In This Issue
CT Design Studio Fabric
Summer Jubilee 4–11
Floofy 12–17
Vivienne 18–23
Basics & Blenders 34–37, 40–41
Mirage Tonals Flannel 42–43
A Walk in the Park 44–45
More New Fabric & Kits
Alcohol Inks by Sue Zipkin for Clothworks 25
Clover & Dot by Allison Harris of Cluck Cluck Sew for Windham Fabrics 26–27
Eloise by Hilary Knight for Windham Fabrics 28–29
Wild North by Gareth Lucas for Windham Fabrics 30–31
Bear Camp Trail by Teresa Magnuson for Clothworks 32–33
Stock Up
Guide to Batting 38–39
Essentialtm Thread 46–47
A grand patriotic celebration! This new CT Design Studio original collection is at once charming and elegant. Beautiful florals mix with stars, stripes, and blenders for winning combinations. Cheers to the red, white, and blue!
INDEPENDENCE DAY
TABLE TOPPER KIT by Phoebe Moon Designs
Stars and stripes make a bold statement in the Independence Day table topper. Our convenient kit has everything you need to celebrate summer.
Finished size: 32" x 36"
Backing: 1 yard
Skill: Beginner
N1745 Pattern download $8 N1731 Kit with pattern $37.99
Unless otherwise noted, kits do not include backing.
Love the pattern but want more color options?
Choose one of our new Color Choice Kits! You’ll receive all the fabric you need for the quilt top and binding, plus the pattern download.
CHIPS AND DIP PLACEMATS AND RUNNER KIT
by Canuck Quilter DesignsAdorn your table with a favorite snack: Chips and Dip. Our kit yields six placemats plus a lively runner. This playful design will have everyone asking for more.
Finished sizes: Placemats 121/2" x 181/2" Runner 121/2" x 361/2"
Backing: 15/8 yards | Skill: Beginner N1744 Pattern download $10 N1730 Kit with pattern $57.99
A. MIX AND MATCH SUNGLASSES CASE KIT
by
Sewing SueProtect your eyewear in style: Complementary prints from Summer Jubilee join up for fashionable fun. Kit makes 2 cases and includes white Soft and Stable from byAnnie.
Finished size: 71/2" x 31/2" closed
Skill: Beginner/Easy
N1746 Pattern download $10
N1732 Kit with pattern $22.99
Unless otherwise noted, kits do not include backing.
B. CELEBRATION STARS QUILT KIT
by Castilleja CottonStellar shapes team up to form a patriot’s dream field in Celebration Stars. Our handy kit means a winning finish in record time.
Finished size: 53" x 73"
Backing: 42/3 yards | Skill: Easy N1751 Pattern download $10 N1737 Kit with pattern $64.99
GRADIENT
THROW QUILT KIT
by Busy Hands QuiltsMoving right along—across the quilt, that is. A fetching color change from corner to corner is the defining feature of this elegant throw.
Finished size: 59" x 74"
Backing: 33/4 yards | Skill: Easy
N1749 Pattern download $12.99
N1735 Kit with pattern $80.99
HOMETOWN STARS LARGE THROW QUILT KIT by Busy Hands Quilts Red,
and blue cozy right up to summer fun in Hometown Stars. A generous 64" x 80" means even the tall folks will be covered.
A. FLAGSTONE PATH
LAP QUILT KIT by Meadow Mist Designs
Effortless piecing for a fast finish! Flagstone Path assembles easily and still packs a visual punch.
Finished size: 481/2" x 561/2"
Backing: 31/8 yards
Skill: Beginner/Easy
N1748 Pattern download $12 N1734 Kit with pattern $57.99
B. SAILING SCHOOL QUILT KIT by Canuck Quilter Designs
Set sail on a warm summer day and enjoy the season of sun. You can almost hear the waves against each small boat, awash in the blues of Summer Jubilee.
Finished size: 501/2" x 67"
Backing: 31/2 yards | Skill: Easy
N1750 Pattern download $10 N1736 Kit with pattern $68.99
New from CT Design Studio, Floofy is a plush 100% polyester minky fabric. Use it for stuffies, accessories, quilts, and quilt backing. Find your True Colors with Floofy: all CT Design Studio quilting cottons, flannels, and Essentialtm Threads with the same color names will match Floofy flawlessly!
