January 2015
Designer Spotlights Melissa Mortenson Michelle Golightly
New Fabric Lines
Riley Blake Designs: Dinosaur & Surfin’ Cats by RBD Designers Halle Rose by Lila Tueller Sew Charming by Bo Bunny Derby Style by Melissa Mortenson Penny Rose Fabrics: Milk, Sugar and Flower by Elea Lutz Aesop’s Fable by Erin Turner
Also Included
Sew Together, Aurifil Designer Threads, Designer Patterns, Company Spotlight, Shop Around The World Spotlight
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CONTENTS
January 2015 Monthly Mailer
Page Designer/Company Collection/Product
Availability
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Melissa Mortenson
Derby Style
Now
6-7
RBD Designers
Dinosaur
Now
8-9
Lila Tueller Designs
Halle Rose
Now
10-11
RBD Designers
Surfin’ Cats
Now
12-13
Bo Bunny
Sew Charming
Now
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Elea Lutz
Milk, Sugar & Flower
Now
16-17
Erin Turner
Aesop’s Fable
Now
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Riley Blake Designs
NEW Mini Quatrefoil
Now
20-29
Riley Blake Designs
Dots Fabric Collections
Now
30-33
Riley Blake Designs
Sew Together Embellishments Now
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Assorted Designers
Aurifil Thread Collections
Now
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Michelle Golightly
Pattern Designer Spotlight
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Assorted Designers
New Patterns
Now
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Donna’s Quilt Studio
Shop Around The World Spotlight -------
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Coats and Clark
Company Spotlight
Now
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Melissa Mortenson is the writer behind the Polka Dot Chair blog (www.polkadotchair.com). She is the mother of three who grew up in Salt Lake City but is now happy to call Kentucky home.
who was at the time an Industrial Design major. Even though she never changed her major, she began taking Art classes at BYU and found that she had a great love for color and design.
Her blog, the Polka Dot Chair is starting its seventh year of sharing craft and sewing ideas with readers.
Melissa’s projects have been featured on numerous craft and lifestyle websites, and has had her work published in three books. She is the author of “Project Teen: 21 Handmade Gifts Your Teens with Actually Love”.
She attended BYU majoring in Biology. While in college she was introduced to Art and Design by her husband
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FREE Quilt Project: Off to the Races| Quilt Size: 56”x 56”
About Melissa Mortenson
Available Now
Riley Blake Designer Fabric Collections
Derby
by Melissa Mortenson | 100% Fine Cotton
style
by: melissa mortenson of polkadotchair.com
C4420 Multi Derby Main
C4420 Aqua Derby Main
C4420 Pink Derby Main
C4421 Multi Derby Luck
C4421 Aqua Derby Luck
C4421 Pink Derby Luck
C4422 Navy Derby Horses
C4422 Aqua Derby Horses
C4422 Pink Derby Horses
C450-21 Navy Medium Gingham
C450-20 Aqua Medium Gingham
C450-70 Hot Pink Medium Gingham
C670-50 Yellow Swiss Dot
C670-20 Aqua Swiss Dot
C670-21 Navy Swiss Dot
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Riley Blake Designer Fabric Collections
Available Now
by The RBD Designers | 100% Fine Cotton,Flannel & Knit
