Did you know?

Did you know that we carry clear vinyl on a 54" wide bolt?  These extra wide goods are great for larger projects and we've also pre-cut some more manageable half-yard (18"x54") pieces for smaller projects...like these fun pouches from Noodlehead Designs and Laura Cunningham.  Great for luggage tags, small pouches, clear pockets on all kinds of travel accessories - you name it!  

Free Tutorials!!
Binder Pouch (one with grommets):  noodle-head.com
See It All Pouch From Laura Cunningham

Little Projects

As fall approaches we're updating our go-to project lists. In addition to our quilting we've been looking at small projects we can work on when we need a break from our long-term projects or need a quick gift item for a special event. Take a look at some of our favorite little projects! 

Keychain Wallets 

Never again leave your home without your wallet! This little project is awesome for those who like fussy cutting or quick sewing! Fabric Mutt provides a free tutorial, click here to access it. 

Mitered Napkins

The hard part is choosing only one fabric, so mix and match napkins is one way to go!  These make great housewarming gifts and are prefect for the hostess that has everything!  These mitered napkins are an easy rainy-day project and satisfying to stack up for gifting.  Any of our fabrics will work wonderfully for these and we've got some fun and funky choices to personalize your options!   

Project Bags

A fabulous gift for the quilters in your life, or yourself! These project bags help to organize your project components and set you up for on-the-go stitching!  The front is vinyl making it easy to view the contents on the project bag. We used a variety of our favorite French General fabrics for these bags shown above.  

Waxed Canvas Go Green Bag

The Waxed Canvas Go Bag is a modified version of the Go Green Bag we've used for years - the addition of waxed canvas makes it more durable and perfect for fall weather.  It also features longer handles we find more versatile.  It's a great way to stay eco-friendly and satisfy every stitcher's project list.

Easy Folded Hotpad

Whether for seasonal or everyday use, these hotpads only take 3 fabrics, 1/4 yd each. The pattern features hotpads, coasters or ornaments!  A fabulous Christmas gift for those gift exchanges and extended family members you never know what to get?

Happy Stitching!

What are you making?

It's that in between time, we've left the holidays behind and are almost back into regular routines and thinking of some lighter, brighter days...we have snowdrops peaking through so you know it won't be long.  So a few transitional projects - something fun and easy?  These will take you through this next season of chocolate perhaps!  Here is an old favorite of ours, using mini-charms it was a fun and quick make.  We added some light backgrounds in textured creams and tonal prints - these are homespuns from a few seasons ago featured in this project, but we have some new fun options and pink and chocolate also shown makes for a good combination too. 

pixelated heart

Pink & Chocolate homespuns

We created the combination above using some Moda wovens and a few yarn-dyed plaids from Henry Glass.  We have some other color combinations too if you're looking to add to a collection of plaids or want a casual throw quilt that is warm and comfy.

My Back Porch Gingham 

This new collection of ginghams overlaid with florals make a great go-with for the plaids and yarn-dyes too! 

Some little projects to give a quick finish and/or set you up for success on your next project.  We have seen these pattern weights featured a few different times and couldn't resist making up a set (or two) in some of our favorite Cotton & Steel prints.  These would make a pretty sweet Valentine for a favorite stitcher if you do make an extra set!  Here is the tutorial link

And this little project shown below was great for Christmas stockings, but makes a reappearance now as a cute valentine treat!  These lip balm fabric holders fit on a key ring or clip into a backpack or lunch bag perfectly.  Do check the dimensions of your favorite lip balm though - no two brands are identical it seems!  Here's the tutorial for this project.  

Hope you have plenty of projects to keep you busy - we can't wait to work with all the new fabric lines showing up on the shelves.  Hope you treat yourself to a little valentine project soon!