A ‘Fairy’ Good Idea

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Connie Buick

Quilts for children and babies are something that most quilters LOVE to make for their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Well, we’ve got an entire display idea, for shops, of a great gift suggestion that many might find ‘fairy’ appealing. How about quilts, dress-up clothes, and even a jacket?! All for children and all about fairies.

Riley Blake’s ‘Thimblelina and the Sewing Fairies’ line makes easy work of finding the perfect fabric for ‘all the things’. Although not released until October, it gives you plenty of time to plan.

*Thimbelina & the Sewing Fairies Handsewn Patchwork Multi*

This vibrant fabric showcases a delightful patchwork design inspired by the whimsical world of Thimbelina and the Sewing Fairies. It is a good representation of the fabrics in the line, but in one great piece. The pattern features a variety of squares, each adorned with charming illustrations of fairies, sewing tools, and floral motifs.

Imagine the darling piece above in a quilted jacket or twirly skirt. No need for patchwork because it is all done for you. Just quilt the whole cloth for the jacket and sew the tiers together for the skirt.

That’s just a start. With the entire line, Thimbelina and The Sewing Fairies, or at least a few more pieces, you can make these simple dress-up costumes that will surely make you Queen of the Forest.

Thoughtfully sized, the crown, wings, and wand are easy to craft, while the adjustable skirt ensures a great fit for growing kids. The pattern includes detailed instructions for using Peltex stabilizer, fusible fleece, and ribbon, ensuring a sturdy and polished finish.

The hat, designed for comfort and structure, incorporates fusible fleece and offers endless customization possibilities.

*Available in October- order now

Even my adult self kinda wants this one!

The Batty Mantle Cover or Table Runner by Windham

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

This darling kit includes pre-cut fusible bats, fabric for the top, and backing. Since everything is pre-cut and the applique is already fused, it goes together quickly in just a few hours.

Kits are in stock now. What a great class. Who doesn’t love instant gratification?

A Halloween Collection from Annie’s

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

Spooktacular Halloween Quilting is a unique collection of 10 patterns for decorating your home for Halloween. There’s everything from table toppers to bed quilts. Each project was designed by one of many talented designers just for you. There’s something for every quilter, beginner to intermediate in skill level and everything from fast and easy to challenging.

There are so many cute patterns in this book that I would have a hard time choosing, but if I was pressed, it definitely would be this one!

But this table runner would be a great way to use up scraps and strips.

These little witches are hard to resist…

Combining Snail’s Trail blocks with friendship stars, courthouse steps and simple appliques make a charming table topper.

This book is so reasonably priced that ALL of the patterns are yours for the price on a standard pattern, so why not make them all??? The book is in stock and the Halloween fabric is arriving so place your orders now!

New from Suzn Quilts

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Penny Haren

These projects feature the Suzn Quilts templates to their full potential. Whether the project calls for Susan’s Tiny Dresden Plate (SUZ216), the Mini Dresden Plate (SUZ186) or her new Tree Template Set (SUZ286), accuracy is guaranteed.

This cute little Halloween quilt is quick and easy with fusible web appliqué and tiny Dresden plates. The bat wings made from Dresdens added that awe factor for me. And the hat? Too cute!

Decorate your Halloween table with candy corns, birds & a Tiny Dresden plate. Her plastic templates and fusible web appliqué makes it quick & easy. Use the Tiny Dresden Template and the new Tiny Tree Template Set to create the “O” and candy cane border.

This adorable Halloween sampler makes a great 15 step Block-of-the-month or mystery club quilt! The original, pieced & appliquéd quilt measures 41 in x 47 in. The instruction steps are printed for easy monthly distribution.

Decorate your home with the beautiful colors of fall. It’s a quick, small project you can make in a day, but it can easily be made any size. Make another for a friend! Paper templates are included in pattern, but Susan’s new Tiny Tree Template Set makes for quicker & more accurate cutting.

Another beautiful sampler quilt with Susan’s little Dresden Plates! The pattern includes full-size templates and detailed instructions for Dresden plates and freezer paper appliqué, but you can choose fusible web appliqué as well.

