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Let’s look back in time at our favorite Summer Memories! Susan Ache’s new Summer Memories Book is out now, and it sparks feelings of joy by drawing us back to days of picnics at the park with family and days spent on the beach with friends. Read on to learn more about this new book and the quilt and cross stitch patterns featured inside.

The quilts and cross stitch patterns highlight Susan’s favorite days spent in the sun. The six summertime-inspired quilts are colored in soft reds, pinks, and blues, but they would look stunning in more ...

It’s the fourth month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along. We’re sew happy to see more of your progress. As you know, Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 13: Shortcut Star Block

This Shortcut Star block shines so brightly! Made with Lori’s shortcut techniques from the book, it goes together easily.

Week 14: Spare Squares Block

Can you spare some ...

It’s the third month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along. We’re sew happy to see more of your progress. As you know, Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

We’re loving the happy colors of Pat Sloan’s (@quilterpatsloan) blocks. She’s sewing with Daisy Fields by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake Designs and some of her own scraps.

Week 9: Santa ...

We’re in our second month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, we’re sew excited to see more of your progress. Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 4: Criss-Cross Star Block

We think you’ll agree that the Criss-Cross Star block isn’t the only star in this quilt!

Week 5: Happy Trails Block

Nothing makes us quite as happy as the ...

We’re into our first month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, we’re sew excited to see your progress. Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 1: Buzzy Bee Block

The first block was cute as can bee and we’re sure you’d agree!

Week 2: Large and Small Calico Mushroom Blocks

We think the large and small Calico Mushrooms from week ...

Take a moment to reminisce with us! Susan Ache’s new Summer Memories Book reminds us of summer reunions, picnics, and getting together with family and friends for cookouts. She shares six patriotic-colored quilts in this book and ten summer-filled cross stitches.

These quilts highlight Susan’s favorite sunny stories and memorable moments with loved ones. Each seasonally inspired quilt is colored in reds, whites, and blues, but they would look stunning in anything!

Like many of us, Susan has Summer nights, picnics, and long days that she loves to think back on. Are there moments from your life you ...

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! The Black Diamonds Quilt is elegant and fun. Keep reading for a free Black Diamonds Block tutorial where Kimberly shows how to use the Half Rectangle Trimmer to make diamonds and stars.

About the Black Diamonds Quilt

This quilt pattern finishes at 60.5″ square and is suitable for confident beginners. You can make your quilt just like ours by picking up the Black Diamonds Quilt Kit, which includes the Black Diamonds Quilt Pattern, Half Rectangle Trimmer, and Create by Alli K Designs for Moda Fabrics. 

Free ...

It may not be cold outside yet, but we have three NEW Christmas-themed cross stitch patterns to announce today that we’ve dreamt up for you! Each pattern is designed to stand alone, so you won’t need to wait for the second or third releases to finish the first one in its entirety.

We hope you’ll join us in decking the halls by stitching this merry series. Read on for the details.

TypeFACE Christmas – Santa

The first TypeFACE Christmas release, available now, is on our nice list! Santa Claus is coming to town and to your home in ...

We simply can not wait for Simply Half Yards! Simply Half Yards includes 16 full-color patterns to make half yard-friendly quilts. You can pre-order the book today, and as soon as it hits our shelves in September we will send it your way!

Simply Half Yards is our love letter to half yards with every quilt in this book designed to show off the beauty of these fabric cuts. These quilts include patterns in sizes from Lap to Queen and everything in between!

We’re looking forward to a quilt along with this book in November. Our Simply Stars Quilt ...

We’re tickled pink to announce the 2023 Bee in my Bonnet Planner by Lori Holt! This spiral-bound, dated planner includes monthly and weekly planning sections and a notes section for each month. Every busy bee needs a pretty planner to keep track of all of their special dates and deadlines!

Just like in 2022, Lori’s 2023 planner has a decorative woven fabric cover with silver embossing and comes in a sturdy keepsake box. The planner and keepsake box are proudly made in the USA!

The 2023 Bee in my Bonnet Planner covers January to December of 2023 with ...

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 wanted to invite you to join in the Spotted Snail Trail Quilt Along!

The Spotted Snail Trail Quilt Along supplies are listed below along with the schedule showing which blocks Kimberly will be sewing each week and when she plans to wrap everything up!