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C4160 F4160 Cream Dinosaur Main
C4160 F4160 Blue Dinosaur Main
C4160 F4160 Green Dinosaur Main
C4161 Cream Dinosaur Patch
C4161 Blue Dinosaur Patch
C4161 Green Dinosaur Patch
C4162 F4162 K4162 Cream Dinosaur Toss
C4162 F4162 K4162 Blue Dinosaur Toss
C4162 F4162 K4162 Orange Dinosaur Toss
C4163 F4163 Orange Dinosaur Stripe
C4163 F4163 Blue Dinosaur Stripe
4163 F4163 Multi Dinosaur Stripe
FREE Quilt Project: Dino Mania | Quilt size: 48”x 55”
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Available Now
Riley Blake Designer Fabric Collections
by Lila Tueller Designs | 100% Fine Cotton & Laminate
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C4180 Gold Halle Main
C4180 White Halle Main
C4180 L4180 Teal Halle Main
C4181 L4181 Gold Halle Floral
C4181 Teal Halle Floral
C4181 Gray Halle Floral
C4182 Gray Halle Damask
C4182 L4182 Teal Halle Damask
C4182 Orchid Halle Damask
C4183 Gold Halle Geo
C4183 L4183 Teal Halle Geo
C4183 Orchid Halle Geo
C4184 Orchid Halle Small Floral
C4184 Teal Halle Small Floral
C4184 Green Halle Small Floral
C4185 Gold Halle Graphic
C4185 Green Halle Graphic
C4185 L4185 Orchid Halle Graphic
FREE Quilt Project: Diamonds | Quilt size: 63”x 79”
P007-OLIVIASKIRT by Butterfly Kisses
P028-BELLANCABAG by Lila Tueller
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Available Now
Riley Blake Designer Fabric Collections
Surfin’ Cats
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by The RBD Designers | 100% Fine Cotton
C4230 Pink Surfin’ Cats
C4230 Blue Surfin’ Cats
C4230 Gray Surfin’ Cats
C415-70 Hot Pink Wave
C415-21 Navy Wave
C415-110 Black Wave
C405-10 Pink/Gray Small Wave
C405-42 Blue/Gray Small Wave
C405-41 Black/Gray Small Wave
C970-10 Pink/Gray Houndstooth
C970-42 Blue/Gray Houndstooth
C970-94 Brown/Gray Houndstooth
C200-81 Bubble Gum
C200-35 Colbalt
C100-17 True Black
FREE Quilt Project: Catabunga | Quilt size: 40�x 40�
Simplicity Pattern 6723
Simplicity Pattern 6876
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Available Now
Riley Blake Designer Fabric Collections
by Bo Bunny | 100% Fine Cotton & Designer Cloth
C4540 Coral Sew Main
C4540 White Sew Main
DC4541 Coral Sew Designer Cloth
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C4540 Mint Sew Main
DC4541 Mint Sew Designer Cloth
C4542 Coral Sew Patterns
C4542 White Sew Patterns
C4542 Mint Sew Patterns
C4543 Coral Sew Circles
C4543 Black Sew Circles
C4543 Mint Sew Circles
C4544 Coral Sew Spools
C4544 Black Sew Spools
C4544 Mint Sew Spools
C4545 Coral Sew Rulers
C4545 Black Sew Rulers
C4545 Mint Sew Rulers
C4546 Coral Sew Rosebuds
C4546 White Sew Rosebud
C4546 Mint Sew Rosebuds
FREE Quilt Project: Threads and Things | Quilt size: 69” x 78”
P068-LIMERICKY by Sew Much Good Designs
FREE pattern download called: Cosmetic Bags
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Available Now
Penny Rose Designer Fabric Collections
by Elea Lutz | 100% Fine Cotton
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C4340 Cream Milk Main
C4340 Pink Milk Main
C4340 Blue Milk Main
C4341 Yellow Milk Friends
C4341 Mint Milk Friends
C4341 Pink Milk Friends
C4342 Pink Milk Floral
C4342 Cream Milk Floral
C4342 Red Milk Floral
C4343 Pink Milk Magpie
C4343 Mint Milk Magpie
C4343 Cream Milk Magpie
C4344 Pink Milk Stripe
C4344 Mint Milk Stripe
Red Milk Stripe