5 8/5 9" wide $11.96/yard
Gentle waves of fluff for a special little one! Baby Cakes will be the softest blankie ever for your tiny tot.
Finished size: 52" x 60"
Backing: 4 yards
Skill: Beginner
N2227 Pattern download $10
N3290 Kit with pattern $78.99
by Connecting Threads
Quick and trouble-free: Exactly what you need for a baby quilt. Gentle colors work their way across the snuggly surface.
Finished size: 391/2" square
Backing: 21/4 yards
Skill: Confident Beginner
959728 Pattern download $4.99 N3293 Kit with pattern $38.99
E
E. RECEIVING BLANKET PATTERN DOWNLOAD by Connecting Threads
Softly snuggle your little one in this receiving blanket! We’ve sewn our sample in Baby Pink: Floofy (119272) on the outside and Mirage Tonals Flannel (118502) on the inside. With CT Design Studio, all fabrics and threads with the same color names will match flawlessly.
Finished size: 34" square
Skill: Beginner
N3960 Free Pattern Download
C.
KIT by Shiny Happy World
Create a lovie rabbit with our easy Floofy kit. Everybunny loves a snuggle, rest assured.
Finished size: 22" x 26"
Backing: Included | Skill: Easy
N2025 Pattern download $7.99
N3292 Kit with pattern $19.99
by Shiny Happy World
A keepsake lovie at the perfect size to calm and comfort. It’s bear-y snuggly!
Finished size: 22" x 26"
Backing: Included | Skill: Easy
N2023 Pattern download $7.99
N3291 Kit with pattern $22.99
BUNNY LOVIEA. BENSON BUNNY PATTERN DOWNLOAD by Shiny Happy World
Meet Benson! He’s cute and cuddly with a sweet puffy tail and long, floppy arms and legs that are so much fun to play with. And look at how nicely his ears stand up!
:-) Make your own huggable bunny!
Finished size: 13" tall seated (not including legs or ears)
N2024 $8.99
B. MIDNIGHT PATTERN DOWNLOAD by Shiny Happy World
Make your own cuddly cat with this easy softie pattern. Your kids will love this huggable stuffed animal with floppy, weighted arms and legs. He’s lots of fun to make and play with.
Finished size: 13" tall seated (not including legs or ears)
N2029 $8.99
Back your quilt with Floofy for extra softness!
C. EDDIE PATTERN DOWNLOAD by Shiny Happy World
Meet Eddie! He’s a big, huggable teddy bear with soft, suedeish pads on his paws and feet and smooth satin in his ears. With all those touchable textures, this is a bear just begging for a snuggle! Finished size: 10" tall x10" wide (not including ears)
N2028 $8.99
D. BUSTER PATTERN DOWNLOAD by Shiny Happy World
Meet Buster! That tongue! That tummy! Those furry ears! Those stubby little paws! Make your own dog stuffed animal in any colors you like!
Finished size: 10" tall x 10" wide
N2026 $8.99
E. MUNCH PATTERN DOWNLOAD by Shiny Happy World
Meet Munch! He’s a squishy monster with a fun pocket mouth! That pocket is a great place to hide gifts and special treasures! And it’s surprisingly easy to make.
Finished size: 9" tall x 9" wide (not including legs)
N2031 $8.99
F. SIMPLICITY SCARF PATTERN SHEET by Cut Loose Press
Make a statement with a cozy and cuddly infinity-style scarf sewn in Floofy! Pattern includes fabric requirements, pattern templates and instructions to make either variation of scarf shown.
N3437 $3.99
Floofy Tips & Tricks
• All minky fabrics like Floofy shed when cut. There are several ways of dealing with this. After cutting, use a small vacuum to pull up all the lint; OR toss your cut piece in the dryer on cool for a few minutes with a wet washcloth. (Be sure to clean your lint tray!)
• Sew with a 90/14 Stretch or ball point needle. This will prevent skipped stitches and not cut the fibers while sewing.
• PIN! PIN! PIN! Use long pins or small clips. This will help prevent slipping.
• Use a stiletto or awl to guide the fabric under the sewing foot and needle. Best when used in binding techniques.
• Use a walking foot on your sewing machine. It’s helpful to use a machine that has a zig zag/serpentine stitch.
