1. "Quilt Recipes" This Way Not That Quilt Along: Week 1 + "Yellow Creek Quilts" book by Jill Shaulis

    Posted by on August 4, 2022, in quilting & sewing, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

    Welcome to Week 1 of the "Quilt Recipes" This Way Not That Quilt Along!

    We have three important steps to check off the list this week:

    1) Make sure you have a copy of the "Quilt Recipes" book by Jen Kingwell. If you already have your copy–great! Gold stars to you! If you don’t have a copy yet–no problem, there’s still time to get your book before we get cutting and stitching! Visit ShopMartingale.com, your local quilt shop, or anywhere you buy quilting books to get your copy as soon as possible. (Tip: Save 7% on "Quilt Recipes" at ShopMartingale.com now, plus get free shipping if your order is $60 or more* US only.)

    2) Choose your fabrics! Referring to p. 25 of "Quilt Recipes" for yardage requirements, choose feature fabrics, dark fabrics for the corner triangles, and light fabrics for the corner triangles that you want to use in YOUR This Way Not That quilt. Which color palette will you use? Will you mirror Jen’s color choices, or do you want to put your own spin on the color choices?

    Want to learn more about choosing fabrics? Watch this video! Jen does a step-by-step fabric pull to demonstrate and explain how YOU can:
    • choose fabrics to create visual interest.
    • use her tiered method to provide sparkle.
    • achieve a scrappy–yet coordinated–look for your quilts.

     

    Martingale staffer Lisa Schumacher will be sewing along and sharing her project with you. Lisa is a long-time fan of Jen Kingwell’s fabric collections and quilt patterns, so she’s delighted to lead the This Way Not That Quilt Along on behalf of Martingale. Lisa shares her fabric choices in the quick video below. Here’s the info:

    • feature fabrics: Moving On cotton lawn collection by Jen Kingwell for Moda Fabrics (This is one of Jen’s older collections–I’ve never used cotton lawn fabric, and I’ve been saving my stack of fat quarters for a special occasion. This is it!!)

    • dark fabric for corner triangles: Bella Solids Zen Grey for Moda Fabrics (sku 9900-185)

    • light fabric for corner triangles: Prairie-Orange Wild Acres collection by Victoria Findlay Wolfe for RJR Fabrics (sku VF402-OR2)

    ^^Click the photo (or this link) to play a flip-through video of Lisa’s fabric choices for her version of This Way Not That.

    3) Connect with our social media accounts. Follow us on Instagram, then follow these hashtags #shopmartingale #quiltrecipes #quiltrecipesqal #thiswaynotthatquilt .(It’s easy–click on each one of the hashtags listed, then click the blue "follow" button). Then, "like" us on Facebook. We’ll share progress updates and photos from the Quilt Along (ours pics + your pics). Use the hashtags listed above so we can see and share your posts!

     

    August 2022 releases

    We have 5 fantastic new books to share with you in August! We’ll feature one book this week and highlight the rest of the new releases throughout the month. First up (in no particular order)…"Yellow Creek Quilts" by Jill Shaulis. Check out a quick, 54-second video that shows the styled shots of all 11 patterns included in the book. Prepare yourself to fall in love with the classic projects from "Yellow Creek Quilts."

    From the back cover of "Yellow Creek Quilts":

    Calling All Reproduction Enthuaiasts!

    If you love vintage style, reproduction fabrics, and quilts that look as great in today’s homes as they might have in houses a century or more ago, "Yellow Creek Quilts" is for you!

    In her first book with Martingale, Jill Shaulis, the owner of Yellow Creek Quilt Designs shop in Pearl City, Illinois, shares patterns for a variety of antique-inspired patchwork quilts as well as two petite wool-appliqué pieces that are fun to stitch in the quiet moments of the day. Table runners, small quilts, and lap quilts round out the mix, and all are pictured beautifully in settings that will give you ideas for your own home decor.

