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Welcome Christmas with Beverly McCullough

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Christmas fabrics and patterns are due to arrive in stores this month. Mistletoe & Ivy by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake is one of the best. Her fabric line is available by the yard as well as pre-cuts.

And, just look what she has done with them!

Decorate for Christmas with this darling Runner and Pillow pattern. The pattern includes full color instructions for both the runner and pillow. The design will look great with any fabrics and the stars look sweet with fussy cut prints. The finished runner size is 18″ x 60″ and the finished pillow size is 20″ x 20″.


Stroll down Holly Lane and sew up this gorgeous Christmas quilt in no time. This quilt is full of fun Christmas elements, trees, a sweet house, Christmas flowers and more. The quilt pattern is full of color illustrations and easy to follow. The finished quilt is 71″ x 71″.


Pick up your favorite rolie polie to make this darling Winter Kisses Quilt. Use Christmas fabrics to make the blocks look like snowflakes, or use fun florals to create a completely different look. The quilt is made with traditional piecing and is easy and fun to sew. Finished quilt size is 59″ x 75″.


Patchwork Blooms is a colorful and fun quilt to sew together. This quilt looks gorgeous in Christmas fabrics with the big floral blocks and sweet patchwork chain between them. It would look great in any floral collection though. The finished quilt is 79″ x 79″ and is made with traditional piecing.

Why not get a jump on the holidays by letting your favorite shop know you want these patterns.

Celebrate with Coach House Designs

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Yuletide Treats is a 52″ x 61″ Christmas lap quilt made from a Layer Cake. The blocks include potted trees, gifts, peppermint candies and Christmas crackers. It is shown in Old World Yuletide by Fancy That Design House, creating a vintage look for Christmas decor. This pattern is an updated recolor of Christmas Treats and would look great in any Christmas fabric.

Winter Village is a 66″ x 80″ lap quilt with a large double star in the center surrounded by small house and potted tree blocks. Shown in Winter Friends by Deb Strain to create a winter village, this pattern would suit any fabric or any season.


Line Dancing is a 68″ x 83″ winter lap quilt with potted tree blocks and snowman blocks. The snowman blocks include fusible applique for the tree branch arms, scarf, buttons and eyes. The pattern features Winter Friends by Deb Strain but would suit any winter/Christmas fabric.

Friends of the Forest is a 60″ x 72″ Winter Lap Quilt featuring the Charcoal Black panel from Deb Strain’s Winter Friends fabric line. Blocks include potted trees, cardinals, double stars, winter lodge and snowman blocks with fusible applique detail. Put flannel or fireside on the back and it will be a perfect cuddle quilt for the cold weather.

Among Friends is a 61″ x 75″ winter lap quilt featuring the Snowy White panel from Deb Strain’s Winter Friends fabric line. The design includes potted tree blocks, cardinal blocks, star blocks and snowman blocks which have fusible applique detail.

Winter Stars is a 58″ x 66″ lap quilt featuring 4-color star and double star blocks. This quilt is made with a winter Layer Cake and features Winter Friends by Deb Strain. Perfect for showcasing winter pre-cuts but would also work all year round with non-seasonal fabrics.

These patterns should be in stores next month, so let your favorite quilt shop know you want them!

Decorate in Style with Poorhouse Designs

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Why not start a ‘Christmas in July’ project so it will actually be done for the holidays! Any or all of these projects would be perfect choices.

These table projects are perfect for any season, any reason! They involve just a bit of paper piecing for accuracy, as well as traditional piecing. The projects include an 18½” x 52″ table runner, a set of four 16″ placemats, and a 20” table mat. The table mat alone would be a great gift topped with a candle or vase.

Once you see how easy these blocks are, why not make an entire quilt?


Or, choose a project designed as a block of the month. The Jingle Bell Pines Block of the Month includes 9 festive blocks with 2 setting blocks. Designed by Kate Colleran and Kris Poor, this holiday-themed quilt is suitable for advanced beginners to intermediates, and with determination, great for beginners who want to step up their game. It uses traditional piecing techniques – half square triangles, quarter square triangles, flying geese, and stitch n’ flip. The pattern is available as one complete package, but you can break it down by block. Includes a bonus pillow pattern!