C4345 Yellow Milk Drops
C4345 Pink Milk Drops
C4345 Blue Milk Drops
C4346 Orange Milk Petals
C4346 Mint Milk Petals
C4346 Blue Milk Petals
FREE Quilt Project: Sweet Stuff | Quilt size: 64” x 64”
P007-OLIVIASKIRT by Butterfly Kisses
P005-POPOFCOLOR by All My Bags
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Available Now
Penny Rose Designer Fabric Collections
Aesop’s Fable
“Please all, and you will please none”
100% Fine Cotton & Home Décor Cotton
C4510 HD4510 Red Fable Main
C4511 Red Fable Swan
C4511 Brown Fable Swan
C4511 Cream Fable Swan
C4512 Red Fable Fern
C4512 Tan Fable Fern
C4512 Brown Fable Fern
C4513 Red Fable Flora
C4513 Cream Fable Floral
C4513 Brown Fable Floral
C4514 Tan Fable Petals 16
C4510 HD4510 Brown Fable Main
C4514 Red Fable Petals
C4514 Cream Fable Petals
C4514 Brown Fable Petals
FREE Quilt Project: “Please all, and you will please none” | Quilt size: 61” x 73”
P068-PUNCH by Sew Much Good Size: 20-inch Pillow/Mini Quilt FREE pattern download called: Aesop’s Quilt
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NEW!!! Mini Quatrefoil by Riley Blake Designs | 100% Fine Cotton | Actual size of each quatrafoil design is about 5/8 inch
C345-70 Hot Pink Quatrefoil Small
C345-54 Coral Quatrefoil Small
C345-60 Orange Quatrefoil Small
C345-80 Red Quatrefoil Small
C345-32 Lime Quatrefoil Small
C345-20 Aqua Quatrefoil Small
C345-26 Teal Quatrefoil Small
C345-21 Navy Quatrefoil Small
C345-40 Gray Quatrefoil Small
C345-110 Black Quatrefoil Small
C345-71 Hot Pink/ Baby Pink Quatrefoil Small
C345-17 Navy/Gray Quatrefoil Small
NEW! Pretty Pursonable Tissue Box Cover (Pattern SM#135) by Michelle Dorsey of Sew Michelle 18
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Everything starts from a Dot! Swiss Dots
Pre-cuts Available | 5-660-8 5-inch Stacker | 10-660-8 10-inch Stacker | RP-660-8 2.5-inch Rolie Polies | FQ-660-19 Fat Quarters
C670-80 Red
C670-70 Hot Pink
C670-60 Orange
C670-50 Yellow
C670-20 Aqua
C670-40 Gray
C670-21 Navy
C670-32 Lime
C670-120 Lavendar
C670-90 Brown
C670-110 Black
Swiss Dots (reversed)
Pre-cuts Available | 5-670-19 5-inch Stacker | 10-670-19 10-inch Stacker | RP-670-19 2.5-inch Rolie Polies | FQ-670-19 Fat Quarters
C660-80 Red Swiss
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C660-70 Hot Pink Swiss
C660-20 Aqua Swiss
C660-21 Navy Swiss
C660-32 Lime Swiss
C660-40 Gray Swiss
C660-90 Brown Swiss
C - Cotton Options
C660-110 Black Swiss
.............Swiss Dots............. Le CrĂŠme Swiss Dots (reversed)
Pre-cuts Available | 5-600-11 5-inch Stacker | 10-600-11 10-inch Stacker | RP-600-11 2.5-inch Rolie Polies | FQ-600-11 Fat Quarters
C600-80 Red
C600-75 Baby Pink
C600-70 Hot Pink
C600-32 Lime
C600-60 Orange
C600-01 Cream
C600-90 Brown
C600-40 Gray
C600-21 Navy
C600-20 Aqua
C600-110 Black
Le CrĂŠme Small Dots
Pre-cuts Available | 5-610-10 5-inch Stacker | 10-610-10 10-inch Stacker | RP-610-10 2.5-inch Rolie Polies | FQ-610-10 Fat Quarters
C610-60 Orange
C610-90 Brown
C610-20 Aqua
Multi Dots
by Riley Blake Design | 100% Fine Cotton only
C660-11 White Multi
C480-11 White Small Multi
C490-11 White Medium Multi
C710-11 White Large Multi
C600-11 Cream Swiss Multi
C700-11 Cream Small Multi
C710-01 Cream Medium Multi
C720-11 Cream Large Multi
