Precision Tips for Glue Sticks

Save money by using water soluble glue sticks from the office supply store! Snap this tip on a school glue stick to transform it into a fine point for all your precision gluing needs. Perfect for glue basting seams, english paper pieces, binding, and more! This tip is compatible with Elmer’s school glue sticks in the 6gr and 7gr sizes. The packaging includes a link to an instructional video on the use of the tip.

They come in a variety of colors:

I can’t wait to give these a whirl! They are due to arrive early next month so they would be great stocing stuffers!

New Cross Stitch from Lori Holt

Its beginning to feel like Fall! The 12 designs of the Autumn Days Ornaments capture the richness of fall. From bountiful harvests and canning to a slice of pie and a cup of apple cider, each is stitched in warm colors that will remind you of cooler temperatures and leaves changing color. The “I Love Fall” ornament will perfectly express how you feel about both the autumn season and these cute ornament designs. Make them all or make a few, you can’t go wrong with the Autumn Days Ornaments. Finished sizes: 2.25” x 2.25” / Stitch count: 28w x 28h

Fall is in the air and Stitch Cards Set R will transport you to crisp mornings and all things autumn. Stitched in warm reds, greens and oranges, you will be reminded of fall colors and cozy sweaters. The Crow, Pumpkin, Scarecrow and Sunflower are such a happy group that even the crow is a welcome visitor. Why wait for fall’s arrival when you can bring it home with these adorable cards? Stitch count: 36w x 36h

Lively orange colors express how you feel about fall with the Happy Fall Simply Signs cross stitch pattern by It’s Sew Emma.
Let this sign show that fall colors, pumpkins, sweater weather, apple cider and more make you happy! The Happy Fall Simply Signs Cross Stitch Pattern comes with full-color instructions, diagrams and supply list, including suggested DMC colors. It is printed on durable 8.5” x 11” cardstock. The cross stitch is designed to work on 14 count Aida cloth and finishes at 8” x 19.875”. Finished sizes: 8” x 19.875” / Stitch count: 112w x 2788h

These patterns are due to arrive next week, just in time for some stitching in front of the fire!

New from Canuck Quilter Designs

Her fabric choices make these projects stunning! Make these sweet placemats and/or runner in any color scheme or fabric genre to suit any occasion, from Valentine’s Day to summer picnics. The blocks are created using an easy stitch-and-flip block construction. Pattern includes directions to substitute a hug block (O) for any kiss block (X). Fabric requirements and instructions are organized to help you easily choose to make only the four placemats, only the runner, or the full set. Placemats measure 12.5 in x 18″. Runner measures 12.5 in x 40.5 in.


FAT QUARTER FRIENDLY! Enjoy making charming blocks in any color scheme or fabric style. Suitable for confident beginners, this fat quarter-friendly design features sashing built into large blocks to avoid measuring and sewing long sashing strips, as well as stitch-and-flip construction for easy piecing. Pattern includes directions to substitute a hug block (O) for any kiss block (X). Throw (58” x 74”), twin (74” x 90”) and queen (95” x 95”) sizes are included.

Choose contrasting medium-to-small-scale prints or solids for these clever woven kiss blocks. Thanks to stitch-and-flip techniques, the blocks are pieced using only squares. Suitable for a confident beginner, the pattern includes throw (60” x 73”), twin (66” x 93”), full (80” x 94”), queen (93” x 93”) and king (109” x 93”) sizes.


FAT QUARTER FRIENDLY! Thanks to stitch-and-flip techniques, piece these apparently complex blocks using only squares and rectangles. This pattern suitable for confident beginners includes throw (58” x 76”), twin (76” x 94”), queen (94” x 94”) and king (112” x 94”) sizes.


Enjoy a fun, flowery twist on a classic Snail’s Trail block in this throw sized quilt. Pattern includes alternate cutting and assembly directions to make single blocks from scraps instead of yardage. Suitable for intermediate skill level.

All of these patterns are due to arrive later this month so place your orders now!

New Tools to Improve Cutting


These RulerLips from Cotton Mills slip onto the end of most 1/8” thick acrylic rulers turning them into a T-Square. The lip rides along the edge of the cutting mat stabilizing the ruler and preventing slipping while cutting. They can be used on a variety of ruler sizes and can also be used to connect rulers. Each package contain two 6” RulerLips. To remove simply pull it off.

