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Combining two new batik collections, Kelly @bykell Combining two new batik collections, Kelly @bykellyrenay is back on the blog with her twist on the Classic String Quilt! 💛⁠ ⁠ Inspired by Mary Ellen Hopkins’ Hidden Wells pattern, Kelly worked with 2″ wide strips from both the Porcelains and Wildflowers collections. Porcelains is a lovely low-volume mix of tonals: subtle, soft, and versatile. Wildflowers, on the other hand, feels like two collections in one: a cool, mauvy side and a warm, golden side. When combined, they strike a perfect balance of calm and vibrance, giving you endless ways to mix and match!⁠ ⁠ You can read more about Kelly's colorful Classic String Quilt on our blog! Blog link in bio.
Toni @tigertextiles used our new Shibori Batiks to Toni @tigertextiles used our new Shibori Batiks to craft this beautiful Boro Boro Shirt! 👚⁠ ⁠ Boro is a Japanese textile tradition born of thrift and care—old cloth repaired again and again with visible stitching, patching, and layering. Scraps of fabric are transformed into something stronger, more beautiful, and deeply personal. Toni used this technique, along with a now-discontinued Butterick Pattern to build this shirt. You can read more about her process on our blog! Blog link in bio.
We have a project on the blog that is both practic We have a project on the blog that is both practical and pretty for this week's FREE Pattern Friday! 🧵⁠ ⁠ This Sewing Machine Cover features the delightful Hand Made collection by Damask Love, which brings together classic notions, crochet patterns, pincushions, and playful gingham prints in a harmonious palette of navy, mint, green, red, blue, pink, alpine, and yellow. Perfect for quilters, crafters, and sewists alike, this project celebrates the beauty of handmade artistry and the joy of crafting. You can download the FREE pattern today on our blog! Blog link in bio.
Balancing variation with cohesion, this Patchwork Balancing variation with cohesion, this Patchwork Duffle was the perfect canvas for Tamara @remivailstudio to play with our new Plaid-Venture Club collection! 💙⁠ ⁠ For this project, Tamara challenged herself to use as many prints as possible while still allowing the eye places to rest. To help anchor the patchwork, she repeated fabrics thoughtfully and chose coordinating prints for the handles and binding. She adapted the Patchwork Duffle pattern by Knot and Thread for this project, adjusting the size just a bit, along with the patchwork layout and handles. ⁠ ⁠ You can find a link to the original pattern along with Tamara's sewing details on our blog! Blog link in bio.
We are so excited about this new brand license tha We are so excited about this new brand license that we just couldn’t wait another day to share this announcement with you.⁠ ⁠ Cath Kidston Signature Collection Coming September 2026!⁠ ⁠ Head over to the blog to learn more❤️
This colorful delight is the Merriweather Quilt by This colorful delight is the Merriweather Quilt by Mary @embercraftcompany! 🎨⁠ ⁠ The Merriweather Quilt Pattern is Mary's take on a classic cross and crown quilt block. She blew it up in size, made it fat quarter-friendly, and added some dazzling sashing! To go along with the quilt, Mary made the Jasper Dress by Little Lizard King for her daughter. This dress is easily a family favorite with it's epic twirl factor!⁠ ⁠ Both of these projects were made with the new Farmer's Daughter collection by Lori Holt. You can find links to the Merriweather Quilt & Jasper Dress patterns on our blog! Blog link in bio.
Melisa @stitchologyabq is back on the blog with th Melisa @stitchologyabq is back on the blog with the 9th block in her Desert Daydreams Design of the Month program! 🧡⁠ ⁠ The ninth block is a zoomed in image of Dessert Globemallow flowers. It’s a bushy, native wildflower that pops up all over the place in Northern New Mexico, and is great for pollinators and wildlife. The blocks in this series are available as kits or PDF downloadable patterns and once the month is over that kit will no longer be available, so you will need to be sure to check back monthly to see the new design and to grab your kit while you can! You can find a link to this month's kit on our blog! Blog link in bio.
There's something timeless about a red and white q There's something timeless about a red and white quilt like this one made by Tamara @remivailstudio! ❄️⁠ ⁠ For this version of Tamara's Lumi Quilt pattern, she leaned into that tradition using the Radiant Ruby fabric collection designed by Dani Mogstad. The collection includes a thoughtful mix of playful prints and subtle basics, which allowed Lumi Quilt’s snowflake design to shine while still adding depth and visual interest throughout the quilt.⁠ ⁠ For fabric and quilting details, plus a link to the Lumi Quilt pattern, head over to our blog! Blog link in bio.
Today's #RBDshopstop takes us to Georgia to visit Today's #RBDshopstop takes us to Georgia to visit Tiny Stitches!⁠ ⁠ Tiny Stitches Quilt Shop is a go-to destination for quilters in Georgia and beyond. With over 7,500 bolts of premium cotton fabric plus an inspiring mix of patterns, books, and notions, it’s a shop that fuels creativity at every skill level.⁠ ⁠ You can shop Tiny Stitches in person or place orders over the phone! Some RBD Favorites the shop has right now are the popular Hyperion Boxed Quilt kits, the Peter Rabbit™ and Benjamin Bunny™ collection, and Rose & Violet’s Bouquet des Fleurs by Miss Rose & Sister Violet.⁠ ⁠ Address:⁠ 2518 East Piedmont Rd⁠ Marietta, GA⁠ ⁠ Phone: 770 565 1113
Meet the Beary Bunch - a monthly quilt block serie Meet the Beary Bunch - a monthly quilt block series by Kelly @bykellyrenay where new Beary pals join the bunch throughout the year! 🧸⁠ ⁠ These Valentine’s Day-themed pals are the perfect start to the Beary Bunch Block Series, paired beautifully with our Confetti Cotton™ Solids! This month’s Beary Pals bring subtle, cozy, and full of thoughtful charm design details rather than anything overly bold. Mr Beary Valentine arrives holding a bright red heart, and Miss Beary Rosey brings a quiet sweetness, complete with a delicate rose and rosy accents.⁠ ⁠ Grab the patterns for Mr Beary Valentine and Miss Beary Rosey on our blog and start sewing your own Beary Pals today! Follow along as the series continues to grow, and be sure to share your January makes, we’d love to see your Beary Pals stitched up and ready to cuddle! Blog link in bio.
Sarah @sarahjeanmakes is on the blog showing off t Sarah @sarahjeanmakes is on the blog showing off the latest project she made for her home! 🪡⁠ ⁠ The cute motifs of the Patchwork collection by Liza Taylor show Sarah's love of quilting in this space. The Patchwork fabrics are full of quilty references in the prints: the subtle nod to Foundation Paper Piecing in the main print, the tiny sawtooth stars, the checkerboard patchwork. It all comes together beautifully in Sarah's Patchwork Shower Curtain! ⁠ ⁠ You can take a closer look at how Sarah pieced this project together on our blog! Blog link in bio.
This medallion-style quilt pattern by Mary @emberc This medallion-style quilt pattern by Mary @embercraftcompany is perfect for a snow day! ❄️⁠ ⁠ The Encircled Stars Quilt features the Morning Latte fabric collection by Sandy Gervais, which includes a gorgeous mix of delicate floral prints in warm earthy tones with pops of pink and soft mint. This is the first pattern that Mary ever published, and it utilizes cutting templates for the triangle-in-a-square units, no-waste flying geese, and 8-at-a-time half square triangles. You can find a link to the pattern on our blog! Blog link in bio.
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