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Simply Jelly Rolls is here! Simply Jelly Rolls contains 16 quilts featuring the cutest precut of them all, the Jelly Roll! With the Simply Jelly Rolls books finally hitting our shelves and yours, we couldn’t wait any longer to share that we are doing a quilt along to celebrate this pretty precut!

The Simply Jelly Rolls Sampler Quilt uses blocks from the book! Everything else you need to know about the Simply Jelly Rolls Quilt Along is below.

Join us for the Simply Jelly Rolls Quilt Along from September 16 to October 27, 2023! This Jelly Roll-friendly quilt along ...

We are sew excited to share with you, It’s Sew Emma’s newest book! This time around we are showing our love for Jelly Rolls with every quilt in Simply Jelly Rolls. These quilts are designed to show off these fabulous fabric cuts while including quilts in various sizes, from Lap to Queen.

Simply Jelly Rolls contains 16 sweet quilts in sew many different styles for the cutest precut of them all, the Jelly Roll! Break out your favorite strips for this book because no matter your mood you’ll find the perfect quilt in this book.

These Jelly ...

After 32 weeks of sewing for the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, we can’t believe everything is finishing up! We are so glad you joined us for this scrappy quilt along celebrating Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book. Today we’re sharing the last couple blocks, finishing, and a few incredible quilt tops from some of you that have been following along.

Week 30: Tall Pines Block

We are pining after the blocks from week thirty! The Tall Pines Blocks are so cute we couldn’t help falling for this easy, scrappy quilt block. It looks just ...

Take a moment to reminisce with us! Susan Ache and Lissa Alexander have joined forces again with their new book Celebrate with Quilts. They share twelve quilts in this book and 60 celebratory sampler quilt blocks in styles elegantly scrappy and unique to them. Use these quilts and blocks to honor milestones, special occasions, and holidays in your loved ones lives and your own!

These quilts will add some dazzle to your day to day with four block sizes, from 3″ to 12″, to choose from. This quilt book provides an abundance of inspiration for holidays ranging from Valentine’s ...

It is the seventh month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, and we can’t believe everything is wrapping up next month! As you know, Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. We’re not done yet, so let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 25: Patchwork Tulip Block

Week twenty-five, our Patchwork Tulip blocks bloomed bright! With this block, we turned social media channels into our gardens for the day ...

We’re done with the sixth month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, and we’re sew happy to see more of your blocks. As you know, Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 21: Granny Star Block

Granny isn’t the only one who loves this block! We love how it looks in both vintage-inspired and modern fabrics making a classic block style ...

We’re ready to fly! Fly some kites, that is, we recently announced the Vintage Kite Quilt Along, and now it’s time to start sewing! Join us for the Vintage Kite Quilt Along with Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co., and read on for the full pattern!

The Vintage Kite Quilt Along supplies are listed on our Vintage Kite Quilt Along Announcement, and you can find them all on the Vintage Kite Quilt Along supplies page.

The Vintage Kite Quilt finishes at 64.5″ x 76.5,” and Kimberly is making hers using the Bee Cross Stitch ...

It’s that time again! We’re in the fifth month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along and we’re sew happy to see more of your progress. As you know, Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 17: Blossom Block

This Blossom block bloomed bright and bold in week seventeen! Made with corner squares this block is a wonderful choice to show off ...

Let’s go piece some kites and send them soaring! We recently released a new and easy way to make the classic Vintage Kite quilt block using foundation paper to get perfect points and master the intricate piecing. Join us this April for the Vintage Kite Quilt Along with Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co. and read on for the details to join us in having some good old-fashioned fun!

The Vintage Kite Quilt Along supplies are listed below, and you can find them all on the Vintage Kite Quilt Along supplies page.

Quilt Along Supplies

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Let’s look back in time at our favorite Summer Memories! Susan Ache’s new Summer Memories Book is out now, and it sparks feelings of joy by drawing us back to days of picnics at the park with family and days spent on the beach with friends. Read on to learn more about this new book and the quilt and cross stitch patterns featured inside.

The quilts and cross stitch patterns highlight Susan’s favorite days spent in the sun. The six summertime-inspired quilts are colored in soft reds, pinks, and blues, but they would look stunning in more ...

