Category Archives: Home Decor

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.

New Seasonal Wool Projects

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These latest applique patterns from Sew Cherished are simply adorable! With one for every season and then some, these are great projects for all year long. Not only will this be the perfect accent for your February decor, but it will also make a beautiful gift for someone special. Created with 100% hand-dyed wool, these are quality materials. The finished size measures 8.25″ x 11.25″ and fits right in the small antique tray. Check out all nine of them today!


These will all fit inside the Handmade Decor Antique Metal Tray with Handles from Kraft Klub. Perfect for displaying stitchery. Outside dimensions with handle: 12″ L x 9″ W x 1.25″ H; inside dimensions 11” L x 8.25” W x 1.25” H

The patterns are due to arrive next month, so place your orders now! The trays are due to arrive in April.

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!

New Kitchen Towels by Edyta Sitar

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Check out the latest additions to the Laundry Basket Quilts kitchen towels.

With a beautiful quilt design, these towels are not only durable but also the perfect way to add a pop of color to your home! Wipe your kitchen counters, dishes, glasses, and cutlery for a streak-free clean with your new waffle weave drying towel. This towel does more than just dry; it’s also great for scrubbing away pesky food debris or dust and dirt on windows. When it gets fully saturated, simply wring it out and watch how fast it dries! These Microfiber Waffle Weave Towels are a generous 16″ x 24″. These are due to arrive later this month so place your orders now.

Heat Reflective Fleece from Bosal

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This heat reflective fleece is recommended for quilting, apparel, lunch bags, sleeping bags, window treatments and coverings (reflects heat source), place mats, trivets, oven mitts, throws and wraps for outdoor activities and sporting events.

The 60″ width makes it a perfect choice for table runners.

At least one layer of cotton batting is recommended in addition to this fleece when used for oven mitts, trivets, or potholders. POLYTHERM FLEECE IS HEAT-RESISTANT, NOT HEAT-PROOF.

It is due to arrive any day so place your orders now.

Tissue Anyone?

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These new panels by Jody Houghton include a panel and the pattern to make these darling tissue covers. What a great gift for anyone feeling under the weather during this flu season!

The panels are also available without the pattern because who could stop at just one??? These kits and panels are due to arrive in the next couple of weeks so place your order now.

New from Bloomin’ Minds

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These “Half to Have” patterns are priced just right for impulse buys and a great way to use up scraps. Add a hint of Fall anywhere or everywhere!

Happy Jack table runner. 13″ x 33″.


Pick a Pumpkin. Pattern includes information for making a 12″ x12″ wallhanging or 13″ x 30″ runner.


I Love Fall. 9″ x 17″ Wallhanging.

Little Monster. Wallhanging 15″ x 20″.


Bootiful. Wallhanging 15″ x 21″.

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

Are You Ready for Some Football?

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Score some points for your Football Game Day Parties with these simple, easy projects!

Pattern includes instructions & full-sized pattern pieces to make Football Place Mat(s), Table Toppers, Microwave Grabbers, Trivets/Coasters & Football Garlands. Not just for Game Days but for everyday use for your Football Fans! Make some happy memories at home; makes great gifts too!

This pattern is due to arrive in September, the perfect idea for a class! Why not add letters to the garland that support your team? In my area that would be a block “O”!