Take Your Quilting to the Barn!

Summer is the perfect time for making barn quilts. Outdoor painting, where there’s lots of room, can turn this into a family project!

The Barn Quilt Manual by Sheila Sinclair Snyder of License to Quilt is a 100 page instruction manual with complete instructions on “how to” make a Barn Quilt. Gather the supplies from the thorough list which describes each item with detailed pictures. Choose from over 75 full color quilt block patterns. The patterns are all designed to fit a square board, 2 foot x 2 foot, and can easily be transposed to other square dimensions. Have fun choosing a color scheme, then hang your Barn Quilt outdoors for many years of enjoyment.

Make one for yourself, and once you see how fun it is, why not host a party? Or get the entire family involved and make several for Christmas gifts. With 75 blocks to choose from, it will be easy to choose the perfect block for each recipient. The book will be shipping in June, in plenty time for summer fun. Why not ask your local quilt shop to order you a copy today?

Be Hoppy this Easter

Definition of Hoppy: To jump with joy, to bounce excitedly.

Easter is more than easter eggs, bunnies, and candy. It is a time to remember why we are all here. A time for joy and renewal and love. It is a time to be ‘Hoppy’! So, let’s be hoppy together with this collection of joyful Easter Bunny patterns that will renew your homes décor and fill your friends and family with love.

First, you will need some table runners to adorn your table or one of someone you love. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to gift one of these to the hostess of your Easter dinner? Bunny Trail Table Runner by The Tipsy Needle and Easter Bunnies Runner by Patchabilities, Inc. What joy and hoppiness you will bring.

Next, think of how dying Easter eggs with your children or grandchildren might renew your spirit and fill them with so much hoppiness. Make them an apron to wear to avoid getting dye on their clothes, and you will make mom and dad hoppy too. This one, ‘Fun Friends’ by Cotton Ginnys is perfect!

For the younger kids, how about a stuffy? ‘Easter Bunny Buddies’ by Funky Friends Factory is so much fun. Make it in polka dots or their favorite color. They will surely feel the love and demonstrate their hoppiness.

Lastly, imagine your home filled with smiling, hoppy faces enjoying all that Easter brings. You want to hang on to those feelings. So, make yourself a quilt. An ‘Easter Egg Hunt’ quilt by Laugh yourself into stitches. In Easter traditions, eggs symbolize new life, rebirth, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What better way to remind yourself of the JOY, RENEWAL, and LOVE that Easter brings.

Hippity, Hoppity, Easters on its way! Better hurry and get started on these great patterns.

Extra! Extra! Sewing Machine Feet Revealed!

Finally! A book that we can all use. Who doesn’t have a box of feet that came with their sewing machine, and you have no idea what to do with them?

Well, lookie lookie!  Bernie Tobisch (who might be a genius) came up with a book that explains ALL THOSE FEET! Learn how to do more than you ever imagined with sewing machine feet you probably already own! This 160-page book from C & T Publishing will get you sewing fantastic things because now you know how.

So, get those feet out from that ugly brown box you’ve been storing them in, and put them in a new, pretty one like this Tote Trivet from Gypsy Quilter.

or these Lori Holt Baked With Love Enamel Tins.

There, now don’t you feel inspired? Pretty AND useful. Start experimenting TODAY!

Hand Lotion for Quilters

Originally designed for the quilting market, Made By Hand soothes swollen, sore hands without leaving a greasy residue! Made by Hand is a quick-drying gel that gives your hands immediate relief and lets you get back to work!

Made by Hand contains White Willow Bark which has been used for thousands of years in Europe and China by people who chewed on it to reduce fever and inflammation. It is still used today for the treatment of pain, headache, and inflammatory conditions such as bursitis and tendinitis because it contains salicin, which is a compound similar to aspirin. Even if you’re not a quilter, you’ll appreciate the comfort of Made By Hand.

We all know working with fabric dries out your hands. Now relief is available.

Easter Basket Pop-Ups

Make an adorable Easter basket with a spring inside! Collapses for easy storage. The package includes instructions from Sew Organized Designs, one medium spring, and Craf-tex heavyweight strips for handles. Just add stabilizer and fabric! 8.5″ diameter x 4.25″ high, not including the handles.

And since you will never be able to make just one, The spring is also sold separately.

The pattern is due to arrive later this month – in plenty of time for Easter.

New from Sewn Wyoming

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, these newest patterns are in stock and sure to make you smile. Create your own “love”-ly drawstring bags, perfect for Valentine’s Day treats! They also work great for birthday gifts, travel, kids, and even small projects. The drawstring closure is very secure and will keep all your treasures safe and sound. A great scrap project! Finished Size: 8″h x 7”w x 2½”d.

Make a statement with our modern drawstring bag, featuring the word “LOVE”. This bold and graphic design radiates positivity and style! Use it as an eco-friendly gift bag, a project bag, a travel bag, and more. Finished Size: 17″h x 14″w x 3¼”d


This fast and easy drawstring bag is made from just (5) 10″ charm squares. It is a terrific way to use up squares left over from other projects. Beginner friendly and makes a great gift! Finished Size: 8″h x 9”w x 2½”d.

