As the holiday season swiftly approaches, we’re thrilled to invite you to immerse yourself in a world of festivity, wonder, and artistry with none other than the renowned craft expert, Wendy Sheppard. As an artist who has continuously inspired many with her innovative crafting ideas and invigorating design techniques, Wendy is poised to bring us a dash of holiday magic and a hearty dose of festive spirit.
Known for her knack for creating enchanting DIY décor pieces, delectable holiday treats, and much more, Wendy is prepared to usher you into the holiday season with a series of unique, interactive, and immensely enjoyable workshops and events. “Celebrate the Holidays with Wendy Sheppard” promises a line-up that’s brimming with creativity, charm, and the joyous spirit of the holidays.
Inspired by classic carols and holiday memories, this collection of festive designs from popular designer Wendy Sheppard will have you quilting throughout the Christmas season. Enjoy nine beautiful quilts, including cute and cheerful patterns as well as sophisticated seasonal designs you can enjoy all winter long. And the price point is less than the price of most single patterns!
Don’t you love the cover quilt with pieced stars in the center of the star blocks as well as in the sashings? For cat lovers, who doesn’t love a cat peeking through a wreath? And, did you notice that the corners of the red and green quilt are actually pine trees? How cute is that!!!
Sheep and trees are everywhere this season. Wendy has you covered! Did you notice the gingerbread cookies replacing the “O” in JOY? So sweet and the striped, diagonal border sets it off to perfection.
This book is due to arrive this month so place your orders now!
I know the fabric and patterns won’t be available until the end of the year but you are seeing the fabric now and I wanted to make sure you saw how beautiful this quilt is! Why not show it to customers and offer it as a pre-sale so you know how much fabric to order?
Tonga Windsong is a 20-piece batik treat collection featuring the best of nature’s colors. The Windsong BOTM uses 13 specially chosen fabrics that represent the colors of the seasons. Traditional piecing techniques are used in making this 108” square quilt. The quilt blocks were created and colored to represent the warm and cool tones of nature, giving customers the chance to see how a simple change in color can affect the block’s appearance. This twelve-month program offers a variety of block and fabric combinations.
You can see the fabrics used in the background of the shop kit. These fabrics are listed as companions on the Checker website under the pattern or shop kit. They are stunning! Shop kits are limited to one per store. Verification of Windsong Fabric purchase may be required.
I love Fall colors and this line will sell itself but with the addition of the pattern? This is a no-brainer! The Shop Kit is due to arrive at the end of October so you have a couple of months to make the sample before the patterns and fabric arrive.
Hexie Speak – Say it with Hexies is a Design Workbook by Debbie Wendt for creating letters, numbers, punctuation, and borders from hexagon shapes. Pair it with Hex-a-Mini or use the template shapes included in the book. The book includes both upper case and lower case alphabet letters, numbers, and punctuation. Plus 18 horizontal and 15 vertical borders that pair well with personalizing your quilts. The workbook includes 11 patterns and ideas for creating name and word quilts.
A picture is worth a thousand words…just look at the possibilities:
The book includes template shapes but it would be much easier with the template. The Hex-a-Mini is an acrylic template for cutting half hexies, full hexies, triangles, diamonds, edge pieces, and partially pieced hexies. This new MINI is perfect for 2″ strips, charm squares, and scraps. The instructions booklet that is included with the tool shows how to cut the shapes listed and quilt layouts using these shapes. Additional layouts include a Monarch Butterfly, Traditional Butterfly, Race Car/Skateboard, and Pyramid Trees.
Made of: Acrylic Actual Size: 2in x 4in Use: Quilting Hexagon Template Includes: One Tool, Instructions
Everything is due at the end of the month so place your orders now.
You know anything by Doug Leko is an instant hit. Even though this book won’t be available until this Fall, I wanted you to be aware of it because it is an awesome BOM that you may want to add to your classes the beginning of the year. Chatsworth can be a 12 month BOM or a quilt kit to have available all at one time. There are 12 different pieced blocks, but magic happens in the setting of the quilt!