    Dig into your stash of reproduction fabrics, add some pieces from your favorite quilt shop, and get ready to have some fun as you create "new antiques" for your home.

    Curious to see all 5 of the August 2022 books that are coming your way? Visit ShopMartingale.com, fill up your cart, then let’s get stitching!

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  2. Sale: 20 Books for $20 Each + "Quilt Recipes" Quilt Along Reminder

    Posted by on July 28, 2022, in on sale, quilting & sewing, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

    We’re back to give you a look at another 10 books that are included in the 20 Must-Have Books for $20 Each sale. These books are every bit worthy of a spot in your quilting space. (We just couldn’t fit all 20 books in one blog post!) The sale pricing ends today, Thursday, June 28, so make sure to visit ShopMartingale.com to add a few (or all 20!) books to your quilting library.

    While you’re shopping, make sure to add "Quilt Recipes" to your cart! Our This Way Not That quilt along starts soon. Scroll down to the bottom of this message to see more info about the upcoming quilt along.

     

    "Moda Bake Shop – Did Someone Say Cake?" compiled by Lissa Alexander

    Cake is served! Whether it’s the kind you eat or the fabric variety, we’re all in. And you will be too! Especially once you see how easy it is to turn a stack of precut 10″ Layer Cake squares into an enticingly beautiful quilt you’ll enjoy for years to come.

    Each of the 12 patterns begins with the same basic ingredients–a Moda Layer Cake and some background fabric yardage. But these quilt designs couldn’t be more different than chocolate cake is from pineapple upside-down cake.

     

    "The Big Book of Hand-Embroidery Projects"

    Sit back and unwind as you surround yourself in the art (and fun!) of hand embroidery. You’ll find 52 projects including tiny treasures, tea towels, small quilts and runners, bags and pouches, and even note cards–all designed to give your hands something beautiful to stitch while you kick back and relax. Gather your favorite threads and flosses, scissors or snips, and a thimble, and prepare to embroider the evening away.

    Whether it’s been a while or you’ve never embroidered before, you’ll find all you need in this hefty volume packed with pretty projects from your favorite designers like Gail Pan, Robin Kingsley, Kathy Schmitz, Anni Downs, Lynette Anderson, and more. Also you’ll have all the information on tools, techniques, and stitches at your fingertips to set you up for success to make any of the featured designs.

     

    "180 Doodle Quilting Designs"

    When you’re done piecing a quilt, do you often wonder how to finish it with free-motion quilting? Discover how to fill setting triangles, blocks, and borders with a variety of traditional and modern quilting designs, divided into chapters by style: Lines and Squiggles, Curves and Pebbles, Swirls and Feathers, and Just for Fun. This is a must-have book and lifelong reference for any quilter’s library.

    • Gain confidence as you follow the arrows and see how to fill a confined space with continuous-line quilting motifs that are adaptable to blocks, triangles, and borders
    • Discover which designs will work best before you sew by practicing your quilting; trace the designs with your finger or on tracing paper
    • Whether you use a long-arm or home sewing machine, you’ll enjoy quilting the wide variety of designs

     

    "A Quilting Life: Home & Hearth" by Sherri L. McConnell of A Quilting Life

    Just as a home’s hearth warms the family, this collection of quilts, pillows, table runners, and other delightful objects from designer Sherri McConnell will warm the hearts of your family and friends. Brimming with 14 pretty and practical projects, this book is a must-have addition to every quilter’s library. McConnell, perhaps best known for her fan-favorite blog, AQuiltingLife.com, also shares helpful advice for featuring quilts and smaller projects to create the home you love.

     

    "Wool, Needle & Thread" by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings

    The definitive guide to wool appliqué and embroidery!

    Welcome to beloved designer Lisa Bongean’s private classroom! Toss the trial-and-error and learn from Lisa’s decades of experience how she creates her exquisite stitcheries step by step: wool appliqué, embroidery, and more. Filled with close-up photos of Lisa’s hands working her magic, this book will help you master each technique down to the tiniest detail.

