Table Runners with A Modern Flare

What a great series of classes or online videos! Why not offer a table runner of the month instead of a block of the month? The designs are dramatic but simple so most of the work can be done in class. And, many of the runners offer opportunities to teach different techniques and tools.

Modern Holiday Table Runners
Modern Holiday Table Runners

The book is reasonably priced and most of the patterns require fat eighths so they are easy – and affordable to kit!

Snowflake Squad Wool Garland

The pattern name is even adorable! Sew Cherished created the Snowflake Squad to help you with your winter decorating. Using the interchangeable banner and attaching the appliques with magnets – these little banners change out really quickly for a big impact. Each wool applique measures approximately 5″ in diameter.

Snowflake Squad

This is the winter version of the Gouly Gang pattern I shared a few weeks ago. Made of hand-dyed wool, each pumpkin head is approximately 4″ x 4″. Designed to fit in the banner with magnets, they could easily be made into separate ornaments as well.

Ghouly Gang

Both patterns are designed to work with this 67.5″ garland from Kraft Klub. Simply affix the wool work with magnets. The circles have a chalkboard finish you can write on them with chalk, too.

Circle Garland


Here are the magnets designed to work with everything above! They are1″ inch enamel magnets that come in a 12 pack.

White Enamel Magnets 12ct

Don’t you love having a handwork project this time of year? Let’s sit in front of the fire and stitch away!

The Perfect Technique Class

I am so excited to introduce my newest booklet – Dresden Plate Quilts from Cut Loose Press™! Here is what makes this book different!

There are three different quilts in one book – all made with the same Creative Grids® ruler (Item #CGRTKAL45), one 40 pack of 2-1/2 inch strips, and your choice of background, accent, and binding fabric!

Dresden Plate Quilts

Dresden Plate Quilts includes three different variations of the Dresden plate block: one pointed, one round and a split. You have the opportunity to learn three different techniques – and three different ways to use the ruler for three times the fun!

And just look at the quality! The photography is stunning!

Dresden Plate Quilts
Dresden Plate Quilts
Dresden Plate Quilts

This 16-page full-color booklet gives step by step instructions to make all three. And it is affordable! What a great choice for a demo day! Order the booklets, rulers, and an assortment of (40) 2-1/2″ strip bundles. Don’t forget to have some coordinates displayed for the backgrounds and accent fabrics! I can’t wait to hear what YOU do to make it your own!

Browse the pages with Penny.

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Posh Holly, etc….

I love this series of “Posh” patterns by Sew Kind of Wonderful! They are such a fun, easy way to introduce people to curved piecing and at 28″ x 38″, can be completed in a week-end.

I especially love that Posh Holly is the top seller this week. After all, we all know that women are the ones behind the scenes making it happen!

Posh Holly

Wouldn’t she be cute paired with Posh Santa this holiday season?

Posh Santa

And, after the first of the year, you can schedule a class to get ready for Spring!

Posh Bunny

Posh Pocus is the latest in the line and will be released the first of November.

Posh Pocus

All of the patterns use the Sew Kind of Wonderful Mini Curve tool.

Mini Quick Curve Ruler

Why not make a display today?

What’s New from Laura Heine

Gingerbread House will just make you smile! This 32″ x 44″ wall hanging pattern will be arriving the middle of November – just in time for a holiday class!

Gingerbread House Collage Pattern by Laura Heine

Laura has also added three more Whatevers to the line. These 8″ finished designs are a perfect way to introduce this technique to your customers.

Whatevers! #22 Pumpkins Collage Pattern by Laura Heine
Whatevers! #23 Gingerbread Man Collage Pattern by Laura Heine
Whatevers! #21 Allium Collage Pattern by Laura Heine

Why not order them now? The supplies needed to make collage quilts along with a pattern would be the perfect holiday gift!

Cutest Halloween

Just in time for Halloween, Sew Cherished has designed this Ghouly Gang to decorate your mantle.This garland in wool is the perfect handwork for Fall – and it is easier than you think!

Ghouly Gang

The Ghouly Gang were made specifically to fit the circle garland by Kraft Klub.

Circle Garland

There are even magnet packs to hold the wool in place so you can switch out the designs for other holidays.

White Enamel Magnets 12ct

Everything is in stock – and more patterns are due this week – so order now.

What’s New from by Annie

Annie designed Bosom Buddy specifically for their #SewPink Initiative, their annual event to promote breast cancer awareness. Get your friends and guild members started with this low-priced printed version of the pattern. Each package includes 10 individual patterns* for easy sharing. The patterns are printed in full color on glossy letter stock.

Bosom Buddy - Pack of 10

If you, or someone you love, have had surgery for breast cancer — or other treatments that affect the chest or stomach area — this soft, comfortable cushion will be so appreciated. This simple project makes wearing a seat belt more comfortable: Design spreads pressure of the belt over a larger area and can be worn on shoulder or lap portion of the seat belt. It features double layers of foam padding. The sleeve wraps around the belt and is easily adjusted.

This Face Mask pattern has elastic (or fabric) ties on top and bottom to help keep the mask snug against the face and can be adjusted for comfortable wearing.