Set your creativity to buzzin’ with these darling drawstring bag patterns! These delightful designs feature bee and ladybug motifs, perfect for nature lovers, kids, and anyone who wants to add a touch of whimsy to their lives. Use them as eco-friendly gift bags, treat bags, toy bags, a project bag, travel bags, and more. The pattern comes with instructions for both the bee and the ladybug bag. Finished Size: Bee 10½”h x 7¼”w; Ladybug 9″h x 7¼”w. 

This cute, little bag is just perfect for the children in your life. Use it as an eco-friendly gift bag, a project bag, a travel bag, and more. It’s beginner-friendly and a great stash/scrap buster. It’s also a terrific way to use pretty, small-scale prints that you really want to show off.
Finished Size: 10″h x 8″w.

Experience the charm of tradition with our Japanese Rice Bag Pattern. Inspired by the timeless design of traditional Japanese rice bags, this EASY TO SEW pattern allows you to create a beautiful and functional accessory that pays homage to a rich cultural heritage. No set in seams! Finished Size: 11″h x 8″w x 8″d.

Add a little botanical interest to your next project! This drawstring bag pattern features simple backstitch embroidery, and vintage buttons, and looks simply amazing. Use it as an eco-friendly gift bag, a project bag, a travel bag, and more. Finished Size: 12½”h x 8½”w x 2 ¾”d. 

Meet your new go-to accessory: The Bucket Bag! This precut-friendly design (mini charm pack) combines functionality and quilty goodness, making it perfect for quilters, sewists, knitters, and crafters. With its spacious interior and unique bucket shape, it easily holds all of your on-the-go project supplies. Finished Size: 10″ x 8″.

Frankly, they are the pefect gift bags for any season so place your orders now!

Temporary Tattoos for Quilters

Add a touch of quilty fun to your look with this set of 6, 4×6 sheets of quilting-themed temporary tattoos from Slightly Biased Quilts! Featuring charming designs, these tattoos are perfect for quilt retreats, crafting events, or just showing off your quilting pride. Easy to apply and remove, they’re a playful way to celebrate your love for stitching!

All are due to arrive later this month so place your orders now!

New from Carolina Moore

Doodle your own quilt blocks using the Quilt Doodle Pad! This 4″ x 6″ notepad is designed with quilt block doodles in mind, and with 50 sheets per pad, you can make a lot of doodles!

Design both simple and complex quilt blocks with this fun notepad. Each page has a quilt block grid for designing 12″ finished quilt blocks. With lines representing inch-wide segments, as well as half-inch segments, you can easily draw and color in your own quilt blocks.

The reference dots make it easy to design blocks without having to count individual squares. Find the center of your quilt block with the pink dot, use the light blue dots to easily make a 9-patch with 4″ segments, and use the teal dots to measure 3″ in from each side for sixteen patches and uneven nine patches. The included directions will guide you through writing your cutting instructions.

Use the back of each sheet for additional notes. Each notepad measures 4″ x 6″ and contains 50 sheets. Grid is designed for drawing 12″ finished quilt blocks. These pads are due to arrive the beginning of November and would make great stpcking stuffers!

New Traveling Iron Cases from Oliso

Made of strong, durable polyester felt, this traveling iron bag is stylish while protecting the iron from dust, dirt, and scratches. It is practical for storage and travel to classes and retreats with its comfortable handles. It is available in 4 color ways:

Coral

Aqua

Pistachio

Raspberry

This case features a large opening with smooth heavy-duty zipper for easy access. The open tip accommodates Solemate soleplate protector. And the size is suitable for most travel irons up to 7” x 4”x 4” (17.8cm x 10.2cm x 10.2cm) in size. Note: BAG ONLY: iron and accessories not included. Iron must be cold before placing in the case.

These bags are due to arrive the beginning of November, just in time for gift giving!

Wonderful Gifts by Jennifer Chiaverini


Author and quilt designer Jennifer Chiaverini is back with a beautiful new sampler based on her ninth Elm Creek Quilts novel.

In Circle of Quilters, one woman’s discovery of an exquisite sampler quilt utterly changed her fate. Immerse yourself in the story and create the same 100-block sampler of this best-selling novel! Follow the step-by-step instructions to cut and piece blocks, or simply use the included foundation piecing patterns, the choice is yours. Mingling vintage favorites with never-before-seen designs, the blocks will intrigue quilters of all skill levels. An inspirational gallery shows off the 6” finished squares in a variety of settings.

This would be a great gift packaged with her a bag and a deck of playing cards.

The environmentally conscious tote is made from recycled water bottles, also making it water-resistant. With double handles– one short, one long– you can carry it over your shoulder or on your arm as needed.


Pick up a pack of quilt-themed playing cards. Each image is shown in remarkable detail and will make a great gift for art lovers and quilters alike.

Why not suggest them as holiday gifts?