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New Fabric and Patterns by Shelley Cavanna

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Shelley Cavanna of Cora’s Quilts is releasing several patterns and a new fabric line with Benartex next month. Summerhaven Sampler is a twelve-month block-of-the-month project featuring an abundance of cross-stitch-inspired blocks to create your very own flower-filled summer garden! Each block features Shelley’s signature stitch-and-flip construction techniques for a truly stunning sampler quilt made simple.

This project is best suited for confident beginner quilters and feature prints from designer Shelley Cavanna’s Among the Wildflowers I collection with Benartex Fabrics.

Dainty stars and sweet-as-pie gingham checks come together in this stunning, picnic-perfect quilt made simple!

The celestially-inspired Celestine quilt gives the appearance of curved pieces and complex inset or y-seams, but in truth: it’s put together using four simple, straight-edged blocks! This pattern includes the fabric requirements for making both the dark and light versions of the quilt as pictured on the pattern cover.

This project can be cross-promoted with the Creative Grids Triangle Squared Ruler (or similar product), but also contains paper templates for cutting the triangle pieces.

The fabric and patterns are arriving next month so place your orders now.

Pam and Nicky Lintott’s Newest Addition

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Bedazzled is designed by two of my favorite people – Pam and Nicky Lintott! It comes in a 36-page color pattern booklet (8.5in x 11in). It looks complicated but the secondary pattern is created with sashing strips, simply brilliant!

Use it as a stand-alone pattern or a six month Block of the Month program. There are easy to follow instructions and diagrams throughout. Included are two optional sizes – lap (60in x 60in) or bed size 90in x 90in). A bonus quilt pattern is included for the bed size.

This quilt was designed to be used with the Creative Grids® Two Peaks in One Ruler but alternatively, full-size templates are included in the pattern.

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

New from Camilla Quilts

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Put a new spin on 12″ Log Cabin blocks with this technique! The pattern includes two different sizes: 86″ square or 104″ square.

The book includes multiple layouts for the blocks so your quilt will be unique.

This would be a great class offered in two sessions. Learn how to use the Creative Grids® Log Cabin Trim Tool Two by Jean Ann Wright in the first class. Then learn how to use the Creative Grids® Kitty Cornered Tool by Deb Heatherly in the second class to add that awe factor!


Both you and your Creative Grid® customers will love this new combo! Three completely different patterns in one booklet! All three meet Quilt of Valor requirements… and all three require the Creative Grids® 12″ Log Cabin Trim Tool by Jean Ann Wright. The Creative Grids® Strippy Star Tool by Deb Heatherly is also a requirement for two of the patterns, and the Creative Grids® Folded Corner Clipper by Susan Nelson is optional for the third pattern.

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

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.

New from Cut Loose Press™ Patterns

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REVERSIBLE BOWL COVERS

Providing beauty with function is always a good thing! The pattern provides instructions for you to customize the covers to your bowls so the fit is perfect every time. Not only do these keep the bugs away, but they also add a touch of elegance to a summer table!

The covers also work well for other uses. Why not make them to fit mason jars? Add a buttonhole on top for a straw and you have a great drink cover! Or use one to cover and store your sourdough starter while it is being fed.

TRUNK ORGANIZER

This trunk organizer features four separate compartments and two outside pockets, providing lots of storage. The sections and dividers are all sewn and bound individually so construction is a piece of cake. The outside handles provide ease of mobility when in use. When storing, collapse it, but it is so pretty, why not always leave it ready?

Planning a trip to the beach? What a great way to store and carry towels, floaties, sunscreen, repellant, sand toys…you get the picture. Once you start thinking outside of the box, you’ll want several and so will your friends!

Since the template for the curved top is over-sized, it is not printed on the pattern. Instead, you can download it from the Cut Loose Press website.

QUILTED PATCHWORK STOCKING

Why not get a head start on the holidays? All you need are eight Scrap Crazy 6-inch blocks to make this adorable stocking.

What a fast and easy project and an opportunity to learn new skills along the way! Learn how to use one in the series of Creative Grids® Scrap Crazy Templates. Then, quilt as you go, using the decorative stitches on your machine.

Use scraps from other holiday projects and coordinate everything at the same time. Or keep several on hand as wrappings for holiday gifts, adding that awe factor we all love.

Since the stocking template is over-sized, it is not printed on the pattern. Instead, you can download it from the Cut Loose Press website and blow it up to size. Or trace your favorite heirloom stocking that fits onto the pieced blocks.

