New from Wing and a Prayer design

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Penny Haren

These new patterns and fabric line from Wing and a Prayer design are stunning! And each pattern provides a teachable moment which adds the awe factor to each project.

This simple pillow provides the perfect foundation for a machine quilting class. Quilt the piece and add the snipped strips to create the counterpane.

Diamond in the Rough features folded dimensional fabric strips – a great way to add texture.

Quarry includes instructions in three sizes. Look how the design creates depth with color.

Stacked Stones features raw edge applique that are accented with a trapunto technique.

All of these designs were created with the new Quarry fabric line by Timeless Treasures. This is just a sampling of the line:

Fabric and patterns are due to arrive next month!

Paper-Piecing for Beginners

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Penny Haren

I have always loved Judy Niemeyer designs but didn’t have the time to make many of her larger projects. That is why I am loving these smaller ones that showcase one technique and, in some cases, can be done in an afternoon.

My Two Baby Sisters showcases two six inch blocks and a twelve-inch block which use the exact same technique to create this eight pointed star. What a great class! Who doesn’t want to learn how to make these blocks without fussing with inset and Y-seams? Additional papers are available because you know these will become go-to gifts.

This Poinsettia design makes piecing circles simple – and at 30″, is the perfect centerpiece for a round table. Once again, additional papers are available.

Fractured Star in an 80″ square. In Judell’s words: The Fractured Star was designed as a beginner pattern to introduce quilters paper piecing. The project is fast, uses only 1 foundation block, employs simple cutting techniques, and is an affordable and fun way to jump into your first paper piecing project. It is meant to make those new to the process find confidence, understanding, and success.

I can’t say it any better than that so why even try???

These patterns are due to arrive in August so consider them for your Fall series of classes!

Log Cabin Stars and Stripes

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Penny Haren

I love this four inch log cabin trim tool! It makes me look like I actually know how to piece – WELL! Believe me, it is not me – it is the tool!

Look at “America the Beautiful”. This 28″ x 40″ flag was pieced with the log cabin trim tool using a variation of the courthouse steps block. I used Soft and Stable as the batting so it lays perfectly flat when it is hanging on my door – the perfect decoration for those summer barbecues. It is fat quarter friendly so it is easy to kit as well.

Check out this pattern by Jean Ann Wright. See how the blocks are placed to create a star in the center. This is done with 2 1/2″ strips – which are due to arrive this month. Kitting has never been easier.

This tool comes in a four inch, a six inch, an eight inch, and a twelve-inch size. Show them blocks in every size. The technique is the same – let them choose the size that they are comfortable with!

Six Point Pizzazz

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Penny Haren

This seven sisters setting of a Diamond Wedding Star is breathtaking – a perfect example of when less is more! And the perfect fabric choices? This heirloom strip set by Timeless designed, or course, by the Niemeyers! Check out these Market releases!

When quilts become art – Autumn Pines can be the focal point of any room.

These quilts are the newest additions that feature the Diamond Wedding Ring templates by Creative Grids®.

Why not combine the new with these classics from Cut Loose Press and Quiltworx?

Red, White and Black Takes Center Stage

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Penny Haren

Quiltworx is releasing three new patterns this month – all showcased in red, white and blacks:

This fabric line – designed by Judy and Judell for Timeless Treasures – has around twenty different prints. Why not buy all of them? These are the most difficult fabrics to find in batiks so shops can never have enough! There are also several pre-cuts to choose from. See the entire line at:

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These newest medallion quilts are stunning! Frankly, it is hard to come up with adequate descriptions for her quilts! And in these colorations? Wow!

The circular designs soften all of the angles. Don’t you love the border treatments? Just one of these masterpieces will be the centerpiece of any room! Why not order yours today???

Looking for a Large Quilt?

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Penny Haren

I love quilts that actually fit a bed and this 106 inch square pattern called Forest Floor is the perfect size for a queen or king size bed. Forest Floor by Wing and a Prayer Design is simply stunning! This block of the month quilt has such an unusual setting that you don’t even realize it was designed for a series of classes.

Made from a Timeless Treasures batik line, it is truly affordable since it only has eleven different fabrics! And just look at the fabrics…..once again, simply stunning!

