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Whether by hand or machine, stitching makes us Sew Happy! In recognition of National Sewing Month, this new set of cross stitch and quilt designs by Lori Holt has us bobbin’ up and down to go thread our needles and start stitching.

To join the Sew Happy Sew Along, you’ll need a copy of the Spelling Bee Quilt Book, the FREE Sew Happy Mini Quilt PDF Pattern, the Sew Happy Cross Stitch Pattern, and your supplies. This special sew along will run from September 22 to October 27, and our sewing machines happily await!

About the Quilt

Sewing is ...

Join us for the most colorful quilt and stitch along of the year inspired by Lori Holt’s newest book, Kaleidoscope!  The Kaleidoscope Sew Along encourages you to go outside your color comfort box and discover new palettes to play with. With this Bed Runner, exclusively designed by Lori Holt for this Sew Along, and the Stitch Along for the cross stitch included in the book, it is double the stitchy fun!

Snip, stitch and quilt along with us during Lori Holt’s latest sew along, Kaleidoscope. Beginning in August, we will be stitching and quilting two projects from the ...

Introducing the Flea Market Book by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co! Be inspired by a book that blossomed out of Lori’s love for thrifting at flea markets and antique shops. 

Flea Market finds the beauty in renewing old things into classic handmade creations! This book includes a charming medallion quilt, three runners and a cute pillow setting. 

The Flea Market Book will be released in July of 2021! Read more below to learn about these classic patterns that include flowers, baskets and churn dashes.

Churn up the fun with this adorable and light-hearted table runner ...

Introducing the Kaleidoscope Book by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co! This book is going to fill your home with light and color! Create quilts filled with a myriad of cool, light, and bright colors centered on a kaleidoscope-inspired star block. This book includes three quilt size options, three pillow size options, and a coordinating cross stitch that will light up your home.

The Kaleidoscope Book will be released in June of 2021! Read more below to learn more about this special book, and two other fun projects that go along with it.

The ever so bright ...

Earlier this year Lori Holt released a beautiful fabric collection called Flea Market, which was inspired by her love of thrifting, antique shops, and flea markets! Grabbing a beautiful bouquet of flowers from your local farmer’s market or flea market really sets the mood for spring…and that is how the Flea Market Flowers Stitch Along was born!

Gorgeous flowers that reflect the joy and vibrant colors of newly bloomed flowers cover this new cross stitch pattern. This new stitch along begins on June 2, and we don’t want you to miss out on all the floral fun ...

Since Lori Holt’s new book came out we’ve been oohing and ahhing over this charming quilt! We are pleased to present the last post in this sew along for Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet’s newest book, Prim & Proper.

Have you made it this far? If so congratulations on making this lovely quilt! This week we’re finishing up the quilt top!

About the Quilt

Lori pulls beloved elements from vintage medallion applique and cross stitch to create an exquisite sampler quilt. The quilt features an elaborate vintage vase holding a sweet floral arrangement of flowers ...

Since Lori Holt’s new book came out we’ve been oohing and ahhing over this charming quilt! We are sew excited to host this sew along for Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet’s newest book, Prim & Proper.

This week we’re going to sew the Prim Star Block. We’re making our way through this beautiful quilt and sharing our progress along the way.

The Prim Star Block starts on page 22. You will make four.

About the Quilt

Lori pulls beloved elements from vintage medallion applique and cross stitch to create an exquisite sampler quilt. The ...

Lori Holt’s hit Sew by Row sampler quilt has crossed over as a cross stitch! There is no way you can resist the itch to stitch up this darling cross stitch with these adorable motifs by Bee in my Bonnet Co. such as scissors, sewing machines, irons and fat quarter bundles. Sew don’t resist… Join us next month for the Sew by Row Stitch Along with Lori Holt!

Kimberly will be stitching a section each week for 7 weeks from January 6 to February 24, 2021. She’s stitching with thread voted on by our FlossTube viewers! Thanks ...

Since Lori Holt’s new book came out we’ve been oohing and ahhing over this charming quilt! We are sew excited to host this sew along for Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet’s newest book, Prim & Proper.

This week we’re going to sew the Cross Stitch Block. We’re making our way through this beautiful quilt and sharing our progress along the way.

The Cross Stitch Block starts on page 20.

About the Quilt

Lori pulls beloved elements from vintage medallion applique and cross stitch to create an exquisite sampler quilt. The quilt features an elaborate ...

Since Lori Holt’s new book came out we’ve been oohing and ahhing over this charming quilt! We are sew excited to host this sew along for Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet’s newest book, Prim & Proper.

This week we’re going to sew the Vintage Vase Block. We’re making our way through this beautiful quilt and sharing our progress along the way.

The Vintage Vase Block starts on page 14. Make one.

About the Quilt

Lori pulls beloved elements from vintage medallion applique and cross stitch to create an exquisite sampler quilt. The quilt features ...

