New from Amanda Murphy

If you are looking for a new class this Winter and would like to sell kits for Christmas, Amanda has you covered! What a great way to showcase the features of your sewing machines.

Celebrate sewing notions with this 51 x 79 inch modern piece with infinite quilting possibilities. This pattern includes a download code for appliqué-in-the-hoop files for the buttons and bobbins. The designs are 5in x 5in so can be accommodated by the BERNINA Oval hoop. The download also includes SVG files for digital fabric cutters. Tracing diagrams are also included if you prefer to hand-trace the designs onto paper-backed fusible web.

Sewing Room Sampler 2

Celebrate sewing and quilting with this beautifully detailed 46in x 66in sampler! Each block is so fun to create – you won’t be able to stop at just one! This pattern is a 24 page full-color booklet with numerous detailed diagrams to walk you through the piecing.

Buttons & Bobbins

Make a wall hanging with a playful arrangement of oversized sewing tools in Amanda’s signature style to hang in your sewing studio! The download includes SVG files for digital fabric cutters. Tracing diagrams are also included if you prefer to hand-trace the designs onto paper-backed fusible web.

My Favorite Things

These patterns showcase her new fabric line:

Sewing Room 2 by Amanda Murphy Collection from Contempo Studio.

The patterns and fabric are not due to be released until November but they are such great choices for holiday gifts that I couldn’t resist sharing now!

New from Nancy Halvorsen

Nancy’s projects always make me smile. She is so creative when it comes to creating programs for shops and quilters as well. I love this latest idea. She will be releasing 6 new booklets next month and six more in the Fall. Each booklet includes a portion of a quilt that can be combined into a completed block of the month quilt. But this is the genius of Nancy! Each booklet includes smaller projects that can be companions to the finished quilt. Or, quilters can choose to make the smaller projects instead! Talk about getting the most bang for your buck!

Bunny Knoll On Wander Lane
Blossom Trail On Wander Lane
Honeybee Hollow On Wander Lane
Liberty Heights On Wander Lane
Sunflower Slope On Wander Lane
Shamrock Ridge on Wander Lane

The fabric line from Benartex, Wander Lane by Nancy Halvorsen Collection is due to arrive next month as well so place your orders now.

Multi Wander Lane

HoHoHo with Nancy Halvorsen

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!

Better Not Pout

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

White Christmas Village

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!

Multi You Better Not Pout Panel
Multi He's Making a List Panel

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!

Tea Towels, 8 per pack

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

Glow in the Dark

I want to make sure I get this right so in the words of Mettler:

POLY GLOW is a phosphorescent, washable embroidery thread that stores UV and artificial light, making embroideries and seams glow in the dark. The thread is extremely well-suited for extraordinary effects on sports, kids, leisure wear, bags and satchels as well as for embroidering logos and letterings. T

It is a 40 weight thread and comes on 109 yard spools for around $6.00. A 70 or 80 needle is recommended. It is due to arrive any day.

Why not display it with this glow in the dark fabric by Benartex :- due to arrive in March:

Pillowcases and pajamas would make your child smile!