• We recommend using 50wt polyester thread, but cotton or cotton blend thread will also work just fine.
• Use a new blade in your rotary cutter.
• Decrease pressure on your presser foot.
• Use a pressing sheet and low heat if you need to iron, low heat if you put it in the dryer. Use cool water to wash, no need to prewash the Floofy.
• If using a cotton fabric with project, prewash it to preshrink.
• Do not use fabric softener when washing finished project.
• Use a ½" seam allowance for sewing Floofy pieces together and to sew on binding.
CONNECTING THREADS ORIGINAL
$9.96/yard
A carriage, a country lane and a golden gate. Behind it you’ll find the Vivienne collection of majestic florals, tone-on-tones and bits of old-fashioned charm. Royal purples, greens, and gold come together in stately harmony in this new CT Design Studio original collection
A. DOUBLE FENCED SMALL QUILT KIT
by Louanna Mary Quilt Design Simple and stunning, that’s Double Fenced. An on-point setting makes all the difference here, and the lovely Vivienne prints are right at home.
Finished size: 521/2" x 64"
Backing: 31/2 yards | Skill: Easy
N1743 Pattern download $11
N1729 Kit with pattern $60.99
Unless otherwise noted, kits do not include backing.
B. JASPER QUILT KIT
by TamarinisHalf-blocks flank the top and bottom of this design, which is patchwork at its best. Plenty of diagonal lines for movement.
Finished size: 631/2" x 81"
Backing: 51/4 yards
Skill: Intermediate
N1740 Pattern download $12
N1726 Kit with pattern $110.99
Unless otherwise noted, kits do not include backing.
MATCHSTICK MEN QUILT KIT by Phoebe Moon Designs
What’s not to love about a quilt design that’s simple to sew but appears complex to the eye? Matchstick Men fits the bill.
Finished size: 72" x 92" | Backing: 53/4 yards | Skill: Easy N1741 Pattern download $12 | N1727 Kit with pattern $116.99
Love the pattern but want more color options? Choose one of our new Color Choice Kits! You’ll receive all the fabric you need for the quilt top and binding, plus the pattern download.
A. ADRIENNE’S QUILT KIT
by The Fabric Addict
An intriguing configuration: Blocks appear around every corner of Adrienne’s Quilt. This design engages all the senses.
Finished size: 88" x 1011/2"
Backing: 8 yards | Skill: Easy
N1738 Pattern download $10
N1724 Kit with pattern $127.99
B. ANNABELLE THROW
by Busy Hands Quilts
We might dub this one Purple Passion with its dark corners and moody passageways, but you’ll finish in no time because the piecing is deceptively simple.
Finished size: 54" x 72"
Backing: 31/2 yards | Skill: Easy
N1739 Pattern download $12.99
N1725 Kit with pattern $67.99
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Alcohol Inks
BY SUE ZIPKIN FOR CLOTHWORKS
$11.96/yard
TAYLOR BABY QUILT KIT by Kitchen Table Quilting
If you could bathe in a rainbow, this would be it. The textures of Alcohol Inks wash over the quilt surface in a happy dance. Easy piecing means a quick finish.
Finished size: 39" x 49"
Backing: 11/2 yards
56493 Pattern packet $13
$11.96/yard
DAISY THROW QUILT KIT
by Allison Harris of Cluck Cluck SewThe large 18½" blocks in this Daisy quilt sew together fast! Traditional piecing methods are used. This pattern is best suited for an intermediate beginner.
Finished size: 631/2" x 78" | Backing: 5 yards
N1421 Pattern download $10 N1510 Kit with pattern $138.99
$11.96/yard
Introduce a whole new generation to the antics of Eloise and friends, or simply recall fondly the stories you enjoyed. The little girl from the tippy-top floor of the Plaza Hotel is at it again!
EMILY TOTE KIT by June Tailor
This tote is perfectly sized for a shopping trip or an outdoor adventure! The adjustable strap allows you to wear the tote around your waist or across your body.
Finished size: 9" x 5" x 2" 78095 Pattern $20.99 N1511 Kit with pattern $40.99
size: Girls sizes 2–10 56494 $10.95
cute details on the back!