    Start with Lisa’s fabric tips; then move on to her favorite tools, templates, threads, and needles. How does she create her slim vines, pretty pennies, and flower appliqués? It’s all here, along with a dozen embroidery stitches in photos so clear, you’ll know exactly how to re-create them. Lisa also shares five sweet projects to make yourself, rounding out this jam-packed volume that will teach you how to start, stitch, and finish your projects more accurately, more confidently, and more beautifully than ever before.

     

    "Yoko Saito’s Handheld Patchwork Treasures" by Yoko Saito

    Japanese master quilt artist Yoko Saito presents an outstanding collection of 26 small and pretty projects. Each item works up fairly quickly and fits in the palms of your hands. Patterns include clever pouches, house-shaped boxes, a dragonfly mini quilt, sewing kit, mobile phone case, and much more. Every project is photographed to perfection, and the details are extraordinary.

    In the how-to section you’ll learn Ms. Saito’s pouch-construction techniques, complete with step-by-step photos. Each pattern includes materials lists and illustrated instructions. The variety of designs is truly inspiring, so choose any of the projects and create a handcrafted delight to treasure for years to come.

     

    "Handmade Happiness" by Jina Barney and Lori Woods of Poppie Cotton

    Need to make a special gift fast? Want to start–and finish–something fabulous this weekend? Discover a treasure trove of lovely little projects from Jina Barney and Lori Woods, owners of Poppie Cotton. Known for their sunny palettes and creative details, these talented designers share their artistry in a charming collection of fun-to-make patterns. Projects include a decorative garland, hexie pouch, sewing caddy, table topper, gift boxes, and the prettiest pincushions ever. Enjoy English paper piecing, wool appliqué, and hand embroidery as you create fanciful delights that you and your loved ones will adore.

    "Pat Sloan’s Holiday Celebrations" by Pat Sloan

    Come join the fun as Pat Sloan takes you on a joyful journey through a year’s worth of celebrations. You’ll find easy patchwork and fusible-appliqué; projects for Valentine’s Day, Easter, the Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Stitch welcoming lap quilts and table toppers, plump and pretty pillows, trick-or-treat totes, cozy Christmas stockings, and more. Keep your home decor looking fresh and cheery as the seasons change, and always have the perfect pattern on hand for a housewarming or holiday gift. With inspiring photos, easy-to-follow instructions, and 17 terrific designs at your fingertips, you’re on your way to a great year!

     

    "Quilt Club" by Paula Barnes and Mary Ellen Robison

    If you love vintage quilts and admire how they contain an incredible variety of fabrics, this book is for you. Gather your quilting friends and create your own Quilt Club. Together you can make super scrappy quilts the easy way! Sharing quilt blocks with friends is like adding extra helpings of scrappiness and happiness to your next project.

    Paula Barnes and Mary Ellen Robison, owners of the pattern company Red Crinoline Quilts, are known for their stunning quilts that often replicate patterns from the 1800s. Their instructions are geared toward today’s quilters, tools, and methods, so you can easily re-create the vintage look.

    • Gain expert tips on setting up a block exchange so you and your friends can take advantage of everyone’s fabric stashes.
    • Make quilts with the help of your friends, or sew on your own. Instructions are suited to both options!
    • Get ready to fill your home with spectacular scrap quilts reminiscent of days gone by.

     

    "Scrap School" by Lissa Alexander

    Bring the classroom into your sewing space as you learn from expert quilters how to get the scrappy look you love. Following the wildly popular Sisterhood of Scraps, author and designer Lissa Alexander has gathered more super-talented designer friends to share a dozen scraptastic quilt designs. Not feeling confident with color selection? Unsure of what fabrics to add to the mix? Want to know what makes a scrap quilt sing? Tips and tricks are inside for all this and so much more to help you make the most of your fabric stash! Lissa and her handpicked crew of "instructors" show you how to get an A+ (for awesome) on your next scrap quilts. Scrap School is in session! Contributing designers: Lisa Bongean, Gudrun Erla, Sarah Huechteman, Susan Ache, Kim Diehl, Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene, Sherri McConnell, Amy Smart, and Amanda Jean Nyberg.

