October 2021 Newsletter

Designed by Krista Moser, this template is a must have when making scalloped quilt borders. Without proper instruction, this ruler may look a little crazy & confusing, so I’ve attached a video below from Creative Grids of Krista showing you how to use this ruler. Everyone loves a good tutorial video, right? 

Dress up a dish towel with Hedgie the Hedgehog; it’s a mini applique pattern that you can use your scraps to make. It’s a quick project that will be the perfect added touch to your kitchen. Finished size of applique is 7” x 9”.

If your sewing project involves any type of temporary adhesive or tape, you may want to try these super nonstick needles. They have an anti-adhesive coating that will keep them from gumming up and they have a reinforced blade that will keep them from skipping stitches.

These flat head pins are just purr-ecious, and for any cat lovers out there- you’ll want to snag a pack of them. They are 2 in. long and you’ll get 60 of them in one package. They’ll make the pinning process a little more fun!

Pat Sloan’s here to help you decorate your home throughout the year, with a variety of projects for a variety of seasons. Most of the projects are smaller projects, but they’ll each add something special to your home. You’ll find some stockings for Christmas, a table runner for fall, a candy basket for Halloween, and lots more. There are 17 projects in all!

If you’re just starting your quilt making journey, pay attention; This book may be just what you need. Sarah Ashford has compiled 6 total projects for you to try, but before you get started she’ll give you a run-down of some of the basic sewing techniques, tools, and commonly used phrases that you’ll want to know before you ever start cutting.

In the market for a new tree skirt? Have a look at this one. It finishes in a hexagon shape and comes in 3 different sizes! For each size, the pattern will also give you a jelly roll option if you’d prefer to make it using precut strips. Your tree will thank you for dressing it so nicely.

There’s still time to add a little fall flavor to your décor if you haven’t already. Why not try these lovely embroidery patterns for your kitchen towels? This pattern features two designs that won’t take too much time to embroider.

Okay ladies, these tweezers are not for plucking your eyebrows (although I wouldn’t judge you if you decided to use them for that). They have an extra fine tip that make them helpful in the sewing world for picking up paper piecing foundations and applique templates, repositioning thread, or placing fused fabrics in a precise position. 

Begin your Christmas prep, with these darling pillows from the Buttermilk Basin Design Co. You can make Jolly Saint Nick and a happy little pine tree to place on your couch or on top of your bed this holiday season. Finished size is
8” x 8”. 

A beautiful combo of red, navy, tan, and cream colors this Lone Star Kit comes prepackaged with all of the fabrics you need to make this lovely wall hanging. 

It includes fabric, batting, backing, and pattern.  

Finished size:
22" x 22"

Little girls will love this Quillow design! Using the Dreamland Panel (linked below) you can make a very simple quilt that can then be folded into a pillow. The pattern also includes instructions for a toy bag that can be buttoned to the back of the quilt.  

Christmas. Christmas. Christmas! YAY! 
This new book has 12 projects to get your house looking festive for the holidays. It not only includes quilts, but ornaments, table runners, pillows and placemats too! 

In this new addition of 3 yard quilt patterns, a mother and daughter duo have paired up to give you 8 more quilt designs. As always, instructions are included if you'd like to enlarge your quilt, but the original size can be made with 3 yards of fabric.

The gnomes are taking over! Find them hanging out on your potholders in the kitchen, your placemats in the dining room, in the blanket that's draped over your couch, hanging on your wall, and even sitting in your sewing room.