Cross Stitch by Robin Pickens

Robin Pickens is releasing the last three in her “Seasonal Courier” series. The cross-stitch finishes on 14-count Aida or 28-count Evenweave at approx 5 x 7″ (5-1/2 x 7-3/4″ for 25-count Lugana) and features a robin bird and cheery tulips.

It can also be stitched on Lori Holt Vintage Cross Stitch Cloth or Charles Craft Monaco in Tea Dyed. 13 DMC colors are specified (and listed on the website).

Blue Jay’s Summer

Blackbird’s Autumn:

Cardinal’s Winter was released earlier and is already in stock.

Loving Wishes is an assortment of mini pillows that are the perfect decoration for showers, weddings and Valentines.

The winter version of the series is in stock now. The others are due to arrive early next month so place your orders now.

New from Cut Loose Press™ Patterns

Big Color Balloon by Jean Ann Wright uses just 4 blocks to make this show stopper – the perfect table topper. All the bright colors can be cut from 2-½” strips—what a great pattern to showcase (and use up) strips in your stash. The high contrast between the wide logs and the narrow background strips highlights the center circle to perfection.

The Creative Grids® Skinny 10″Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool is required to make this topper. Since every round is trimmed before the next round is added, perfection is assured!

Franken-Patches by Sarah Fulks is a great stash buster. Or buy packs of 5-inch squares. The blocks are sub-cut after piecing so the finished design is much easier to achieve than you may think!

The instructions are written for an over-sized throw but you can add or delete blocks to make the quilt of your dreams. You may even learn a new technique along the way.

Hexagon Alley adds a modern twist to the traditional hexie blocks. Ann Anderson has designed this stunning quilt by creating rounds of hexies using the markings on the Creative Grids® Hexagon Trim Tool. Four and six-inch hexagons are surrounded by one or two rounds of strips to create this unique design. Combine them with 8-inch hexies and tiny triangles to complete the “alley”.

Ann continued the hexagon design into the quilting which adds that awe factor to this showstopper.

The hexies in this design are pieced with the Creative Grids® Hexagon Trim Tool by Jean Ann Wright. Why not try fussy cutting some of those hexies to create your unique design?

The patterns and rulers are in stock so place your orders now!

Quilty Little Christmas by Kimberbell

Have yourself a Quilty Little Christmas! Kimberbell’s nostalgic collection features four small quilts for a homey, holiday gallery wall. Stitch the 10″ x 10” Gingerbread Cookies, the 12″ x 16” Quilty Wishes, the 10″ x 18” Sending Holiday Wishes, and the 16″ x 16” Quilty Little Christmas quilts on your embroidery machine, then artfully arrange them with the included printables! With 24 unique designs and a variety of techniques and embellishments, a Quilty Little Christmas is what holiday memories are made of.


Kim gathered all the merry details for A Quilty Little Christmas! Celebrate warm holiday memories with soft Embroidery Felt, lush Velveteen, sparkly Applique Glitter, custom buttons, pink ribbon, and shiny rhinestones!

These products are due to arrive in July, right after the Christmas fabrics so place your orders now.

Celebrate with Tamarinis

Birthdays deserve special recognition. Share the joy with this fun little mini quilt. Easy paper piecing and happy shapes make this a project that will make everyone’s special day just a bit more wonderful. Project is shown in Benartex’s Chalk Textures line. The mini quilt finishes at 12″ x 14″.


Celebrate coordinates with the other “party pack” minis: Congrats, Happy, Celebrate and Party.

These patterns are all due later this month, just in time for summer graduations and parties.

New from Meags & Me

Who doesn’t love the whimsical designs by Meags & Me?

‘Twas the Night is a delightful homage to the timeless poem. This 6-month block of the month design features a whimsical Santa and various Christmas motifs and embroidered words scattered throughout.

January is a winter-themed quilt that can easily transition from holiday decor to the early winter months each year. It features wool felt, fusible applique and black embroidery.

I love applique so this quilt sings to me. This large scale applique piece showcases oversized leaves arranged artfully to form a grand wreath adorned with holly details.

Coral is perfect for those who love the ocean and all things magical.


Express your affection for someone special with this sentimental quilt. Combines easy pinwheels, blue embroidery work, and applique accents. Available also for machine embroidery (Item #MAMP177).

All of these patterns are due to arrive next month so place your orders now.

New Scissor Sets by Famore – a Checker Exclusive

Pick between two dynamic color options of the Famore Embroidery Kit.

This kit contains a comprehensive set designed to elevate your hand or machine embroidery. The set includes mini duckbill applique scissors, mini double curved scissors, straight micro tip scissors, micro serrated curved EZ snips, and angled precision tweezers.

This set is also available in black and white.

Famore’s Floral Pattern Sewing Kit combines functionality with style.

This kit includes 8-inch fabric shears, 6-inch straight trimming scissors, surgical style seam ripper, and an opposable curved tweezer set.(A twist on a traditional tweezer. You squeeze to open this tool allowing you to thread needles with ease. You can grab and hold threads without applying constant pressure.)

These sets would make great gifts and are due to arrive in May so place your orders now.

Jelly Roll Animal Quilts by Ira Rott

This collection of more than 40 patterns for animal-themed bed quilts, rugs, mats and wall hangings are all made using pre-cut fabric rolls made with 2-1/2-inch strips.

All of the projects in this book are constructed from pre-cut fabric strips that are then sub-cut into 60-degree shapes before being pieced. All of the techniques are explained with detailed step-by-step instructions and comprehensive diagrams.

This collection features over 40 patterns for animal-themed quilts, rugs and more – perfect for children’s bedrooms and nurseries.

In addition to the main animals, there are designs for motifs including paw prints and fish – ideal for pet bowl mats. Instructions include how to mix and match these elements to make personalzsed variations.

All of the projects have an ability rating so you can find your level and build your skills as you go. The main projects include crib quilts, cuddle throw quilts, quilted wall hangings for decoration, floor rugs and table and pet bowl mats.

There are also instructions for how to make themed banners (bunting) using the leftover jelly roll strips, so for each animal there are a variety of different projects to decorate a room.

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

New from Flamingo Toes


Get ready for Spring with this Sweet Spring Row Quilt by Beverly McCullough of Flamingo Toes! This fun quilt is made up of rows of flowers, bunnies, eggs and more. There’s even a little hatched chick! This quilt measures 60″ x 76″, is fat quarter friendly and so fun to sew! This pattern is due to arrive early next month and would make a great row of the month project.


Songsparrow is a gorgeous quilt full of your favorite garden themes – blooming flowers and pretty birds! This quilt looks so pretty in Melody fabrics by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake Designs, showing now and shipping in September. The quilt is fat quarter friendly and finishes at 72″ x 88″. These patterns will be released in September when the fabric line is released.


Head down Melody Lane with this darling quilt made up of Birdhouses, Florals and Stars. The quilt is 10″ Stacker friendly and so fun to piece! Finished quilt is 73″ x 73″. The quilt pattern includes bonus instructions for a table runner sized at 18″ x 66″.


Create a gorgeous vintage inspired quilt in no time with this easy quilt pattern! Starlight uses provided paper templates, or you can use the coordinating acrylic Triangle and Half Hexie Templates. Starlight is fat quarter friendly and finishes at 74″ x 95″.

Visit our website to see the entire fabric line.

Simply beautiful!