Everything is in stock and available so place your orders now.

New from Cut Loose Press™

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This quilt is a perfect introduction to a quilt-as-you-go quilt! Make two different sizes of log cabin blocks using the Creative Grids® Log Cabin Trim Tool Two by Jean Ann Wright. Quilt the individual blocks after they are constructed. Quilting small units at a time makes this the perfect introduction to machine quilting.

Wendy even walks you through the steps required to add sashings. It is oh sew easy to adjust the sizes to fit your needs.

This quick and easy project is sure to become a favorite. Make a dozen in an afternoon and have them on hand for last minute gifts or gift card holders.

One 22-inch zipper will make 2 bags since the zipper is separated. Decorative zipper pulls can be purchased separately. The Gypsy Quilter® Zipper Jig makes adding the pull oh sew easy!

What a great Make It/Take It class this summer. What child wouldn’t want this hanging from their book bag and filled with necessities?

Everything is in stock so place your orders now.

They are Just Perfect! New Scissors from Karen Kay Buckley®

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These scissors from Karen Kay Buckley® have all the features you love. From the comfort grip bent handles to the micro-serrated blade, we’ve got your cutting needs covered. The bent handle design helps keep the fabric flat on your work surface, and the micro-serrated blades grips your fabric for smooth, precise, comfortable, mistake-free cutting. The longer blade is wonderful for quilting, crafting, and garment sewing too. As an added bonus, the comfort handles are designed for both right and left-handed cutting.

Color: Teal Handle with Black Micro-serrated Blade
Made of: Soft Plastic and 3.0mm Japanese High Carbon Steel
Use: Scissors
Size: 8-1/2in
Included: One Pair of Scissors and Blade Protector

New from Cut Loose Press™ Patterns

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Big Color Balloon by Jean Ann Wright uses just 4 blocks to make this show stopper – the perfect table topper. All the bright colors can be cut from 2-½” strips—what a great pattern to showcase (and use up) strips in your stash. The high contrast between the wide logs and the narrow background strips highlights the center circle to perfection.

The Creative Grids® Skinny 10″Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool is required to make this topper. Since every round is trimmed before the next round is added, perfection is assured!

Franken-Patches by Sarah Fulks is a great stash buster. Or buy packs of 5-inch squares. The blocks are sub-cut after piecing so the finished design is much easier to achieve than you may think!

The instructions are written for an over-sized throw but you can add or delete blocks to make the quilt of your dreams. You may even learn a new technique along the way.

Hexagon Alley adds a modern twist to the traditional hexie blocks. Ann Anderson has designed this stunning quilt by creating rounds of hexies using the markings on the Creative Grids® Hexagon Trim Tool. Four and six-inch hexagons are surrounded by one or two rounds of strips to create this unique design. Combine them with 8-inch hexies and tiny triangles to complete the “alley”.

Ann continued the hexagon design into the quilting which adds that awe factor to this showstopper.

The hexies in this design are pieced with the Creative Grids® Hexagon Trim Tool by Jean Ann Wright. Why not try fussy cutting some of those hexies to create your unique design?

The patterns and rulers are in stock so place your orders now!

New Project Patterns from Cut Loose Press®

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Egg-Straavaganza by Deb Heatherly is the perfect way to celebrate the season! The eggs are made with the Creative Grids® Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool for 4-inch finished blocks. Make it your own by changing colors or appliquéing letters or names on each egg.

The rickrack adds the awe factor and gives a decorative touch. The pieced border also adds to the Spring feel of this piece.

All you need is four coordinating fabrics to make this sweet quilt designed by Sarah Fulks, and that includes the background fabric. The instructions are written for an over-sized throw but you can add or delete blocks to make the quilt of your dreams. You may even learn a new technique for creating half-square triangles along the way using the Creative Grids® 4-in-1 Triangle Ruler.

Everything is in stock so place your orders now.

New from Edyta Sitar

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Alaska – English Garden quilt pattern features Edyta’s newest fabric collection but looks wonderful in any color combinations. It is perfect for a block of the month project and uses just 6 fabrics for the entire quilt. The pattern includes paper templates to complete the project.

All of these shapes can be cut with her Alaska Ruler from Creative Grids® as well.

This Sunrise Scraps quilt showcases a beautiful applique block surrounded by simple pieced blocks. All you need is 42 light and 42 dark ten inch squares plus the fabric for the applique block.


Checker Board features Edyta’s new fabric line or would be a stunning scrap quilt.

The patterns are due to arrive the end of this month so place your orders now.