     

    Reminder: "Quilt Recipes" Quilt Along

    Get your copy of "Quilt Recipes" by Jen Kingwell, and get ready to stitch along with us! You’ll get 12 fantastic quilt patterns and 8 delicious dessert recipes in the 192-page hardcover book. We’ll kick off our quilt along with the This Way Not That quilt (pictured, above) on Thursday, August 4th. Visit the Sew Alongs tab on ShopMartingale.com for info about joining in the fun! It’s free to participate, but you’ll need the book to quilt along!

    Happy stitching!

     

     

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  3. 20 Must-Have Books for $20 Each–Shop Now!

    Posted by on July 26, 2022, in quilting & sewing, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

    Some are new, some are tried-and-true favorites that you may have missed, but one thing is for sure: EVERY book included in our 20 for $20 Each sale is a must-have for your quilting library! Looking for sampler quilt patterns that you can dive into this summer? Your choice: 100+ blocks or 225 blocks! Or maybe you want to make a bunch of small, scrappy projects. Yep, we have a book on the sale list for that! How about two-color quilt patterns? Our sale includes books dedicated to red or blue colorways! Need fast and fun projects? Add this book to your cart. Want patterns in colors that spark happiness? Oh yes, check out this one!

    Check out all 20 books here, or scroll down to read descriptions of the 10 books we’re highlighting today. The sale prices are valid only at ShopMartingale.com through Thursday, July 28. And don’t forget that we’ll pay for shipping if your order is $60 or more (US only).

    We’ve created quick (less than 1 minute) videos and in-depth trunk show videos for many of the books on our site and included in this sale. Click on the book titles below to visit ShopMartingale.com, then scroll down on each book’s description page to view its companion video. Or visit our YouTube channel to see all of our video content.

     

    "Sampler Spree" by Susan Ache @yardgrl60

    Indulge your passion for color and fabric with a smorgasbord of blocks to use in a quilt that’s a visual feast. The fun begins with more than 100 beautiful quilt blocks that all finish at 6″ square, making them perfect for using scraps and for easy mixing and matching. Whether you prefer traditional or modern, you’ll find so much to love in the varied assortment of block designs. Susan Ache shares 50 expert tips throughout, plus step-by-step instructions for making half-square triangles, flying geese, stitch-and-flip corners, and more.

     

     

     

     

    "Simple Whatnots II" by Kim Diehl

    Proving that the best things really do come in small packages, Kim Diehl shares 18 cute-as-can-be quilt designs in this delightful sequel to Simple Whatnots. Dig into your scrap bin, box, or basket, and get ready to have some quilting fun. And be sure to read Kim’s expert advice sprinkled throughout as Extra Snippet tips to help your sewing time be even more enjoyable.

     

     

     

     

     

    "Dear Jane" by Brenda Manges Papadakis

    Come join the celebration of the 25th anniversary edition of Dear Jane! The author, Brenda Manges Papadakis, delves into history, women’s rights, and the Civil War through her emotional letters to Jane A. Stickle. You’ll draw inspiration from and have admiration for the collection of 18 unique quilts, all influenced by Jane’s 1863 geometric wonder. This new edition of Dear Jane has tested and updated patterns. For the first time, the patterns in the book are the same as the Dear Jane EQ software.

     

     

     

     

    "The Big Book of Favorite Scrap Quilts"

    If you save fabric scraps, keep beloved bits, and set aside your snippets, now is the time to stop stockpiling and start sewing! With 44 projects that highlight a host of well-known quilt designers and include a variety of quilting techniques, skill levels, and finished sizes, there are plenty of scrap quilts for every palette. Featured patterns represent popular Martingale books by Kim Diehl, Susan Ache, Jo Morton, Doug Leko, Kathleen Tracy, Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene, Corey Yoder, Sherri McConnell, and many more talented quilt designers.

