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Autumn Woodland Bonnet from Eddie and Sophia featuring fabric from Shopcabin Seeing projects like this is one of the many reasons why we absolutely love being a part of such a creative community. Eddie and Sophia had me at faux fur, but look at this "un-bearably" cute bonnet she's made with Shopcabin's new Autumn Woodland fabric. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and tag your projects with #hawthornesupplyco so we can share! Fancy Deer Holiday from Shopcabin 20" Pillows look great in our Linen Cotton Canvas Shopcabin is back with yet another Christmas inspired collection. Judy invites you to a Fancy Deer Holiday, where the trimmings aren't just for the tree! Three designs offered in two scales in a festive palette of red and green make this one a fresh take on a traditional theme. The collection is printed right here at Hawthorne, available in various widths on Poplin, Quilting Cotton, Linen Cotton Canvas, Rayon, and Jersey and Interlock Knit - Organic options too! Click for our go to baby legging tutorial from Toddah If you know a family who will be enjoying their first Christmas with a newborn, or anyone looking to get a jump on holiday greeting cards, this group is a fun choice that won't go out of style. Once again, this is a great choice for baby dresses, leggings, bedding, and quilts for boys and girls alike. Try the simple baby legging tutorial from Toddah, our favorite crib sheet tutorial is from Project Nursery. And if patchwork is your jam, then you can't go wrong with a 5" square design. These two feature the larger scale options. 5" square patchwork quilt in larger scale 5" square patchwork quilt in larger scale Dragonheart from Makower UK Heroic knights and fire breathing dragons converge for an epic battle in Dragonheart, new from Makower UK for Andover. Grab your shield and sword and conquer that wall hanging, quilt or accessory for your brave little one. We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles. Nursery Basket Tutorial from Made By Chrissie D Sword Pattern available from You Made My Day Quilt Pattern from Cluck Cluck Sew available in our Shop Quilt Pattern from Cluck Cluck Sew available in our Shop New Essex Yarn Dye Metallics Fans of Robert Kaufman's Essex Yarn Dyes are going to be happy to know there are now 30 Metallic Yarn Dye options as well! These linen cotton blends have a great drape and a nice textured hand that make them a lovely choice for myriad projects, from quilting and home decor to apparel. If you're looking to give your piece that extra pop, these are a fun way to go. Essex Yarn Dye Wide Leg Pants DIY from Sew DIY Free Quilt Pattern from Robert Kaufman Hayden top pattern from Seamwork Falling Leaves and Cozy Sewing Projects Please! It's the season of falling leaves, hot chocolate, cozy quilts, comfy pj's, and best friend sleepovers! My daughter and her friend indulged in all that autumnal goodness with some fun projects inspired by our Mountain Road Trip collection, available on Poplin, Quilting Cotton, Linen Cotton Canvas, Rayon, and Jersey and Interlock Knit and we used a variety of those substrates. For more on the projects, head over to our Blog! New Giveaway! For our newest Giveaway we are offering up a Fat Quarter Bundle of the new Underwood Stories collection from Esther Nariyoshi for Cloud 9! Congratulations to boulder.campbell, the winner of a Fat Quarter Bundle of the new Dakarai collection from Scion! Please send us a quick message to let us know where we should send this winning prize. Thank you so much for reading along with us, and for your continued support of our little shop! Kindest regards and happy making! Lindsay and Charlie

Falling Leaves and Cozy Sewing Projects Please!

One of our newer collections was born from our love for our national parks, and a good old fashioned Mountain Road Trip. An exploration of rolling hills, mountain peaks, and the friendly wildlife inhabited therein, the collection celebrates a slower pace, inviting families to breathe in the great outdoors. This fabric range not only provides fun inspiration to take with you on your family road trips, it also offers a nice way to commemorate the vacation upon your return.  Both my daughter and her friend are no strangers to the outdoors, and even shared a summer week together in the Canadian wilderness. 

 They got to reminisce about that trip with some cozy fireside projects we sewed up with the collection.

Naturally there were plenty of giggles and more than a little hot chocolate.

With two middle school aged kids at home, sleepovers have become standard weekend practice, and there's nothing that will unleash a squealing giggle fit quite like a matching set of PJs (except maybe more hot chocolate). We highly recommend the Night Garden Pajama Pattern from Sew to Grow. We paired it with our Rayon option which really makes the fit super drapey and extra comfy. The contrast cuff offers a fun way to add some whimsy to the design.

Both girls are 11 but my daughter has gotten so tall that we modified the Women's Size, and made some minor fit adjustments for her friend with the Child size.

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Of course, no fireside sleepover is complete without some proper camp chairs, cozy quilts, and s'mores. As luck would have it, we chanced upon some old director's chairs and re-covered them with our Burly Plaid, printed on our Canvas option. We used this simple Tutorial for a super simple make. 