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.............Small Dots............. Small Dots (reversed) by Riley Blake Designs | 100% Fine Cotton only
C480-70 Hot Pink Small
C480-120 Lavendar Small
C480-32 Lime Small
C480-80 Red Small
C480-50 Yellow Small
C480-60 Orange Small
C480-110 Black Small
C480-20 Aqua Small
C480-21 Navy Small
C480-40 Gray Small
C350-01 Rainbow Small
C480-07 Christmas Small
C350-02 Boy Small
C350-03 Girl Small
Small Dots (tone-on-tone)
Pre-cuts Available | 5-420-11 5-inch Stacker | 10-420-11 10-inch Stacker | RP-420-11 2.5-inch Rolie Polies | FQ-420-11 Fat Quarters
C420-80 Red Small
C420-70 Hot Pink Small
C420-60 Orange Small
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C420-50 Yellow Small
C & L420-20 Aqua Small
C420-21 Navy Small
C420-40 Gray Small
C420-30 Green Small
C420-120 Lavendar Small
C420-90 Brown Small
C420-110 Black Small
C - Cotton, K - Knit, L - Laminate Options
.............More Small Dots............. Small Dots
Pre-cuts Available | 5-350-14 5-inch Stacker | 10-350-14 10-inch Stacker | RP-350-14 2.5-inch Rolie Polies | FQ-350-14 Fat Quarters
C & K350-80 Red Small
C350-75 Baby Pink Small
C & K350-70 Hot Pink Small
C350-79 Rouge Small
C & L350-32 Lime Small
C350-30 Green Small
C350-120 Lavendar Small
C350-125 Purple Small
C, L & K350-20 Aqua Small
C350-22 Medium Blue Small
C350-22 Navy Blue Small
C & K350-40 Gray Small
C350-50 Yellow Small
C & K350-60 Orange Small
C350-90 Brown Small
C & L350-10 Black Small
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.............Honeycomb Dots............. Honeycomb Dots
C680-80 F680-80 Red
by Riley Blake Designs | 100% Fine Cotton & Flannel options
C680-70 F680-70 Hot Pink
C680-32 F680-32 Lime
C680-40 F680-40 Gray
C680-90 F680-90 Brown
C680-60 F680-60 Orange
C680-20 F680-20 Aqua
C680-21 F680-21 Navy
C680-110 F680-110 Black
C800-70 Hot Pink
C800-32 Lime
C800-40 Gray
C800-90 Brown
C800-60 Orange
C800--20 Aqua
C800-21 Navy
C800-110 Black
Honeycomb Dots (reversed)
C800-80 Red
Honeycomb Dots (tone-on-tone)
Pre-cuts Available | 5-682-5 5-inch Stacker | 10-682-5 10-inch Stacker | RP-682-5 2.5-inch Rolie Polies | FQ-682-26 Fat Quarters
C810-71 Hot Pink Honeycomb
C810-81 Red Honeycomb 24
C810-41 Lime Honeycomb
C810-61 Orange Honeycomb C - Cotton, F - Flannel Options
C810-41 Gray Honeycomb
C810-21 Aqua Honeycomb
C680-50 Yellow Honeycomb
C800-50 Yellow Honeycomb
.............Medium Dots............. Medium School Dots
by Riley Blake Designs | 100% Fine Cotton & Flannel options
C360-80 F360-80 Red Medium
C360-110 F360-110 Black Medium
C360-27 F360-27 Royal Blue Medium
C360-40 F360-40 Gray Medium
C430-04 Red/Gray Medium
C430-12 F430-12 Red/Black Medium
C360-05 Orange/Blue Medium
C360-65 Burnt Orange Medium
C360-04 Aqua/Red Medium
C430-01 Black/Gold Medium
C360-21 F360-21 Navy Medium
C430-02 F430-02 Orange/Black Medium
C430-09 Aqua Medium
C430-03 Maroon/Gold Medium
C430-05 Blue/Gold Medium
C360-82 Maroon Medium
C430-08 F430-08 Hot Pink/Aqua Medium
C360-09 Green/Gold Medium
C430-11 F430-11 Yellow/Gray Medium
C360-85 Crimson Medium
C430-10 Hot Pink/Gray Medium
C360-35 Hunter Green Medium
C430-25 Navy/Tan Medium
C430-06 Purple/Gold Medium
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.............Sparkle Dots............. Medium Dots
Pre-cuts Available | 5-360-15 5-inch Stacker | 10-360-15 10-inch Stacker | RP-360-15 2.5-inch Rolie Polies | FQ-360-15 Fat Quarters