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ESSENTIALtm QUILTING THREAD 1,200-yard spools of 50/ 3 extra-long staple cotton. $5.99 each
WILD NORTH
BY GARETH LUCAS FOR WINDHAM FABRICS$11.96/yard
WILD CRITTERS UP NORTH QUILT KIT
by Cyndi McChesneyIt’s the Hollywood Squares of the forest! Friendly woodland pals in neat rows will delight any child or animal lover. Beginner friendly, too.
All the animals of the northern country relax together in glorious scenes by Gareth Lucas. From the deepest night of the forest to luscious springtime greens, we’re in love with every piece.
PLAYFUL PANEL QUILTS by Cyndi McChesney Using coordinating blocks like barns and books, you'll discover how to integrate panels into traditional quilt settings like Log Cabin and Irish Chain quilts and make them shine in row-by-row quilts. 64 pages. N4466 $22.95
WILDLIFE PORTRAITS RUNNING YARDAGE This is running yardage. 14.25" repeat. Each animal square measures 4" X 4".
Bear Camp Trail
BY TERESA MAGNUSON FOR CLOTHWORKSMeet your new favorite thread! Essential tm is a 50-weight, low-lint thread made from three plies of 100% extra-long staple cotton. It is satin-finished to create a thread that sews smoothly and has a gently lustrous sheen. This best-selling thread provides durability and style to your sewing, quilting, and embellishing projects.
With so many options out there, choosing the perfect batting for your project can seem like a daunting task. Luckily, the answer truly depends on your project and your preferences. We hope this guide will give you a better understanding of what makes each type of batting different, so that you can determine what will work best for YOU!
YOUR GUIDE TO
BATTING
BLEACHED
Shrinkage: 3–5% Between stitches: 4" max.
Shrinkage: 3–5%
Between stitches: 4" max.
Shrinkage: None
Between stitches: 9" max.
Shrinkage: 3–5% Between stitches: 4" max.
Shrinkage: 3–5%
Between stitches: 4" max.
COTTON BLEND
Shrinkage: 3–5%
Between stitches: 4" max.
BLEACHED COTTON BLEND
Shrinkage: 3–5%
Between stitches: 4" max.
Shrinkage: 3–5%
Between stitches: 4" max.
Shrinkage: 3–5%
Between stitches: 8" max.
Shrinkage: 3–5% Between stitches: 4" max.
Shrinkage: 3–5%
Between stitches: 4" max.
A. BLEACHED C OTTON Same specifications as 100% natural cotton, but made using only 100% bleached cotton fibers. Recommended for light colored quilts to eliminate the shadowing effects of a darker batting through white fabrics.
B. POLY-DOWN Made with very fine white denier polyester that provides a lovely soft drape and makes this batting exceptional for hand quilting. Poly-down is resin bonded to provide added durability and resist bearding and migration. It is machine washable, non-allergenic, and maintains loft.
C. THERMORE The hollow fibers of this 100% polyester (siliconized) batting act as a great insulator. Its surface is treated with a unique process and is designed for garments or where thin batting is preferred. It will not beard or migrate.
D. WOOL This is a magnificent batting made with the very best superwashed wool. The loft from this natural fiber provides excellent definition for quilting stitches and superb insulation while allowing excess heat to disperse away from the body.
E. COTTON WOOL BLEND Created from 80% fine cotton and 20% superwashed wool. The addition of the wool adds loft and lends a nice drape and softness to the quilt without compromising the stability of the batting. Perfect for wall-hangings or bed quilts.
F. COTTON BLEND One of the most popular battings. It offers more loft and less weight than traditional cotton. This blend is made with 80% natural cotton and 20% fine polyester. It is needle punched and has a light resin bonding to provide exceptional strength and durability. It is ideal for hand or machine quilting.
G. BLEACHED COTTON BLEND This batting is recommended for white or very light colored quilts. Same specifications as 100% natural cotton, but made using 80% bleached cotton fibers and 20% polyester. It is lightly needle punched and resin bonded to provide exceptional strength and durability.
H. BLACK Produced by blending 80% dyed cotton and 20% polyester, it provides quilters with a batting that will not generate light fiber lint on the quilt top during the quilting process. It is highly recommended for quilts created in black, navy, or other dark colors.
