Barn Sampler Quilts

Barn Star Sampler includes 20 different star designs ranging in size from 4″ to 24″. Inspired by painted and wood quilt blocks that adorn barns, author Shelley Cavanna shares the sampler as well as 7 quilt designs that are destined to pass the test of time. But a picture is worth a thousand words so….

This book is due to arrive early next month and would make a great Mother’s Day gift so place your orders now.

New Minis from Kathy Schmitz

Kathy’s latest book includes 64 miniature hand embroidery designs that stitch up fast and adds that personal touch to any project! The book includes directions for making a small hanging and three pincushion patterns. Each design fits nicely within a 2″ circle and most fit in a 1″ hexagon.

The book is due to arrive next month, just in time for summer stitching!

New from Poorhouse Quilt Designs

I love everything that Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Quilt Designs does. She always adds that awe factor that makes me smile. Have fun fussy cutting farm motifs to add to the barn windows! Perfect for tummy time! This pattern includes a Baby Quilt at 50-1/2″ square as well as a Toddler Quilt at 60-1/2″ x 70-1/2″. Easy machine stitching includes simple foundation piecing – a great teaching opportunity.

Fat Quarters make this quilt easy to kit. This is a beginner-friendly project. Why not use that pretty floral stripe to create a striking quilt that is garden-inspired? Fussy cut the center squares for more interest. Three sizes included: Throw 58.5″ x 69.5″, Twin 69.5″ x 80.5″ and Queen 80.5″ x 91.5″

Reminiscent of the movement of a carousel from a vintage slide projector, this easy-to-kit pattern has a modern vibe. Easy to assemble as well – only one point to match in the fun block. Perfect for beginners – utilizes standard machine sewing techniques. Three sizes: Lap 49.5″ x 61.5″, Twin 61.5″ x 73.5″ and Double 73.5″ x 85

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

New from Bird Brain Designs


Welcome Spring with these new embroideries by Robin Kingsley of Bird Brain Designs. Display A cheerful redwork sign on any doorknob in your house to celebrate the season.

Or stitch this nice round “egg-shaped” bunny, ready to help you decorate for Easter and coming Spring.

Both patterns are available three ways: a traditional paper pattern, USB or CD. Check our website for the version that best suits you! These are due to arrive next month so place your orders now.

Jean Ann Wright is on a Roll

Combine timeless, classic quilts with modern fabrics! Roll with the Classics is a beautiful collection of quilting patterns for those who love tradition with a contemporary touch.

Roll with the Classics 14 Popular Quilt Patterns Made Easy with Jelly Rolls

Featuring 14 jelly roll quilt patterns that are beginner-friendly and use a selection of today’s pre-cut strips, alleviate the stress and just get quilting! With helpful opening sections on the quilting and jelly roll basics, you’ll then discover a dozen classic quilt projects featuring beloved designs – from flying geese and half hexies to lone star, pyramids, and more. Most quilts are made using a variety of Creative Grids® rulers and quilting tools many that were designed by Jean Ann Wright herself!.

Creative Grids Hexagon Trim Tool Quilt Ruler

Short cuts for cutting and piecing are also provided, all of which make the process easier and more rewarding. With Roll with the Classics, you’ll quilt beloved, classic designs while taking the guesswork out of selecting and combining fabrics and opt for modern pre-cut jelly roll fabrics.

Creative Grids 12in Skinny Pineapple Trim Tool
Creative Grids 10in Wonky Log Cabin Trim Tool
Creative Grids 4in Log Cabin Trim Tool Quilt Ruler
Creative Grids Pineapple Trim Tool for 6, 8 or 10in Finished Blocks
Creative Grids 60 Degree Triangle 8-1/2in Quilt Ruler
Creative Grids Triangle Squared Ruler 9-1/2in Quilt Ruler
Creative Grids Half-Square 4-in-1 Triangle Quilt Ruler

Here are just a few of the featured projects.

Roll with the Classics 14 Popular Quilt Patterns Made Easy with Jelly Rolls
Roll with the Classics 14 Popular Quilt Patterns Made Easy with Jelly Rolls

There are also several mini projects to use any 2 1/2″ strips leftover! Why not use the book as a basis for a series of classes? Each month you could feature a different tool and mini project. Once they learn how versatile the tools are, they will want to make the larger projects so have plenty of rolls on hand!

New from Atkinson Designs

I love the graphics of this design. It is so simple but so dramatic!

Monorail

The Monorail pattern includes yardage for the table runner as well as baby, lap, twin and queen quilts. Since it is fat quarter friendly, choosing fabrics is a breeze!

Monorail

Terry recommends the Creative Grids Folded Corner Clipper (CGRFCC) or the Easy Angle (8829466).

Creative Grids Folded Corner Clipper Tool
EZ Easy Angle 6In Acrylic Ruler

This pattern is due to arrive early next month. So place your orders now and make sure you have plenty of rulers in stock!

Hello Spring by Sandy Gervais

Sandy says these little birds have traveled a great distance to get back to their Spring home and they need a little rest. What better place to take a rest than on a fence among the flowers. The finished size is 23 X 67 inches. The project shown features her Hello Spring fabric line from Riley Blake Designs.

Rest Stop

This table runner features 6 little peeps and is made using two 5″ Stackers. The finished size is15 x 42 inches.

Peeps

This block of the month offers six different pieced designs as well as pinwheels. Any of the blocks would look great in an individual table runner design or as a pillow for the porch swing.

Hello Spring

Sandy actually owns a wind farm so this pattern is the perfect reflection of her life. A Hello Spring fat quarter bundle will make the wind mills. Finished size: 99 X 99″ – a queen/king size.

Wind Farm

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

New from Rebecca Mae Designs by Sherri Noel

I love combining words and quilts and obviously she does too! Three out of your of her new patterns do just that!

Oh baby combines whimsical appliqued letters with a dynamic star sashing. And at 52″ square, it is the perfect size for a 60″ wide Shannon Cuddle backing!

Oh Baby Alphabet Quilt

Live the good life! Wouldn’t this be a great wedding or retirement gift? It is plenty big enough for two people to cuddle under!

La Dolce Vita Quilt

I came of age in the 60’s and 70’s so Love and Peace brings back memories:

Love and Peace Quilt

Flying Free makes an impact with large blocks in a unique setting.

Flying Free Pattern

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

New Patterns by Edyta Sitar

Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts has created four new quilts in her signature colors, soft hues of pinks and blues.

Montana – Primrose combines those two colors with chocolates and creams for a stunning effect.

Montana Primrose

This quilt can be cut with her Creative Grids® Alaska Quilt Ruler.

Creative Grids Alaska Ruler

Strawberry Shortcake showcases the multiple shades of pink and rose in a dynamic setting.

Strawberry Shortcake

Holiday Forest and Aspen Seabreeze are subtle and breathtaking in their simplicity.

Holiday Forest Seabreeze
Aspen Seabreeze

All of these patterns are due in later this month so place your orders now.