C & F360-80 Red Medium
C & F360-75 Baby Pink Medium
C, F & WB360-70 Hot Pink Medium
C360-79 Rouge Medium
C360-32 Lime Medium
C360-30 Green Medium
C & L360-120 Lavendar Medium
C360-125 Purple Medium
C, F, & WB 360-20 Aqua Medium
C & F360-22 Blue Medium
C & L360-21 Navy Medium
C, F & WB360-40 Gray Medium
C & F360-50 Yellow Medium
C360-60 Orange Medium
C360-90 Brown Medium
C, L & F360-110 Black Medium
Medium Dots (sparkle)
by Riley Blake Designs | 100% Fine Cotton with Sparkle added to graphics
SC430-70 Hot Pink Medium
SC430-80 Red Medium
SC430-20 Aqua Medium 26
SC430-32 Lime Medium
SC430-40 Gray Medium
SC430-110 Black Medium
C - Cotton, SC - Sparkle Cotton, F - Flannel, L - Laminate, WB - Wideback Options
SC820-52 Gold Medium
.............Cream, White & Black Dots............. Cream-on-Cream Dots
Pre-cuts Available | FQ-C760-7 Fat Quarters (All Creams)
C600-01 Cream Swiss
C420-01 Cream Small Dot
C620-01 Cream Medium Dot
C420-130 White Small Dot
C430-130 White Medium Dot
C420-115 Black Small Dot
C430-115 Black Medium Dot
White-on-White
Pre-cuts Available | FQ-C740-7 Fat Quarters (All Whites)
C790-150 White Swiss
Black-on-Black Dots
Pre-cuts Available | FQ-C750-7 Fat Quarters (All Blacks)
C790-110 Black Swiss
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.............Quilted Cotton With Dots............. Double-Sided Quilted Cotton
by Riley Blake Designs | 100% Fine Cotton only | 42/43 inches wide | 12 yards
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QC320-20-AQUA Medium Chevron Quilted Cotton
QC320-32-LIME Medium Chevron Quilted Cotton
QC320-110-BLACK Medium Chevron Quilted Cotton
QC320-80-RED Medium Chevron Quilted Cotton
QC320-70-HOTPINK Medium Chevron Quilted Cotton
QC320-50-YELLOW Medium Chevron Quilted Cotton QC - Quilted Cotton
.............More Quilted Cotton With Dots.............
QC512-03-OFFWHITE Geekly Chic Quilted Cotton
QC511-03-BLACK Geekly Chic Quilted Cotton
QC510-04-CREAM Geekly Chic Quilted Cotton
QC510-01-WHITE Geekly Chic Quilted Cotton
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Coming Soon! 2-inch Waistband Elastic Embellishments by Riley Blake Design | www.SewTogether.com
2-inch Waistband Elastic
Black
White
Navy
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Hot Pink
Gray
Project idea illustrating the 2-inch Waistband Elastic
Coming Soon! Zippers Metal Zippers
Coral
Mint
14 inch
14 inch
22 inch
22 inch
Burgundy 14 inch
Teal
Mustard
14 inch
14 inch
22 inch
22 inch
22 inch
Black 14 inch 22 inch
Polyester Coil Zippers
RED
HOT PINK
7 inch
7 inch
14 inch
14 inch
22 inch
22 inch
AQUA
NAVY
7 inch
7 inch
14 inch
14 inch
22 inch
22 inch
GRAY
LIME
7 inch
7 inch 14 inch
14 inch
22 inch
22 inch
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Embellishments by Riley Blake Design | www.SewTogether.com
Dots Ribbon 3/8 inch, printed grosgrain ribbon | 25 yards
STRWDOT - Lime
STRWDOT - Baby Pink
STRWDOT - Navy
STRWDOT - Yellow
STRWDOT - Lavendar
STRWDOT - Gray
STRWDOT - Orange
STRWDOT - Aqua
STRWDOT - Black
STRWDOT - Red
STRWDOT - Teal
STRWDOT - Brown
STRWDOT - Hot Pink
Gathered Dots Ribbon 1 inch, gathered grosgrain ribbon | 25 yards
STGGRP1 - Lime
STGGRP1 - Aqua
STGGRP1 - Navy
STGGRP1 - Baby Pink
STGGRP1 - Hot Pink
STGGRP1 - Red
STGGRP1 - Black
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Available Now
