New from Poorhouse Designs

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Penny Haren

Kris Poor has done it again! The Snowberry Runner includes instructions for a table topper or runner. This pattern is striking in two colors and is stunning in Kaffe! The pattern showcases two different techniques so it is the perfect choice for a class.

The Welcome Home banner includes 12 different appliques which are velcroed onto the banner each month. Create all 12 monthly designs or choose 4 to represent the seasons. Home banner 8” x 25”, Welcome banner 9” x 41”.

Bosal offers the pre-cuts for the changeable appliques in four packs and twelve packs. Everything is due to arrive later this month so place your orders now.

Home Gnome

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Penny Haren

These little guys make darling placemats any time of year. At 12-1/2 inches, they are plenty big enough to hold a plate and a drink! I have shown the back of the pattern as well so you can order your preferred batting, etc. when you order the patterns. They are due to arrive next month and would be great sellers during a shop hop. From Susie C. Shore Designs.

Why not bundle some fat quarters in coordinating fabrics to make this an easy option for your customers?

Cats and Dogs

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Penny Haren

These latest mug rugs or ornaments by Rachel’s are too cute to resist! Each version is available as a stand alone pattern or a kit that includes the felt and floss as well.

Who can resist those faces???

I always keep some of Rachel’s kits on hand so I always have handwork when I need it. These make great gifts so it is always nice to have some ready. These are due to arrive next month, just in time for vacation travels.

A Slice of Summer

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Penny Haren

I love this pattern By Patch Abilites, Inc. for so many reasons besides the fact that it is absolutely darling!

It is a Quilt-As-Ya-Go project so you can actually finish it in a class. Don’t you love instant gratification? And your customers will love that they leave the class with it totally done.

I am showing this to you now because you may be able to repurpose some of those reds and greens from your Christmas fabrics. (Pretend there isn’t snow on the ground.)

You need five different reds and a green stripe so it would be easy to kit.

And, it is a great beginner class. It would be a great opportunity to teach them about battings, fusible battings, and binding. Who could ask for anything more?

Patch Abilities is now offering many of their favorite patterns in a machine embroidery format and a version that includes the embellishments. Check out our website to see the options available.

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

Seasonal Door Quilts

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Penny Haren

In Kelli’s own words:
When I realized they weren’t teaching cursive writing anymore at my son’s school, I started the Keeping Cursive Alive Mini Quilt Series. At 12 x 24″ finished, these are the perfect size to hang on the front door, or anywhere else you’re feeling festive! Let’s make door quilts a thing! These mini quilt patterns are designed to use 100% scraps! All traditional piecing and straight seams.

The newest addition to the line is due to arrive soon:

It joins the other patterns in the series:

Give/Thanks Mini Quilt Series Quilt Pattern

I love that they are all the exact same size so they can be interchanged and displayed on your door – inside or out!

HoHo Joy Mini Quilt Series Quilt Pattern

Fabric Bowls as Art

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Penny Haren

Modern Fabric Art Bowls written by Kirsten Fisher takes fabric bowl making to a whole new level!

In their words: Delve into the world of quilts, fabrics, and bowl making! Take quilt blocks and bring them into the three dimensional space as tasteful, modern bowls. Kirsten Fisher shares her unique artistic vision and instructions on how you can take any piece of fabric and reinvent it using the design of your choice. Perfect to forever display a favorite fabric or quilt block, or provide a thoughtful gift to loved ones.

What a great way to use orphan blocks! Or, use them as a fundraiser. A youth group in our area made the bowls and sold them to members of the congregation. The purchasers used them to hold spare change. All proceeds, and the spare change, were then donated to the food pantry. What a great way to make a difference in your community.

Dimensions: 8.62in x 0.25in x 11.07in
Softcover

Latest Blanks from Kimberbell

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Penny Haren

These are just brilliant! Who doesn’t always need quick and easy gifts? The Kimberbell blanks have serged edges so the final seams can be sewn after the embroidery is done. Talk about instant gratification! But in her words:

Heading to a special occasion? Bring a Kimberbell Velvet Wine Bag! Made from a rich navy velvet, each bag has serged, open side seams for easy hooping. Add your embroidery design, then close the sides with a simple straight stitch! With a fully encased, corded drawstring, Kimberbell Velvet Wine Bag Blanks add a tasteful touch to wine bottles, sparkling cider, and other heartfelt gifts.

Cooking up a cute project? Kimberbell Adult Aprons are the perfect ingredient for machine embroidery, sewing, and crafting of all kinds. Made from premium cotton, each apron has an adjustable neck for a comfortable fit! Stitching is a piece of cake with this quality Kimberbell Blank.

Decor for every reason and season, our 100% cotton tea towels delightfully display your favorite Kimberbell designs!

Tea Towels, Gingham & Pinstripe Grey/Cream Set of 2

These are all due to arrive later this month so place your orders now!

Bareroots Ornaments

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Penny Haren

Check out this pattern for six adorable stuffed ornaments by Barri Sue Gaudet of Bareroots. Each ornament when finished is 4 x 4 inches tall and wide. Use wool felts, felted wool or fabric to make these ornaments. Wool felt and floss kits are available separately to make six all six ornaments.

Here is the Companion Kit or Refill Kit for Bareroots BR233 Everything Nice Ornaments. The kit includes National Nonwovens Wool Felt and DMC Floss for 6 ornaments. These adorable ornaments are fun and easy to make and the perfect way to introduce your customers to handwork. .

Everything Nice Ornament Wool Felt & Floss Kit

The kits and pattern are sold separately so you can buy additional kits since you will definitely want to make more than one! These are due to arrive this month, so place your orders now.

Banners for Every Season

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Penny Haren

Sew Cherished has added more banner designs to their line. The Summer garland will be arriving early next month

Each pattern is 4-1/2″ in diameter and the pattern includes 7 different designs. The perfect choice for portable handwork!

Stitch by Stitch is perfect for a sewing room.

Spring Fever

‘Tis The Season

Snowflake Squad. I blew this one up as far as I could so you can see the detail and personality in her patterns.

These patterns are all designed to work with the Circle Garland by Kraft Klub.

The garland include seven 5 inch round chalkboard circles and is 67 1/2″ long. Simply make quilt blocks or wool work of your choice and affix them with magnets. The circles have a chalkboard finish you can write on with chalk, too.

Where the Sun Shines is due in early next month. The rest are in stock now. What a great way to use up wool scraps! Wouldn’t they make great individual ornaments or gift tags as well?

Sweet Sentiments to Live By

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Penny Haren

Shabby Fabrics has introduced a series of scalloped table toppers that are sure to make you smile. Sweet sentiments, expressed in embroidery, are outlined with overlapping scallops. Each pattern includes iron-on diagram.

Embroidery reads: “We are thankful for the food before us, the home around us, the people beside us, and the love between us.” Pattern includes iron-on diagram.

“Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright. Round yon virgin, mother and child, holy infant so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace.”

“Having somewhere to go is home. Having someone to love is family. Having both is a blessing.”

Scalloped Table Topper - Home for Christmas

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.” and is repeated.

Scalloped Table Topper - The Pledge of Allegiance

This template set enables you to cut scallops quickly, and keeps your seams accurate around the curves as you sew scallops for Scalloped Table Toppers. Includes two templates: CUT and TRACE.

Everything is due to arrive this month so place your orders now. Summer is the perfect time for handwork!

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