New Collections in the Shop

Just a quick update to share what's new on our shelves ....

In From the Cold by Kate Spain.  You can't go wrong with her Christmas lines. Too cute!

And The Boo Crew by Sweetwater.  Fun monsters and Halloween text prints.  Super cute. :-)

We've also organized many of our Low Volume prints in one spot on our website.  Can't get enough of projects with low volume prints!

Happy Sewing!  :-)

Summer Stash Sale

Save on everything in the store (including sale collections) now through Sunday, 6/23!  Details here. 

Easy as ABC QAL

Hey there friends!

We're really excited to be partnering up with Alyce over at Blossom Heart Quilts for her "Easy as ABC" Quilt Along.

Alyce has a 6-month program of rotary-cut letter and number blocks lined up and the mock up looks super fun.  Go check it out here.



We've partnered up to offer monthly prizes for those playing along as well as offering kits for the blocks.  Kits include FQs of bright, modern prints for the letters.  Additional fabric is needed for the block backgrounds and sashing.

You can order the kits in a monthly subscription or pick up the first two months of FQs here.  (FQ bundles for months 3-4 and 5-6 will be available next month.)

Happy Sewing!  :-)

FQ Frenzy : Craving Cupcakes & Simple Patchwork Pattern

Hey there friends!

We have another FQ Frenzy bundle to share with you this week.  AND, over the next few weeks I will be sharing a quick quilt design to show you how to whip up something pretty with just 10 fat quarters.

First, let's talk about this sweet bundle - Craving Cupcakes.

We've selected a delicious combination of pink, yellow and blue prints from Cherry on Top along with a few coordinating Bella Solids. Simply sweet!

For this week's FQ Frenzy pattern, we're sharing two ways to arrange these in "Simple Patchwork."

First, cut each of the 10 fabrics into NINE 6-inch squares using the cutting diagram below.

Then you can arrange the 90 squares in a 9 x 10 format (finished size approx 50" x 55") in either a random mix or a diagonal pattern.

Just arrange your squares and sew them in ten rows of nine blocks.  Then stitch the rows together.  Quick and easy!

Of course, this Simple Patchwork pattern can be used with any of our FQ Frenzy bundles.  How's that for an entire quilt top for just $20 bucks?!

Backing & Binding:  You'll need 1/2 yard for binding and 3 yards backing.

Happy Sewing!  :-)

Sweetest Sewing Machine

I got the sweetest gift from my coworker the other day.  Literally.  Chocolate sewing machines!  Too cute and such a sweet gesture!  If you're wondering, she ordered them locally, but you can contact the company here.

Happy Sewing!  :-)

FQ Frenzy : Modern Marmalade

Just a quick post tonight to share some Bonnie & Camille goodness.  :-) 

Our newest FQ Frenzy bundle is called Modern Marmalade and is a mix of 10 FQs from Vintage Modern, Marmalade and Bella solids.  This bundle is specially priced at just $20 and quantities are limited.

And I love these Happy Go Lucky prints together.  Red and aqua is so pretty together!  

Happy Sewing!  :-) 

Kate Spain Blog Hop : 4x4 Terrain Quilt Tutorial

Hello there and Happy Monday!  :-)

We are very excited to be participating in the Kate Spain Blog Hop organized by Alyce at Blossom Heart Quilts.  We have always loved Kate's collections and, in fact, Fandango was one of the very first collections we ordered for our store.  And we've gotten all the rest since ... Flurry, Terrain, Good Fortune, Serenade, Joy, Cuzco, Honey Honey, In From the Cold, and Sunnyside (which we just ordered the whole collection of last week!)

To celebrate the Blog Hop, we're sharing a quick and easy charm pack tutorial as well as a sale on all of our Kate Spain inventory!  Save 10% off Kate Spain yardage and precuts now through June 15th - no coupon is needed - prices will adjust when added to your cart.

Keep reading for the quilt tutorial as well as links to some of my favorite Kate Spain projects from the past!

4x4 Terrain Quilt finishes approx 45" x 45" square. 

Materials Needed: 
- 40 charm squares (1 charm pack)
- 1 yard Solid background for sashing & borders
- 1.5 yards AND 0.5 yard coordinating fabrics for backing (see diagram for pieced backing in tutorial)
- 0.5 yard Binding  (cut and join five strips - either 2.25" or 2.5" wide x WOF)

Instructions:
The first thing you need to do is split up the charm squares into NINE sets of FOUR squares.  I sorted them by color for this, but you could go totally scrappy and mix it up if you want.

Stitch each set of four charm squares into simple 4-patch blocks.

After piecing these blocks, I like to trim up my blocks a little since they can be a little wonky.  Trim to 9.5" square.

Next, cut the remaining four charm squares into 2.5" squares - for a total of 16 2.5-inch squares.

From the background fabric, cut six 2.5" x WOF strips and then subcut each into four 2.5" x 9.5" strips.

Piece three rows with sashing in between as shown below.  Press toward blocks.

Then piece four sashing strips with the smaller 2.5" squares between background strips as shown below.  Press toward 2.5" colored squares.

Once you have the larger strips pieced, stitch the rows together, being sure to pin carefully at seams and between.

Next, cut four 5-inch x WOF strips from the background fabric for the borders.  (Attach the right and left sides and trim.  Add the leftovers from the side strips to the remaining two strips to give you enough length for the top and bottom.)

And you're all done!  Quilt and bind as desired. :-)

My suggestion for a pieced backing ...

(Click to enlarge.  Drawing not to scale.)

I haven't gotten a chance to quilt mine, but here's my top ...

I think it turned out really great. And it was super fast!  I hope you'll try it!

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Now for a few other favorite projects with Kate Spain fabrics...

Flurry Tree Skirt

Terrain Pockets to Go Bucket

Flurry Christmas Wallhangings/Table Runners Tutorial

Christmas Joy (Holiday Hustle) Quilt

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Please check out Alyce's Kate Spain Blog Hop post for details on the remainder of the Blog Hop!

Happy Sewing!  :-)