Sew in Love with Edyta

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Penny Haren

Edyta Sitar’s of Laundry Basket Quilts has just released her latest book from It’s Sew Emma. Reds and creams have never been lovelier.

The book features a gorgeous quilt that includes her signature appliques as well as a pieced version. Choose your favorite techniques and begin your journey.

The book also includes several smaller projects and quilts based on the blocks in the signature quilt. In this case, pictures are worth a thousand words…

There are thread sets, stencils, and appliques as well. Visit our website to see all of the companions. The books are now in stock. Order now and choose your first love!

Thirties Prints in a Charming Setting

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Penny Haren

Judie Rothermel’s new collection, Basket of Scraps by Marcus Brothers. is featured in an upcoming book by It’s Sew Emma.

This Block of the Month style quilt book is due to arrive next month – perfect timing to wash away those Winter blues.

The setting stars which frame the blocks are simply stunning. The quilt can be made in two sizes – queen and king – so you can finally make a quilt to fit your bed. And, since it is a block of the month, it can be pieced a little at a time so they have removed the intimidation factor.

Here is just a sampling of this fabric line which is due to arrive later this month:

Conversational prints combined with mini coordinates – and a check threw in (which would be an awesome binding) – who could ask for anything more???

Plant a Garden with Edyta Sitar

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Penny Haren

It’s Sew Emma and Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts have combined forces in this new book – due to arrive this month. Quilter’s Patch is a perfect choice for a series of classes.

The book is chock full of techniques that will improve your piecing skills and others that will have you thinking outside of the box! I love quilts that are created from blocks – but the blocks are so well hidden that the quilt flows into an entire scene. This quilt has taken that concept to a whole new level!

So why not plant your garden….one block at a time!

Meet the Newest Member of the Creative Grids® Family

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Cindy Abdoo

Drum roll please…… It’s Sew Emma designed their first Creative Grids® ruler! This Starburst 30° Triangle ruler #CGRISE30 can be used for all of the traditional fan and Dresden Plate blocks. (Cut and sew together twelve units to create a kaleidoscope; six to create a half Dresden; or three to create a fan.) BUT, check out the angled A and B lines on the ruler. These lines are used to add that “awe” factor to your favorite kaleidoscope style blocks! Place them on the seam of a strip set and magic happens. A whole new world of pinwheels is born. Watch tthe demo.

This is the first time that a Creative Grids® ruler is featured with a release of a new Block of the Month pattern AND a new fabric line called First Blush from Windham.

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First Blush is the perfect name for this charming pastel line that includes a variety of mini prints that are great choices for your mini quilts as well. Be sure to order extra bolts of the Daisy Dot (#41955-6) background fabrics in aqua; pink, and white on white- these are sure to become a line of basics soon! And these checks (#41957-3) set on point are perfect binding fabrics! These fabrics are the perfect foundations and finishing touch to a gorgeous quilt! The fabric is not shipping until November, but you can order a shop kit now that includes the fabric, binding, patterns and ruler. Wouldn’t it be great to have your sample done and ready BEFORE the fabric arrives? (Shop Kit Item #42324-X) AND a new fabric line called First Blush from Windham.

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Aurifil has released two thread lines to match these Spring colors. Choose 10 small (#KJ50FB10) spools or 12 large spools (#KJ50FB12).

You don’t have to wait, however, to create with this ruler. It’s Sew Emma has created three Cut Loose Press™ patterns which are simple patterns that are great choices for samples and classes. Whether you create a large Dresden Plate; a fan quilt; or a spinning variation, we’ve got you covered!

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Promenade is an extensive pattern that includes instructions in three sizes.

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For everyone that wanted a smaller version of our popular 30° ruler (#CGRSG1) – this one with extra bells and whistles perfect for smaller blocks – is the one you’ve been waiting for!

It is SEW Emma!

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Penny Haren

It’s Sew Emma self-published books have become so popular that seven of them are currently topping the charts!

Lori Holt’s Farm Girl Vintage is #1. It includes a multitude of original blocks so you can make a sampler quilt or individual projects that feature them. Item #ISE906 Retail $29.95

Great Granny Squared and Quilty Fun are other favorites by Lori Holt. And all three of these books are in the top 50! Now that is a feat worth celebrating! Item #ISE903 Retail $13.95 Item #ISE902 Retail $27.95

Fat Quarter Style and Fat Quarter Baby feature the first and ultimate pre-cut. These should be displayed by every fat quarter rack in every quilt shop! Item #ISE904 Retail $19.95 Item #ISE-909 Retail $19.95

And this newest addition by Betsy Chutchian is quickly climbing the charts! Item #ISE-911 Retail $19.95

They are releasing two new books this Spring. This book by Sherri Falls includes twelve different Christmas projects as well as a block of the month and is due to arrive in April/May when the holiday fabrics are due to arrive!
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Elea Lutz is releasing her first book with Its Sew Emma to go with her new fabric line – Strawberry Biscuit. This book includes six projects as well as a sampler quilt – the perfect choice for girls of all ages – especially for those who never want to grow up! Item #ISE-910 Retail $19.95

Why not replenish your stock on your favorite and pre-order the Spring releases now!

Great Granny would be Proud!

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Penny Haren

Great Granny Squared is the second collaboration between Lori Holt and Its Sew Emma – and brings back memories of the Granny Square afghans that were our grandmother’s answer to scrap yarn!

Item #ISE903 Retail $13.95

Personally, I have a wool afghan that my grandmother made for my parents when THEY got married in the mid forties. It is one of my most treasured possessions and holds a place of honor in my guest room. Now I can make a companion quilt to coordinate in the room!

The book includes four different patterns to choose from!

The hard part is going to be choosing which one!

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