New from Elizabeth Hartman

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Cindy Abdoo

You can make these charming patchwork farm animals using conventional patchwork techniques. No templates or paper piecing are required! The pattern includes two quilt sizes featuring Horse, Cow, Goat, Sheep, Pig, Chicken, Bee, and Sunflower Blocks.
Small Quilt is 38″ x 39″
Large Quilt is 75″ x 77″
The Large Quilt can be made with one each of the following Robert Kaufman fat quarter bundles: Elizabeth Hartman Paintbox Portrait Palette, and Portrait Palette Solid Coordinates.

Make a cart full of adorable fruit using conventional patchwork techniques. Pattern includes instructions for two quilt sizes, each featuring 17 different fruit blocks, including: Strawberry, Banana, Pear, Cherries, Peach, Raspberry, Orange, Mango, Watermelon, Plum, Lemon, Grapefruit, Apple, Kiwi, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, and Blueberries.

Small Quilt = 38″ x 38″
Large Quilt = 75″ x 75″
The Large Quilt can be made with one each of the following Robert Kaufman fat quarter bundles: Elizabeth Hartman Paintbox Still Life Palette, and Still Life Solid Coordinates.

This fat quarter-friendly forest quilt can be made in three sizes, each of which feature a bear, deer, and rabbit hiding among the trees. Everything is pieced using conventional patchwork techniques. No templates or paper piecing!
Baby Quilt = 40″ x 45″
Lap Quilt = 56″ x 60″
Picnic Quilt = 72″ x 75″
The Lap quilt can be made with one each of the following Robert Kaufman fat quarter bundles: Elizabeth Hartman Paintbox Landscape Palette, and Landscape Palette Coordinates.

This fat quarter-friendly quilt features cheerful birds and flowers and is made with conventional patchwork techniques. Pattern includes two quilt sizes.

Small Quilt = 36″ x 42″
Large Quilt = 64″ x 69″
The Large Quilt can be made with one each of the following fat quarter bundles: Elizabeth Hartman Paintbox Abstract Palette, and Abstract Palette Solid Coordinates

Fabrics and kits for these quilts are available.

These patterns are due to arrive next month so place your orders now!

Blackbird Designs

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Cindy Abdoo

In Full Bloom is one of my all time favorite books. Containing vintage looks for easy cottage style, this book has been updated to go along with fresh new fabrics. This book is also now printed in full color. A book of nine quilts and projects for your home from the designers of Blackbird Designs, Barb Adams & Alma Allen. The book Includes instructions for hand applique and other techniques as well as full templates to make featured projects.

The hardest part is going to be picking out which one you want to do first! The revised book is due to arrive this week, so place your orders now!

New from Primitive Gatherings

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Cindy Abdoo

Tree Lot is an over-sized throw that is made with a variety of fat eighths, but would be a great stash buster as well.

Primitive Gatherings fans love her wool patterns as well and this is my favorite, already ordered!

Handwork and embroidery are two favorites so this ornament is sure to impress!

But not all of her new patterns are Christmas. Other holidays are represented as well. I enlarged this one so you could see the variety of fabrics used in the quilt. Two sizes are included.

Lisa is releasing a wide variety of books and patterns. Visit our website to see the complete line. These are all due to arrive in November so place your orders now.

New from Villa Rosa

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Cindy Abdoo

For those of you who are not familiar with Villa Rosa patterns, they are post card sized, simple patterns that are affordable, simple, fast, and easy.

All of the patterns are due to arrive in early November so place your orders now.

Bringing on the Glitz

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Penny Haren

Give your Christmas decor the wow factor with this contemporary tree skirt from The Quilted Life and Krista Moser that will complement today’s chic decor. Gilded Christmas Tree Skirt gives mid-century a nod with its dynamic use of simple shapes and bold stripes.

Make this tree skirt in punchy gold black and white or make a traditional, even whimsical style with red and green polka dots. This tree skirt utilizes strip piecing and simple construction techniques with no fussy Y-seams or difficult piecing. Your Christmas tree will dazzle in its new skirt!

This pattern requires Krista’s Creative Grids® 60 degree Diamond Ruler.