It’s the fourth month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along. We’re sew happy to see more of your progress. As you know, Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 13: Shortcut Star Block

This Shortcut Star block shines so brightly! Made with Lori’s shortcut techniques from the book, it goes together easily.

Week 14: Spare Squares Block

Can you spare some ...

It’s the third month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along. We’re sew happy to see more of your progress. As you know, Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

We’re loving the happy colors of Pat Sloan’s (@quilterpatsloan) blocks. She’s sewing with Daisy Fields by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake Designs and some of her own scraps.

Week 9: Santa ...

We’re in our second month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, we’re sew excited to see more of your progress. Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 4: Criss-Cross Star Block

We think you’ll agree that the Criss-Cross Star block isn’t the only star in this quilt!

Week 5: Happy Trails Block

Nothing makes us quite as happy as the ...

We’re into our first month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, we’re sew excited to see your progress. Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 1: Buzzy Bee Block

The first block was cute as can bee and we’re sure you’d agree!

Week 2: Large and Small Calico Mushroom Blocks

We think the large and small Calico Mushrooms from week ...

Take a moment to reminisce with us! Susan Ache’s new Summer Memories Book reminds us of summer reunions, picnics, and getting together with family and friends for cookouts. She shares six patriotic-colored quilts in this book and ten summer-filled cross stitches.

These quilts highlight Susan’s favorite sunny stories and memorable moments with loved ones. Each seasonally inspired quilt is colored in reds, whites, and blues, but they would look stunning in anything!

Like many of us, Susan has Summer nights, picnics, and long days that she loves to think back on. Are there moments from your life you ...

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! The Black Diamonds Quilt is elegant and fun. Keep reading for a free Black Diamonds Block tutorial where Kimberly shows how to use the Half Rectangle Trimmer to make diamonds and stars.

About the Black Diamonds Quilt

This quilt pattern finishes at 60.5″ square and is suitable for confident beginners. You can make your quilt just like ours by picking up the Black Diamonds Quilt Kit, which includes the Black Diamonds Quilt Pattern, Half Rectangle Trimmer, and Create by Alli K Designs for Moda Fabrics. 

Free ...

It may not be cold outside yet, but we have three NEW Christmas-themed cross stitch patterns to announce today that we’ve dreamt up for you! Each pattern is designed to stand alone, so you won’t need to wait for the second or third releases to finish the first one in its entirety.

We hope you’ll join us in decking the halls by stitching this merry series. Read on for the details.

TypeFACE Christmas – Santa

The first TypeFACE Christmas release, available now, is on our nice list! Santa Claus is coming to town and to your home in ...

We simply can not wait for Simply Half Yards! Simply Half Yards includes 16 full-color patterns to make half yard-friendly quilts. You can pre-order the book today, and as soon as it hits our shelves in September we will send it your way!

Simply Half Yards is our love letter to half yards with every quilt in this book designed to show off the beauty of these fabric cuts. These quilts include patterns in sizes from Lap to Queen and everything in between!

We’re looking forward to a quilt along with this book in November. Our Simply Stars Quilt ...

We’re tickled pink to announce the 2023 Bee in my Bonnet Planner by Lori Holt! This spiral-bound, dated planner includes monthly and weekly planning sections and a notes section for each month. Every busy bee needs a pretty planner to keep track of all of their special dates and deadlines!

Just like in 2022, Lori’s 2023 planner has a decorative woven fabric cover with silver embossing and comes in a sturdy keepsake box. The planner and keepsake box are proudly made in the USA!

The 2023 Bee in my Bonnet Planner covers January to December of 2023 with ...

Last month, we released a new and easy way to make the classic Snail Trail quilt block using foundation paper to master the swirling shape and intricate piecing. We were so inspired by this incredible vintage design that we designed a free quilt pattern and wanted to invite you to join in the Spotted Snail Trail Quilt Along!

The Spotted Snail Trail Quilt Along supplies are listed below along with the schedule showing which blocks Kimberly will be sewing each week and when she plans to wrap everything up!

For those daunted by the design of these quilt blocks look ...