Face Mask - Pack of 25

It has pleats on each side for expansion. A flexible wire inserted at the top of the mask allows the wearer to shape the mask to fit more closely around the nose. Their are instructions for three sizes.

For more information about protection from the novel coronavirus, please visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html.

IMPORTANT: These are non-medical masks for non-medical personnel. Homemade masks are not guaranteed nor intended to protect you from specific contagious diseases, fine particles, or other contaminants. Always check with appropriate authorities for your intended use.

We are aware that healthcare facilities have requested homemade masks during the COVID-19 crisis. This pattern may not meet their specifications. Please review their requirements before making masks for their use.

Want to add a filtering material to the mask? Annie has you covered:

Lightweight and breathable, this top-quality filtering material is perfect for face masks. Here are the specs:

Non-woven spun-bond polypropylene
1.25 ounce per square yard (on par with most surgical masks)
20 inches wide
Washing: Machine Wash/Tumble Dry

This material has a melting point of approximately 320 degrees. Do NOT use iron directly on the mask filter material. If you must iron your project, be sure to use a low heat setting and a pressing sheet or other heat barrier.

Annie recommends using this filter material in conjunction with tightly-woven quilting cottons for a stylish design and good quality filtration. It is also available in five yard cuts.

Mask Filter Material - 1yd x 20in

Lightweight and breathable, this top-quality filtering material is perfect for face masks.

Non-woven spun-bond polypropylene
1.25 ounce per square yard (on par with most surgical masks)
20 inches wide
Washing: Machine Wash/Tumble Dry

We recommend using this filter material in conjunction with tightly-woven quilting cottons for a stylish design and good quality filtration.

This material has a melting point of approximately 320¿. Do NOT use iron directly on the mask filter material. If you must iron your project, be sure to use a low heat setting and a pressing sheet or other heat barrier.

Mask Filter Material - 5yd x 20in

Everything is due to arrive the first week in November.

New from Sassafras Lane

Sassafras Lane is releasing some of their top selling patterns as minis! For all of you who loved Wild Moose Chase, check out the mini version – oh so cute! And at 15″ square, it is the perfect size for a coordinating pillow, wall hanging or table topper!

Mini Wild Moose Chase

This mini version of the fun patchwork quilt pattern, Mapleton Avenue finishes at 16″ – once again a perfect mini quilt, pillow or table topper.

Mini Mapleton Avenue

This Miniature version of Darby Road finishes 12 1/2″ x 15 1/2″.

Mini Darby Road

These minis are due to arrive the first week of November.

Graphic Jam, the newest Block of the Month pattern from Sassafras Lane, features 12 unique and modern plus-shaped quilt blocks. Each month you create an entirely unique paper-pieced block. The pattern book includes 2 quilt sizes, full size foundations, simple construction, step-by-step foundation paper-piecing instructions, a coloring sheet and more! The quilt size finishes 70in x 82in and the wall size finishes 36in x 42in.

Graphic Jam BOM

This is due to arrive the end of this month so order now.

New from Karen Kay Buckley

Karen Kay Buckley does more than scissors! For those of us who love to applique, her heat resistant templates are a must. Simply cut the fabric 1/4″ larger than the template, spray the fabric with spray starch, and press the edges over the template. Pop out the template and applique the shape in place!

Her latest addition to these templates is Bigger Leaves:

Inside each package you will find 15 leaves. The smallest leaf is 2-¼” x 1-¼” and the largest leaf is 3-¾” x 2”.

Bigger Perfect Leaves

Bigger Leaves is the big sis of the original Perfect Leaves:

Perfect Leaves

And Perfect Stems:

New Perfect Stems


Don’t forget the set that started it all – Perfect Circles: 4 each of 15 sizes from 7/16 to 2 inches, plus ring to store circles..

Perfect Circles


And, it’s big sis – Bigger Perfect Circles. This package contains 2 each of 10 different sizes ranging from 2-1/4 to 4-1/2 inches.

Bigger Perfect Circles

Use Perfect Ovals to create flower petals. This package contains 2 each of 10 different sizes ranging from 5/8 to 1-3/8 inches.

Perfect Ovals

Or create your own templates with her new heat resistant template plastic. This package includes four 8-1/2″ x 11″ sheets. It is ironable with a dry, medium heat setting on your iron. Using this heat resistant template plastic for prepared edge applique gives you clean, crisp edges. It is writeable on both side and feeds through the copy machine beautifully. Karen Kay Buckley’s Multipurpose Scissors, either 7-1/2″ or 5″, are recommended for cutting.

Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect Heat Resistant Template Plastic

Why not order them all and showcase them in a demo. Who could resist???

Tula and Engelbreit Ribbons

I love these ribbon assortments! The quality of the product, the packaging, the featured designers – who could ask for anything better???

Now there are two new packages coming next month.

Tula Pink has a new assortment called Linework:

Tula Pink Linework Designer Ribbon Pack

Mary Engelbreit is releasing Bluebird:

Mary Engelbreit - Blue Bird Designer Ribbon Pack
Mary Engelbreit - Blue Bird Designer Ribbon Pack

These ribbons are great gifts so why not add them to your holiday display?