Color at Your Fingertips

Choose color confidently with this expansive set of 200 coordinated color cards! The deck contains rich colors, with black-to-white values on one side and practical color information on the other.


Based on the best-selling Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool from C&T Publishing by Joen Wolfrom, these cards Include RGB / CMYK / HEX codes and a handy color guide with basic color theory and tips for using your Essential Color Card Dec. This is like having your very own paint chip wall!
Add this fantastic new tool to your color toolbox – a great gift for designers, artists, crafters, quilters, teachers, and everyone who loves color! The box includes 200- 3″ x 4 1/2″ cards.

Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here is what you will find:

These boxes are due to arrive in August so place your orders now.

All You Need is a Tea Towel

We hope this newsletter finds you well, as we bring you two exciting projects from Cut Loose Press® by Merry May. This month, Merry has come up with a fantastic idea for a quick and easy gift bag using tea towels!

The Tea Towel Wine Bag from Cut Loose Press® is a simple project that can be completed in just a matter of minutes. This is perfect for those who need to create a last-minute gift bag but don’t have the time to spend hours on a complicated project.

To get started on this project, you will need just a few supplies, including:

  • Two coordinating tea towels
  • Sewing machine
  • Coordinating thread
  • Ruler
  • Rotary cutter or scissors
  • Cutting mat

Once you have your supplies ready, simply follow the easy-to-follow instructions provided in the Cut Loose Press® pattern to create your tea towel wine bag. This project is perfect for beginners, as it requires only basic sewing skills and can be completed in just a few minutes.

Not only is the Tea Towel Wine Bag a great way to wrap a bottle of wine or other beverage, but it can also be used as a reusable gift bag for other items. Plus, it’s an environmentally friendly option as it reduces waste from disposable gift bags.

Next, this project is another fantastic creation from Cut Loose Press® by Merry May, which uses tea towels to make a stylish and functional tote bag. With this pattern, you can easily create a tote bag that is perfect for carrying your essentials, whether it’s for a trip to the beach or a quick run to the store.

To make this project, you will need two coordinating tea towels, a sewing machine, a coordinating thread, and basic sewing supplies such as a rotary cutter, a cutting mat, and a ruler. This project is perfect for beginners and can be completed in just a few hours.

The Tea Towel Tote Bag is not only practical, but it’s also an eco-friendly alternative to disposable shopping bags. You can also customize the tote bag by using different tea towel designs or adding embellishments such as embroidery or applique.

So why not give the Tea Towel Tote Bag a try and make your own stylish and practical tote bag today?

Finally, this pattern, #CLPRAN001 from Cut Loose Press®, is a great way to turn your favorite tea towel into a fun and functional apron.

With just one tea towel, some coordinating fabric for the waistband and ties, and basic sewing supplies, you can create a stylish and practical apron in no time. This project is perfect for beginners and can be completed in just a few hours.

The Tea Towel Apron from Cut loose Press® is not only a great addition to your own kitchen but also makes a wonderful gift for any foodie or cooking enthusiast in your life. You can personalize the apron by choosing a tea towel with a design or pattern that matches the recipient’s style or interests.

We hope you give the Tea Towel Apron a try and discover how easy and fun it is to create your own unique and functional apron.

Since these are Cut Loose Press patterns, they are always in stock. Visit our website www.checkerdist.com to see hundreds of towel options!

Discover the Latest Whirligig Designs: The Perfect Addition to Your Quilting Collection!

If you’re a quilter looking for new and exciting patterns to add to your collection, you won’t want to miss the latest designs from Whirligig Designs! Chris Hoover, the creative mind behind Whirligig Designs, has been wowing quilters with her stunning Block of the Month quilts for years, and her latest offerings are no exception.

The Asterios pattern is a bold and graphic design that will make a statement in any room. With clever use of negative space and intricate details, this quilt is sure to impress.

Calgary is a beautiful ode to the Canadian city of the same name. This quilt features a stunning array of colors and patterns, reminiscent of the vibrant culture of Calgary.

Kodiak is a nod to the majestic wildlife found in Alaska’s Kodiak Island. This quilt features intricate applique designs of bears and fish, set against a stunning mountain landscape.