Since Lori Holt’s new book came out we’ve been oohing and ahhing over this charming quilt. Now it’s time to clear off the cutting table and put a fresh needle on the sewing machine because the Prim & Proper Sew Along starts next week! We are sew excited to launch this sew along for Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet’s newest book, Prim & Proper.

This week we’re going to sew the Large Leaves Block. Over the coming weeks, we’re making our way through this beautiful quilt and sharing our progress along the way.

The ...

Since Lori Holt’s new book came out we’ve been oohing and ahhing over this charming quilt. Now it’s time to clear off the cutting table and put a fresh needle on the sewing machine because the Prim & Proper Sew Along starts next week! We are sew excited to launch this sew along for Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet’s newest book, Prim & Proper.

If you’re ready to sew up this beautiful quilt, let’s get started! This week we’re going to sew the Small Leaves Block. Over the coming weeks, we’ll make ...

Since Lori Holt’s new book came out we’ve been oohing and ahhing over this charming quilt. Now it’s time to clear off the cutting table and put a fresh needle on the sewing machine because the Prim & Proper Sew Along starts next week! We are sew excited to launch this sew along for Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet’s newest book, Prim & Proper.

If you’re ready to sew up this beautiful quilt, let’s get started! This week we’re going to sew the Prim Flower Block. Over the next 7 weeks, we’ll ...

Since Lori Holt’s new book came out we’ve been oohing and ahhing over this charming quilt. Now it’s time to clear off the cutting table and put a fresh needle on the sewing machine because the Prim & Proper Sew Along starts next week! We are sew excited to launch this sew along for Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet’s newest book, Prim & Proper.

If you’re ready to sew up this beautiful quilt, let’s get ready! Over the course of 7 weeks, we’ll make our way, block-by-block, through this beautiful quilt.

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The Economy quilt block is a beloved vintage quilt block, and Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet is thrilled to revive it with foundation paper piecing! This beginner-friendly pad gives simple measurements and cutting directions to achieve point-perfect and impressive blocks every time. The Economy Quilt Block finishes at a sweet 6″ and you can also combine it with the Economy PLUS 12″ Quilt Block for even more possibilities.

We’ve put together a quick tutorial for all you quilters! Read on to see some project inspiration and tips for the 12″ Economy PLUS Quilt Block and 6″ Economy ...

Travel back in time to when handwork made a home. Lori Holt’s new book, Prim & Proper, is reminiscent of the past our ancestors enjoyed as it was filled with community and simplicity. In celebration of the release of Prim & Proper, we’re planning to host a sew along in November!

If you’re ready to sew up this beautiful quilt, come join us for the Prim & Proper Sew Along starting on November 10, 2020! Over the course of 7 weeks, we’ll make our way, block-by-block, through this charming quilt.

About the Quilt

Lori pulls beloved elements from vintage ...

Ever since Lori Holt’s new book, Quilter’s Cottage, came out, we’ve been swooning over the cover quilt. It’s a sweet reminder that home is where the heart is, so make it beautiful!

We’re celebrating the sewing spaces where imagination, fabric and dedication reside – the space that each of us inhabits that we can call our own Quilter’s Cottage. Whether it’s a sewing nook, a dedicated space, or a corner of the dining room, this is where the sewing magic happens and what the Quilter’s Cottage is all about!

We’re on to ...

Ever since Lori Holt’s new book, Quilter’s Cottage, came out, we’ve been swooning over the cover quilt. It’s a sweet reminder that home is where the heart is, so make it beautiful!

We’re celebrating the sewing spaces where imagination, fabric and dedication reside – the space that each of us inhabits that we can call our own Quilter’s Cottage. Whether it’s a sewing nook, a dedicated space, or a corner of the dining room, this is where the sewing magic happens and what the Quilter’s Cottage is all about!

We’re in Week ...

Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet released a new addition to her Stitch Card Series with Stitch Card Set F. This spooky new set is perfect for all of your Halloween stitching. You can mix and match each card into other projects, or stitch them together as one big piece.

We’ve got Bee in my Bonnet’s Stitch Card Sets A-F for you along with some inspiration to show you how to stitch yours up! As the alphabet goes on, you can add to your stitch card collection and create endless cross stitch finishes. You can also sign ...

Travel back in time to when handwork made a home. Lori Holt’s new book, Prim & Proper, is reminiscent of the past our ancestors enjoyed as it was filled with community and simplicity.

Lori’s Prim & Proper includes instructions for the Prim & Proper Quilt, three runners and two pillows. The book will be here this October, so pre-order your copy today!

Lori pulls beloved elements from vintage medallion applique and cross stitch to create an exquisite sampler quilt.  The quilt features an elaborate vintage vase holding a sweet floral arrangement of flowers and leaves, surrounded by a colorful array of ...