The Perfect Beginner Quilt

From Cut Loose Press® by Rachelle Craig, Havenwood is the perfect beginner class or project! Just about every inch of the fabric is used in this quilt. Grab forty-2 1/2-inch strips (or cut your own), a background fabric and you are ready to go. Kitting not required!

Turning every other block creates the modern off-set look that gives this quilt its style.

The cover quilt is made with Pearl Splendor by Benartex. Or, cut your own strips with the Creative Grids® Stripology XL Ruler.

The 2-1/2″ slits are marked with squares – can’t get any easier than that! What a great way to use up scraps.

Treasured Threadz™ by Amy Barickman

Hi! My name is Amy Barickman and I am here to tell you about my new Treasured Threadz™ collection! I’ve been so lucky to create this with my hometown partner, Colonial Patterns. Colonial Patterns has been producing the popular Aunt Martha’s embroidery patterns for over 85 years! Watch this short video for an overview:

The new Treasured Threadz™ fabric panels are a culmination of my love for vintage textiles and passion for repurposing thrifted fabrics and preloved apparel. Using my vintage collection of art, textiles and quilts, I have designed FIVE Treasured Threadz™ fabric panels! I also developed some signature techniques for applying patchwork that are perfect for featuring in your store demos and classes!

Upcycling fabrics has always been a favorite focus of mine over my 30 years creating sewing and craft patterns. Think of these panels as “cheater” or “convenience” panels that offer your customers a shortcut to style! These authentic digital reproductions are perfect for embroidery, quilting, collage or applique. Embellish projects or use the panels for your favorite sewing pattern.

Every panel purchase includes a QR code that will give you access to exclusive digital content. There are three printable PDF patterns (a cross body bag, zipper pouch, and eyeglasses case) as well as an extensive Look Book with over 25 pages of project ideas. Treasured Threadz™ truly offers endless inspiration for creating unique fashion and sustainable sewing projects.

We also have a new companion Favorite Fusible Stabilizer. We have developed this low-loft fusible batting as the perfect partner to our fabric panels. Each package includes a 11″ x 17″ Pressing Sheet, and added value to your customers as they create with our signature techniques to embellish and applique.

With the purchase of the Favorite Fusible Stabilizer, you will find a QR code with detailed videos and PDF instructions for oth Decorative Patch Applique and our Repair Patch Techniques. Both methods are great for embellishing or mending favorites from your home and closet.

There are so many ways to use this stabilizer. Use it to give a layer of body, softness and stability to almost anything you create. You can easily layer this fusible batting with fabric and add decorative stitching for a dimensional, hand-quilted look. Treasured Threadz™ panels are perfect for applique as well as small projects like my popular Fold & Go Folio pattern.

You can use it to create a sturdy fabric for functional projects such as cross body bags or an eyeglass case (both patterns are included with each fabric panel). One of my favorite uses for this stabilizer is for hand embroidery. It’s a wonderful backing for your stitching project, no hoop required!

The broad appeal of Treasured Threadz™ makes it perfect for in-store demo days, design challenges, classes or retreat projects. Even better, a continuity or club program could be created using the patterns that are included with purchase of a panel.

.Thanks for letting me share Treasured Threadz? with you – I hope you are inspired to embrace the opportunity you have with this line and share it with your community. Visit the Checker website to see all of Amy’s patterns, panels and fusible batting: Amy Barickman

New from Elizabeth Hartman

Elizabeth Hartman always knows what will tug out heartstrings and these latest patterns are irresistible! Either would be great programs this Spring. The patterns and fabric are due to arrive in April.

The Bunny Bunch includes Basil, Blanch, Bertie, and Button. They’re a well-dressed group, sporting shirts, overalls, and dresses that you can make with your favorite fabrics. The pattern also includes a bonus Baby bunny block. Everything in this pattern is made using conventional patchwork techniques. No templates or paper piecing!

Their clothing is pieced from her plaids, available in a fat quarter pack from Robert Kaufman:

And then there are the cats. This pattern is available now but the cats shown are dressed in the same plaids which won’t be available until April.


