Our Favourite Things!

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After another roller coaster week, with forest fire and air quality conditions impacting so many, a song came to mind as I was trying to come up with an idea for this week’s email…

"When the dog bites, when the bee stings

When I'm feeling sad

I simply remember my favorite things

And then I don't feel so bad!"

We are anticipating a new collection called Favorite Things, from designers Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton later this month. This seemed like an excellent opportunity to think about some of our favourite things. Hopefully by sharing them with you, it can be a distraction from the day-to-day troubles of the outside world, even if it’s only for a few minutes.

While we can’t promise:

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens or

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

We can bundle up some of our favourite kits in:

Brown paper packages tied up with string.

Because…

Here are a few of our favourite things!

For this email I put out a call to the amazing team at Quilters Cupboard for their favourites. I’m amazed that, without really having a specific plan in mind, we came up with a wide range of kits to share! There's a little something for everyone.

We hope you will enjoy them!

Marilyn's Favourite! Table Runners (ALL of them!)

Marilyn loves table runners. They tend to be quick and easy to make. They are a great way to change up the look of your table and there are so many seasonal options.

In the Middle - Pattern and Kits Available!

In the Middle by Pieced Tree Design is Marilyn's favourite go-to pattern. In the Middle table runner kits are available in the Deck the Halls holiday collection from Timeless Treasures but it's a pattern that will work with so many different fabrics.

Finished size 15" x 43"

Kit Includes: Pattern, fabric for the table runner top and binding. Backing is not included.

Regular Price: $33.49

Video Tutorial Available! Marilyn likes this table runner so much she filmed a video to help guide you through the steps for making one.

In the Middle kits and patterns are available now. You will find them in-store and on the website.

Marilyn Loves ALL of Them!

While In the Middle is Marilyn's favourite, she also loves the Tri-Star, Christmas Ribbons and of course the 20-minute table runners. Many of the table runner kits have been prepared with Marilyn's keen eye for the best fabric combinations.

You will find them throughout the store and all in one place on the website.

Favourite Free Pattern!

We're all showing a lot of love for the Moda Love FREE Pattern these days.

Moda Love - Kits Available!

With the high prices for so many things these days, we love the Moda Love pattern because it's a great way to enjoy many of the latest collections at a reasonable price but also in the form of a project that you can make up relatively quickly and enjoy right away. With the backing included, it's even easier to start and finish the table topper when the mood strikes!

Moda Love table topper kits are available in Lori Holt, Sugarberry, Sunnyside, Kim Diehl and so many more options!

Finished Size: 20" x 20"

Kit Includes: Pattern, all fabric for the table topper including the binding AND the backing.

Regular Price: from $29.99

Free Pattern Available!

You will find the Moda Love pattern on the Moda website.

Maddie's Favourite!

Admittedly Maddie's favourite wool appliqué kit right now is the Home Sweet Home kit that we featured in last week's email, so she had to choose her second favourite.

Sunflower Glory - Pattern and Kits Available!

Sunflower Glory speaks to the future and the glorious days ahead as two chickadees admire a pitcher of beautiful sunflowers.

Finished Size (each design): 15.5" x 21"

Kit Includes: Pattern, all fabric and wool to complete the wall hanging. Backing is NOT included.

Regular Price: $69.99

More Wool Appliqué Kits

You will find Home Sweet Home and the rest of Maddie's favourite wool appliqué kits in-store and on the website.

Leianne's Favourite!

Leianne doesn't keep her two main loves a secret. She loves Studio 180 and batiks. It shouldn't come as a surprise that Leianne's favourite kits combines both in one lovely package.

Mini Petals Quilt - Kits Available!

When Leianne picks up a pattern or kit, she looks for ways to "Tuckerize". That is, she looks for ways to use her Studio 180 tools to make the project with more precision and less stress.

With the Corner Pop tool, the folded corner units in the Mini Petals quilt, featuring the Sweater Weather collection from Bali Batiks, will come together beautifully.

Finished Size: 43" x 52"

Kit Includes: Pattern, batiks for the quilt top and binding. Backing is NOT included.

Regular Price: $72.49

What Else Makes Leianne's Heart Sing?

If you're a Kim Diehl follower, look for opportunities to use the Corner Pop for folded corner units and the Wing Clipper for flying geese units. Once you know what to look for, you'll be singing along with Leianne and happily sew with much less stress!

Tina's Favourite!

Tina is the traveler of our group and it's not surprising that her favourite pick is a bag.

Dwell Mini-Charm Bag - Kits Available!

The Nantucket Mini-Charm Bag is nothing short of charming! This kit uses the free pattern from Moda and 40 assorted mini-charms from the Dwell by Camille Roskelley.

Finished Size: 7.5" wide x 6" tall x 2.75" deep (ONE BAG)

Kit Includes: Pattern, all fabric to make ONE bag, including the lining. Zipper and Thermolam are also included.

Regular Price: $19.99

Note: Zipper pull is NOT included.

More Bag Kits Available!

If you enjoy making bags, you'll find an assortment of other bag kits in-store and on the website. From the Everyday Tote to Project Bags, there will be lots to catch your eye.

Tammy's Favourite!

Tammy's favourite kit comes from an idea to use Lori Holt's Calico collection in a Kim Diehl pattern. Let this kit be a friendly reminder to look beyond the fabric on a pattern cover. If you like the pattern design, try to find a way to make it in a way that suits your style.

Calico Chocolate Covered Cherries - Kits Available!

What happens when you mix Lori Holt fabrics with a Kim Diehl pattern?

This lap quilt features Calico prints and backgrounds from Prairie and Bee Backgrounds using the Chocolate Covered Cherries lap quilt pattern by Kim Diehl.

Finished Size: 60" x60"

Kit Includes: Pattern and all fabric to make the top, including binding. Backing is NOT included.

Regular Price: $167.99

Tami's Quilting Favourite!

Tami had two suggestions and seeing as they appeal to different interests; I couldn't include one and not the other.

Orange Peel Pillow or Table Topper - Kits Available!

Create a mood that is warm, inviting and elegant with an Orange Peel pillow or table topper featuring the Rendezvous collection by 3 Sisters or set a more vintage tone with a Lori Holt version.

One Kit - Two Options! With this kit you have option to make an 18" x 18" Pillow OR a 24" x 24" Table Topper.

Kit Includes: Pattern, all fabric for the pillow top or table topper, including the binding.

Pillow Option: Includes backing. If you choose to add a zipper for the pillow backing, you will need an 18" or longer zipper (not included).

Table Topper Option: Backing is not included.

Regular Price: from $26.99

Tami's Cross Stitch Favourite!

In these troubling times, sometimes we all need a reminder to Bee Humble and that Kind Words really do matter. The "Bee" cross stitch patterns from Primrose Cottage Stitches are Tami's pick for favourite cross stitch kits.

These kits include everything you need to start stitching including the pattern, DMC floss, Cosmo Aida cloth. Some kits also include the embellishing touches to help you finish your project with pizzazz!

Cindy's Favourite!

Cindy loves bringing joy to family and friends with pillowcases that are suited to their personality and interests. If a friendly pillow fight breaks out with the pillowcases she's given, it will probably bring a little bit of extra joy to Cindy's heart.

From Minnie Mouse to Thomas the Tank Engine, from baseball to golf, we have pillowcase kits that will appeal to many of the special people in your life!

Video Tutorial Available! If you're new to making pillowcases, you will find a helpful tutorial on our website.

Regular Price: from $13.99

Thinking of everyone impacted by the forest fires.