FYI November 2022

Ever wanted to be a fabric brand ambassador? Benartex has their application open.

 Sew It Yourself Blog has tons of free project patterns. As an added bonus, they host monthly giveaways. Here's how to enter: 

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!

We’re challenging YOU to #siysewityourself for a chance to WIN a mystery fabric bundle from one of our Jaftex brands.
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Here’s how it works 👇:⁠
⭐1. Make ANY of the projects listed on SIYSewItYourself.com or the SIYblog.
⭐2. Share a photo of your completed project to your Instagram feed tagging @siysewityourself and #siysewityourself.⁠
⭐3. We will randomly select the winner and DM you as well as announce in the next SIY email.⁠
⭐4. Multiple projects count for multiple entries. ⁠
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We can’t wait to see what you can #SIY! ⁠
(Eligible countries: US and Canada)

Art Gallery Fabrics Quilterpreneurs are offering free block patterns. Check out the post on the AGF blog.

You have until the 14th to join the Passport to Quilting Holiday Edition. It's free, so hurry and get all the fantastic patterns.

UNM Continuing Education is hosting the first annual Arts & Crafts Festival November 19. I'm teaching a free-motion class, so register if you're an ABQ local.

That else should quilters know about?

Quilt Market: Halloween

Quilt Market, the annual trade show industry professionals have been missing since 2020, had a cauldron-full of Halloween patterns and prints. Bear in mind, these products are a preview of fabrics and patterns that will be coming to local quilt shops and online stores in 2023.

This cheery sampler is Spooky Lane by Beverly McCullough of Flamingo Toes in her upcoming fabric line for Riley Blake, Haunted Adventure.

Spellbound by Sweetfire Road for Moda comes to quilts shops in May.

Witch's Night Out by It's Sew Emma is adorable on account of the patchwork pumpkins, cat on a broom and striped bat. The book can be purchased on Amazon or at Fat Quarter Shop.

Ghoulish Tidings by Jennie Jo Lamb of Lamb Farm Designs casts a whimsical charm on quilters.

Hocus Pocus is a darling pattern by Corinne Sovey.

Queen of We'en by J. Wecker Frisch of Great Joy Studio for Riley Blake Fabrics has a funky, vintage vibe.

Kitty Loves Candy by Lori Woods for Poppie Cotton is so vibrant and amusing. How can you not adore the unexpected combination of farm and Halloween?

Spooky Selfie Quilt Kit by Melissa Mortenson of Polka Dot Chair for Riley Blake Designs has such entertaining details.

Is there anything cuter than a glow in the dark border print on a little girl dress? This one features Haunted House by Lewis & Irene.

What's your favorite spooky collection?

Holiday Spirit

I'm starting to see signs of holiday spirit replacing the spooky decor around town. I'm trading in pumpkin spice and apple cider for gingerbread and peppermint. Along the theme of merriment, I found some adorable things that I may just gift myself. My favorites are below. Click the pic to link to the item.

What's on your holiday wish list? Have you found any irritable items? Share in the comments so I don't miss out.