For those daunted by the design of these quilt blocks look ...

We are sew excited to share with you, It’s Sew Emma’s newest book, Simply Half Yards! Simply Half Yards shows our love for half yards with every quilt in this book designed to appreciate these generous fabric cuts while including quilts in various sizes, from Lap to Queen. 

Each pattern is clearly written with full-color instructions, and the spiral-bound book lies flat for easy use. Grab your fabric, pick a design, and start quilting! Pick your favorite prints one by one by the half yard, or you can make it even easier with whichever half yard bundles call ...

Life is always better on the farm! The Farm Life Cross Stitch Pattern is udderly fantastic and fun, from head to pigtail. We’re stitching one little furry rump each month from January to April of 2022! Read on to learn more about how you can stitch up these adorable farm animals.

About the Cross Stitch

This design shows a darling trio of farm animals in a cheeky way, with “Farm Life” as their motto. This cross stitch design is perfect for the animal lovers in your life!

With a stitch count of 101h x 135w, the Farm Life Cross ...

Introducing the first-ever 2022 Bee in my Bonnet Planner by Lori Holt! This spiral-bound, dated planner includes sections for monthly and weekly planning and a notes section for each month. Every busy bee needs a pretty planner to keep track of all of their special dates and deadlines!

When you’re crafty, cute, AND busy, you need a life planner that’s as cute as it is functional. Why sacrifice one or the other when you can have the perfect planner all in one? Lori’s planner has a decorative woven fabric cover with silver embossing, and it comes in ...

I had so much fun making pillows with Joanna and Carrie! They led us in a Pillow Along with their new book, A Scrapbook of Quilts, to sew up some pretty cute pillows. In total, I sewed four pillows and two table runners!

A Scrapbook of Quilts is all about the possibilities you can create with six blocks, so it seemed a natural fit to base the Pillow Along on them. Each week we had a different theme and quilt block to use as inspiration for a pillow (or other small project). Read on to see my take on the ...

This summer, join us for a sweet and chilly stroll down Peppermint Lane! It’s Sew Emma gave us the Peppermint Lane Block of the Month in 2018. This adorable quilt inspired us to create its cross stitch counterpart! This stitch along will be from July 7 to August 25. Kimberly will also be stitching this during Jolly July 2021, and will be stitching the first part on July 2. Read more below on how you can prepare for our newest stitch along!

Stitch Along Dates

Each week for 8 weeks, we’ll be stitching part of the pattern and ...

This month we announced the exciting arrival of Joanna Figueroa and Carrie Nelson’s latest book, A Scrapbook of Quilts! This book holds over 30 different projects, perfect for any quilter that has a special place in their heart for all things scrappy. In honor of the book’s release, Joanna and Carrie are leading us in a fun Pillow Along inspired by the multitude of patchwork pillows, pincushions and quilts that you can sew from A Scrapbook of Quilts.

Come along for a new journey visiting some old familiar friends! It’s Sew Emma’s Among the Stars Again Book combines old blocks from their original Among the Stars quilt book with fresh new stars in a brand new setting. With two zesty new colorways to sample, you will fall in love with this bright spin on a beloved classic!

Reserve your book today to receive 5% off. The book is due out in late April/early May.

The Among the Stars Again quilt is inspired by Kimberly’s deep love of star quilts. Of all the countless quilts ...

This year has taught us to appreciate the love and peace of being home, and with that, the Home Sweet Home Stitch Along was born! Stop by for a few stitches with Home Sweet Home!  Celebrate the places and spaces we call home with this enduring message, featuring a trio of sweet houses on a tree-lined street. Kimberly will be stitching along with us during the month of April. Read more below to learn how to get the pattern, supplies and get ready to stitch something beautiful at home!

Cross Stitch Supplies

Here is what you will need to make ...

Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet released a new addition to her Stitch Card Series with Stitch Card Set F. This spooky new set is perfect for all of your Halloween stitching. You can mix and match each card into other projects, or stitch them together as one big piece.

We’ve got Bee in my Bonnet’s Stitch Card Sets A-F for you along with some inspiration to show you how to stitch yours up! As the alphabet goes on, you can add to your stitch card collection and create endless cross stitch finishes. You can also sign ...