Reminiscent of an antique red and green quilt, Plumfield Petals is created with Tiny Dresden plate petals.Once again the sample was made with a freezer paper applique technique but you can use fusible if you prefer.

Another cute & clever 12-step little quilt perfect for a mystery or block-a-day, week or month. Each block’s instructions are printed on individual sheets for easy distribution for shop club meetings.

Veranda Chains features Tiny Dresden plates on each square in a square block. Fully machine sewn blocks including the appliqué make this a fun use of your favorite fabric collection of fat eighths or quarters.

All of these patterns are due to arrive next month, so place your orders now. These are great take along projects for a day in the sun!

Trick or Treat Bags

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Penny Haren

Wouldn’t this be a great parent/child class? I’m sure they would want to make a different version for every trick or treater in the family! With four choices, they will have a hard time choosing! If you have any glow in the dark fabric, that would certainly add that awe factor!

The designs are created with 2 1/2″ strips so they go together very quickly. Each bag finished at approximately 13 inches square. The patterns for these ghoulish delights will be available early next month!

Kimberbell’s Hometown Halloween

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Penny Haren

This is not coming out until June, but I had to tell you about it now! Kimberbell Design’s last Halloween sampler quilt was one of her most popular patterns ever – and I’m sure this one will be just as popular!

Candy Corn Quilt Shoppe is available as a fabric kit by Maywood Studio.

Candy Corn Quilt Shoppe Kit - Fabric Only, 40in x 40in

And all of the fabrics are available by the bolt or in pre-cuts. Just look at this color pallette! Go to Hometown Halloween to see the entire collection. Kimberbell thought of everything – right down to the diagonal stripe for bindings!

Fat Quarter, Hometown Halloween, 19pcs/bundle

The machine embroidery pattern will be available when the fabric is released.

Candy Corn Quilt Shoppe Machine Embroidery Version

It is also available in a traditional format : Item #KD727. Make sure you add this to your summer schedule so it can be done in time for the Trick or Treaters!

Snowflake Squad Wool Garland

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Penny Haren

The pattern name is even adorable! Sew Cherished created the Snowflake Squad to help you with your winter decorating. Using the interchangeable banner and attaching the appliques with magnets – these little banners change out really quickly for a big impact. Each wool applique measures approximately 5″ in diameter.

This is the winter version of the Gouly Gang pattern I shared a few weeks ago. Made of hand-dyed wool, each pumpkin head is approximately 4″ x 4″. Designed to fit in the banner with magnets, they could easily be made into separate ornaments as well.

Both patterns are designed to work with this 67.5″ garland from Kraft Klub. Simply affix the wool work with magnets. The circles have a chalkboard finish you can write on them with chalk, too.

Here are the magnets designed to work with everything above! They are1″ inch enamel magnets that come in a 12 pack.

Don’t you love having a handwork project this time of year? Let’s sit in front of the fire and stitch away!

Cutest Halloween

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Penny Haren

Just in time for Halloween, Sew Cherished has designed this Ghouly Gang to decorate your mantle.This garland in wool is the perfect handwork for Fall – and it is easier than you think!

The Ghouly Gang were made specifically to fit the circle garland by Kraft Klub.

There are even magnet packs to hold the wool in place so you can switch out the designs for other holidays.

Everything is in stock – and more patterns are due this week – so order now.

Boo!

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Penny Haren

Two of The Pattern Basket patterns have hit the top 100 and a new one is expected in September. And once you see how cute it is, it will be too!

Boo is just so darn cute and is just pieced with squares and rectangles.

Pumpkin Season can be made out of five inch squares and is a great way to use up scraps. Once again, simple piecing.

Drumroll please…….This is the newest pattern due in September. Order it now because who can resist???

Set up a display with these patterns and random oranges, grays and blacks

Plan for Fall

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Penny Haren

I know – the holidays just ended and I am talking about Fall already! But it is best to be prepared and you will be ordering fabrics soon so lets plan how to use them!

Witches Night Out by It’s Sew Emma is due to arrive in April and is a perfect class! Pieced pumpkins are repeated multiple times in the quilt – a great basis for each lesson. Other Halloween favorites are scattered throughout! Start collecting those oranges today!

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