I’ve been working on getting my sewing area more organized and I just have to share how much I love my Double-sided Thread Organizer!  It’s clear enough to see through so you can tell which colors are in which side. 

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I recently did a book review for Ayumi Takahashi's Patchwork, Please! and fell in love with all of the fun projects. I was very pleased to find that this book was one of our options for Gifty Galore this year! Before opening the book again, I already knew I wanted to make the Happy Hexagon Trivets. I had not yet ventured into the world of paper piecing, but was assured by my always encouraging co-workers that I would be able to handle it.

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We have a special announcement! For one week only (ends 6/18) ALL of our books are 40% off. This year's book sales have been a little more limited than in previous years in that we've only been able to put select books on sale. That's why this sale is so exciting! Whether you're looking for new books, bestselling books, or technique-specific books, this is the week to get them because the prices can't be beat.

A few of the books that you can't miss out on are below.

Kaffe Fasset Quilts Shots & Stripes

This book is filled with projects that were inspired by the author's worldwide travels and a plethora of ethnic textiles, including Amish quilts in America, Japenese Indigo patchwork clothes, and African weavings. Normally priced at $35, it's a steal now for just $21.

Ho Ho Ho Let it Snow

This adorable book is our director's favorite! In a word, she is OBSESSED! The projects that come out of this adorable book are some of the cutest we have ever seen. Bring light and joy to the holiday season with Nancy Halverson's fabulous designs. You won't be disappointed. The book normally retails for $19 but is on sale this week for just $11.40.

Radiant Landscapes

This book is perfect for the landscape quilt-lover. The author, Gloria Loughman walks you through the steps for creating your own masterpiece with her easy to follow techniques. The retail price of this book is $29.95 but you can get it on sale for just $17.83.

Doodle Quilting

Doodle Quilting is a beginner's guide to free motion, continuous-line quilting. The techniques shown in the book are fantastic, and this book has been popular since it was first released. The author, Cheryl Malkowski, offers great tips that help you transfer your quilting designs from paper to fabric. At $14.97, it's a steal!

We have so many great books to choose from on sale right now. Which ones are you looking forward to getting? Shop our entire book sale by clicking here: BOOK SALE

Father’s Day is coming up, and granted, while this may be a little late in the game of making a quilt for dad, using Kit Builder is such an awesome tool to play with.  Many people have mentioned that it’s hard to find “guy quilts”, but playing around on Kit Builder makes it fun to play with skus from existing collections and basics that you can choose for yourself in the colors the guy in your life would like. 

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I remember the first time I saw this book – A Quilting Life by Sherri McConnell. I thought it was darling...

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