Category Archives: Books
It’s time to make MERRY!
Hello again everyone, We continue to march toward Christmas here at JJ Stitches, but there isn’t a snowflake on the ground! We need to rely on the festive decorations in the store, then, to get us in the holiday spirit. We found out we can indeed make Merry with our own two hands (and our […]
Read MoreRemembering the Past– My Newest Book
Hi everyone, I am quite excited…my newest book, Remembering the Past, has come in from Martingale and is available in the shop and online. This was such a fun project to do and the book came out just beautifully. I selected 14 antique quilts from my personal collection and we created reproduction patterns for each. […]
Stocking stuffers and gifts any quilter would love
Hello again, For any of you that are like me, you may still have a few last minute holiday gifts to pick up. I always have the best of intentions on getting my shopping done early, but that rarely happens. Sometimes it takes a while to find that perfect gift! If you have a quilter […]
Read MoreGet Scrappy this Fall
Hello again everyone, We have added so much new fabric to the shop as well as our online store. You can certainly mix and match some of our newer fabrics with bits left in your stash. If you’re looking for new scrappy quilt options, check out Handful of Scraps by Edyta Sitar. There are patterns in here […]
Read MoreGetting Organized Never Looked So Good!
Hi everyone! I’ve found a few spots in my sewing room and, let’s face it, nearly everywhere else in my home that I could be a little bit more organized. Aren’t we all looking for fun and functional ways to organize our worlds? Creative Ideas to Organize your Home is a wonderful book by Linda Peterson that […]
Nickel Quilts that Everyone Will Love
Hello everyone! If you’re like me, you’re hard pressed to part with even the smallest pieces of fabric. Every scrap reminds you of a quilt you made and each quilt certainly was special. The Big Book of Nickel Quilts will help you get those scraps out of their baskets and closets and into beautiful quilts […]
Read MoreGet Bewitched (Threads)
Hello Again! For all of you Need’l Love fans, the new Threads book is available. Bewitched Threads has a little something for everyone–quilts, rug hooking, pillows, table mats, punch needle, wool projects, a tote bag and decorations are all quite bewitching. We have started on a wool table topper to begin with, but I’m […]
101 Fabulous Small Quilts
Hi everyone- This book, 101 Fabulous Small Quilts, gives you lots of patterns for inspiring quilts in many different styles and themes. The sizes of the projects vary, too, so you will be well equipped for making wall quilts, doll quilts,table runners, candle mats, etc. You’ll certainly find some designs from your favorite designers (Country […]
Fresh from the Prairies
Hello everyone, Thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth at the MQ Quilt show in Duluth. We had such a great time. June sure is a busy month. We are packing again to head down to Chicago for the International Quilt Festival. If you’re going to the show, hop on over to the […]
Lizzie’s Legacy
Hello again! I’m in Portland at the International Quilt Market right now….I’m in shopping mode and I can’t wait to gather all sort of wonderful things to bring back to JJ Stitches. Stay tuned to the blog and website as we bring in all the new items from Market! If you love reproduction fabric and […]