Two Christmas patterns hit the top 20 this week which means it is time to Think Christmas! Â You already have the Christmas fabrics. Â Now is the time to spruce up the display with the patterns that support them. Â Ordering now will also let our buyers know which patterns are going to be the most popular [...]
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Posted in Books, Wool on Apr 2nd, 2012 1 Comment »
I am really excited to meet these gals at Market! Â They combine pieced quilts with wool appliques – which add texture and make the designs pop! Â (Checker has also picked up their pattern line – but more about that later!)
Item #B1116T Â Retail $26.99
The book includes 11 different projects including quilts, pillows, wall hangings and framed [...]
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Barri Gaudet is one of my favorite designers – and certainly has her own sense of style!  She designs all of our favorite things – using all of our favorite techniques:  piecing, applique, and accents of embroidery – that make  her Cottage Chic projects shine.
Item #Z5011 Â Retail $24.99
This book offers 25 projects for every gift giving [...]
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I love everything these girls do – and this book is no exception. They combine textures to create a warm and cozy decorating style that is hard to resist!   Wools, cottons and linens provide the foundation for their beautiful applique designs.
Item #BD137 Retail $25.00
But don’t be intimidated by applique! The patterns in this book have simple [...]
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If you have ever considered handling wool in your shop – but thought it was too country, too dark, too drab….think again! Sue has been around for a long time creating happy, quirky, folk art quilts and projects that reflect her childhood memories of Africa and her years living in England. But, recently, all of [...]
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These adorable hearts pincushions are on Better Homes & Garden. The larger romantic heart(click here for directions) is made from no-fray felted wool makes this appliqué project quick to stitch. Tag-Along hearts Pincushions (click here for directions) Perfect for tying onto a sewing basket, these tiny pincushions are great gifts for all your crafting buddies.Both [...]
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