Category Archives: Quilt Related

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Penny Haren

The Sullivan BetterBoard is the perfect choice for an ironing station or a portable workstation. An added bonus? It folds in half – with attached handles – so it is easy to store and travel. You can even take it to retreats!

In their words:

Turn your standard ironing board into a spacious pressing surface with the BetterBoard. This overlay offers plenty of space for your biggest projects. Simply place over your existing ironing board to create a 59″ x 22″ work surface with rounded corners. The BetterBoard comes completely assembled with a smooth laminated surface and a fitted ironing cover with protective pad. It features bottom railings that are 14.875″ wide and will fit over most standard ironing boards. It is great for pressing lengths of fabric and quilt tops easily and quickly. Sit or stand while working on projects such as ironing, quilting, crafting, painting, cutting, and more. The ironing board can be lowered or raised to your desired height making the BetterBoard an ideal solution for any type of project.

The Gypsy Quilter wool mat is the exact same size – which make them the perfect combo!

Wool Pressing Mat 21-5/8in Wide x 58-5/8in Long x 3/8in Thick

Wouldn’t this be a great 12 days of Christmas pick?

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The Perfect Portable Design Wall

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Penny Haren

Jen Kingwell has created the perfect ‘Port-a-Piece’ and a perfect solution to a design wall on the go. The package includes six design pages large enough to fit a 14″ block. The brushed felt design surface has a superior stick with a non-stick underside to keep your designs in place. Check it out:

What a great idea – and great gift! These are due to arrive the middle of October so place your orders now!

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Take a Stand

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Penny Haren

These new products by Kraft Klub are sure to get your creative juices flowing! For instance, who wouldn’t love one of these banners?

This triangle garland is almost 6 foot long – and magnetic – so you can change the message any time you want! I want something for each holiday – and of course, the names of everyone in my family! What a nice birthday touch!

Or, choose circles – or both!

Both have a chalkboard finish so you can change your message daily!

With this company, you have all kinds of options – trays, cake plates – you name it: Kraft Klub

The quilt blocks or wool projects can be held in place with these cute little magnets:

Or choose these decorative stands:

These “frames” will be available next month! Start thinking about what creative way you can use them!

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Kimberbell Trims

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Penny Haren

I love these assortments of crocheted trims by Kimberbell.

In her words: “A look both classic and contemporary, our designer Crocheted Edge Trim is a soft, grosgrain ribbon flanked by lovely loops of thread. Available in three sizes, the smallest ribbon is a 3/8” wide gingham pattern, the medium is a 7/8” wide polka dot, and the large size is a 1-1/2” wide solid color. Each size and style of Crocheted Edge Trim comes in two-yard lengths and is ideal for a variety of machine embroidery and sewing projects! “

Don’t you just love the colors??? These would be perfect as an add on to a display of Spring fabrics! Who doesn’t love checks and polka dots?

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Featherweights in Style

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Penny Haren

The Featherweight Shop has created the perfect travel case for your special machine! These padded cases protect your case – as well as the machine – and come in three colors.

This mat features the mechanics of the entire machine. It is a padded surface – perfect for maintaining your machine. And, during regular sewing, is a great surface for your machine. It absorbs any vibration and just plain looks cool!

These items are due to arrive next month, so order them now!

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The Perfect Gift Items for Quilters

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Penny Haren

The Featherweight Shop has added such cute gifts to their repertoire! These socks are darling and will sell like hot cakes so get in your order now! In their own words:

Shoes off! Show off your socks and love for sewing and the Singer Featherweight! Sizes are the average women’s sock size 9-11. This usually translates to a women’s U.S. shoe size 5-10 (European 36-41, UK 3-8). Fiber content 75% Cotton, 23% Nylon, 2% Spandex

White with black Featherweights….

Black with white Featherweights….

Black bobbins……

Assorted notions…..

Wouldn’t these be great retreat gifts????

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Hours of Entertainment

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Penny Haren

There is quality – and then there is QUALITY! and these jigsaw puzzles by Quiltfolk are the best. It is cold outside – perfect weather to sit by a fire and work on a puzzle. But, first a little eye candy….

The problem is that as I age, it is harder to deal with the glare,etc. with traditional puzzles. These puzzles are high quality – 20 -per cent thicker than traditional puzzles, printed with a non-glare linen look – out of recyclable materials, What more could a gal want? Each puzzle is a limited edition print of 500. When they are gone, they are gone!

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Engagement and Wall Calendars

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Penny Haren

Tis the season for a new calendar or planner for 2020! Make your choices while they are still in stock. Quilt Art offers 52 weeks of inspiration.

These wall calendars provide wall art all year long.

The Art of the Quilt includes patterns for the 12 quilts showcased.

Cross Stitching is staging a comeback. This calendar includes patterns for the designs!

These make great last minute gifts so have plenty on hand.

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No Mess – Just Press

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Penny Haren

I love Mary Ellen’s Best Press so much that I buy it by the gallon. I have tried filling up a small container with my kitchen funnel with limited results. NOW there is a solution.

My favorite part? The loop at the top allows you to store it right on the gallon jug! This is a great companion to their mister which holds a whopping 10 ounces.

For those of you who haven’t looked in awhile, there are some new fagrances.

Best Press Spray Starch Subtle Scent 16oz

Best Press Spray Starch Lavender Thyme 16oz

Best Press Spray Starch Lavender Vanilla 16oz

Why not make a display and re-introduce your customers to an old friend with new possibilities!

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Farm Girl Cross Stitch

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Penny Haren

Lori Holt, our favorite Farm Girl designer, loves turning her favorite quilt designs into cross stitch. These sweet, simple designs make cross stitch fun again.

Vintage Christmas Sampler Cross Stitch Pattern

Eat. Sleep. Stitch. Repeat. Cross Stitch Pattern

And, now she has packaged eighteen inch squares of the 10 count fabric that she uses in her designs. Whether you choose Heritage; Farmhouse; Buttermilk; American Blue or Blackboard, your designs are sure to pop!