A Great Beginner Pattern
Hello everyone- Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. We see new buds emerge on the trees, the robins make their way back after a long winter, and, soon following, comes the tiny cheep cheeping of tiny baby birds in their nest. Spring’s Arrival is a pattern that captures the very essence […]
Read MoreParlor Music
Hello again, I’ve shared quite a few projects over the past few posts that dig into your stash. If you’ve found that you still have loads of fabric left, grab this pattern, dig into that scrap bag one more time and enjoy Parlor Music! The small four-patch and quarter-square triangle pieces go together easily into […]
Threads of Time
Hi Again! Many times when we make quilts for the store (or for our homes!) we change up the fabric a bit and don’t always try to match what’s on the pattern cover. Threads of Time, however, strikes my fancy as it is. The black spools with the red sashing are quite lovely. Start digging […]
Read MoreBlock of the Month– With a Twist
Hi everyone! Generally, our block of the month projects result in the completion of a quilt. Why not sign up for a fun block of the month that gets you many new pretty pincushions? Pincushions gives you the pattern, fabric and wool to do just that! You also will receive instructions on how to bind […]
AQS….Stop by if you haven’t already!
Hello quilters! If you are at the AQS show in Grand Rapids and haven’t stopped by the booth yet, please do! I have had so much fun talking with many new people and seeing a few old friends, too. I’d love to hear from you! Happy sewing! Julie
Read MorePincushion Trio
Hello everyone- If you enjoy giving handmade gifts around the holidays, you will want to pick up the Pincushion Trio pattern we have at JJ Stitches. This pattern provides instructions on how to make 3 lovely pincushions that anyone would love to find in their holiday stocking. Now, I know it’s only August, but it’s never […]
Read MoreNorth Star
Hi everyone- You’ve heard about my favorite types of blocks, my favorite tools and gadgets, and my favorite fabrics, but I don’t think I’ve told you about my favorite quilt sizes to make. North Star, at 61″ x 70″ is my favorite size. It’s not unwieldy to work with and the finished quilt is so […]
A Warm Welcome
Greetings, If you are looking for the perfect housewarming gift, I can’t think of anything nicer than a greeting created by hand. A Warm Welcome Home is a pattern for a 10 1/2″ x 24″ wool applique on linen framed piece that will surely make any guest feel welcome! This is another great project to […]
Read MoreAQS Quilt Show and Conference
Hi everyone- For any of you planning to go to the AQS Quilt Show and Conference, August 14th-17th in Grand Rapids, stop on by the JJ Stitches booth (Booth #1327/1329). We are already busy getting things packed and ready to go….I have so many fun new things to share! If you’re in the area, stop in […]
Read MoreHappy Trails!
Hi everyone! If you’ve picked up my blue and brown History Repeated fabrics and you haven’t used them up yet, this new pattern from Carol Hopkins called Blue and Gray Trail Quilt, is just the thing to start on. This is a small 26″ x 26″ quilt, but we just may continue making blocks until we have a […]
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