These ornaments (or package tags) from the ‘Holiday Hugs’ pattern are the perfect project to use up scraps from the projects above! Turn those scraps into handmade ornaments with a festive surprise – a pocket for gift cards, money, or candy!

The Fat Quarter Shuffle Mats pattern features quick to sew mix-and-match placemats. It’s a beginner-friendly pattern that suits any color or style preference, making 2 or 4 placemats at a time. Two fat quarters = two placemats, four fat quarters = four placemats! Just add the backing and binding.

All of her newest patterns will be arriving in stores the end of May, just in time to combine with the new Christmas fabrics that arrive around the same time!

A ‘Fairy’ Good Idea

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Quilts for children and babies are something that most quilters LOVE to make for their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Well, we’ve got an entire display idea, for shops, of a great gift suggestion that many might find ‘fairy’ appealing.  How about quilts, dress-up clothes, and even a jacket?! All for children and all about fairies.

Riley Blake’s ‘Thimblelina and the Sewing Fairies’ line makes easy work of finding the perfect fabric for ‘all the things’.  Although not released until October, it gives you plenty of time to plan.

*Thimbelina & the Sewing Fairies Handsewn Patchwork Multi*

This vibrant fabric showcases a delightful patchwork design inspired by the whimsical world of Thimbelina and the Sewing Fairies. It is a good representation of the fabrics in the line, but in one great piece. The pattern features a variety of squares, each adorned with charming illustrations of fairies, sewing tools, and floral motifs.

Imagine the darling piece above in a quilted jacket or twirly skirt. No need for patchwork because it is all done for you. Just quilt the whole cloth for the jacket and sew the tiers together for the skirt.

That’s just a start. With the entire line, Thimbelina and The Sewing Fairies, or at least a few more pieces, you can make these simple dress-up costumes that will surely make you Queen of the Forest.

Thoughtfully sized, the crown, wings, and wand are easy to craft, while the adjustable skirt ensures a great fit for growing kids. The pattern includes detailed instructions for using Peltex stabilizer, fusible fleece, and ribbon, ensuring a sturdy and polished finish. 

The hat, designed for comfort and structure, incorporates fusible fleece and offers endless customization possibilities. 

*Available in October- order now

Even my adult self kinda wants this one!

Be Hoppy this Easter

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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.

Triangles for All Seasons

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Susan Marth never ceases to amaze me! She uses her Dresden Plate Templates (available in multiple sizes) in a variety of ways to create quilts and wall hangings that are simply stunning.

Summer Memories, part of a seasonal series, uses two of these templates (Tiny Tree Template Set SUZ286 & Tiny Dresden Plate Template SUZ216) to create….BOATS and the pieced border.

This pattern is sewn with 5″ charm squares & just a bit of yardage which will make kitting a breeze. Buttons are a cute bonus! The finished quilt size is 16.5 in. x 21.5 in.

Not all trees are trees; some are actually baskets! Make this quilt with 5″ charm squares & just a bit of yardage. Buttons are a cute bonus! Start by sewing pairs of charm squares and cut using the Tiny Tree Template Set SUZ286 used in the pattern above.


This beautiful farmhouse style table runner is 50.5″ long but can easily be lengthened or shortened by adding more or fewer houses & Dresden plates. This one uses the Mini Dresden Plate SUZ186 template. The striped border fabric adds extra interest to the entire project.


Recreate those warm childhood Christmas memories by sewing the cute Christmas Memories quilt! This cute little quilt is perfect for Christmas decorating or perhaps the perfect gift for a little doll! It’s sewn with 5″ charm squares & just a bit of yardage which will make kitting a breeze. Buttons are a cute bonus! The Tiny Tree Template Set SUZ286 makes for quicker & more accurate cutting.

Autumn Memories is made quickly & easily by starting with 5″ charm squares which will make kitting a breeze. And, as always, buttons are a cute bonus! This pattern also uses the Tiny Tree Template Set SUZ286. Don’t you love it when a template will make multiple patterns?

