Panels are the Star

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Penny Haren

Mimi Hollenbaugh of Bound to be Quilting has created stunning quilts that can be created in a day because panels are the star of the show! She surrounds them with quilt blocks that accentuate the theme.

Nautilus Blocks (waves) surround this panel from the Welcome to the Beach collection from Timeless Treasures and finishes at 55″ x 71″. Both pattern and panel are due to arrive in January.

Butterfly blocks surround this Forest Magic panel from Timeless Treasures – both due to arrive in January/February.

This sample is made with the I Love My Dog collection from Timeless Treasures. It is expected to arrive in January/February.

Why not make a socially distanced face mask quilt! The arrows remind you to stay 6 feet away. The “I’m Actually Smiling” by Timeless Treasures and “Masquerade” by Dear Stella mask panels can be used to create a memory quilt with autographs, messages, used masks, t-shirt logos, or whatever other options you can come up with in place of the 5″ x 8″ mask panels. Pattern includes instructions to make 52″ x 73″ lap quilt and options for all of the arrows to be the same color, or each row having a different color.

Multi I'm Actually Smiling Digital Panel 36in, 9in x 6in blocks

A Galactic Fabric Explosion

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Penny Haren

Galactic Explosion

Galactic Explosion 12-Part BOM Pattern Booklet #NRDGEBOM is a sampler in two colorways: VENUS (brights) and MARS (earth tones). Nine stars in the center are surrounded by a piano key border and a dancing star border.

From Marcus Fabrics the Galactic Explosion BOM fabric by Nancy Rink Collection are featured and include a mix of tone-on-tone brights for the VENUS version and semi-solid textures for the MARS version. The full color, saddle-stitched, 52-page booklet includes complete separate instructions for BOTH colorways. 91 x 91″ finished size. Perfect for a Block of the Month or Saturday Sampler program.

There are two 60″ wide coordinating fabrics.

Contact Nancy for a shop cutting guide and program information: nancy@nancyrinkdesigns.com

Everything is due to arrive next month so place your orders now.

The Gnomes Have It!

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Penny Haren

These Holly Jolly Gnomes designed by The Whole Country Caboodle are simply adorable! The pattern features four different gnomes: Reindeer Gnome, Snowflake Gnome, Santa Gnome, and Papa Gnome. With names like that, they could move right in with the Smurfs and feel right at home!

The booklet includes instructions for a mug rug, pillow, pillow wrap, and canister wrap. Many feature homespun towels as a base.

These fellows also come in laser cut kits which Include precut fused applique & finished drawing for assembling applique.

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Reindeer Gnome Precut Fused Applique Pack

Snowflake Gnome Precut Fused Applique Pack

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I can already see these as the basis of gifts for next year. Why not start a holiday club in January? Feature projects like this that make great gifts for everyone on your list – including the pets! Can’t you just picture a canister filled with cat or dog treats wrapped with a reindeer gnome? Decorated kitchen towels for hostess gifts? Mug rugs for the folks at work? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an assortment of gifts on hand next year?

These items are due to arrive the end of December so they would be a great way to kick off a new program! And don’t forget to check out Leann’s fabric with Henry Glass. Her basic lines are great wardrobe choices for these guys!

Flannel Season

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Penny Haren

Flannel season is fast approaching and Bonnie Sullivan has outdone herself with these striking quilts! Each quilt is designed around pre-cuts so they are easy to kit – and easy to sell!

10″ squares

2 1/2″ strips and charms

Just 2 1/2″ strips

Just 5″ charm squares

5 or 10″ squaresq

This is one of those times that a display of an assortment of these patterns should be displayed with her Woolie fabrics to showcase the possibilities! A new assortment of Woolie flannels by Maywood is due to arrive in September, the patterns in October so order what you need to complete your display now!

New Releases by One Sister

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Penny Haren

Crazy Good Life by Janet Rae Nesbitt of One Sister contains 12 projects, 9 from the original One Crazy Sister Club, PLUS 3 new projects!

Who doesn’t love mariner’s compass and houses – and combined? Stunning!

The book is due to arrive in the middle of August and is the perfect companion to her new fabric line from Henry Glass, Scrap Happy by Janet Nesbitt Collection due out in January.

New Fabric Panels by Riley Blake & Hoffman Fabrics

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Penny Haren

Not only are these panels stunning, but the support patterns from Quilt Woman.com also frame them beautifully! If you are going to miss Houston this year, you can still enjoy a Texas cowboy!