     

     

     

     

    "A Season in Blue" by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts

    Now more than ever, quilters appreciate the joy of immersing themselves in the beauty of quilts. Reveling in classic blue and white, acclaimed author and designer Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts shares an inspiring gallery of quilts photographed in a cabin nestled on a snow-capped mountain. Reflect on the beauty of blue-and-white quilts as you dream about your next quilt project. Each of the 16 patterns in the book captures Edyta’s signature style, and with her guidance, you, too, can create these stunning two-color quilts.

     

     

     

     

    "Moda All-Stars – Snuggle Up!" compiled by Lissa Alexander

    Choose from a dozen dreamy designs in an array of styles and color palettes, and get wrapped up in something gorgeous. Crafted by Moda All-Stars, those talented fabric designers whose creativity knows no bounds, the projects show what can be done with florals, stripes, solids, prints, and plaids. Enjoy creating lovely lap quilts to brighten a room, take along in the car, or give as spectacular gifts. To share the warmth, the All-Stars are donating royalties from the sale of this book to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

     

     

     

     

    "Buttermilk Basin’s Ornament Extravaganza" by Stacy West of Buttermilk Basin

    Embellish wool appliqué with hand-embroidery stitches, buttons, and trims to add vintage flair to your holiday decor. Traditional Christmas designs, including snowmen, stockings, and Santas, join farm animals, mugs of hot cocoa, and ugly sweaters to round out the mix of lovely little fusible-appliqué motifs that will bring joy to any home. Complete with tips for wool-appliqué and embroidery basics, the 45 fast-to-finish ornaments are a delight to make, gift, and display.

     

     

     

    "Red & White Quilts II"

    In this eagerly anticipated sequel, 14 featured red-and-white quilt designs check all the boxes: antique, classic, contemporary, and many styles in between. Patchwork, appliqué, and medallion quilts from world-renowned designers accompany antique quilts from unknown–yet uber-talented–quiltmakers. Enjoy making designs from: Susan Ache, Lissa Alexander, Lisa Bongean, Jessica Dayon, Nancy Martin, Sherri McConnell, Debbie Roberts, Gerri Robinson, Pat Sloan, Helen Stubbings, and Karen Styles.

     

     

     

     

    "Pin Pals" by Carrie Nelson

    Pretty. Playful. Pinnies! Best-selling author Carrie Nelson packs 40 adorable pinnies with personality! Pincushions are quick to stitch and so addicting–no quilter can make just one. And why make just one when they’re so easy to create? Simply sew, quilt, turn, and stuff! Display them as singles or in pleasing piles. You’ll want to sew just for the joy of it.

     

     

     

     

    "Oh, Happy Day!" by Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts

    Join well-known author, fabric designer, and quilt designer Corey Yoder as she presents ten quilt projects, each with a pillow pattern in an alternate color option. The majority of the finished quilts are lap size, with a baby quilt and a bed-size quilt to round out the pattern selection. With each project, Corey shares her secrets for arranging blocks, choosing fabrics, and finishing to ensure you’re set up for stitching success (and happiness along the way). And to make things a bit easier, many of the projects are precut-friendly.

     

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  4. Flash Sale Reminder: Repro, Scrappy, and Precuts + Quilt Along Announcement

    Posted by on July 20, 2022, in on sale, quilting & sewing, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

    Reminder: Save 30% on Everything at ShopMartingale.com!

    Sale prices valid through Wednesday, July 20. No coupon code needed. Visit ShopMartingale.com to shop and save!

