I love everything by Lynette Anderson. she has a quirky style that is instantly recognizable – and always makes me smile. She combines embroidery with touches of applique to create stunning results. Green Thumb, her latest five month Block of the Month is due to arrive any day- and is sure to become a best seller
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Buy then individually, or buy the entire collection:
Lynette uses Valdani flosses – and guess what! We carry that as well…..
Many of you “winers” have heard, most wineries are going to screw top lids instead of corks. What are they going to do with all of that cork? Turn it into fabric of course – and it is arriving in September!
It comes in approximately 5 1/2 yard rolls that are 54″ wide. At around $60 to $80 a yard retail, this is definitely a statement piece – but oh what a statement it makes!
Laurie is the buyer for this and is also a machine embroiderer. She LOVED it so I can’t wait to see what the machine shops do with it!
We already have designers working on samples using your favorite patterns so we will keep you posted. But for now, I just wanted you to know it was coming – and start dreaming of possibilities. We would love to hear YOUR ideas! And look at these colors and textures!
Let the creativity begin!!!
Many of you – including me – love everything designed by Meg Hawkey of Crabapple Hill Designs and have already started the Salem Witches Quilt Guild panel series.
Drumroll please…….the final pattern in the series which explains how to put it all together will be arriving this month! This pattern includes the instructions for the blocks used in the sashings and borders used to complete the quilt top.
And, to celebrate this release, the Witches decided to end the meeting with show and tell. This pattern is a stand alone which can be made to coordinate with this quilt.
When the first three patterns ARE all in the top 20, you know these are going to be in high demand. And after those who didn’t commit in the beginning see this, they will want them ALL so order accordingly!
Sue Spargo’s latest book – Folk-Tails is a breathtaking example of everything we love about her work. Her quirky, whimsical style inspired by her childhood in Africa speaks to us all.
When I read Sue’s description of this book, it brought tears to my eyes so I will let her take over from here….
Africa is deeply embedded in my soul. Childhood memories continually fill my mind… the beauty of the land that is rich with wildlife and wild land. I can feel the hot African sun and dry breeze on my skin, the warm, rough sand beneath my bare feet, the smell of the bushveld — dusty and dry and filled with the scent of the animals that live there. I can see the sky so clear and so blue. Nightfall brings a massive river of shimmering stars that span the sky. The land is spotted with dense clusters of trees; the bare branches of the Baobab look like roots extending to the sky. Masses of tall grasses camouflage the seemingly endless numbers of animals that live there. I hear the songs of a thousand birds during the day and the silence of a pitch black night is at times broken by the roar of a lion which shakes my body and cuts straight through my soul…
For years I have wanted to make a quilt filled with these memories but when I put pen to paper each sketch fell short. It was important to me that this piece encompassed each and every memory, and that once finished, it was a vast canvas that told my story without a single word needing to be expressed.
Along with the design I wanted to incorporate everything I have come to love as a designer of 12 years. My love of bright vibrant colors, hand dyed wools, creating dimension with layering of velvets and textural fabrics along with my new found love for creative embroidery.
Consumed with this need in October of 2014 I sat down with pen and paper and sketched, Folk-tails, a piece of my soul.
This quilt measures 37 1/2″ x 43 1/2″ – a perfect conversation starter! To learn how to do the embroidery stitches showcased in this piece, you need her Creative Stitching guide.
This is the type of book and companion that quilters buy as a gift for THEMSELVES. They are not going to wait for someone to buy it for them – it is that good!
In this third of a four part series (#CAH347), the Salem Guild Meeting is in session! This is the last of the embroidery panels so your customers can have all of them completed before the finishing pattern is released!
All three embroidery panels measure 15″ x 42″. With the addition of the pieced blocks included in the final pattern in the series being released later this year, the final quilt will measure 57″ x 72″.
Be sure to have the recommended Cosmos thread on hand. For ease of ordering, they are all listed as companions to each pattern on the Checker website.
Order the first two patterns (#CAH345 and #CAH346) so those shop hoppers can buy the collection – and offer the flosses required as a kit as well. You know they like one stop shopping!
Start a family tradition by creating your own bedtime stories based on this quilt! Start now, and the panels could be done by Halloween!
Talk about the perfect portable project! These mini wooden hoops (#HHD101) frame a design that is slightly less than 1 3/4″. These “Made in America” minis are the perfect gift. Each pendant comes with a jump ring to turn them into a necklace. The pattern for the “Hello” design is included.
Or add a pin or a magnet on the back – or turn them into napkin rings for a special luncheon….the possibilities are endless!
Need some help with the designs? Shirley Hudson has that covered as well….
This pattern (#HHD369) includes twelve different designs – one for every season. The pattern includes three different alphabets as well. Two of the patterns can be personalized to your own needs.
Display both at the register – the perfect impulse buy that will have them coming back for more. Why not have each employee make one – and wear them. Walking, informed advertising is ALWAYS a good thing! And, since they actually made one, they can explain how easy they are to frame and finish. These are selling fast – but more are expected shortly so they will be here in plenty of time for the summer Row by Row Experience season!
I love everything Kathy Schmitz – and this book is no exception! Many of you know her because of her enchanting one color block of the months. Look what happens when she adds a rainbow of color to her designs!
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This book is full of small projects that would be a perfect way to introduce your customers to the joy of handwork. Each of these darling sewing accessories could be the basis of a perfect series of classes. What great gifts!
Embroidery is no longer just back stitches and French knots! Honor your grandmother by taking YOUR embroidery to the next level! This book is due to arrive in June so it is the perfect source for those summertime projects.
All of our children and grandchildren have their favorite toys – and wouldn’t you love it if they were cuddling one you made for them?
These cuddle buddies by Embroidery Buddy are made so they can be personalized by hand or on your favorite embroidery machine.
There are a wide variety of Blanket Buddy choices.
Monkey Item #61092 Retail $16.00
Bear Item #61098BL Retail $16.00
Lamb Item #61099 Retail $16.00
The stuffed animals are made so the stuffing is enclosed in a bag and removed through a zipper while the embroidery is being done.
Bull Dog Item #41090 Retail $27.00
Lamb Item #71090 Retail $25.00
What a great way to demo the new generation of embroidery machines! To see all of the options, visit our website: Embroidery Buddy
Why not demonstrate these during your next shop hop?
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!
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.
Item #CAH346 Retail $10.00
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.
