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Hands Free Magnification

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With our aging population, I am thrilled that S.A Richards continues to develop products that make it possible for us to continue to enjoy our hobbies that bring us so much joy. The new PROP-IT Needlework Pattern Holder with Hands Free Page Magnifier enlarges text to twice it size!

This collapsible, portable pattern/book/chart holder can display, magnify and highlight–at the optimum reading angle–any printed or digital pattern or chart for embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, knitting/crochet & quilting.

The PROP-IT’s Magnet Board and moveable magnetic strips enable one to highlight pattern details by placing the Magnet Board behind the pattern and the Magnetic Strip(s) on the pattern (see above photo). To doubly ensure that nothing in a pattern is missed, the PROP-IT includes a patented 2-Power, HANDS-FREE 8in x 10in Page Magnifier that doubles the size of pattern details. Now you can easily follow the details of ANY embroidery pattern found in books, magazines, sheets of paper, tablet computers and smart phones!

When not in use, both the Page Magnifier and Pattern Holder can be collapsed flat and stored together in a 10in x 13 inch Zip-Lock protective storage case. The entire package weighs just 1.5 pounds.

These are due to arrive in the next few weeks so place your order now.

Add that Awe Factor

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I love this collaboration between Nancy Halvorsen and Just Another Button Company. Together they have brought something truly special to the world of quilting. It’s an exquisite button collection that pairs seamlessly with Nancy’s book series, adding a whimsical charm that makes every project simply irresistible. These buttons are the perfect embellishments for the Block of the Month quilt series. Complete each block to stitch together a masterpiece that embodies both creativity and collaboration. Don’t miss out on the chance to transform your quilting experience with these unique touches!

Midnight Manor Combo:

The button kit includes all the buttons you need to complete all three projects in the book.

Harvest Acres Combo:

Buttons for both projects:

Schoolhouse Haven Combo:

Buttons for both projects:

Mistletoe Crossing Combo:

Button pack for all four projects:

Frost Hill Combo:

These buttons will complete all five projects:

Loveland Cottage Combo:

These buttons will complete all of the projects in the booklet:

The booklets are in stock now. The button packs will be in next month so place your orders now!

Embellishment Kits from Buttons Galore

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These embellishment kits are the perfect counter display! Each kit includes lots of sequins, beads, and random embellishments to add that awe factor to any holiday project.

You’re a Mean One.

Snowflake

Santa’s Treats

Happy Feet

October 31st

These are just a sampling of the 25 packages that will be available at the end of the month. To see the entire collection, visit: Buttons Galore.

New Handy Tools for Quilters & Sewists from The Gypsy Quilter®

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The Position & Press Silicone Tools from The Gypsy Quilter® is a must-have addition to your sewing box. Protect your fingers while pressing small areas with your choice of a tip from this four-piece set. Quilters and seamstresses alike can get up close to their seams, pleats, collars, and more without burning their fingers with the help of these silicone tools. Use for applique, piecing, binding, and general ironing. These are in stock now.


Get into every nook and cranny of your sewing machine with these handy, reusable cleaning tools from The Gypsy Quilter®. Silicone bristles are soft yet effective in cleaning your sewing machine, as well as your home appliances and electronics. The variety of tips in the package gives you several options for reaching all of those tiny, hard-to-reach areas. To clean the brushes, simply wash them in mild soapy water and air dry them to remove the dust and lint from your cleaning tools. These are due to arrive in September and would be great stocking stuffers!

These products would be great additions to a shop hop display or a show. The holidays are right around the corner and they would be great stocking stuffers.

Thread Gloss with Style and Scent

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These thread glosses come in 11 different scents. For instance, the Vacay Blend contains beeswax, coconut oil, and coconut essential oil, so it smells like a warm and sandy vacation.

Thread gloss is a specially formulated wax and oil blend that coats your thread to prevent tangles, fraying, and brittleness. Think of it as a deep conditioner for your thread and embroidery floss. Have you ever had to cut your thread short in the middle of your groove because there was a gnarly knot? Using thread gloss helps prevent tangles and knots, taking away all of the frustration of handwork.

