Cross stitch cloth comes in a variety of colors, counts, and materials! In this next installment of our Learn to Cross Stitch Series we’re sharing how to choose the right cross stitch cloth. The cloth is for stitchers what a canvas is for painters. It’s the base of your masterpiece and you want to make sure you get the right one to set yourself up for success, so today we’re here to help! Today we’re moving on from discussing floss to sharing everything you need to know about cross stitch fabric or cloth, and you can use the menu below to easily hop to any section. Today’s Cross Stitch Topics ..read more

Ever since the quilting gem Celebrate with Quilts by Susan Ache and Lissa Alexander arrived, I’ve been eager to sew the gorgeous sampler quilt on the cover! If you’re sewing along with me on the Piece & Quilt Sampler, it’s time to make the first month’s blocks. This scrappy and fabulous adventure is the perfect way to honor Susan Ache and Lissa Alexander’s book of seasonal quilts made with classic quilt blocks, Celebrate with Quilts. If you’re just tuning in, it’s not too late to join us for the Piece and Quilt Sampler Quilt Along, which runs through February 2025. Quilt Along Supplies T ..read more

Our enchanting April Sew Sampler Box is bursting with beautiful blooms! Don’t miss out on this box! If you aren’t yet subscribed and want to join, do so very SOON, so you don’t miss this month’s cut off date for sign ups! 2024 Pieceful Baskets Sew Sampler Quilt Along With the Pressed Flowers Quilt Along coming to an end, we’re ready to get going with this year’s Sew Sampler Box Sew Along, Pieceful Baskets, which measures 66.5″ x 86.5″ finished. This sampler quilt draws on traditional sewing baskets for inspiration while becoming an artfully unique quilt. The placid blues and gree ..read more

We’re ready to start sewing our 11th Annual Charity Quilt, Moonbeams! We’re ready for our second pattern and it’s a star! We can’t wait to start sewing with you. Be sure to read on for our first Moonbeams Charity Cross Stitch release. DOWNLOAD THE OHIO STAR BLOCKS PATTERN It’s our second pattern release, the Ohio Star Blocks! You’ll need to make four of these for the quilt. We’re sewing with the Strawberry Lemonade collection designed by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics. To make one just like ours, pick up the Moonbeams Quilt Kit. You can also download the fabric requ ..read more

Next up in our journey of classic and vintage quilting, we’re excited to share the Contrary Husband Quilt. While we don’t know why this block is called Contrary Husband, we do know it’s the perfect block to demonstrate partial seams, also called Y-seams. Join us as we delve into the details of this pattern and the free quilt block video tutorial! Get the Contrary Husband Quilt Kit The Contrary Husband Quilt Pattern DOWNLOAD THE CONTRARY HUSBAND QUILT PATTERN The Contrary Husband Quilt Pattern is our take on this classic design. This quilt pattern comes in four sizes: Tablerunner, Lap, Twin ..read more

We’re back with another guide for cross stitch beginners. If you don’t already know, we’re sharing a Learn to Cross Stitch Series with releases twice a month sharing everything from floss to finishing. We’re guiding you through the basics of this timeless and traditional art! In the second installment of our Learn to Cross Stitch series, we’re continuing where we left off from the first post (which you can go back and read if you missed it) with a Beginners Guide to Cross Stitch Floss & Needles. Today’s Cross Stitch Topics What is Cross Stitch Floss? AuriFloss Classic Colorworks DM ..read more

Did the March Sew Sampler box feel like a wellspring of stitchy inspiration? Here is what was inside this bright and happy box! Beware of spoilers! Spring Flags Vintage Fat Eighth Bundle by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics Before we “spring forward”, let’s take a step back to appreciate the over 50 fabric collections Sweetwater has brought us with Moda Fabrics! Vintage is a celebration of their favorite fabrics from the past combined into something new. This selection of 12 Fat Eighths is a delightful stroll down memory lane, and while you may recognize some past loves, we hope you also find some n ..read more

Forget about the summer heat and get ready for fall with The Quilted Scarecrow Sew Along and Stitch Along. This cute scarecrow sets the scene for autumn with swirling leaves, a feathered friend, and full garden attire. For more information about this keep reading! Join our friendly scarecrow as he strolls through fall fields, sewing the magic of autumn! The Quilted Scarecrow Quilt Pattern showcases our cheerful, charming scarecrow amidst a backdrop of falling leaves in autumn colors. This delightful quilt designed in Autumn by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs, measures 80.5″ x 85.5″. The Qu ..read more

Spring is here, and with it, there are new quilts to sew. I wanted to take a moment to share with you some upcoming quilts I’m excited to start working on and share some quilt along updates. Quilty Fun Row Along First, the Quilty Fun Row Along celebrating 10 years of Quilty Fun (the first book we published with Lori Holt), is going to be starting a little later than originally planned. This is due to delays with fabric that are out of our control. We want to make sure everyone has a chance to get their fabric before this quilt along starts, but we’re no less excited to get started in April now ..read more

Have you tried cross stitch yet? If you haven’t but are wondering where to start, this post on how to cross stitch is designed just for you. We’re here to simplify the process and guide you through the basics of cross stitching with a new blog series! We’re excited to bring this new Learn to Cross Stitch series to you over the next handful of months. We’ll be diving in and sharing detailed guides on all things cross stitching including answering common questions we see on our social media and comments from all of you! Today we’re starting with an overview of the very basics of cross stitch, a ..read more