I. COTTON WITH SCRIM This batting is perfect for quilters seeking extra strength in cotton batting. Soft and gentle, it’s made with natural cotton that has a thin stabilizer (scrim) needle punched into the cotton. This scrim provides superior strength over cotton alone, and prevents the batting from stretching.
J. FUSIBLE COTTON BLEND This batting contains a water-soluble fusing resin that is applied to both sides. Fusible batting eliminates the need for the time- consuming steps of pinning or spray basting. Adhere your quilt top and back to the batting in one quick pressing.
K. COTTON Made with 100% natural cotton and needle punched for additional strength. Ideal for quilters who want a soft batting with a traditional look.
& Blenders Basics
Starting at $7.96/yard
Basics & Blenders from CT Design Studio are color matched for you. All fabrics and Essential™ Threads with the same color name will match flawlessly. From 100% USA grown quilting cotton to the softest, highest quality flannel, our luminous colors are perfect for your next project.
ESSENTIALtm QUILTING THREAD
1,200-yard spools of 50/ 3 extra-long staple cotton. $5.99 each
RAINBOW SCRAPS by Edyta Sitar
Simply bursting in color, Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts shares an inspiring gallery of quilts photographed in a delectable desert setting. What kind of rainbow will your next quilting project sew? 20 projects, 128 pages.
N4581 $33
JACKET PATTERN by Laundry Basket Quilts
Fabric Requirements: 30 fat eighths (9" x 20") of multi-color dark fabric, 7 quarter yards (9" x WOF) of light fabric, 21/2 yards of lining (if desired), 1/4 yard dark fabric for binding Crew Neck Sweatshirt (one size larger than normally worn).
N1467 $12
GO BOLD WITH 3-YARD QUILTS PATTERN BOOKLET by Fran Morgan from Fabric Café 8 new quilts featuring a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors and patterns. Enlargement instructions for Twin, Queen/King included! 8 projects N4469 $18.95
A. BULLSEYE FLANNEL QUILT KIT by Phoebe Moon Designs
Backing: 5 yards | Skill: Intermediate N1090 Pattern download $12 N1695 Kit with pattern $89.99
ENVISION THROW FLANNEL QUILT KIT
by Busy Hands Quilts
Backing: 37/8 yards | Skill: Easy
N1091 Pattern download $12.99 N1696 Kit with pattern $75.99
CABIN WINDOWS FLANNEL QUILT KIT by Connecting Threads
Backing: 3 yards | Skill: Easy
910094D Pattern download $2.99 N1699 Kit with pattern $57.99
BOUNDARIES FLANNEL QUILT KIT by Tamarinis
Backing: 4 yards
Skill: Confident Beginner N1092 Pattern download $12 N1697 Kit with pattern $82.99
Our fabric might just be the softest you’ve ever used!
CONNECTIONS MEDIUM FLANNEL QUILT KIT by Louanna Mary Quilt Design
Backing: 31/2 yards | Skill: Easy
N1093 Pattern download $10.50
N1698 Kit with pattern $73.99 54"
COSMIC CLOUD FLANNEL QUILT KIT by Canuck Quilter Designs
Backing: 47/8 yards | Skill: Easy
N1089 Pattern download $10
N1694 Kit with pattern $88.99
60" x 72" 66" x 79" 55" x 60" 501/2" x 601/2" 561/2" x 761/2"60" x 72"
A. BLUE MIST TWIST QUILT KIT
by Needle in a Hayes Stack
Backing: 41/2 yards
Skill: Intermediate
CENTURY PARK QUILT KIT by Meadow Mist Designs
Backing: 31/2 yards
Skill: Confident Beginner N1086 Pattern download $12 N1691 Kit with pattern $81.99
$10.99 541/2" x 641/2"
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SWEET FREESIA THROW QUILT KIT
by Canuck Quilter Designs
Backing: 47/8 yards | Skill: Easy
N1083 Pattern download $10
N1688 Kit with pattern $79.99
N1085 Pattern download $12 N1690 Kit with pattern $91.99 Unless otherwise noted, kits do not include backing.
by Brenda Plaster
Backing:
Super strong, low-lint, and available in 141 colors so you’ll never have trouble finding a match. 3-ply, 50 wt., 100% long-staple cotton. Available exclusively from Connecting Threads.