Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Neutral Love collection the March 2013 catalog, some of the most popular kits sold out quickly. In response to many customer requests, three of the patterns are now available on the CT website for download.

A Work in Plaid

A Work in Plaid by Mari Martin, approximately 52-1/2” square, is perfect for quilters who want an unusual quilt with a modern slant. The design’s simple piecing is great for beginning quilters. Best of all, it is a free download!

Checkerboard & Stars

Checkerboard & Stars, by Mari Martin, is a stunning king-size quilt, approximately 100” square. Regardless of the collection you choose, this interesting and unusual design will become a quilt to be treasured. This amazing pattern is a CT exclusive download priced at $2.99.

Arbor Window

Arbor Window, by Ann Johnson, is another lovely king-size quilt, approximately 100-1/2” square.  This quilt, with its easy-to-piece block and 27 fabrics, will look traditional or more modern depending on the collection you select. Yes, the quilt is scrappy! No need to be intimidated by the number of fabrics; Ann provides suggestions for some “planned randomness” if you don’t want to throw the fabrics in a pile and pick. It’s up to you. Everyone’s quilt will look different! This versatile pattern is a CT exclusive download priced at $2.99.

WOW! Mystery Quilt 2013 Quilt Along is growing with over 360 members! Part 2 is here and ready to download for this eager, chatty, and supportive group to enjoy. If you are not yet part of this quilting adventure, it's not too late to join the Mystery Quilt 2013 Quilt Along!

You can download Part 2 PDF Pattern for free, here.

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Our new Quilter’s Candy Flannel Basics are so beautiful and the quality of flannel is second to none!  Bubble Gum screams fun! Made from our new line of flannels, it is sure to please even the most hesitant online fabric purchaser. I can assure you it is truly wonderful!  A perfect size for a cuddle on the couch, Bubble Gum is ideal for a child’s quilt or adult who just needs the legs kept warm.

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The Mystery Quilt 2013 Quilt Along is finally here! As you may already know, Connecting Threads is offering a Mystery Quilt quilt along to celebrate National Quilt Month in March. You won’t know what the quilt looks like until Part 3! You can read more about the quilt along in the introduction blost post here.

You can download Part 1 PDF Pattern for free, here.

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I don’t know if you have been paying attention to what has been happening on our Designer Download page, but in the last two weeks we have added 32 new patterns and 3 new designers and more in the hopper just waiting to be typed in and added.  Patterns are coming in faster than I can put them up.  It has been an exciting adventure. If you haven’t been on our Designer Download page in a while, what are you waiting for?  Let me take this time to introduce you to some of our newer designers.

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