 They made for a comfortable spot with our Mountain Road Trip pillow, which is offered in our shop as a Panel Project. The quilt is our Walk in the Woods Faux Patchwork print, quilted and backed with this glorious Owl Faux Fur. As someone who is always cold I'm coming round to the idea that all quilts should be backed in faux fur...

The second quilt is our Traveling Bear Log Cabin Faux Patchwork print, all quilted and bound. 

We love how the design offers a way to show off our handsome bear. 

 We still have heaps of Halloween candy at home, but even this mom can't say no to s'mores.

Gooey chocolate toasted marshmallow perfection.

Apparently I can't say no to more hot chocolate either. 

 The cup cozy's are another quick make kids and adults can enjoy both at home and on your next road trip! We used the tutorial from See Kate Sew. The fabrics are Bear Paw and Camping Gear, both printed on our Poplin option. 

Both girls loved snuggling with their cozy quilts, reminiscing about old and new adventures to be shared together.

Here's a great peek at that bear paw block, and that plush faux fur. My daughter declared she's never giving up this quilt, and it's remained on her bed since.

It's tough to beat a compliment like that! We hope we've inspired some fall sewing projects. Remember all of our In House collections are available in various widths on Poplin, Quilting Cotton, Linen Cotton Canvas, Rayon and Jersey and Interlock Knit! Be sure to tag your projects with #hawthornesupplyco and #mountainroadtripfabric so we can share!

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There's nothing like a holiday or a new season to get our maker mojo going. And with the Thanksgiving holiday coming up later this month, the very pinnacale of the Fall season, there are so man beautiful things to make. From aprongs, oven mitts and table runners, to accessories, quilts and decor, it can be tough to know where to start. Sometimes it's the prints themselves that spark those ideas, so we invite you to take a peek at our Fall Themed Fabric section. And for some extra coziness, pair those earthy tones with some Minky or Faux Fur. We had fun mixing some of Indy Bloom's Watercolor Peonies with our Nomadic blenders and some Shell Minky. Cats and Dogs from Sarah Golden Sarah Golden is no stranger to surface pattern design, and with her fourth fabric collection with Andover fabrics, she's also making quite a name for herself in textile design. Cats and Dogs showcases her deep love for Scandinavian design, and her signature block printing aesthetic. We are seeing lots of pouches, quilts and decor for any age in this quirky collection! We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles. Free Quilt Pattern from Andover Free Quilt Pattern from Andover Geranium Dress from Made by Rae available in kids and toddler sizes in our Shop Traverse Bag pattern from Noodlehead available in our Shop Willow Dress Pattern from Grainline Studio available in our Shop Wide Awake from Dear Stella Click for fabric requirements and pattern info For your littles Wide Awake beyond their bedtime, dear Stella is here to help them wish upon a star and drift off to dreamland. The collection features a soothingly soft palette that's a sweet choice for boys and girls alike. We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles! Click for fabric requirements and pattern info Click for fabric requirements and pattern info Click for fabric requirements and pattern info Tutorial from Apartment Apothecary See the tutorial! Underwood Stories from Esther Nariyoshi Sewing Inspiration from Cloud 9 - click for Tilda Snail Tutorial For her debut fabric collection with Cloud 9 Organic, Esther Nariyoshi presents Underwood Stories, a cute woodland tale in warm tones that is perfect for the fall season. We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles! Sewing Inspiration from Cloud 9 Diagonal Zip Pouch available from Cloud 9 Girls Pinafore, pattern by Indygo Junction Hazel Hedgehog Pattern from Elizabeth Hartman available in our Shop Baby Romper Pattern from Kojo Designs Fanciful Pleasures Lila Tueller's newest collection for Riley Blake is bursting with vibrant colors, blooming florals, and juicy fruits. In a most infectiously cheerful way, this collection celebrates the beauty the world has to offer. Take a bite out of Fruitful Pleasures - we have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles! Sewing inspiration from Lila Tueller Dozen Roses Quilt Pattern available from Live Love Sew Glimmer Quilt Pattern availalble in our Shop Night Garden Pajama Pattern available in our Shop Butterfly Quilt Pattern available in our Shop For your next Fall Soiree! In this season of family and friendly gatherings, you never know when you might have to pop over to a Fall Soiree! So our friend Becca Plymale has some fall sewing inspiration for you, pairing the Patricia Dress Pattern from Simple Life Pattern Company with a new fabric from Bec Williams. This dress has so many options, like those fun bell sleeves! This dress features our Quilting Cotton, but if you'd like an even more drape and flow, try our Rayon! New Giveaway! For our newest Giveaway we are offering up of a Fat Quarter Bundle of the new Dakarai collection from Scion! Congratulations to rach3128, the winner of a the Trinkets Fusion collection from Art Gallery!Please send us a quick message to let us know where we should send this winning prize. Thank you so much for reading along with us, and for your continued support of our little shop! Kindest regards and happy making! Lindsay and Charlie