    Antique, Historical, and Reproduction-Style Quilts

    Great things come in small packages, and the 13 reproduction-style projects in "Little Gatherings" by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings are proof! Get 125 block patterns in the spectacular sampler known as "Dear Jane" by Brenda Manges Papadakis. Stitch 11 classic patterns that stand the test of time with "Blackberg Edition" by Cindy Blackberg, and replicate classic quilts of centuries past with help from "Time-Honored Traditions" by Annette Plog. Plus, learn about organizing block swaps (or make the quilts yourself!) using instructions and tips from "Quilt Club" by Paula Barnes and Mary Ellen Robison of Red Crinoline Quilts.

    Ok, we have to list more, because there are just too many fabulous books to mention….Check out "County Seat Quilts" by Julie Hendricksen and Vickie Gerike, "Red & Green Quilts" featuring quilts from some of your favorite designers, "Legends & Legacies" by Carol Hopkins, "Vintage Treasures" by Pam Buda of Heartspun Quilts, and "Simple Whatnots III" by Kim Diehl.

     

    Scrappy Quilts

    Got scraps? The 40+ patterns in "The Big Book of Favorite Scrap Quilts" are sure to help you make a dent in your scraps! The same is true for patterns from "Hearth & Home" by Jo Morton, "Patches of Scraps" by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts, and "Quilt by Color" by Susan Ache, and "Sew Happy" by Sandy Klop of American Jane.

     

    Quilts using Precut Fabrics

    Spend less time cutting and more time sewing when you use precut fabrics. Satisfy your craving for Jelly Roll (2-1/2″ strip) quilts using "Moda Bake Shop – Rollin’ Along" or "Jelly Roll Jam" by Me and My Sister Designs. If Layer Cakes (10″ squares) are your weakness, get "Moda All-Stars – Cakewalk." And use up all types of precuts with "Easy Quilts from Precut Fabrics" by Sue Pfau or the "Best of Moda Bake Shop" compilation book.

    Quilt Along Announcement

    And last, but certainly not least, we’re announcing our "Quilt Recipes" quilt along today! Get your copy of "Quilt Recipes" by Jen Kingwell, and get ready to stitch along with us! You’ll get 12 fantastic quilt patterns and 8 delicious dessert recipes in the 192-page hardcover book. We’ll kick off our quilt along with the This Way Not That quilt (pictured, below) on Thursday, August 4th. And yessss, "Quilt Recipes" is included in the 30% sale–buy your copy today, and watch your email for more details.

    Check out this time-lapse video our staff recorded while making the Syrup Soaked Orange Cake from "Quilt Recipes." Yum!

    Happy stitching!

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  5. ⚡FLASH SALE ⚡ Save 30% on Everything at ShopMartingale.com

    Posted by on July 18, 2022, in quilting & sewing, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

    Summer? Yes.

    Stitching? Yes, of course.

    Savings? Ohhh, YES!

    Celebrate summer with 30% off at ShopMartingale.com!

    Visit our site and save 30% on all books, products, puzzles, and more (everything on the site) through Wednesday, July 20! Let’s get to it! Here are just a few categories and books that you’ll want to check out while you fill up your cart.

     

    Appliqué

    If you want to try out appliqué, check out the fusible projects in "Pat Sloan’s Teach Me to Appliqué" book, and appliqué a whimsical tale using the instructions in "Pumpkin Hill" by Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs. Or if you’re knee-deep in love with appliqué, you should probably add some of Kim Diehl’s best-selling books and Kim Diehl’s Best Appliqué Freezer Paper to your cart. You can use the same product Kim uses for her machine-appliqué method!

     

    Christmas and Holidays

    Make any of the 45 ornaments in "Buttermilk Basin’s Ornament Extravaganza II" and get a jump-start on the spectacular sampler featured in "Christmas Cheer"–both by Stacy West of Buttermilk Basin. If you’re looking for quilts that you can display at the holidays and throughout the rest of the year, "Countdown to Christmas" by Susan Ache or the "Red & White Quilts II" compilation book might just be a perfect fit!

     

    Great Giftables

    Whip up some fabulous gifts from "Yoko Saito’s Beautiful Bags, Pouches, and Quilts." Stitch up trinkets and treasures for your quilting friends using "Handmade Happiness" or pair two fat quarters and the patterns from "It Takes Two!" by Me and My Sister Designs. And don’t forget about the puzzle-lovers in your life!