Pom-Poms
Mini Pom-Poms
1/2 inch, 100% polyester pom-poms | 20 yards
1/4 inch, 100% polyester pom-poms | 40 yards
STPR White
STPR Baby Pink
STPM White
STPM Baby Pink
STPR Hot Pink
STPR Black
STPM Hot Pink
STPM Black
STPR Orange
STPR Teal
STPM Orange
STPM Teal
STPR Cream
STPR Navy
STPM Cream
STPM Navy
STPR Brown
STPR Red
STPM Brown
STPM Red
STPR Butter
STPR Lime
STPM Yellow
STPM Lime
Polka Dot Buttons 1 1/2 inch, matte buttons | Tube Packaging | 1 tube contains 20 buttons STBTDR15 Raspberry
STBTDR15 Black
STBTDR15 Baby Pink
STBTDR15 Hot Pink
STBTDR15 Navy
STBTDR15 Lime
STBTDR15 Teal
STBTDR15 Yellow
STBTDR15 Gray
STBTDR15 Aqua
STBTDR15 Orange
STBTDR15 Lavendar
STBTDR15 Red
STBTDR15 Brown
Polka Dot Buttons 1 inch, matte buttons | Tube Packaging | 1 tube contains 20 buttons STBTDR1 Raspberry
STBTDR1 Black
STBTDR1 Baby Pink
STBTDR1 Hot Pink
STBTDR1 Navy
STBTDR1 Lime
STBTDR1 Teal
STBTDR1 Yellow
STBTDR1 Gray
STBTDR1 Aqua
STBTDR1 Orange
STBTDR1 Lavendar
STBTDR1 Red
STBTDR1 Brown
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Riley Blake Basic Colors Thread Collection Thead Collection | Consists of 12 colors that match Riley Blake Designs Basic Colors
TH-AU100 Riley Blake Basic Colors Thread
Carina Gardner's Primrose Thread Collection Thead Collection | Consists of 12 colors that match Carina Gardner's Primrose Fabric Collection
TH-PR12 Primrose Thread 34
Melly & Me's Wildflower Meadow Thread Collection Thead Collection | Consists of 12 colors that match Melly & Me's Wildflower Meadow Fabric Collection
TH-WFM12 Wildflower Meadow Thread
Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet's Happy Colors Thread Collection Thead Collection | Consists of 12 "happy colors" by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet
TH-HC10 Small Spools TH-HC12 Large Spools
Amanda Herring's Cottage Garden Thread Collection Thead Collection | Consists of 12 colors that match Amanda Herring's Cottage Garden Fabric Collection
TH-CG12 The Cottage Garden Thread www.rileyblakedesigns.com | www.pennyrosefabrics.com | www.alpinefabrics.com
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About Michelle Golightly From a young age Dad taught me, “You can do ANYTHING you put your mind to, Michelle.” For some reason I believed him. I began sewing at the age of 8. By 5th grade I was making most of my clothes and designing my own clothes in 6th grade. The scratch paper for my ACT college entry test was filled with drawings of my prom dress I was creating for the next weekend. After marring I began sewing for others: curtains, pillows, prom and wedding dresses. In the middle of the night I watched Princess Diana walk down the isle of St Paul’s Cathedral in a wedding gown with the biggest sleeves I had ever seen. With Diana inspired enthusiasm I designed equally big sleeves on my very next wedding dress. It was fantastic. Brides continue to challenge me with pictures of their dream gowns for recreation. I am inspired by fine fabrics, lace, beading, and color. Transitioning into designing printed patterns was seamless. Since 2011 I self-published twelve patterns covering a diverse cross section: clutches, organizers, computer and iPad cases, dresses and coats for women and tweens, and even a formal/wedding dress. My first pattern, Four Funky and Fabulous Organizers, was unique enough that Patchwork Spezial magazine published it in