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Knit Beanies from Mandizzle featuring designs from Indy Bloom, Shopcabin, Hudson Design Co and Hawthorne Supply Co! From our upcoming Wallpaper release, to new designer partnerships, to festive sewing projects, there are so many fun things on the horizon here at Hawthorne that sometimes it can be hard to know what to tackle first! If you're feeling overwhelmed and need a quick sew to get your sewing mojo in gear, our Knit fabric options sew up into some quick accessories. We adore this series of knit beanies from Mandizzle featuring some of our Hawthorne, Indy Bloom, Shopcabin and Hudson Design Co fabrics! Winter Florals from Indy Bloom 4"x6" Linen Cotton Canvas Zip Pouches, Click for simple tutorial. Fill with some little perfumes, chapsticks, and other toiletries for a great gift! On the heels of her Winter Berry Christmas collection, Indy Bloom is back with another festive group for the coming season. Winter Florals showcases her classic watercolor style in a classic color palette with just a touch of glam.The collection is printed right here at Hawthorne, available in various widths on Poplin, Quilting Cotton, Linen Cotton Canvas, Rayon, and Jersey and Interlock Knit - Organic options too! Simple 5" Square Patchwork Quilt We're seeing beautiful holiday dresses, pajamas, and accessories along with Christmas quilts and festive decor. We love this pajama sew from Feathers Flights featuring a mash up of thisBIMMA Top and these Fancy Pants Leggings! Check out the pajama pattern mash up from Feathers Flights Show off the large scale florals with the Ohio Supernova pattern available in our shop from Heather Jones Observatory from Alison Glass Observatory sewing inspiration from Alison Glass Introducing Observatory, the sixth Handcrafted fabric collection from Alison Glass and Andover Fabrics. This batik collection is a nod to the stars with all things terrestrial and celestial being depicted in the designs. The spectrum of colors are deep and bright with a range of lights, mediums, and darks that will work well for patchwork. This 100% cotton fabric is a little lighter in weight than our screen printed fabric lines making it a super choice for garments as well as quilting. We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles, and be sure to check out Alison's line of sewing patterns available in our Shop! Cool Fat Quarter Bundle Warm Fat Quarter Bundle Cobblestone Quilt Pattern from Alison Glass available in our Shop Spectrum Quilt Pattern from Alison Glass available in our Shop Patchwork Quilt Pattern available from Alison Glass Alternative Quilt Pattern from Alison Glass available in our Shop Matchstick Quilt Pattern from Alison Glass available in our Shop Observatory sewing inspiration from Then Came June - Meadowland Quilt Pattern available in our Shop Observatory sewing inspiration from Wild Boho Wanderer's Weekend from Windham Free Quilt Pattern from Windham Wanderer's Weekend by Sophia Santander for Windham Fabrics is for those with a free spirit and more than a touch of wanderlust. Tuck a flower into your hair and head out with your guitar for an adventure with curious deer. The surprising color palette of navy, apricot and lilac color palette evokes carefree artistry and is perfect for a quilt to keep you warm at a music festival or on your next picnic. We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles, and don't miss the Free Quilt Pattern from Windham! Swingset Skirt Pattern from Oliver + S available in our Shop Double Mountain Quilt Pattern from Then Came June available in our Shop Double Zip Pouches from Sew Sweetness available in our Shop Woodland from Makower UK Timeless prints and colors collide in a sweet new collection from Makower UK and Andover. Charming Woodland creatures tiptoeing silently through the forest and meadows. Rabbits, deer and hedgehog's, coordinate with leaves, seed heads and florals in a calm palette of denim blues, aquas, and grays. We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles, and for even more woodland options, mix and match with Into the Woods, also from Makower UK. Wiksten patterns available in our Shop Wiksten patterns available in our Shop Tasty Table Runner pattern from Jaybird available in our Shop Park Sewing Pattern from Carolyn Friedlander available in our Shop Fall sewing with Violette Field Threads and Shopcabin Shopcabin Autumn Woodland Fabric and the Violette Field Thread Emma Pattern We're coming up on the season of entertaining and I know these outfits are just perfect for Thanksgiving get togethers, friendly gatherings, and fall family photos. The ladies over at Violette Field Threads selected some of Indybloom's new Autumn Woodland collection to showcase their new Emma Dress and Top pattern and we're in love. modern spin on the classic button up. The asymmetrical Emma front bodice has rows of delicate pin-tucks and the bodice can be sewn with or without the asymmetrical peter pan collar. The collar is just a perfect for adding a bow! The top and dress feature our Poplin option, along with our coordinating Dress Stripe in Berry and Ochre. New Giveaway! https://www.hawthornesupplyco.com/trinkets-fusion-fabric-collection-by-agf-studio/053204C13F90/ For our newest Giveaway we are offering up of the Trinkets Fusion collection now BACK IN STOCK from Art Gallery! Congratulations to liveforcm, the winner of a Fat Quarter Bundle of the Celebration Glitz group from Michael Miller! Please send us a quick message to let us know where we should send this winning prize. Thank you so much for reading along with us, and for your continued support of our little shop! Kindest regards and happy making! Lindsay and Charlie