There are 4 projects included in the book. Large Quilt: 74” x 88” Bonus Table Runner: 20” x 68” Bonus Table Topper: 56” x 56” Bonus Flying Geese Quilt: 64” x 84”
Doug recommends these companions to aid in making these projects:
Make accurate folded corners every time. Never draw a line for folded corners again! Create perfect folded corners with the Simple Folded Corners ruler from Antler Quilt Design. 12 different sizes to choose from, 1/2in to 6in finished folded corner.
Choose between two methods: Oversize folded corners that are trimmed down, or exact size folded corners with no trimming needed. Easy to ready ruler. No matter what shape you are adding a folded corner to (square, rectangular, triangle), Simple Folded Corners can add them with ease! Use with any pattern calling for folded corners. Remarkably accurate! Simple Folded Corners comes with fully illustrated step by step instructions. Left and Right Handed Instructions given.
Create perfect Braided Flying Geese every time with this foundation paper. Choose between 5 different styles of Flying Geese, from Braided to Traditional and everything in-between!
Flying Geese Finished Size: 8” x 4” Unfinished Flying Geese Size: 8.5” x 4.5” 50 Sheets Per Pad Not required for AQD0419 Chatsworth Quilt, but VERY helpful.
Everything will be in stock the beginning of October so you will have plenty of time to get a sample done for the new year.
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.
Spooktacular Halloween Quilting is a unique collection of 10 patterns for decorating your home for Halloween. There’s everything from table toppers to bed quilts. Each project was designed by one of many talented designers just for you. There’s something for every quilter, beginner to intermediate in skill level and everything from fast and easy to challenging.
There are so many cute patterns in this book that I would have a hard time choosing, but if I was pressed, it definitely would be this one!
But this table runner would be a great way to use up scraps and strips.
These little witches are hard to resist…
Combining Snail’s Trail blocks with friendship stars, courthouse steps and simple appliques make a charming table topper.
This book is so reasonably priced that ALL of the patterns are yours for the price on a standard pattern, so why not make them all??? The book is in stock and the Halloween fabric is arriving so place your orders now!
The Mini Pattern Series – affordable accessory patterns with YouTube tutorials available! There are 10 to choose from so why not start a series of classes? They can be made in an afternoon and showcase hardware and materials from her line. What a great introduction to these products!
Vinny is a versatile beverage tote that holds cans and bottles for a picnic; or makes the perfect holder for hostess and holiday gifts! Designer, Jennifer Reinke, was inspired to create this tote to gift bottles of wine, named after the movie, My Cousin Vinny.
Walk, Don’t Run is a compact accessory to keep important items close and easy to grab. Choose to create a wristlet or lanyard for your preferred carry option. Attach keys, ID holders, novelty key chains, or even clip a tassel cap to the key fob hardware. Also choose between woven or nonwoven fabric to feature the designs and material for the look you want to coordinate with outfits, bags, and seasons, or make a variety for customized gifts!
Craft your own custom accessory using our Gabor bracelet pattern. Inspired by Eva Gabor, who brought big city glamour to a country town as Lisa Douglas in the TV show Green Acres.
The scrap-friendly Kitty clutch has been inspired by 1970s fashion, and the popular comedic sitcom, That ’70s Show.
Meet Fogg, inspired by the literary character, Phileas Fogg, in Around the World in 80 Days and a step back into the middle ages. This petite bag neatly slides onto a belt. Or attach a handle or adjustable strap, for extra versatility. Tip! Pair this Pattern with either the Perfect Belt pattern or Phileas pattern!
Enjoy peace of mind when commuting with your electronic devices with the Isidore padded pocket, named after The Patron Saint of Technology. All instructions include a 1/4″ seam allowance, 2.5mm stitch length for piecing, and 3.5mm stitch length for topstitching unless specified.