     

    Machine Quilting

    Mark a few fantastic finishes off your to-do list with help from our machine quilting books. Get 61 designs to finish classic patchwork in "Machine-Quilting Idea Book," work on skill building with "25 Days to Better Machine Quilting," or get a lot of bang for your buck with "180 Doodle Quilting Designs."

    Looking for something else to suit your style? Visit ShopMartingale.com and type your favorite author, genre, precut fabric size, season, or technique–you get the idea–into the search bar! Shop now, the 30% off sale ends on Wednesday, July 20! FREE shipping (US only) when you spend $60 or more.

    **Make sure you sign up to receive blog updates for sale info, updates on new book releases, bonus video content, and more!

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  6. "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along: Installment #8

    Posted by on July 1, 2022, in quilting & sewing, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

    Installment #8 is live on the "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along page!

    Woo hoo! Installment #8 of the "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along is ready for you! Visit this page to download the instructions for the Snowball Variation Blocks prepared by "Simple Whatnots III" author, Kim Diehl.

    Make sure to share photos of your project using the #SimpleWhanotsIIIMysteryStitchAlong hashtag on Instagram and Facebook! And follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see a photo Kim’s finished quilt. Kim will be sharing the photo in a wrap-up post on her Instagram page, too!

     

    Thank you for following and participating in the "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along. Looking for more Sew Along fun? Visit and bookmark our Sew Alongs page. We’re always updating the page to include quilt alongs, video announcements, and other exciting online happenings. Happy stitching!

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  7. "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along: Installment #7 + Create Your Own Big Bang SALE at ShopMartingale.com

    Posted by on June 27, 2022, in quilting & sewing, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

    Installment #7 is live on the "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along page!

    Are you ready to spin into the week with Double-Pinwheel Units? Let’s do this! Installment #7 is live on the "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along. Visit this page to download the instructions prepared by "Simple Whatnots III" author, Kim Diehl.

    It’s almost Independence Day in the USA and to celebrate, we’re having a sale that lets YOU create your own BIG BANG! Choose any 3 books for $49.98 from a selection of more than 200 titles and we’ll pay the shipping (US only). Click here to CREATE YOUR OWN BIG BANG! Don’t wait, this sale will only last for 3 days!

    ^^American Flag Mini from the book "Wool, Needle, & Thread 2″ by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings.

    ^^Sparklers from the book "Pat Sloan’s Holiday Celebrations" by Pat Sloan.

    ^^Firecrackers from the book "Oh, Scrap!" by Lissa Alexander.

    ^^Patriot Jane by Kerry Marksbury from the book "Dear Jane" by Brenda Manges Papadakis.

    ^^Maze from the book "A Season in Blue" by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts.

    Choose your own trio of books and set yourself up for stitching success and savings this summer!

    Happy stitching!

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  8. "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along: Installment #6 + $5 Off Puzzles at ShopMartingale.com

    Posted by on June 24, 2022, in quilting & sewing, , , , , , , , ,

    Installment #6 is live on the "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along page!

    Happy Friday! Let’s celebrate the end of the week with a new set of instructions for the "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along! Installment #6 is live and ready for you! Visit the "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along page to download the instructions prepared by "Simple Whatnots III" author, Kim Diehl. We’ll be adding checkerboard strips to the quilt center in Installment #6.

    Make sure to share photos using the #SimpleWhanotsIIIMysteryStitchAlong hashtag on Instagram and Facebook!

     

    Check out our Super Summer Special this week:

    • Save $5 on jigsaw puzzles at ShopMartingale.com. Browse our puzzle selection here. Shop now–sale ends Saturday, June 25.

    Happy stitching!