The Ruler Knob easily attaches to almost any smooth flat top ruler with its powerful clear suction cup. This 1-3/4″ suction cup makes ruler pickup and placement easy. It not only helps steady the ruler, it also keeps your hands away from the rotary blade.

For best results wipe ruler and suction cup clean before use. Moisten suction cup for maximum hold. Both products are due to arrive later this month so place your orders now.

New from Cotton Street Commons


Big Ben is a beautiful quilt that lends itself to more masculine fabrics, although it would be amazing in florals also.

The finished size is 60″ x 72″. The cover quilt uses a combination of wovens, flannels and texured fabrics. A great modern quilt. This would be a perfect college quilt just add another row to make it a college twin!

This is a fun Halloween quilt that goes together easily.

It combines piecing and abstract applique. The templates for the letters are included, all at full size. Both patterns are due to arrive this week so place your orders now.

Celebrate the Holidays with Penny Lane Primitives


It’s beginning to feel like Fall! The perfect time to sit in front of a fire and do some hand stitching!

Aren’t these the sweetest little wool applique ornaments you’ve ever seen?! And they’re very easy to make. A perfect addition to any Christmas Tree! Each one measures 2-1/2 inches and can be stitched up using wool felt or wool. Whip up a bunch and give as fun little gifts or keep them all for yourself!


This adorable little candle mat and mini mat are so much fun, and super easy to stitch up! Perfect for a beginner! A sweet wool applique design created using wool felt. The candle mat measures 10 1/2 inches and the mini mat measures 6 inches. A one of a kind design to gift or to keep!

The patterns are due to arrive later this month so place your orders now.

Hands Free Magnification

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.

New from Sookie Sews

Need some instant gratification while learning new skills? These projects can be finished in a class! Keep your valuables safe in your closet under your clothing. Traditional safes are easy to spot and not portable. The hanger safe is neatly hidden under a jacket and even placed under a low cut blouse. The front is finished with five rolled hem pintucks and flat lace insertion. This creates the appearance of a feminine heirloom camisole, also making it difficult for a thief to identify its true purpose. The loops have delicate flatlock detail and above the decorative front, there is a zippered pocket extending the length of the safe with a lovely touch of scalloped edge lace along the bottom. Lastly, there is a hidden zipper pocket underneath for even more security and perfectly fits two passports. The entire safe is made on a serger! These extra presser feet are required: Blindstitch foot and 5mm Piping foot. This is a must have item for your closet or next travel getaway. Finished size 16in x 16in with straps included.


Get festive for the holidays using decorative and functional stitches on your serger. Stitch up this giant candy cane patterned table runner along with coordinating simple napkins and ties. On the table runner, the stripes are fused to the main fabric. Then the raw edges are finished like applique with a coverstitch with decorative thread. In between each stripe are three decorative thread chainstitches to carry out the candy cane theme. Around the outside is nicely finished piping around the curves and it is fully lined allowing for the option of having it reversible, 5mm Piping foot required. The napkins have two size options and are a basic two tone completely lined with rolled hem ties to wrap around. Slip a little candy candy inside for added decoration. Enjoy stitching this up while learning more about your machine. Final Dimensions Table Runner 34” x 13-1/2” and Napkins either 14” or 18” Square

Get dolled up and look festive in the Mrs. Santa Serger apron. The adjustable neck strap and front are constructed with decorative flatlock stitches. The waistband has a clever way of attaching to the skirt along with professionally pointed mitered tails. The best part of this adorable apron is the bottom of the skirt. There are the two rows of beautiful coverstitch gathers with the perfectly attached binding along the bottom edge. The apron is fully lined, made entirely on the serger with a little hand sewing touches. These are the specialty Serger feet required: Blindstitch foot and Double Fold Binder 36mm plus accessory holder. Final Dimensions 22” x 28-1/2” One size fits most.