The Heidi wristlet pattern has been designed with beginners in mind and is a convenient, stylish travel companion. The mini size is ideal to attach around bag straps and handles so you can easily reach for your essentials. The full size is great on its own for daily errands or evening events. The name and design were inspired by the legendary, wanderlust story of a young girl named Heidi.
Carry essentials hands-free with the Ella wristlet. This double-zip pouch features two compartments, card slots, and an interior pocket to hold cards, phones, cash, keys, and more. The exterior panels are ideal for featuring embroidery or applique. The name and design were inspired by the “Queen of Jazz,” Ella Fitzgerald, who often chose fashion adorned with embroidery and sequins.
This petite-sized bag holds today’s essentials in its main pocket and front card pocket. Annie Oakley, a famed American sharpshooter, also inspired the fringe decoration!
The Louise crossbody clutch is an elevated accessory that features a long silhouette and fringe detail. This bag is perfect for your next event, night out, or even running quick errands. The name and design of this pattern were inspired by the 1920s flapper, actress, and dancer, Mary Louise Brooks.
This streamlined version of the popular 1980s fanny pack, Fields, features a double wrap belt, another accessory from the ’80s. You can easily wear our bag as a crossbody or attach it as a belt as Sally Fields does in the 2023 movie 80 for Brady.
All of these patterns are due to arrive at the end of this month so place your orders now! And don’t forget to order extras because who could stop at just one???
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.
This stunning queen sized quilt is a “work session” pattern. That means that Judy has done YouTube videos to accompany the techniques in this pattern. It includes instructions, cover sheet, yardage information, foundation papers and laser cut applique’ pieces.
For those of you who have always wanted to take a class from Judy, this is the next best thing AND you can start and stop – and rewatch – as often as you like.
Foundation papers and appliques’ are also available separately so you can make more than one!
The patterns will be available the middle of July so place your orders now!
Looking for a quick project that can be finished in a few hours? None of these projects are quilted so it will be complete from start to finish. What great projects to teach a child to sew this summer. Here are just a few of my favorites.
These little purses are so darn cute! Whether you choose a dog, cat, or owl, you will be thrilled with the results – and frankly, will probably want to make all 3! These are great opportunities to teach how to sew in a zipper, sew on button eyes, and even simple embroidery stitches to embellish the faces. All you need is a couple of fat quarters of fabric! They could use it to store their sewing supplies!
A yard of fabric, a kitchen towel, and ribbon or twill tape for the ties are all you need to make this apron in the afternoon. And, yes, those are pockets – a must-have at any age! There are so many darling towels available now. Why not make some for a baking or canning session after it is done?
It is not a holiday dinner unless sparkling grape juice is served so everyone can participate in the toast! One 20-inch x 28-inch tea towel makes TWO bags. Save one for yourself and give one to a friend (but only if she is willing to share what’s inside.) Since the towel is already hemmed, half of the work is done for you. Showcase a cut print on a tea towel or embroider your favorite 4-inch design. Easy peasy!
Why not keep a dozen of these on hand for gifts? It is the perfect addition to any household with children who love to play in the snow! Use wonder clips to attach those mittens, scarves, and gloves and they will be dry in no time – and ready the next time someone wants to build a snowman! But, for those of us who would rather watch from the window, it is a great space saver – and can be used to store belts and scarves! This pattern is fat-quarter-friendly as well!
Want to teach some simple quilting techniques? This Easy Patriotic Table Topper is oh so easy! In fact, you can finish the whole thing in a few hours! At approximately 18” square, you could use Insul-Bright instead of batting so you could sit hot dishes on it – plenty of room for a 9 x 13 pan!
Why not set up a time to sew with friends or the littles in your life every week? They could even start holiday gifts to give to family, teachers, and friends! All of the patterns are available and in stock now since they are Cut Loose Press® so place your orders now!