Echoing Pines features her signature trees. Offsetting the trees and using a variety of green and red make this a stunning wall hanging or throw.The Mini Tree SUZ486 template set makes for quicker & more accurate cutting.

All of these patterns will be arriving in your favorite quilt shop soon. They may already have the templates in stock. Why not give them a call and ask them to order them for you.

New Christmas Patterns by Edyta Sitar

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This traditional quilt pattern is perfect for bringing holiday spirit into your home. The trees, house, and Santa Claus are made from the Laundry Basket Quilts Joy fabric collection, using traditional piecing and a touch of applique to place the heart on top of your tree! There is plenty of room on the background for beautiful quilting. To help you cut, use the Creative Grids ALASKA Ruler for your trees! Finished Quilt Size is: 61″ x 78.5″ Finished Santa Claus is 12″ x 36″.


What a fun small project to decorate your home for the holidays! Great as a Table Runner or a Wall Hanging. Finished Table Runner Size is: 40″ x 16½” Finished Santa Claus is 8″ x 24″.

This is such a simple and easy project to spruce up your home for the holidays! Great as a Table Runner or a Wall Hanging. Finished Table Runner Size is: 40″ x 12″.

Creative Grids Alaska Ruler

The patterns are due to arrive early next month so place your orders now.

Easter Basket Pop-Ups

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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 Sewing with Susan and Suzn Quilts

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Another tree-filled, quick & easy to cut & to sew quilt! No tricky seams. No fussy points, just fast chain piecing which can be sewn on your favorite little Featherweight sewing machine at retreats! This will make a perfect Christmas quilt, but any fabric collection would make it a daily quilt! Adding rustic fabrics will make it the perfect “guy” quilt & it’s plenty long too. Susan’s Mini Tree Template Set, SUZ486 is used to make the trees. Finished quilt size is 65.5 in. x 81.5 in.


This 20 in. x 20 in. quilt features more of Susan’s popular tiny trees & tiny Dresden plates! It uses SUZ216 & SUZ286, fabrics & notions. It will make a great winter class with lots of techniques to teach; Dresden plates, little trees, fusible web appliqué, quilting & binding. It can also be made into a fun pillow.


3 sizes of quilts are included in this one simple pattern. Susan’s Mini SUZ486 & Tiny Tree SUZ286 Template Sets make the cutting & sewing so accurate. These quilts are lovely as made but think of the ways they can be decorated for any décor. A great way to create a decorating event with your shop with embellishment kits & contests. Sizes include large wall quilt 43.5 in. x 56 in., medium wall quilt 22 in. x 28 in. & small quilt 9.5” x 13.25 in.

What a lovely variation of a split Dresden block and a great way to show off a beautiful fabric.

This fun little quilt can be whipped up in an afternoon. Paper templates are included in the pattern, but Susan’s Tiny Dresden SUZ216, Tiny Tree SUZ286 & Little Tree SUZ386 Template Sets make for quicker & more accurate cutting.

Little Tree Template:

Mini Tree Template:

Tiny Tree Template:

Mini Dresden Plate:

Tiny Dresden Template:

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

No-Sew Ornaments

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These patterns won’t be available until Spring, but since many of you are already planning bus trips, retreats, and make it/take its, I wanted you to know these were coming.


The Peekaboo Pumpkin Ornament by The Ornament Girl is a no-sew pattern embellished with trim. Finished size is approximately 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″. It would also be adorable in other holiday fabrics.

The Basic Star Ornament by The Ornament Girl is a no-sew pattern embellished with trim. Finished size is approximately 3″ x 3″.

It is also adorable in Halloween fabrics.


The Prairie Point Pinwheel Ornament by The Ornament Girl is a no-sew pattern embellished with trim. Finished size is approximately 6″ x 6″.

Once again, it is gorgeous when using other fabrics.

We also have the stands in 7″ and 11″ sizes from Ackfeld Manufacturing:

These would be great choices for a mother/daughter class as well. Place your orders now so you don’t forget!