Industry News

Look here for the latest news in the quilting industry and news that can support your business grow.

  • Home Sweet Home in a Nutshell
    by Penny Haren on April 22, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    Home Sweet Home is Bonnie Sullivan’s new block of the month combining wool appliques on a flannel background. Who doesn’t love this combination??? This is a 10 month program. And, check out the names – they are as cute as … Continue reading →

  • Swatch & Learn – Ep. 2
    by Benartex on April 21, 2025 at 3:12 pm
  • Add a Little Sparkle…
    by Penny Haren on April 20, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    Who doesn’t love Valdani? And now they are releasing an assortment of 8 or 12 weight threads with a strand of silver thread entwined with stunning colors. Just look at that sparkle! When I was a child, I loved the … Continue reading →

  • Quilt Superblooms this Summer
    by Penny Haren on April 18, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    I love the way these latest projects by Robin Pickens combines stunning large floral prints with pieced flowers and quilt blocks. The pieced blocks and flowers pop next to the beautiful prints and makes the whole project manageable. An entire … Continue reading →

  • Plastic – Not Just Bad for Birds
    by Connie Buick on April 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    Plastic is bad for your quilts! When it comes to storage, so many put their quilt overflow in plastic bins or bags. It sure looks organized and safe, doesn’t it? Let me tell you why that may not be true. … Continue reading →

  • Take Your Quilting to the Barn!
    by Penny Haren on April 11, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    Summer is the perfect time for making barn quilts. Outdoor painting, where there’s lots of room, can turn this into a family project! The Barn Quilt Manual by Sheila Sinclair Snyder of License to Quilt is a 100 page instruction … Continue reading →

  • Quilt Jackets! Need I Say More?
    by Connie Buick on April 9, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    I have been making quilt jackets for over a year now and they are ALWAYS noticed by people everywhere I go. Even my kids requested and received them. They are in their 20’s. There are so many different patterns and … Continue reading →

  • Tiny Secrets
    by Benartex on April 9, 2025 at 2:30 pm
  • Perfect Family Craft Day Projects
    by Penny Haren on April 7, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    Summer means quality time with family and friends and the perfect time to introduce them to your favorite hobby! All of these projects can easily be “kitted” and the perfect activity for a rainy day at the beach. FABRIC PUMPKINS … Continue reading →

  • Be Hoppy this Easter
    by Connie Buick on April 4, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    Definition of Hoppy: To jump with joy, to bounce excitedly. Easter is more than easter eggs, bunnies, and candy. It is a time to remember why we are all here. A time for joy and renewal and love. It is … Continue reading →

  • Childhood Memories with Meags & Me
    by Penny Haren on April 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    The newest designs by Meags & Me are sure to make you smile. Who hasn’t sung “You are my Sunshine” to a child? Cheerful suns and soft clouds create a cozy quilt for your favorite people. It finishes to 44″ … Continue reading →

  • Give Thanks by Nicole DeCamp
    by Benartex on April 1, 2025 at 5:49 pm
  • Gravity Quilt Block of the Month: Block 5 Sewing
    by NorthcottFabrics on April 1, 2025 at 1:37 pm
  • Gravity Quilt Block of the Month: Block 5 Cutting
    by NorthcottFabrics on April 1, 2025 at 1:22 pm
  • Summertime and the Stitchin’ is Easy
    by Penny Haren on March 31, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    Handwork and summer go hand in hand! And these new kits by Jennifer Heynen Creative Co. are the perfect grab and go project for summer. Stitch a flower a day in this 30 day sampler kit. Spending quality time with … Continue reading →

  • April’s Garden by April Cornell
    by Benartex on March 20, 2025 at 3:56 pm
  • Autumn Breeze
    by Benartex on March 13, 2025 at 3:45 pm