These two are from Riley Blake Designs, Back Of The Chutes by Hugh Cabot Collection.

Back Of The Chutes Out Of The Money Panel

Mallards from Hoffman Fabrics, Call of the Wild Digital Collection are stunning and framing it in flying geese adds to the charm.

Mallard Call of the Wild Digital Panel, 29in x 43-3/4in

Also from Hoffman Fabrics Call of the Wild Digital Collection — a moose in the Umber Call of the Wild Digital Panel is surrounded by delectable mountains and trees creates the perfect frame.

Umber Call of the Wild Digital Panel, 33in x 44in

The lighthouse from Shoreline Stories Digital by Hoffman Fabrics Collection reminds me of the Outer Banks. Surround it with coordinates as a memory of your beach vacations.

Seaside Shorline Panel, 30-1/4in x 44in, Digital

This is the Dawn Sun Up To Sun Down Digital from Hoffman Fabrics Collection.

Dawn Sun Up To Sun Down Digital Panel, 31-1/4in x 43-3/4in

The panels and patterns are due to arrive next month so place your orders now. These will be great holiday gifts!

Cuddle 2 Yard Cuts

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Penny Haren

This is brilliant! You can now order a multitude of fun 58/60 inch cuddle prints in 2-yard cuts! These will be arriving in June. Here is just a sampling of the variety Shannon Fabrics has available:

I put this on the back of almost all of my throws – my kids and grandkids fight over them! But, do the math! If I have a throw that measures 54″ x 66″, I would have to pieced the back and even if I ieced it horizontally, it would take about 3 1/2 yards of fabric. At $12 a yard, that would cost $42. Since Cuddle is 60 inches wide, the back would not have to be pieced AND would retail for under $40….and it FEELS SO GOOD!!!

And now you can offer more choices without having to store over-sized bolts and having the fussies from cutting! Think about what kits you have and what classes you are teaching and order them now! By the time your customers finish the tops, the backings will be in stock!

Papa’s Old Truck

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Penny Haren

This is the name of Leann Anderson’s new fabric line for Henry Glass due to arrive in August! And, like everything she does, this is sure to be a hit! Just look at the quilt…

She is also offering the individual vehicles in pre-cut kits:

Monster Truck Precut Fused Applique Pack

There are only ten bolts to this line including a panel for a book and a panel for a floor quilt!

Assortment Papa's Old Truck, 10pcs x 12yds

Kid’s quilts are always a hit – and this is a great one so order now!

HoHoHo with Nancy Halvorsen

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Penny Haren

Nobody knows how to add that awe factor to any holiday like Nancy Halvorsen! And she is back with her latest fabric line with Benartex – Better Not Pout. Of course, there is a book with 20 projects to support the line as well!

Houses are everywhere this season – including in the companion fabric line, available in a white or navy background:

She also included some stocking panels which are so cute, you will want to make some just to fill with gifts instead of wrapping paper. There are two different panels to choose from and she even remembered the cat and dog!

Each panel is approximately 2/3 of a yard.

Her tea towels are so popular that she is now offering them in packages or on bolts!

Everything is due to arrive the end of May so place your orders now!

The Perfect Patterns and Pre-Cuts

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Penny Haren

Have a Heart is a top-selling pattern that gives instructions for two different sizes. The large (74 x 90) is a perfect throw size for your favorite couple and is made with 2-1/2″ strips. The smaller size (37 x 45) is a great wall hanging or baby quilt and is made with 1-1/2″ strips. Why not personalize it by having the machine quilter quilt in the names of those you love?

As shop owners, here is the GREAT news! Wilmington Prints makes an entire line of pre-cuts called Essential Gems in multiple sizes in specific color ranges. This quilt takes one package of heart fabric and two packages of background. How easy is that to kit???

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

2-1/2in Strips Sapphire Sky 40pcs/bundle, 4 bundles per pack

2-1/2in Strips Vanilla Cream 40pcs/bundle, 4 bundles per pack

2-1/2in Strips Cookie Dough 40pcs/bundle, 4 bundles per pack

It takes 32 2-1/2″ strips for the hearts and 80 2-1/2″ strips for the background. That means the binding can be sewn from the extra 8 heart strips and the scraps! These packs come in 24 and 40 strips so make sure you order the right size!

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