Make pajamas for these cozy cats using your favorite fat quarters. Once again, everything is pieced using conventional patchwork techniques. No templates or paper piecing! You already know who will want these so place your order now!

Cat Lovers Unite

These patterns by Pammie Jane are sure to make you smile. Pawm Springs looks like it is right off the set of MadMen!

Traditional and foundation paper piecing combine in a purr-fect intermediate level design. This mid-century styled quilt features cool cats with a retro vibe that are enhanced by foundation-pieced atomic stars and sparkling diamonds. Skill Level: Intermediate


This easy-to-piece quilt delivers lots of graphic punch thanks to simple cat blocks and striking checkerboard sashing strips. Cover quilt features Kitty Litter basics by Pammie Jane for Dear Stella.

This quilt will zig zag its way into your heart with its charm! And with its large patches, it’s purr-fect for showing off your favorite cat-themed fabrics. The next three designs are made with fabric from Curious Garden by Pammie Jane for Dear Stella fabrics.


Bloom Where Mew Are Planted is a 12-month skill-building block-of-the-month program. Let Pammie Jane take you on an epic quilting journey, designed to build your know-how in various techniques. In the span of 12 months, your skills will bloom to new heights! Don’t be afraid of the unknown. While this quilt may look complex, every month you’ll learn the skills necessary to complete each block, taking you from beginner to advanced in no time. Follow Pammie Jane on social media for bonus tips, tricks, and techniques to further enhance your experience.


Go wild and combine hand embroidery with traditional piecing for a quilt that’s sweeter than honey!

Journey to another galaxy with the Supernova Quilt. This beginner-friendly FPP quilt features blocks inspired by vintage Pyrex dish prints. Quilt something genuinely stellar! Each Supernova block finishes at 11.” Simple block construction with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Skill Level: Confident Beginner


This big, cozy quilt is a dream to piece thanks to large-scale blocks. Who needs counting sheep when you’ve got stitches this sweet? The Sweet Dreams Quilt finishes at 80″ square and features a large center medallion.


A yummy, beginner-friendly quilt that’s too sweet to resist. With 3 sizes to choose from and only 2 simple blocks, it’s a recipe for success! As an added bonus – it’s charm pack, layer cake, and fat quarter friendly!!! Finished block size = 12″. Quilt size options – Crib, Throw, and Full

The Curious Garden fabric line as well as the patterns are due to arrive this month so place your orders now.

New Patterns and Fabric by Christa Quilts


I have included the fronts and backs of each pattern so you can see the different colorways. You would hardly know it was the same pattern!

Pair up your favorite 2 1/2″ strips with a contrasting background and you’ve got an instant hit! Pattern includes instructions in 4 sizes: Lap, Throw, Double & Queen. It also includes with step by step full color diagrams, quilting suggestions and a coloring page.

Try your hand at improvisational piecing, but in a structured way! Use your favorite fat quarters or leftover scraps to make slightly oversized blocks. Then trim them down for a perfect fit! The pattern uses regular cutting and piecing methods, and no 2 blocks are alike! Includes instructions in 4 sizes: wall, lap, throw, and queen. Also includes step by step full color diagrams, quilting suggestions and a coloring page.


Learn to make perfect Party blocks with foundation paper piecing! Pair up your favorite saturated colors with a contrasting background. Pattern includes a full-size foundation template to photocopy, machine quilting suggestions, and instructions in 4 sizes. The fabric used to make this quilt is called Dazzle Dots by Christa Watson for Benartex, but it would look fabulous in any fabrics. See back cover for complete fabric requirements. This pattern assumes knowledge of basic foundation paper piecing techniques.

These quilts were made with Christa’s new fabric line, Dazzle Dots by Benartex. Love, love, love these! They are available on the bolt and your favorite pre-cuts.

The patterns are due to arrive next month, the fabric is due in January so place your orders!

Stunning BOM from Wing and a Prayer

I know the fabric and patterns won’t be available until the end of the year but you are seeing the fabric now and I wanted to make sure you saw how beautiful this quilt is! Why not show it to customers and offer it as a pre-sale so you know how much fabric to order?

