All sewists know there’s something truly special about creating, and gifting, a handmade sewing project! Not only is it more personal and thoughtful, but oftentimes these made-with-love gifts will be cherished as a keepsake by the recipient for years and years to come. But how can […]
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Join me for Season 2 of A Year of Celebrations
I am starting a new year-long stitch along! I’ve been looking forward to this new season of A Year of Celebrations Continues from Hands on Design! Please join me in July as I start the monthly Season 2 – A Year of Celebrations Continues Stitch […]
Blossom and Grow Blog Hop: Two by Two Receiving Blanket
We’ve been invited by Maureen Fiorellini to join her Blossom and Grow Blog Hop! In celebration of her new fabric collection, Maureen has organized makers and projects each day starting on June 20. There will be tutorials, inspiration, and some fun giveaways! We have a […]
6 Beautiful Baby Quilts for Beginners
From Shortcut Quilts to books, we’ve collected some of our favorite baby quilts and blankets for you to sew. They make great projects for beginners and even kiddos that are looking to get into quilting this summer. 1. Starry Charms Shortcut Quilt Starry Charms, more […]
Stitch Quarterly June 2022 Reveal
When life gives you lemons… keep on stitching with a look inside our June Stitch Quarterly Subscription! Each quarter we curate an exclusive collection of cross stitch essentials built around a unique theme. This month, our theme is ‘Citrus Summer‘, and as you can imagine […]
Boo Crew Mystery Quilt and Stitch Along
At long last, we’re ready for our next Halloween Mystery quilt along and stitch along! Beginning July 5, we’ll release a FREE Boo Crew quilt and cross stitch pattern each week for four weeks. Kimberly will guide you in sewing this quilt, so if you’re […]
FQS Jolly July 2022: Letters to Santa
It’s time for Christmas with FQS Jolly July! Jolly July lasts throughout the whole month. We are sew ready for Christmas to come early this year, and Santa has brought us a nice little mystery cross stitch for all! The all-new Letters to Santa Mystery […]
Sew Sampler Box June 2022 Sneak Peek!
The June Sew Sampler box is in full BLOOM and we wanted to bring you a sneak peek of this beauty. Enjoy this exclusive bonus picture taken from the quilt photoshoot! Don’t miss out on this box, if you are not yet subscribed and […]
Classic & Vintage – Geese on the Pond Quilt
Our Classic & Vintage series takes traditional quilt blocks and adds a modern twist. Today we’re sharing the latest pattern release, the Geese on the Pond Quilt! It uses a combination of nine patches and half-square triangles to create a beautiful design. With added flying […]
Join us for the Spotted Snail Trail Quilt Along!
Last month, we released a new and easy way to make the classic Snail Trail quilt block using foundation paper to master the swirling shape and intricate piecing. We were so inspired by this incredible vintage design that we designed a free quilt pattern and […]
A Christmastime Quilt and Stitch Along are Coming Soon…
Update 7/5/2022 We were hoping for a Christmas in July, but Santa has been delayed! It looks like August is the month we’ll get started on the Christmastime Quilt Along and Stitch Along. As soon as the fabric elves deliver, we’ll announce the dates, so […]
Pat Sloan’s Tantalizing Table Toppers Book Tour
I’ve been invited by Pat Sloan to join her Tantalizing Table Toppers Book Tour! Pat Sloan’s Tantalizing Table Toppers Book is chock-full of table runners and toppers for every style and table. Pat has included 12 delightful designs to dress up your home! In celebration […]
Celebrating the Summer with Great Granny Squared-Along!
Celebrate the summer with Lori Holt and the classic Granny Square block, the star of Lori Holt’s second book, Great Granny Squared! Join us June 3 as we kick off summer with a unique sew along that features three ways to participate: quilting, crochet, and […]
What to Pack for a Quilting Retreat + FREE Packing Checklist
Quilting retreats are fun whether you’re going to make some quilty friends, catch up on your projects, or just relax. They’re an opportunity for you to focus on your quilting and maybe learn something new. Keep reading to see which items I’m packing for an […]