Anytime that you’re dealing with cotton thread such as hand embroidery, hand quilting, cross-stitch, english paper piecing, or applique, give this product a try. Simply drag your thread across the gloss pot after threading your needle, applying slight pressure on the thread with your thumb, while pulling with your other hand.

Check out our website for the variety of scents: PONDEROSA THREAD GLOSS

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

The Newest Member of the Stripology® Family

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The Creative Grids Stripology® Quarters Mini is one of the smallest rulers in the Stripology® series of rulers. Designed to work with units up to 6-1/4 inches, you can cut 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch increments as well.

This ruler features:

• Easy to read black and white markings.
• Whole-inch, half-inch, quarter-inch, and eighth-inch increments are included.
• Markings for 1/4 inch and 3/4 inch cuts are included with cutting slots every 1/4 inch.
• Turn the ruler around and use the black and white squares to square up blocks in 1/4 inch increments up to 6-1/4 inches.
• Use the 45-degree lines to trim flying geese units down to 1/4-inch increments.
• 1-1/2 inch cuts are highlighted with black stars.
• Great for fussy cutting and trimming embroidered blocks. The flexibility of the ruler adjusts for the thickness of the embroidery giving you an accurate trim.
• Comes with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions.
• Scan the QR Code printed on the instructions to view a how-to video of these features and to see the patterns that can be made with this ruler.
• The ruler slides easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then exclusive Creative Grids grip holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts.

Ever wish that the charts, videos, and support documentation for all of the Stripology rulers were available in one place? This is the book for every Stripology® ruler user. Take your Stripology® rulers beyond just cutting strips, squares, and rectangles. The book contains all the resources, techniques, and charts to cut 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch increments, diamonds, triangles and parallelograms, and more. It shows your effort and time-saving techniques to make half-square triangles, quarter-square triangles, and flying geese plus some simple patterns to try the techniques. The book provides the tools to Stripologize any project you are working on with charts and illustrations along with videos at your fingertips. Scanning the QR codes featured all throughout the book will take you to videos demonstrating that particular technique.

These four patterns are included in the book.

Both are due to arrive in July so place your Pre-Orders now.

Revolutionize Your Cutting Experience: New Creative Grids® Mat Sizes Now In Stock!

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Quilters, sewists, and crafters rejoice! The much-awaited new sizes of Creative Grids® Mats are finally in stock, and they’re about to revolutionize your cutting experience. Say hello to the family’s newest members: the 14-inch rotating cutting mat and the massive, double-sided studio-sized mat.

Effortless Squaring with the 14-Inch Rotating Cutting Mat

Trimming and squaring up blocks up to 14 inches has never been easier, thanks to the new Creative Grids® rotating cutting mat. Its 360º rotation allows for a seamless cutting experience, eliminating the need to reposition your fabric or ruler. This self-healing mat features a 1-inch grid with 1/8-inch markings, as well as 45 and 60-degree angled lines, ensuring precision in every cut.

The rotating mat’s non-slip base ensures a stable cutting surface, while its lightweight design makes it a perfect companion for quilting retreats. It’s designed to work seamlessly with all Creative Grids® Trim Tools and Rulers. Simply trim, rotate the mat, and trim again for a fuss-free experience.

Upgrade Your Workspace with the Studio-Sized Mat

For those who crave ample cutting space, the largest Creative Grids® rotary cutting mat is the ultimate choice. This self-healing, double-sided mat is perfect for quilt shops or studios, measuring an impressive 58 x 28 inches. The 5-layer design provides two cutting surfaces and two layers of self-healing material, effectively doubling your cutting area.

Both sides of this studio-sized mat feature a 1-inch grid with 1/8-inch markings, allowing you to work from either side with ease. The mat includes markings for 1/8, 1/4, 1/3, 3/8, and 1/2 yard cuts, all the way up to 1-1/2 yards, providing a quick reference from both sides. The 45 and 60-degree diagonal lines start at zero in opposite corners, catering to all your angled cutting needs.

All of our mats should be stored flat away from sunlight, extreme heat, or extreme cold. Clean with mild, soapy water and dry with a microfiber cloth.