Prickly Pears is a playful and whimsical design that is perfect for summer. This quilt features bright colors and adorable cactus and succulent motifs.

Vortex is a striking design that uses a unique combination of shapes and colors to create a mesmerizing effect. This quilt is perfect for anyone looking to make a statement with their quilting.

No matter which designs you choose, you can trust that Whirligig Designs patterns are always of the highest quality. With clear instructions and beautiful illustrations, these patterns are easy to follow and produce stunning results.

So why not add one (or more!) of these beautiful patterns to your quilting collection today? Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, Whirligig Designs has something for everyone.

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

Sakura Gelly Roll Moods Collection: The Perfect Choice for Self-Expression

Are you someone who loves to write, draw, or simply express yourself through art? If so, you know the importance of having high-quality tools that allow you to bring your creativity to life. One such tool is the Sakura Gelly Roll Moods Collection, which is a set of three pens that offer an incredible range of colors and a smooth, creamy ink flow.

The Sakura Gelly Roll Moods Collection is reasonably priced, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to create without breaking the bank. The combination of shades of color in each pack also makes them the perfect choice for displaying by the register. Whether you’re an artist, a writer, or someone who simply enjoys doodling and jotting down notes, these pens are sure to delight you.

One of the standout features of the Sakura Gelly Roll Moods Collection is its archival-quality ink. This means that the ink is designed to resist fading and deterioration over time, ensuring that your artwork or writing will look just as vibrant years down the line. The consistent ink flow of these pens also ensures that you can write or draw with ease and confidence, knowing that each stroke will be just as smooth and consistent as the last.

Another great feature of the Sakura Gelly Roll Moods Collection is its resistance to smearing and feathering when dry. This is particularly important if you’re someone who likes to work quickly or tends to apply a lot of pressure when writing or drawing. The waterproof and chemical-proof properties of these pens also make them a great choice for anyone who needs to use them in a variety of settings.

The Sakura Gelly Roll Moods Collection is also designed to be fade-resistant, ensuring that your artwork or writing will maintain its vibrancy even in direct sunlight or other harsh conditions. Additionally, these pens are designed not to bleed through most papers, which is important if you’re working on delicate or thin material.

In conclusion, if you’re looking for a high-quality set of pens that will allow you to express yourself with ease and confidence, look no further than the Sakura Gelly Roll Moods Collection. With their archival-quality ink, consistent flow, and resistance to smearing, feathering, and fading, these pens are sure to become a staple in your art or writing arsenal. So why wait? Get your hands on a set today and start creating! These are due to arrive in early summer so place your orders now.

April Showers from Kimberbell

In her words, because who could say it better: When the forecast calls for Spring Showers, it’s going to be a beautiful day! Kimberbell’s fresh and fabulous 40 x 40” quilt celebrates spring in all of its glory, with blossoms, butterflies, and so much more.

Wool felt bumblebees buzz happily around the dimensional beehive, while vinyl umbrellas are a pop of color in the blustery weather. Load the little red wagon for the garden, fill cork pots with felt flowers, and piece the log cabin blocks right in the hoop! Sweet sentiments include “Let’s weather it together,” “No rain, no flowers,” and “Sometimes a good puddle is all you need.” With darling rain boots, wool felt mushrooms, charming birdhouses, and more, the Kimberbell Spring Showers quilt is a breath of fresh air for every machine embroidery enthusiast. The sewing version will not be available on this design. CD included directions, embroidery files & SVG files. Formats include ART, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, VIP, VP3, AND XXX.

This companion pack includes all of the embellishments you need to make the cover quilt. We’ve gathered all the fresh details for your Spring Showers quilt! Celebrate springtime with cheerful buttons, smooth vinyl rain boots, rustic cork flower pots, and chunky wool felt mushrooms and bees.  Plus so much more!

Who can resist those felted wool bugs, bees, and mushrooms? If you want to incorporate them into other projects, they are available separately.

Your Next Block of the Months

Lamb Farm Designs has created the perfect block of the month quilt but if you are an over achiever, you can dive right in! This book is reminiscent of all things summer on the farm. The book includes bonus instructions for 8 different projects based on the blocks in the cover quilt. Fat quarter friendly. Great for a confident beginner. Directions step by step with great graphics and all pressing directions included.