This useful and sophisticated caddy is designed to drape over the arm of your couch with one end tucked under the cushion and the other holding essentials. There are a total of three pockets, two along the bottom ideal for housing remotes, cell phones, and glasses with a larger pocket for tablets, books, and magazines. The pockets are neatly wrapped with contrasting binding finished with a narrow coverstitch. The front has a series of decorative cover and chainstitches along with each side featuring a row of piping adding structure and style. The entire caddy is made on a serger with these required specialty feet and accessories: Piping 5mm Large and Double Fold Binder 36mm plus accessory holder. Final Dimensions Overall 29” x 3-1/2”, Top Pocket 6” tall, Bottom Pocket 9” tall.

These patterns all have video support available on her website.

Imagine a garden full of flowers that appear to be hand stitched yet can be whipped up on an embroidery machine. This scooped bottom crossbody bag is made entirely In-the-Hoop, even the 3mm wide zipper installation is finished with an embroidery machine! There is a lovely touch of cork along the top, cork loops for the D-Rings, and an adjustable strap made with quilt cotton with removable swivel hooks. The bag is fully lined with a tiny bit of hand stitching at the end. Check our website for hoop sizes and formats.

Stitch up this sophisticated cross body with your embroidery machine. The zipper is installed flawlessly with the embroidery machine. Above the zipper is a touch of cork and along the bottom with a curvy shape resembling a high end purse. At the top are two D-Rings wrapped with cork to hold the adjustable shoulder strap. The bag is fully lined with a tiny bit of hand stitching at the end.

These patterns are due to arrive in September so place your orders now.

New from Rachel Rossi


A Hover of Hummingbirds. This hummingbird quilt is sure to bring magic to any room. It’s an exciting new take on the traditional Dresden Plate quilt. Pair it with a giant fat eighth bundle or simplify with a smaller fat quarter bundle…no matter what you choose, it’s a great way to show off your favorite fabric collection! This 14 page pattern includes full-color instruction on the appliqué and traditional piecing used to create the quilt top. Paper templates are also included for circles and Dresden wedges. This pattern covers a broad range of sizes including: Pillow (27″ square) Baby (43″ x 67″ – this will also fit a toddler bed perfectly!) Throw (67″ square) Twin (58″ x 100″) Queen (100″ square) and King (116″ square). When making a King, check with your long-armer to see if she can accommodate that size.

These Dresdens have 36 petals to a complete plate so the Creative Grids 10 Degree triangle works perfectly and makes cutting a breeze.


This 12 month Block of the month pattern comes packaged in a durable plastic envelope with handy divider tabs to keep you organized all year long. It boasts 72 full-color pages and full-sized templates. This BOM is intended to build new skills throughout 12 unique blocks. 

Experienced quilters will stay interested as the pace changes each month while newer quilters will tackle three new skills and reinforce them throughout the year. These skills include curved piecing, bias tape appliqué, and foundation paper piecing. Each skill starts with an easy block and works up to a more advanced block during the course of this program. The Potting Table quilt is perfect to kick of spring or get your customers through the cold winter. It also appeals to a broad audience of quilters including gardeners. This quilt finishes at a generous twin size (60” x 90”) and can easily be adjusted to a throw size by removing a row (the leftover blocks make fantastic accent pillows).

The Potting Table Shop Manual includes everything you need to plan, order, and create samples for your Block of the Month program. This shop manual comes packaged in a durable plastic envelope with handy divider tabs to keep you organized, just like your customer patterns will! This shop manual boasts 76 full-color pages to get you set up for BOM success: Browse and create samples with all 12 patterns and full sized templates, check out fabric swatches, bolt counts, kit cutting charts, add on sales, and even plan your own fabric selections with a coloring page. 

These patterns are due to arrive in November so place your orders now.

The Newest Embroidery Buddies


Two different buddies in three different colorways – all ready for your machine embroidery touches! Toffee is a sweet 16″ doggy with an exquisitely soft coat, droopy ears, a lovely low pile, embroiderable belly and a cute little snout. He’s available in Toffee, Pink and Blue, so there’s a puppy for everyone.


These extra special buddies have embroiderable ears with lots of room for special messages and soft, low-pile plush fabric is so easy to embroider. This adorable elephant is floppy and soft, 14″ seated, has deep thoughtful eyes and adorable tusks! Elephant ear buddy has no self-contained stuffing pods, the hidden zipper on the ears makes hooping and embroidery easy on any embroidery machine.

All are due to arrive early next month so place your orders now.