Don’t miss out on these fantastic additions to the Creative Grids® family. Upgrade your cutting game and enhance your crafting experience with the new rotating and large cutting mats, now available for purchase. Get ready to cut with ease, precision, and style!

April Showers from Kimberbell

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In her words, because who could say it better: When the forecast calls for Spring Showers, it’s going to be a beautiful day! Kimberbell’s fresh and fabulous 40 x 40” quilt celebrates spring in all of its glory, with blossoms, butterflies, and so much more.

Wool felt bumblebees buzz happily around the dimensional beehive, while vinyl umbrellas are a pop of color in the blustery weather. Load the little red wagon for the garden, fill cork pots with felt flowers, and piece the log cabin blocks right in the hoop! Sweet sentiments include “Let’s weather it together,” “No rain, no flowers,” and “Sometimes a good puddle is all you need.” With darling rain boots, wool felt mushrooms, charming birdhouses, and more, the Kimberbell Spring Showers quilt is a breath of fresh air for every machine embroidery enthusiast. The sewing version will not be available on this design. CD included directions, embroidery files & SVG files. Formats include ART, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VIP, VP3, AND XXX.

This companion pack includes all of the embellishments you need to make the cover quilt. We’ve gathered all the fresh details for your Spring Showers quilt! Celebrate springtime with cheerful buttons, smooth vinyl rain boots, rustic cork flower pots, and chunky wool felt mushrooms and bees.  Plus so much more!

Who can resist those felted wool bugs, bees, and mushrooms? If you want to incorporate them into other projects, they are available separately.

New Zippers from Sassafras Lane

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Let the zipper take center stage with these new additions from Sassafras Lane.

Nickel Teeth:

Gold Teeth:

The pulls are sold separately. This assortment includes 6 nickel and 6 gold pulls.

These 1 1/4-inch wide zippers look like metal but are actually nylon so you can sew right through them. Each zipper is 3 yards long so you can cut them to the exact length you need.

Iridescent Teeth:

Rainbow Teeth:

Here is the coordinating zipper pulls:

With zippers this cute, you may want to match fabric to the zippers instead of the other way around! The zippers are due to arrive next month so place your orders now.

Jean Ann Wright is on a Roll

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Combine timeless, classic quilts with modern fabrics! Roll with the Classics is a beautiful collection of quilting patterns for those who love tradition with a contemporary touch.

Roll with the Classics 14 Popular Quilt Patterns Made Easy with Jelly Rolls

Featuring 14 jelly roll quilt patterns that are beginner-friendly and use a selection of today’s pre-cut strips, alleviate the stress and just get quilting! With helpful opening sections on the quilting and jelly roll basics, you’ll then discover a dozen classic quilt projects featuring beloved designs – from flying geese and half hexies to lone star, pyramids, and more. Most quilts are made using a variety of Creative Grids® rulers and quilting tools many that were designed by Jean Ann Wright herself!.

Creative Grids Hexagon Trim Tool Quilt Ruler

Short cuts for cutting and piecing are also provided, all of which make the process easier and more rewarding. With Roll with the Classics, you’ll quilt beloved, classic designs while taking the guesswork out of selecting and combining fabrics and opt for modern pre-cut jelly roll fabrics.

Creative Grids 12in Skinny Pineapple Trim Tool
Creative Grids 10in Wonky Log Cabin Trim Tool
Creative Grids 4in Log Cabin Trim Tool Quilt Ruler
Creative Grids Pineapple Trim Tool for 6, 8 or 10in Finished Blocks
Creative Grids 60 Degree Triangle 8-1/2in Quilt Ruler
Creative Grids Triangle Squared Ruler 9-1/2in Quilt Ruler
Creative Grids Half-Square 4-in-1 Triangle Quilt Ruler

Here are just a few of the featured projects.

Roll with the Classics 14 Popular Quilt Patterns Made Easy with Jelly Rolls
Roll with the Classics 14 Popular Quilt Patterns Made Easy with Jelly Rolls

There are also several mini projects to use any 2 1/2″ strips leftover! Why not use the book as a basis for a series of classes? Each month you could feature a different tool and mini project. Once they learn how versatile the tools are, they will want to make the larger projects so have plenty of rolls on hand!