Tonga Windsong is a 20-piece batik treat collection featuring the best of nature’s colors. The Windsong BOTM uses 13 specially chosen fabrics that represent the colors of the seasons. Traditional piecing techniques are used in making this 108” square quilt. The quilt blocks were created and colored to represent the warm and cool tones of nature, giving customers the chance to see how a simple change in color can affect the block’s appearance. This twelve-month program offers a variety of block and fabric combinations.

You can see the fabrics used in the background of the shop kit. These fabrics are listed as companions on the Checker website under the pattern or shop kit. They are stunning! Shop kits are limited to one per store. Verification of Windsong Fabric purchase may be required.

I love Fall colors and this line will sell itself but with the addition of the pattern? This is a no-brainer! The Shop Kit is due to arrive at the end of October so you have a couple of months to make the sample before the patterns and fabric arrive.

Amanda Murphy in Black and White

I know these patterns and fabric line aren’t being released until September, but since you are buying the fabric line now, I wanted you to see the support for the line! As a mother of four boys, I love the graphic feel of these projects!

The patterns shown feature Botanica by Amanda Murphy Collection from Contempo Studio.

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This quilt is made with just 2 blocks that are paper-pieced to perfection:

This is a modern take on a braid quilt:

Look what 3 values can do! And look at the colorful version from her Vibrancy collection on the back!

This beginner-friendly quilt has a few matching seams.

Everything is due to arrive in early Fall so place your orders now.

Get Your Quilting Juices Flowing with Elizabeth Hartman’s Berry Season Pattern

As the weather warms up and the sun shines brighter, it’s time to start thinking about one of the sweetest seasons of the year: berry season! And what better way to celebrate this delicious time than with the newest pattern Berry Season #EH073 from Elizabeth Hartman?

The Berry Season quilt pattern is a charming and delightful design that features a collection of adorable strawberries. With three different size options, this pattern can be used to make an 18” x 18” pillow, a 54” x 64” lap quilt, or a 74” x 76” picnic quilt. This versatility means that no matter what your skill level or project needs are, there’s a perfect size for you.

What’s even better about this pattern is that it can be made using a variety of materials, including yardage, fat quarters, precut squares, and even scraps. This makes it a great project for using up those smaller pieces of fabric that you may have lying around.

The Berry Season quilt pattern uses conventional patchwork piecing, making it accessible for quilters of all levels. Even if you’re new to quilting, this pattern is a great way to build your skills and create a beautiful finished product.

The pattern includes clear and concise instructions, as well as full-color diagrams, making it easy to follow along and create a finished product that is both charming and functional. The strawberries are arranged in a fun and playful way, creating a design that is both modern and classic.

Overall, the Berry Season quilt pattern from Elizabeth Hartman is a fun and delightful way to celebrate the sweetest season of the year. With its versatility, accessibility, and playful design, it’s sure to be a favorite among quilters of all levels. So, grab your fabric and get ready to create something truly special!

Elizabeth recommends using solids and non-directional fabric. Her quilt was made with solids by Robert Kaufman. If you want to match the fabrics exactly, a chart of her choices is included in the pattern. An added bonus? Wouldn’t this be a great wedding gift with a picnic basket?

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

Love on the Run-ner

I love this table runner that is simple enough it could be made in an afternoon. Measuring 18” x 74” (without tassels), grab your 2 1/2” strips and follow the enclosed road map to create a quick and easy runner for your Valentine’s Day or wedding. Add self made tassels just for the fun of it! This is a perfect beginner project!

Love on the Run-ner

Use these Wilmington Essentials to kit this beauty in a matter of moments.

2-1/2in Strips Ruby Days 40pcs/bundle, 4 bundles per pack

Use the same background or a combination of background prints.

2-1/2in Strips White Out 40pcs/bundle, 4 bundles per pack

This pattern is due to arrive next month, not in time for this Valentine’s Day but I am getting everything now so I’ll be ahead of the game next year. And, I have several weddings this year. Wouldn’t it be a great shower gift???