All are in stock now.

Stitchy Sticks

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Penny Haren

The Stitchy Sticks 3-piece Set from The Gypsy Quilter® has 6 main features to aid in general sewing and quilting, hand and machine appliqué, fabric turning, English paper-piecing and vinyl crafting, stuffing and more.

1. Stiletto: Use it to guide fabric while at the sewing machine- to keep fingers a safe distance away from the sewing machine needle. Gently guide fabric through the presser foot when sewing both straight and curved seams. Keep fingers safe from the heat of a hot iron. Poke out corners of sewn fabric. Push stuffing into tiny spaces. Hold small seam allowances in place while under-stitching. Precisely place layers of fabric and line up edges.

2. Blunted Ball Tip: Use to position template pieces or small pieces of fabric at the iron, rather than using your finger. Use in combination with the turning tube to turn fabric. Use to turn straight sides of appliques.

3. Tapered Finger: Use to assist in opening seams. Use to finger press seams. Use to wrap fabric around templates. Assists in specific placement of applique. Use to hold glued pieces in place.

4. Spatula: Use to pry starched fabric or fused fabric off the pressing surface. Use to score release papers when working with Fusible interfacing and stabilizers. Use to remove English Paper- Piecing papers, foundation papers or other backing papers after stitching is complete.

5. Turning Tube- To assist in turning fabric when paired with the blunt ball tip.

6. Body of the tools- the squared handle measures 1/4 inch on each side. Use a pencil to draw a 1/4 inch seam allowance beyond the edge of the template. The flat sides stop the tools from rolling off the working surface.

These are the perfect tools to use to give your sewing and quilting projects that professional look. They are in stock now and would make a great gift! Watch a video here: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO3sQk_BAcs

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