Jean Ann Wright is on a Roll

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

Combine timeless, classic quilts with modern fabrics! Roll with the Classics is a beautiful collection of quilting patterns for those who love tradition with a contemporary touch.

Roll with the Classics 14 Popular Quilt Patterns Made Easy with Jelly Rolls

Featuring 14 jelly roll quilt patterns that are beginner-friendly and use a selection of today’s pre-cut strips, alleviate the stress and just get quilting! With helpful opening sections on the quilting and jelly roll basics, you’ll then discover a dozen classic quilt projects featuring beloved designs – from flying geese and half hexies to lone star, pyramids, and more. Most quilts are made using a variety of Creative Grids® rulers and quilting tools many that were designed by Jean Ann Wright herself!.

Creative Grids Hexagon Trim Tool Quilt Ruler

Short cuts for cutting and piecing are also provided, all of which make the process easier and more rewarding. With Roll with the Classics, you’ll quilt beloved, classic designs while taking the guesswork out of selecting and combining fabrics and opt for modern pre-cut jelly roll fabrics.

Creative Grids 12in Skinny Pineapple Trim Tool

Creative Grids 10in Wonky Log Cabin Trim Tool

Creative Grids 4in Log Cabin Trim Tool Quilt Ruler

Creative Grids Pineapple Trim Tool for 6, 8 or 10in Finished Blocks

Creative Grids 60 Degree Triangle 8-1/2in Quilt Ruler

Creative Grids Triangle Squared Ruler 9-1/2in Quilt Ruler

Creative Grids Half-Square 4-in-1 Triangle Quilt Ruler

Here are just a few of the featured projects.

There are also several mini projects to use any 2 1/2″ strips leftover! Why not use the book as a basis for a series of classes? Each month you could feature a different tool and mini project. Once they learn how versatile the tools are, they will want to make the larger projects so have plenty of rolls on hand!

New from Atkinson Designs

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

I love the graphics of this design. It is so simple but so dramatic!

The Monorail pattern includes yardage for the table runner as well as baby, lap, twin and queen quilts. Since it is fat quarter friendly, choosing fabrics is a breeze!

Terry recommends the Creative Grids Folded Corner Clipper (CGRFCC) or the Easy Angle (8829466).

Creative Grids Folded Corner Clipper Tool

This pattern is due to arrive early next month. So place your orders now and make sure you have plenty of rulers in stock!

Hello Spring by Sandy Gervais

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

Sandy says these little birds have traveled a great distance to get back to their Spring home and they need a little rest. What better place to take a rest than on a fence among the flowers. The finished size is 23 X 67 inches. The project shown features her Hello Spring fabric line from Riley Blake Designs.

This table runner features 6 little peeps and is made using two 5″ Stackers. The finished size is15 x 42 inches.

This block of the month offers six different pieced designs as well as pinwheels. Any of the blocks would look great in an individual table runner design or as a pillow for the porch swing.

Sandy actually owns a wind farm so this pattern is the perfect reflection of her life. A Hello Spring fat quarter bundle will make the wind mills. Finished size: 99 X 99″ – a queen/king size.

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

New from Rebecca Mae Designs by Sherri Noel

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

I love combining words and quilts and obviously she does too! Three out of your of her new patterns do just that!

Oh baby combines whimsical appliqued letters with a dynamic star sashing. And at 52″ square, it is the perfect size for a 60″ wide Shannon Cuddle backing!

Live the good life! Wouldn’t this be a great wedding or retirement gift? It is plenty big enough for two people to cuddle under!

I came of age in the 60’s and 70’s so Love and Peace brings back memories:

Flying Free makes an impact with large blocks in a unique setting.

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

New Patterns by Edyta Sitar

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts has created four new quilts in her signature colors, soft hues of pinks and blues.

Montana – Primrose combines those two colors with chocolates and creams for a stunning effect.

This quilt can be cut with her Creative Grids® Alaska Quilt Ruler.

Strawberry Shortcake showcases the multiple shades of pink and rose in a dynamic setting.

Holiday Forest and Aspen Seabreeze are subtle and breathtaking in their simplicity.

All of these patterns are due in later this month so place your orders now.

New 3-Yard Quilts

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

Make It Modern With 3-Yard Quilts is due to arrive later this month. Three 1-yard cuts makes a lap quilt, 6 make a twin, and 12 make a queen/king. How easy is that?

The book contains 8 different quilts:

These quick and easy patterns are always a hit so place your orders now!

New Cut Loose Press® Purse

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

This darling tote showcases a collection of assorted five-inch squares. Stabilizing the bag with Soft and Stable maintains the shape of the bag. An added bonus? It also accentuates the quilting on the bag. This 14-inch square bag is 8-inches wide, it is large enough to hold all of your goodies whether you are packing for the beach or a quilt retreat!

The Box Bottom and Bows Tote designed by Pamela Periera is a perfect choice for a class. The body of the bag can be made with an pre-cut pack of 5-inch squares. Showcase some coordinates that they can choose for the bows, handles and lining and you are ready to teach!

We all know that not all pre-cuts measure to the correct size so she recommends using the Creative Grids 5-1/2 inch square to trim squares if needed, or they can cut their own from fabric they have on hand. The five-inch square is easily defined on the ruler.

Creative Grids Quilt Ruler 5-1/2in Square

Piecing the squares together is fast and easy. If their seam allowances are off a little bit, it is easy to adjust the bottoms and lining to fit. Even beginners will be successful.

The bag is lined with Soft and Stable which gives it that incredible body so it can stand on its own.

Soft and Stable White 100% Polyester Foam Stabilizer 36in x 58in

Chaco Liners have been around forever but your customers may not know that they now have a pen version which fits to the shape of your hand. Pamela recommends white but if they are using light and dark fabrics, silver is a good choice because it shows up on everything!

Everything is in stock so schedule your class today!

New from Creative Grids®

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

This 1-1/2″ square ruler is the perfect ruler for anyone who loves to work with little blocks. The entire back of the ruler is covered in grip to ensure accuracy when working with minis. The square also features diagonal lines drawn in both directions so squaring up quarter-square triangles or hour glass blocks is as easy as pie!

Creative Grids Quilt Ruler 1-1/2in Square

A new rectangle has also been added to the line!

Creative Grids Quilt Ruler 2-1/2in x 4-1/2in

This 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ ruler has all of the markings you love on our current rectangles. We have also added diagonal lines that intersect 1/4″ away from the 4 1/2″ side of the ruler. These diagonal lines are perfect for squaring up flying geese units as well as squares set on point.

Both are in stock now. If you teach any miniature classes, these are a must!

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Aprons by Mary Mulari

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

The queen of aprons has a new design arriving next month. In her words: A half apron or a full apron – it’s your choice. Start with a half apron with modern streamlined shaping for easy of movement and hidden in-seam pockets accessible from both sides of the apron. Button on an apron top with adjustable ties. Use two yards of cotton fabric for both halves of this apron and then build a clever apron wardrobe with a mix of coordinating fat quarters to create apron tops to interchange.

Why not make a display of her top selling patterns?

The best feature of all of these aprons? Pockets! Visit our website to see all of the possibilities: Mary Mulari

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