German. In 2014 Bernina Virtual Clubs chose to use my Sweet Clutches pattern for one of their featured pattern projects. My current project is a book of 20 bag patterns from wallets to totes with backpacks and clutches. The bags will feature unique hardware and accent skills. While sleeping, I construct each project step by step, carefully solving problems in my mind before even beginning to sew. In my pattern layout I address some of the traditional pattern weaknesses that decades of experience have had me frustrated. I simplify and teach skills in each pattern. I am a wife, mother of 5, and a grandmother of 10. Living in the mountains of Utah is a creative environment where I sew, babysit, hike, play and teach piano professionally. I studied music, humanities, and history in Vienna where I witnessed some of the most magnificent operas written. I performed in parks and recital halls around Europe and Asia. I stood in front of the Rembrandt portraits in the Louvre more than a dozen times. I marvel at the accomplishments of artists who extend their minds and create wonders. I am inspired by ordinary people who do extraordinary things. Pattern designing is my way of inspiring an adventure of creation for those who are willing. ***Visit her website: http://www.golightlysewingstudio.com/
P029-FOURFUNKY&FABULOUSORGANIZERS
WEDDING DRESS 36
P029-PACKPACK
KYLEE BAG
P029-SAVANNAHBREEZE
P029-SUNDANCECOATS
New Patterns
From Riley Blake Designs
Amazingly creative new patterns from Riley Blake Designs™ —available now! A complete list of all available patterns can be found online at www.rileyblakedesigns.com.
P094 - ALWAYS by Freckled Whimsy
P090 - ELITETOTE by Kenzie Mac & Co.
P007- PRETTYINPINK by Butterfly Kisses
P005 - POPOFCOLOR by All My Bags
P066 - DAPPERVEST by Ellie Inspired
P059 - CUTIES CD by Kimberbell Finished Quilt Size: 60.5” x 60.5” *Machine pieced, all straight seams. *Optional Materials: Triangles on a Roll™ #H200 (free sample included)
P059 - CUTIES by Kimberbell
Beep
Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: 1 yd.
Fabric F: 1/4 yd.
Fabric B:: 5/8 yd.
Fabric G: 1/4 yd.
Fabric C: 1/2 yd.
Fabric H: 1/8 yd.
Fabric D: 1/2 yd.
Fabric I: 1 5/8 yd.
Fabric E: 3/8 yd.
Fabric J: 1/4 yd.
For more information and other available patterns visit Seriously..I think it needs stitches. (www.thatlookslikeitneedsstitches.blogspot.com)
Copyright 2014 Kelli Fannin All Rights Reserved
Cover quilt designed and pieced by Kelli Fannin. Quilted by Pat Roche. Fabrics are On Our Way by Riley Blake Designs.
P062 - ALLYSON by Main Street Market Designs
P079 - CHICKENEGG by Stiches of Love www.rileyblakedesigns.com | www.pennyrosefabrics.com | www.alpinefabrics.com
Kelli Fannin P076 - BEEP by Kelli Fannin 37
Spotlighting...
Donna’s Quilt Studio Hamilton, New Zealand
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Company Spotlight Coats & Clark products sold by Christensen Wholesale
N055-154-119 Violet
N055-154-001 White
N055-154-12 Black
N055-154-131 Fudge Brown
N055-154-14 Shaded Blues
N055-154-15 Shaded Pinks
N055-154-180 Dk. Shaded Yellows
N055-154-196 Cardinal
N055-154-21 Linen
N055-154-210 Antique White
N055-154-226 Natural
N055-154-250 Mexicana
N055-154-26 Shaded Purples
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