This is striking in Batiks but would be amazing in other fabrics as well. Why not make it in more than one colorway?

Remove the Intimidation Factor With Smaller Projects

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Penny Haren

There are few legends in our industry – but Judy Niemeyer is definitely at the top of that list! She has an instantly recognizable style that is famous all over the world. Over the last few years she has introduced several patterns for table toppers – smaller projects that are great for class projects.

For those of you who have a Double Wedding Ring quilt on your bucket list, try this Wedding Star Table Topper. It is a great companion to a bed sized version but will give you the confidence you need to tackle the bed quilt!

These Broken Daisy Place Mats can be finished in an afternoon and offer an opportunity to learn additional techniques – combining blocks on the curve.

Wrapped Ribbon is a great introduction to the Mariner’s Compass style…

These smaller projects remove the intimidation factor. “I can’t do that” or “I don’t paper-piece” are no longer valid excuses! This is a great way to introduce your students to Judy’s techniques and organizational methods that make all of these projects possible – one step at a time!

Spring Market was Blooming with Quilts!

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Penny Haren

I LOVE these new patterns by Quiltworx. Each pattern provides the opportunity to teach Judy’s classic techniques by creating a smaller project that can be completed in one sitting!

The Impatiens pattern (#JNQ00215P1) provides enough papers to make (4) five-petal flowers that are 18″ in diameter. This floral series is the first time that they have included the quilting designs on newsprint with the pattern so you can trace it right onto your finished petals.
Don’t let the shape intimidate you. The pattern includes a link to a video featuring Judy showing you how to bind these beauties!
The pattern includes (4) Stitch-N-Peel Flower Centers – it can’t get any easier than this!

The Dogwood (#JNQ00215P2) and African Violets (#JNQ00215P3) provide enough papers to make (4) four-petal flowers as well. They also include patterns for machine quilting and the floral centers. Remove the intimidation factor by watching Judy bind the flowers. All three patterns are fat quarter and yardage friendly so they are easy to kit.

Why not let your customers choose their own gardens by ordering all three? They will be arriving this month – just in time for summer classes!

The Cat’s Pajamas

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Penny Haren

Cats may not wear pajamas – but they may be willing to if they get to sleep in this darling bed!

Item #AT603 Retail $9.00

Recognize the fabric? It is part of the Home Sweet Home Row by Row Experience line by Timeless Treasures.

Specifically, she used these two bolts:

Item #C4491-MULT Item #C4492-MULT

The pattern uses a form by Bosal – which is so new, we don’t have a pic – but it is due to arrive any day. The Item is #CB1 – you can pre-order the form and pattern now.

What a great attention grabber! Display this with ALL of your Row by Row Experience products! To find ALL Row by Row Experience products, visit our website and type in Row by Row Experience.

Judy Niemeyer’s Star Shines Bright

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Penny Haren

Judy Niemeyer is a legend in our industry – and more importantly – one of the nicest and most down to earth people I have ever met. Simply put, she is a class act. We love it when good things happen to good people – especially when they have the talent to back it up!

Judy Niemeyer will be showcasing her new fabric line – The Reclaimed West. Cotton has never looked so good!

These fabrics are gorgeous on the bolt – but add texture and depth when pieced into her stunning designs. The entire collection can be pre-ordered on our website, but here are just a few sku’s to show how beautiful they truly are…

Item #C2901-Red

Item #C2907-YLW

Item #C2908-GREY

Item #C2899-FOG

But the fabric collection is only part of Judy’s vision. She is releasing 18 new and restyled patterns demonstrating the collection’s diversity.

Item #JNQ167P Retail $66.00

Item #JNQ103P Retail $37.00

Item #JNQ143P Retail $13.00

Item #JNQ166P Retail $22.00

Item #JNQ169P Retail $28.00

Item #JNQ165P Retail $65.00

Item #JNQ168P Retail $39.00

Special Edition

Item #JNQ163P Retail $39.00

Limited Edition

Item #JNQ164P Retail $72.00

If you are counting, this is just the tip of the iceberg! I will share the rest when information becomes available…The patterns and fabric are supposed to arrive in November. What great kits – Christmas shopping has never been easier!

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