Four Fall Pincushions
Hello everyone, I have several “must sew” projects for the fall, and the first is a collection of four adorable fall pincushions from Buttermilk Basin that are sure to become an autumn favorite of yours. You can order a kit for each pincushion separately, but I believe you’ll find it hard to stop at one! […]
Read More2012 AQS Show at Des Moines
Hello everyone, We had such a great time at the Des Moines AQS Show. I’d like to thank everyone that stopped by the booth. Over the next few weeks in the blog, I’ll show a few of the pieces that we highlighted at the show including some pincushions and other small projects that can make […]
Read MoreHaving fun in Des Moines!
Hello everyone! We are having a lot of fun at the 2012 AQS Quilt Show in Des Moines. If you’re in the area, stop on by! The show runs until 5pm on Saturday and we’d love to see you! Stay tuned…after we get back we’ll have pictures to share. Now that there’s a nip in the […]
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Read MoreA Handy Little Tool
Hello! Making half square triangles can be a tedious task. Usually you’re left with less than perfect blocks. The Ta-da Half Square Triangles interfacing is just about the handiest way to go about making uniform half square triangles, eliminating the need to trace on your fabric or pin on bulky paper patterns. I love this […]
Read MoreA Beautiful Collection
Hello again, I am so happy to have a new fabric collection called The Women of Courage from Windham Fabrics. This inspiring line includes floral prints, rich tonal blenders in rich browns, tans, reds, teals and greens. All 25 fabrics, including one stunning stripe, are available now online and in our store. We will have projects using these […]
New Products Debut at Minnesota Quilt Show
Hello! Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by the JJ Stitches booth at the Minnesota Quilt Show. We had such a great time and it was lovely to meet so many new people. Our sewing machines were whirring in the weeks leading up to the show, putting together fun, new projects that I’m […]
Read MoreMinnesota Quilt Show and Conference
Hello! We packed up our trailer yesterday and headed out to Rochester Minnesota for the 2012 Minnesota Quilt Show and Conference. This is always a fun trip and we get to meet so many new quilters! The merchant booths open at 9am, so if you’re at the show stop by booth AR 17/18 to see all […]
Read MoreA little bit of this, a little bit of that….
It’s really true that great things come in small packages. I’m so happy to have a wonderful book featuring small-piece designs by Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storm called Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts. This book contains 10 phenomenal quilt designs featuring small pieces, plus rare photos of antique quilts, and a brief historical perspective on small-piece […]
Read MoreHere’s what’s new
Hello! It’s been a busy few weeks since my last post! We have gotten in a new line of 1930’s fabrics from Windham Fabrics called Once Upon a Story Book. I love this fabric! These sweet, petite florals and cheerful scenes of playful children in traditional 30’s reds, greens, blues, and yellows are sure to […]