2023: the Good, the Bad, & Just Plain Yucky!

So… 2023 started out a whole lot differently that it had for the last EIGHT years! That’s because this was the first year since 2015 (other than the Covid year) that we didn’t travel to Ontario, CA in January for the Road 2 California Quilt Conference! So why did we choose to stop vending at…

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January ’24 Eye Candy Showcase

So… it’s that time again! It’s time to let the skills of our customers shine in the January ’24 Eye Candy Showcase! I totally love seeing the wonderful bags our customers create using our patterns and this month’s lineup is really stunning! So what are we waiting for? Let’s get started! Becky Hausmann says she’s…

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PPC30: A Paisley Empress

A blue and gold purse on a chair.

So… THIS was the fabric collection (by Chong-A Hwang) that I randomly found a few month’s ago that SO inspired me, that I used this collection to create an entirely new and MUCH needed Guardian sample, AND I made plans to integrate this collection into my plans for our next new pattern! More about amazing…

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Houston ’23: the Art Quilts

So… after years of attending and vending at quilt shows, It seems that its the “miniatures” that I find the most fascinating. In fact, I find EVERYTHING about this category interesting and profoundly inspiring! As a matter of fact, I find them SO inspiring that as I contemplate the time of my life when I…

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Our 2023 Holiday Sample Bag Sale

Even the most confirmed “Bag Addict” (of which I am one), can only house but so many bags in her closet so…. once per year (or so) we throw open our closets & offer you some fantastic deals on sample bags that will no longer be traveling with us to road shows. Each is a…

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Our 4th Annual Advent Calendar Sale

It’s that time again! Our 2023 Advent Calendar Sale will begin on Dec 1st! It’s fun, it’s easy and its a great way to stock up for those projects you might be planning to take on during those cold, dark upcoming Winter months! Starting on Friday, Dec 1st, 2023, a window will open at 12:01am…

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December ’23 Eye Candy Showcase

So… it’s that time again! It’s time to let the skills of our customers shine in the December ’23 Eye Candy Showcase! I totally love seeing the wonderful bags our customers create using our patterns and this month’s lineup is really stunning! So what are we waiting for? Let’s get started! So… Don Distler‘s been…

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Houston ’23: the Traditionals

So… If you’ve read our Show Reviews in the past, then probably know that my absolute favorites are generally the “Art Quilts” but that sure doesn’t mean that I don’t have an appreciation for those in the “Traditional” category! And here’s the deal… MANY of these quilts below are what I would characterize as “Traditional……

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Houston ’23: the Miniatures

So… after years of attending and vending at quilt shows, It seems that its the “miniatures” that I find the most fascinating. In fact, I find EVERYTHING about this category interesting and profoundly inspiring! As a matter of fact, I find them SO inspiring that as I contemplate the time of my life when I…

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PPC29: Breezy, from Kate Colleran Designs

A purse with a wallet, cell phone, and other items in it.

So… A couple of months ago (in August) I released the Easy Go Wallet pattern and in the process of working up that design, Kate Colleran sent me two different fabric combos from her unique batik collections. During the runup to the Easy Go Wallet release I shared the little wallet I created with Kate’s…

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