This pattern is due to arrive early next month so you can have it done in time for the holidays!

New from Pattern Basket

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Penny Haren

This darling 71 inch square quilt is made with an assortment of fat eighths in your favorite holiday colors.

This tablerunner or placemat pattern features darling strip pieced trees and shining stars.

Starry Night creates spinning stars out of an assortment of fat eighths. What a stunning quilt!

All of these patterns are due the beginning of next month and would be great kits as gifts. Why not offer the kits with a gift certificate for a class in January?

New from Creative Grids®

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Penny Haren

The 10-inch Wonky Log Cabin Trim Tool #CGRJAW13 puts a fun twist on a traditional block. This one is designed to work with 2-1/2 inch strips for both the logs and center squares making it precut friendly.

After adding each round of logs, place the appropriate centering square on the ruler over the center square of the block and trim. Since each round is trimmed before adding the next one, your final trim squares up the block making it ready to be used in your project.

Jean Ann has designed five different Cut Loose Press™ projects using her latest tool.

Sweet Sixteen showcases the crazy quilt effect created with her Wonky Log Cabin Trim Tool. Use a 40 pack of pre-cut 2-1/2-inch strips with lots of fabric options to enhance the scrappy look. Or, use scraps you have on hand for a true stash buster.

Going My Way uses fabrics to color the blocks with a light and dark side. Twisting and turning the blocks creates the arrows in the finished quilt.

Bubbles Baubles and Balloons uses the same light and dark coloring of the block, but by twisting and turning the blocks, the circular pattern comes to life.

This pattern incorporates just 4 blocks into this table runner. Just (1–3) 2-1/2-inch strips of 6 different colors are all you need to create the blocks so it is a great stash buster. Or make every log a different fabric for a more scrappy look.

Two Wonky Totes includes instructions to make this tote two different ways. The mesh version features a top facing, the top of the fabric version is bound. Both versions feature a jaunty pocket made with the Creative Grids® Wonky Log Cabin Trim Tool. French seams complete the professional look and is a great technique to teach in a class.

Everything is in stock so place your orders now!

Be Still My Heart

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Penny Haren

These new patterns and fabric line by Melissa Mortenson are oh so sweet! The Heart of Hearts quilt would make a perfect Valentine’s, baby or wedding quilt. All you need is a pack of 5″ squares and the background fabric. Both quilts feature her new line of fabric by Riley Blake called Mint for You.

All the Hearts would make a great class since there are a variety of techniques used to make the hearts.

Be sure to click through to see the entire fabric line! The soft pinks and teals are so refreshing!

The patterns and fabrics are due to arrive in November so you have plenty of time to get a sample done before Valentine’s Day and the wedding season. Bundling fabric with the patterns would be a great holiday gift!

New from Sassafras Lane

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Penny Haren

They have revisited the zoo and combined 21 more animal pattern in this sequel to the original Zootropolis book.

Come take a ride on the wild side! Zootropolis 2 is the fun sequel to our popular Zootropolis book. This new book is stuffed to the gills with 21 new fabulous appliquéd animals, 2 quilt patterns, a brand new pillow pattern and lots of fun bonuses. The book includes a quilt pattern featuring all the animals rolling through town on a tall bus, a quilt incorporating the animals with quarter-square triangles and a fun pieced pillow pattern that focuses on each animal. These critters are the same size and play nicely with Zootropolis animals! Grab a book and start sewing your favorite little creature today!

Danny’s Dinos is a fun and quick appliqué pattern you can personalize for the newest kiddo in your life! There are 4 roar-some dinosaurs to choose from – a T-Rex, Brontosaurus, Triceratops and Stegosaurus. The quilts finish 40” x 54” and include full-size reversed tracing templates and alphabet ready for appliqué. These critters are dino-mite!

These will be available next month so place your orders now!

Quick and Easy Gifts

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Penny Haren

These latest patterns by Sewn Wyoming are the perfect choice for a demo day. Many are pre-cut friendly or are easy to kit with just a few fabrics. Your customers are always looking for gifts they can make in no time flat, and these are just the ticket.

These affordable patterns will be arriving next month so place your orders now!

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