Industry News

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

  • Villa Rosa Fast & More Fun Blog Hop March 14-21, 2024
    by Jennifer McGuffee on March 18, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    I am proud to be a participant and a sponsor of the Villa Rosa Blog Hop for the second year in a row. My team and I have worked with Villa Rosa Designs to create these mockups (shown below) of some awesome quilts and a table runner made with a special set of Villa Rosa Designs Rose Card […]

  • New Project Bags by It’s Sew Emma
    by Penny Haren on March 16, 2024 at 11:00 pm

    Each mesh project bag is adorned with timeless plaid. Our new Mad For Plaid Project Bags are essential for storing works in progress and supplies. You can also stitch on the bag itself to add your own personal touch! Size: … Continue reading →

  • New Patterns and Notions by Laura Heine
    by Penny Haren on March 14, 2024 at 11:00 pm

    These are the perfect patterns for Fall. Pumpkins, black cats and haunted houses are perfect for the fall/halloween season. This fun smaller size can be finished with binding and hung on a wall or stretched on a canvas frame. Teeny … Continue reading →

  • Paradise Park by Pat Sloan
    by Benartex on March 14, 2024 at 2:13 pm
  • New Aprons from Gingiber
    by Penny Haren on March 12, 2024 at 11:00 pm

    Stacie Bloomfield is releasing four new apron designs this Spring.Baking tasty treats for your loved ones while wrapped in one of our new Gingiber aprons is the perfect way to spend the day! These cotton/linen blend aprons include a large … Continue reading →

  • Studio E Tasting Menu
    by Scott Fortunoff on March 11, 2024 at 3:04 pm

    Tasting menu with fabric? What could he be talking about now? I thought you would ask something like that. I was recently pondering ways to sell more of the Studio e basics and a light bulb went off in my head. The idea was to give customers 1/2 off. No, not half off on the price, silly! Rather, […]

  • New Diamond Quilt Ruler and Patterns from Krista Moser
    by Penny Haren on March 9, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Gain confidence with angles and color placement, plan out curated flower shades, or use scraps from your stash for an eclectic look! Dancing Dahlias will give you a complicated look without tedious piecing. It is constructed of two main blocks, … Continue reading →

  • Learn Embroidery with the 30-Day Sampler Class Kit
    by Penny Haren on March 7, 2024 at 12:00 am

    The 30-Day Sampler Embroidery Kit will take you through everything you need to learn embroidery. Starting with the basics of embroidery on day one. Learn a new embroidery stitch each day building on the previous day’s knowledge. A complete illustrated … Continue reading →

  • New from Sue Spargo
    by Penny Haren on March 5, 2024 at 12:00 am

    The indigenous Otomi people, with their multicolored textiles, oversized patterns, and whimsical layouts, inspired the design of Of a Feather. With multilayered wool appliqué and embroidery on a parchment background, this quilt takes on a modern feel with its bright, … Continue reading →

  • Let Talk About The Henry Glass March 2024 Release
    by Scott Fortunoff on March 4, 2024 at 4:04 pm

    As I have mentioned before, Henry Glass is an anomaly in that the company has a March and May release, whereas Studio E, The Blank Quilting Corp. and FreeSpirit only have an April release. In this March 2024 release, there are 15 new lines shipping from September 2024 to January 2025. Why don’t […]

  • New from Villa Rosa Designs
    by Penny Haren on March 1, 2024 at 12:00 am

    These are the latest patterns soon to arrive from Villa Rsa Designs and their designers. Some are pre-cut friendly, others are just for fun. 2 1/2″ Strip Friendly: Fat Quarter Friendly: Panels: Just for fun: These are due to arrive … Continue reading →

  • New from Taylor Seville
    by Penny Haren on February 28, 2024 at 12:00 am

    These new flat head pins are 2-1/4″ long and have a comfort grip flat head that makes picking up and maintaining a grip on the pin, easy. These are strong and sharp pins that are ideal for multiple layers of … Continue reading →

  • Cottontail Farms by Nicole DeCamp
    by Benartex on February 26, 2024 at 8:52 pm
  • Introducing The Jaftex Brand Ambassador Class of 2024!
    by Jennifer McGuffee on February 26, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    The Program The Jaftex Brand Ambassador program was launched in January 2020. We have a wonderful group of passionate fabric fans who love creating projects and enjoy being active on social media. These are quilters and sewers who enjoy sharing their love of this craft on Facebook, Instagram, […]

  • Wrap Up in a Cuppa
    by Penny Haren on February 26, 2024 at 12:00 am

    The PATCHWORK MUGS quilt designed by Satomi Quilts, is traditionally pieced and is recommended for advanced beginner quilters and up. The pattern includes instructions for one size (large throw: 66″ x 75″), but there are three mug versions: tree, heart, … Continue reading →

  • Freight, What Is It Good For?
    by Scott Fortunoff on February 20, 2024 at 1:22 pm

    This blog post is long overdue. Unfortunately, there were a lot of more pressing blog posts that needed to come before it. Without further ado, this is a blog that should have been posted January 1. As the title of this blog implies, this post is going to be about freight. Why, you might ask? The […]

  • New Ribbons from Tula Pink
    by Penny Haren on February 18, 2024 at 12:00 am

    Tula Pink – Roar in Blush – Designer Pack: From Renaissance Ribbons: We are so excited to introduce the brand new stunning Roar collection of woven jacquard ribbons! Pulling all the best parts of Roar, we worked with Tula to … Continue reading →