Author Archives: Julie
Welcome Home
Whew! It’s been a bit since I’ve updated the blog. We are all cleaned up, with a nice shiny new window, and have been stitching away! One of my new favorites is Welcome Home. I love the textured cottons in this blue and gray stunner (with just a hint of plaids!). Happy sewing! Julie
Read MoreRe-opening on July 14th, 2018!
Hi everyone, Thank you all for your caring words, well-wishes, offers to help, and consistent support in this time. I’m happy to announce that JJ Stitches will re-open tomorrow, July 14th, 2018. Our facade is a work in progress, but rest assured, we are ready to serve you inside! Please park in the rear of […]
Read MoreTemporarily Closed Due to Sun Prairie Incident
Hi everyone, Due to a gas explosion and fires in downtown Sun Prairie, JJ Stitches is temporarily closed. All employees are safe, but we have confirmation that the store windows have all been blown out. We will keep you posted via Facebook on the status. Our thoughts are with the firefighter who lost his life […]
Read MorePut on your Sundae’s Best!
I’m so happy to have my new fabric line, Madeline, along with its corresponding light shirtings, in the store and available online. We’ve been quilting away and have a few projects to share with you. One of my favorites is Sundae’s Best. This sweet quilt uses the Madeline line, full of pinks, greens, and browns, along […]
Read MoreRustle up your pioneer spirit
Hi all, If you’re just starting your holiday shopping, you may just want to add Pioneer Quilts to your list. This is a must-have for any quilt collector. It showcases 30 quilts from the Poos Collection, one of largest privately held collections in the world with a strong emphasis on pre-1860’s quilts. You may […]
Read MoreSimple and Stylish
Hi all, We are coming up on the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. With all the glitz and shimmer, it’s sometimes nice to indulge in simple style. That’s why I love Third Street Neighborhood. I think this finished quilt is a perfect gift….elegant grey woven and textured fabrics are neutral, but certainly not […]
Read MoreNew for Fall
Hello again! With cooler temperatures in Wisconsin this past week, I am looking forward to fall – my favorite time of year. The colors of fall are featured in all three of the quilts we are sharing with you this month. Homespun Nine-patches is our quilt which was chosen for the fall issue of Primitive Quilts and […]
Read MoreTime and Again
Hello everyone! Everything old is new again in this timeless reproduction of one of my antique quilts. Time and Again contains 62 different textured cottons that you will cut into 60 degree triangles.The pattern is available in the Summer issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects. Order under magazines if you would like one added to your […]
Read MoreRed and White Quilts Abound!
Hello everyone, In honor of Heart Health Month, fourteen stores in area are participating in the South Central Wisconsin Shop Hop where we will showcase red and white quilts. It’s a yearly tradition for us! Stop by the store or visit our Facebook page to see many new updates from the store. Happy Quilting! Julie
Peaceful feeling
Hello everyone, It has been buy busy busy at JJ Stitches! We have so many new wool patterns for you, and I’m adding new wool to the store almost every week. With all this hustle and bustle, I am feeling the need to stitch up something calm and serene– this Peaceful winter scene is just the […]
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