New Books!

Pick up these great new books for lots of inspired summer reading!

Discover a fresh take on the traditional Irish Chain - known for its wonderful diagonal movement, easy piecing, and beautiful collaboration of color. Mellisa Corry presents exciting patterns that open a whole new world of Irish Chain designs. Though they share a common theme, these quilts are as individual as the fabrics they embrace. 

Click here to purchase: Irish Chain Quilts 

Have you ever bought the perfect stack of fat quarters, only to see that same bundle decorating your shelf two years later? Give stashed fabrics new life with 13 quilt patterns to make the most of your precut collection! Kate Carlson Colleran and Elizabeth Veit Balderrama, both of Seams Like a Dream Quilt Designs, show you the basics of how to quilt from your stash, with a special focus on color, print, and scale.

Click here to purchase: Smash Your Precut Stash

Make It, Take It by Krista Hennebury

We are so EXCITED for Krista's book!!!

Krista is a Canadian blogger, quilting teacher, and retreat host who participates in both traditional and modern quilt guilds. We love Krista's blog and her work and are so excited that she has a book coming out! 

Make It, Take It - 16 Cute and Clever Projects to Sew with Friends

If sewing with friends sparks your creative passion, jump-start your next retreat or sew-in with the projects in this well-curated collection. Organize your sewing tools and supplies with eight make-ahead projects; then choose from eight more projects to stitch for fun, alongside your friends. Eleven expert designers share their inspiring ideas for sewists on the go.

• Make everything from equipment totes, a needle case, crafter's apron, and sewing machine mat to striking quilts, place mats, a pillow, and table runner 
• Enjoy retreat anecdotes and advice from the pattern designers 
• Relax and rejuvenate as you create something fabulous for yourself or your creative friends 

Pre-order Krista Hennebury's book now: Make It, Take It - 16 Cute and Clever Projects to Sew with Friends
See Krista's blog: Poppyprint

New from JAYBIRD QUILTS!

Go fresh and modern this year with popular blogger, designer, and owner of Jaybird Quilts— Julie Herman. Julie’s beautiful and fun patterns for funky quilts, a table runner and pillows that are gorgeous and easy to make.

All patterns use Julie’s new Hex N More Ruler which lets you cut 4 different shapes in 4 different sizes! Get accurate hexagons, 60 degree triangles, half hexagons, and jewels. The ruler comes with full color instructions.

Click here to purchase: Hex N More Ruler.

Quilt Patterns using the Hex N More Ruler by Julie Herman 

You've probably seen pictures of Julie Herman's new quilt Science Fair on the Internet. It was a hit at Quilt Market recently and the pattern is now available! This modern hexagon quilt pattern comes in four different sizes.

Click here to purchase: Science Fair - Pattern.

Julie Herman's very popular Northern Lights Pattern features Kona Solids from Robert Kaufman. This pattern offers you quilts in 5 different sizes from Baby to King. We also have a Lap Size Quilt Kit for you using Kona Solids. The quilt measures 51" X 64" and the kit contains the pattern and all the fabric you need to complete the quilt top. The Hex N More Ruler is not included in the kit.

Click here to purchase: Northern Lights Pattern 

Click here to purchase: Northern Lights - Lap Quilt Kit

Lotus comes in four different sizes and makes for a very interesting quilt. Use batiks like Julie has or switch it up with your favorite modern prints - either way you will have a stunning quilt.

Click here to purchase: Lotus - Pattern 

For the Home

Make two interesting pillow covers with Julie Herman's Candy Dish pattern. This pattern uses the Hex N More Ruler by Jaybird Quilts.
Click here to purchase: Candy Dish Pattern

A fun new table runner pattern by Julie Herman from Jaybird Quilts. The table runner measures 17.5" X 40.5" finished. This runner uses the Hex N More Ruler by Jaybird Quilts.

Click here to purchase: Tasty Table Runner Pattern

Skip the Borders: Easy Patterns for Modern Quilts. 

Create quilts with simple designs, strong lines, and a modern aesthetic. Choose from 15 easy quilt patterns where design is the star and fabric is the supporting actor. Explore various bindings and their effect on the overall look and see what can be done when color is used in bold ways to support a border less quilt design.

Click here to purchase: Skip the Borders: Easy Patterns for Modern Quilts.