The Iconic Featherweight

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Penny Haren

Many shops feature Featherweight Clubs or have customers that love them. This new pattern by Laura Heine will have all of those customers smiling! It is due to arrive next month – and is the perfect intro class to this technique if you haven’t already tried it!

Meg Hawkey has recreated America’s favorite machine in embroidery.

And Sew Steady had created an extension table that has artwork that enhances the machine.

And, then there is the classic book – now in its third edition!

Why not set up a display today???

A Unicorn Named Nola…

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Penny Haren

Two new patterns by Laura Heine are due to arrive this month and are sure to be as popular as her other designs.

Nola measures 35 x 47 inches – the perfect size for the center of a baby quilt or the focus of a nursery. But this whimsical unicorn will take center stage wherever she is placed!

Song Bird measures 30 inches square and is stunning on a dark background. I wonder how it would look on a light background??? Maybe you should make both???

Both patterns are due to arrive the middle of this month so place your orders now.

When Pigs Fly

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Penny Haren

Laura Heine has simply outdone herself! Her new Aviatrix pattern features a caption that reads “Great Things never come from comfort zones.” This adorable pig sporting a cap, glasses and wings finishes at 34 x 29 inches.

The pattern is due to arrive the middle of May.

Teeny Tiny Collages and More

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Penny Haren

I love these itty bitty versions of some of Laura Heine’s top selling collage patterns.

Each picture has been adapted to a 16 x 20 inch format which is a great wall hanging size. Or, stretch them on a canvas frame for a more artistic look!

Groups one and two are available now. Group three is expected later this month along with this little fella:

And the pheasant….

Laura Heine New Collages

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Penny Haren

Due to arrive this month are three new releases by Laura Heine. Group #2 features three minis – 16 x 20-inch versions of classic favorites.

Cotton Couture Cacti is just plain striking! Look at the way she combines colors for the background – simply stunning.

Tea Party is a study in pastels. Don’t you love the overlap of the “blocks”?

Why not bundle them with a variety of fabrics to get them started?

New Collages!

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Penny Haren

For all of those uptown girls, this Pink Pump is for you! Who doesn’t love a good shoe?

But if you like things that go bump in the night and Halloween is your favorite holiday, Black Cat is the perfect choice! And the threadwork on this could be a class in itself!

Both of these new releases by Laura Heine are due to arrive any day so order them now!

The Latest from Laura Heine

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Penny Haren

Laura’s collages are always popular and the next two – due to arrive the first week in March – are sure to tug at your heartstrings! Caleb is dressed to seat a queen. While Seawell is ready for a swim.

Special Delivery has already arrived and would be the perfect centerpiece for a baby shower! And this angel – in real life – is simply stunning. I had an opportunity to see it at Road to California.

Why not add them to your class schedule today?

Laura Heine – Fabric and Patterns

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Penny Haren

I can’t wait for you to see the new fabric line “The Dress” by Laura Heine with Free Spirit. It is the soft fabrics that bring her collages to life!

Check out her new patterns that have these softer colors. The giraffe and seahorse patterns are mini versions of her popular patterns.

Cake Mix Collage is a total collage – including the background. Montgomery Moose Painterly appears to have brush strokes but it is a piecing technique that Laura has created.

The patterns are arriving next month the fabric in December – just in time for Winter classes.

Be Inspired to Try Collage!

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Penny Haren

When twenty patterns using the same technique are in the top 100, you better take notice! Many shops are paying their rent with these patterns and classes by Laura Heine. What about you???? If you are a little nervous, start out by reading her book on choosing fabrics. But remember – everyone who takes a class will want a copy as well….

Then choose your favorite art piece:

Be sure to have plenty of thread on hand!

Guaranteed Sales – Part One

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Penny Haren

As I am writing this, Laura Heine has 13 patterns in the Checker 100! To see all of Laura’s patterns click on this link to visit our website. Laura has three new releases that will be arriving any day.

Welcome Billie, Chirp, Chirp and Hazel Nutt to her line of top selling patterns.

All of these would make great classes. Why not pre-order yours today?

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