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Harvest and Tundra Quilts from Prow House Quilts Who else is excited about this season of sewing?! We love our fall in Upstate NY, and this little peek inside the sewing studio of Prowhouse Quilts reminds us why. Her quilts capture the warm autumnal colors with just a hint of winter on the wind. Fabrics are from our Harvest and Tundra collections, available in various widths and fabric substrates. Winter Bear from Shopcabin Christmas Stocking Tutorial from Diary of a Quilter - center features the smaller Faux Patchwork print On the heels of the lovely Boho Winter Deer, and Best Friend Holidsay, Shopcabin rounds out their Christmas offerings with a classic look for the season. Winter Bear features a traditional palette with a mix of beautiful illustrations and bold graphic designs. The collection is printed right here at Hawthorne, available in various widths on Poplin, Quilting Cotton, Linen Cotton Canvas, Rayon, and Jersey and Interlock Knit - Organic options too! Festive Bedding! Faux Patchwork Whole cloth quilt featuring the larger scale Winter Trails Crib Sheet Tutorial from Project Nursery Larger Scale Winter Bears - Crib Sheet Tutorial from Project Nursery Quantum from Giucy Giuce Quantum EPP inspiration from Giucy Giuce Quilter and color enthusiast extraordinaire Giuseppe Ribaudo, aka Giucy Giuce, has made the Quantum leap to fabric designer! His debut collection for Andover features delicate line work and razor sharp edges against clean curves and lines that intersect at infinity. These designs work well cut into small pieces or used whole. Giuseppe has created a spectrum of deeply saturated hues with pops of bright color, in rich reds, burnt oranges intermingled with crisp blues and bright autumnal plums. Two panel designs offer fun opportunities for creative patchwork. We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles. Be sure to follow Giucy Giuce on Instagram for lots of sewing inspiration! Flying Geese sewing inspiration with Quantum from Giucy Giuce Rich, saturated jewel tones over at Giucy Giuce Free Quilt Pattern from Andover Dimension Quilt in Quantum - pattern available from Nydia Kehnle Dakarai from Scion and Free Spirit Cherish Quilt Pattern from Villa Rosa Designs featuring Dakarai Introducing a new designer for Free Spirit Fabrics! Scion brings us a contemporary collection of geometric designs that offers a perfect way to add a little Scandinavian style to your home. With its distinctive retro modern feel and playful vibe, Dakarai will appeal to all ages. Two distinctive color palettes offer a range of colors that boys and girls alike can enjoy. We offer yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles. Dakarai's two playful color palettes Fly By Quilt Pattern from Initial K Studio available in our Shop Hexie Pillow Pattern from Modern Handcraft available in our Shop Beatrix Pattern available from Made by Rae Nest Egg Tote Pattern from Carolyn Friedlander available in our Shop Sewing with Floral Trail Bear Rayon Violette Field Threads has more gorgeous sewing inspiration for fall! The very talented Ashley Cowan has sewn up a lovely Paige Dress in a beautiful floral print from Floral Trail Bear, a new fabric collection from Shopcabin. To play up those ruffled sleeves, Ashley selected our Rayon option, pairing it with our Dress Stripe in Aubergine. Fabric Back in Stock! We're excited to have this classic story book collection back in stock! Clementine features a vintage vibe with an unexpected color palette that's great for fall straight on through winter. We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles! Be sure to check out the lovely Look Book from Art Gallery Fabrics for even more sewing inspiration. Click for pattern from Peek a Boo Pattern Shop Click for Pattern from Burda Style Free Quilt Pattern from Art Gallery! Free Quilt Pattern from AGF! Watch the Video Tutorial from AGF! New Giveaway! Here's one that's beautiful for holiday sewing! For our newest Giveaway we are offering up a Fat Quarter Bundle of the Celebration Glitz group from Michael Miller! Congratulations to patti.lieblich, the winner a Fat Quarter Bundle of the new Sonata collection from Amy Sinibaldi for Art Gallery Fabrics! Please send us a quick message to let us know where we should send this winning prize. Thank you so much for reading along with us, and for your continued support of our little shop! Kindest regards and happy making! Lindsay and Charlie