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  9. FLASH SALE: Save $5 on Quilt-Theme Jigsaw Puzzles AND 25% Off All Books and Products

    Posted by on June 22, 2022, in quilting & sewing, , , , , , ,

    🔥 Hot deal: Save $5 on all jigsaw puzzles at ShopMartingale.com through Saturday, June 25.

    Why do you need jigsaw puzzles in your life? Why not!? Scroll down to see some in-progress puzzle pics and learn more about the joy puzzles can provide.

    5 reasons you should buy Martingale jigsaw puzzles:

    1. Puzzles make great gifts for people of all ages. (Buy now for upcoming gift exchanges!)

    2. The quilty themes are a perfect way to get your sewing fix.

    3. Jigsaw puzzles can be assembled alone, or they can be a fun family activity.

    4. Puzzles keep your hands and mind busy when you don’t have time sit down and sew.

    5. Portability! Pack a puzzle for your retreats, camping trips, and weekend getaways. (Pro tip: Assemble your puzzle on a cutting mat in case you need to move it to another flat surface.)

    Jigsaw Puzzle Specs:

    • Four quilt-theme designs (See the puzzle designs in this video.)
    • 1000 interlocking pieces
    • Manufactured from premium quality, eco-friendly, recycled cardboard and nontoxic ink
    • A precise cut ensures thick, sturdy pieces fit together soundly with minimal puzzle dust in box
    • Mini poster of image for reference
    • Completed puzzle: 29.5″ × 19.7″

    ^^Picket Fence Pretties (cover image from the “Scrap School” book by Lissa Alexander)

    ^^Airing the Quilts (cover image from the “Sunday Best Quilts” book by Corey Yoder and Sherri L. McConnell)

    ^^Fresh Picked (cover image from the “Jelly Roll Jam” book by Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson of Me and My Sister Designs)

    ^^Red & White Variety (cover image from the “Red & White Quilts” book)

    ⚡ FLASH SALE: SAVE 25% on Everything at ShopMartingale.com ⚡

    Make sure you visit ShopMartingale.com to take advantage of the 25% discount that ends today (Wednesday, 6/22). Do you know you can browse our books and products by category? Go to ShopMartingale.com and hover over the QUILTING tab on your computer, or click on the MENU option if you’re on a phone or tablet. Here are a few of the top book categories: historical, holiday and seasonal, scrappy, small quilts,  and check out our gifts and products page, too.

    Happy shopping, stitching, and puzzling!

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  10. "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along: Installment #5 + 25% Off FLASH SALE at ShopMartingale.com

    Posted by on June 20, 2022, in quilting & sewing, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

    Installment #5 is live on the "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along page!

    Let’s kick off the week with another set of instructions for the "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along! Installment #5 is live now! Visit the "Simple Whatnots III" Mystery Stitch Along page to download the instructions prepared by "Simple Whatnots III" author, Kim Diehl. We’ll be assembling the quilt center in Installment #5. What does your quilt center look like? Share photos using the #SimpleWhanotsIIIMysteryStitchAlong hashtag on Instagram and Facebook!

     

    FLASH SALE: SAVE 25% on Everything at ShopMartingale.com

    Does your creativity need a little jump-start? Visit ShopMartingale.com and save 25% on everything! You’re sure to find at least a few books that will get your creative juices flowing! As always, when you spend $60 or more, you’ll get FREE shipping (US only).

    If you’re hitting the road this summer, how about some on-the-go hand-embroidery or sewing projects?

    Or check out the knitting and crochet categories. Learn how to crochet with  "A to Z Crochet". This best-selling book includes more than 1,000 how-to photographs!

    All of our quilt pattern books are on sale, too! How about some quick and easy projects that’ll help you make a dent in your fat quarter stash?

    Or add some of our fantastic reproduction-inspired pattern books to your library.

    No matter which books you choose, you’re sure to find plenty of patterns that will inspire you to make beautiful things this summer. Visit ShopMartingale.com to shop and save. The 25% off discount ends on Wednesday 6/22! Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for more creative inspiration this (and every) week! Happy stitching!

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