A shop guide is also available that includes cutting instructions for kits, recipes, and other tips to share in class. This shop guide is for the instructor. Everyone making the quilt or participating needs their own copy of the book.

Goulish Tidings is the same concept, different season!

This pattern includes all instructions to make the cover quilt plus bonus instructions to make 4 variations of stuffed pumpkins.

Both versions are due to arrive later this month so place your orders now!

New Zippers from Sassafras Lane

Let the zipper take center stage with these new additions from Sassafras Lane.

Nickel Teeth:

Gold Teeth:

The pulls are sold separately. This assortment includes 6 nickel and 6 gold pulls.

These 1 1/4-inch wide zippers look like metal but are actually nylon so you can sew right through them. Each zipper is 3 yards long so you can cut them to the exact length you need.

Iridescent Teeth:

Rainbow Teeth:

Here is the coordinating zipper pulls:

With zippers this cute, you may want to match fabric to the zippers instead of the other way around! The zippers are due to arrive next month so place your orders now.

Amanda Murphy in Black and White

I know these patterns and fabric line aren’t being released until September, but since you are buying the fabric line now, I wanted you to see the support for the line! As a mother of four boys, I love the graphic feel of these projects!

The patterns shown feature Botanica by Amanda Murphy Collection from Contempo Studio.

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This quilt is made with just 2 blocks that are paper-pieced to perfection:

This is a modern take on a braid quilt:

Look what 3 values can do! And look at the colorful version from her Vibrancy collection on the back!

This beginner-friendly quilt has a few matching seams.

Everything is due to arrive in early Fall so place your orders now.

Spring has Sprung! This Pocket Full of Posies is inspired by the Wonky Log Cabin Trim Tool from Creative Grids®.

The stems and leaves are created by placing green fabric in some of the strips. Some wonky blocks are then modified to create the illusion of a bouquet of flowers. The side setting triangles and corner triangles are all cut from completed wonky log cabin blocks.

At 43″ square, it is a great size for a wall hanging or baby quilt. Adding a border would make a nice throw size.

The Creative Grids CGRJAW13 is required. The Creative Grids CGRGE1XL is recommended.

Project Time: 6 Hours +.
Fabric Type: Strip Friendly.
Project Type: Quilt.

Cut Loose Press® patterns are available in quantities of 6 or greater, so they are perfect for kits or hosting any size class! Printed on demand, we can handle your class of 7, 22, or 159. Get exactly what you need!

Each pattern is customized with your shop’s Bill-To account name, phone number, and website on 8-1/2in x 11in anti-copy card stock. Because they are customized, these patterns are not returnable.

Patterns are custom printed, center hole punched for easy display and shipped as loose sheets, not individually poly-wrapped.

Create a Neighborhood Quilt or Wall Hanging with the HOA Pattern and Creative Grids Tools!

HOA can be made as a large wall hanging or twin-size quilt. Each house contains a different mini block. The CGRDH1 Cat’s Cradle Tool, CGRDH5 Kitty Cornered Tool, and CGRDH4 Ultimate Flying Geese Tool are required. Optional tools: CGRFCC Folded Corner Clipper and CGRDH3 Turbo 4-patch. This pattern is the perfect choice for a monthly class featuring a different tool each month! The pattern is FQ and scrap-friendly!

Community is a larger version of the above quilt, featuring the same tools but specifically written to be a block or row of the month. It finished to 90″ x 96″.

All Stars makes a 36″ x 36″ table topper and is the 4th pattern in the “Let’s Get Creative” series. This pattern is easy to kit and will make a great class or demo. The Creative Grids Strippy Stars Tool CGRDH2 is required.


This pattern uses the following Creative Grids Tools- Cat’s Cradle Tool- CGRDH1, Strippy Stars Tool- CGRDH2, and the new Turbo 4 Patch- CGRDH3. This quilt is charm square and scrap friendly.

Wonky Log Topper features the CGRJAW13 Wonky Log Cabin Trim Tool and the CGRDH4 Ultimate Flying Geese Tool. This pattern is the third in the “Let’s Get Creative” series. It’s easy to kit and great for classes and demos. Make one for each season!

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