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Oh what fun it is to sew for the holidays! There's still time to get in some more festive projects, and we whole heartedly recommend our Oh What Fun holiday group. Head over to our blog for some sewing inspiration; whip up some Christmas nightgowns, stockings, blankets, or even a quilt - we have faux patchwork options! Blush Blooms from Shopcabin Blush Blooms Pillow - try the Poplin or Linen Cotton Canvas options! Create your own swan song with Shopcabin's new Blush Blooms line. With its crowned swan and flourishing watercolor strokes, this romantic collection evokes the graceful movements of the famed ballet. The mint and sage greens add a calm, sophisticated touch to the blushing pinks. The collection is printed right here in our shop, available in a variety of widths on Poplin, Quilting Cotton, Linen Cotton Canvas, Rayon, and Jersey and Interlock Knit - Organic options too! Scale comparision with Larger Swans and Blooms with small scale Blush Swans in Mint Green - click for easy crib sheet tutorial! Blush Blooms Quilt Panel -Crib Size is 44" x 48" Sun Kissed from Maureen Cracknell Maureen Cracknell's newest collection for Art Gallery is "a warm breeze making the palm trees dance. Sun Kissed is glowing skin after a cool swim, a puppy’s joyful bandana, colorful pool tiles, that floral dress that will always remind us of a lovely and bright summertime forever engraved in vibrant tones of ocean blue, cherry red and citrus yellow." We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles. Sewing Inspiration from Maureen Free Quilt Pattern from AGF! Sun Kissed Summer outfit from My Sweet Sunshine and Violette Field Threads Don't miss the companion apparel fabrics! Love this Sun Kissed outfit made by My Sweet Sunshine! She used Knit and Rayon for the Riley Top and Berklee Shorts, patterns by Violette Field Threads. Quilt Pattern from Then Came June available in our Shop Ogden Cami from True Bias available in our Shop Polaris Bag Pattern from Sew Sweetness available in our Shop Lucky Charms from Figo Figo Fabric Sidewalk Chalk Quilt - FAT QUARTER FRIENDLY pattern from Then Came June available in our Shop Lucky Charms by FIGO fabrics offers all the luck you need in 25 colors!This ongoing basic offers 5 prints to keep luck on our side: shooting stars, fingers crossed, wishbones, four leaf clovers and acorns. Come on get lucky and add some FIGO charm to your stash! We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles, and be sure to check out the Look Book for sewing inspiration! Figo Fabric Sidewalk Chalk Quilt - FAT QUARTER FRIENDLY pattern from Then Came June available in our Shop Lucky Charms Seeing Double Quilt, Pattern from Then Came June available in our Shop Range Backpack Pattern from Noodlehead available in our Shop Barn Owl EPP Pattern from Violet Craft available in our Shop Bondi Top Pattern from Sew to Grow available in our Shop Paradise City from Dear Stella Well the grass is green, and the girls certainly are pretty! Dear Stella would like to take you to Paradise City, an exotic destination that will help you shed any winter blues. A lush palette of leafy greens, flamingo pinks, and cool aquas make for a blissful retreat. We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles. Click for Pattern Info Click for Pattern Info Free Bucket Hat Pattern from Oliver + S! Shift Pattern from Tilly and the Buttons available in our Shop Out of My Shell from Dear Stella Have you stepped out of your comfort zone lately? Step Out of My Shell with Dear Stella and this group of cheerful fabrics. If you're a quilter, try some accessory pouches - if you're a bag maker, try some children's apparel - and if you typically make clothing, try a quilt! Click for Pattern Info Pattern from Sew Sweetness available in our Shop Re-usable snack bag tutorial from Sewlicious Home Decor T-Shirt, Tank, and Dress Pattern from Fair Play available in our Shop Abstract Tote Pattern from Little Moo available in our Shop New Giveaway! For our newest Giveaway we are offering up a Fat Quarter Bundle of the new Underwater Fanta-Sea collection from Maude Asbury! Congratulations to amy.e.harbour, the winner of a Fat Quarter Bundle of Catnip, new from Windham! 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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Winter Berry Interlock Knit Stockings, see the Tutorial from The Creative Bite Are your stockings hung by the chimney with care? If not, don't fret, there's still plenty of time to sew up some new ones. Head over to the Creative Bite for a great Stocking Tutorial. These feature a variety of Indy Bloom's festive Winter Berry collection, printed on our Interlock Knit option for a super soft finish. (The Snowflake print is from our Oh What Fun line). See here for our full Holiday Fabric print selection! I Don't Give a Ship from Dear Stella Free Quilt Pattern from Suzy Quilts Yet another nautical line from Dear Stella, you say? They clearly Don't Give a Ship, and are excited to invite you on a seafaring adventure. With it's ships in bottles, mermaids and other sea life, we just know you're going to love this one, hook line and sinker! We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles. Geranium Dress Pattern from Made by Rae available in Toddler and Kids sizes in our Shop 241 Noodlehead Tote Pattern available in our Shop Avalon from Dear Stella Sometimes we need a little fantasy in our life, be it Arthurian legend or other magical places. Dear Stella's storied Avalon collection features dragons, unicorns and fairies for all your little one's fairy tale dreams. Love the misty palette of navy blue, periwinkle, and pink.! We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles! Pattern available in our Shop from Sew Sweetness Dress Pattern available in our Shop Bag Pattern available in our Shop Quilt Pattern from Then Came June available in our Shop Pattern from Elizabeth Hartman available in our Shop Llama Lands from Rae Ritchie Pattern from Oliver + S available in our Shop Llama just say that these might be some of the pretties camelids I ever did see. Llama Lands from Rae Ritchie is full of charm and bohemian style. With its sweet palette of lichen and peachy pink, with a little sun kissed orange and grassy green, we're seeing some soft baby bedding, quilts and apparel for babes, and kids too. Sienna Burst Quilt Pattern from Then Came June available in our Shop Underwater Fanta-Sea from Maude Asbury Free Quilt Pattern from Blend The Underwater Fanta-Sea collection by Maude Asbury is an underwater adventure of narwhals, blue whales, jellyfish and crabs. These whimsical sea creatures swim along a canvas of blue, aqua and coral to create the perfect oceanic collection for your next sewing project. We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles, and take a peek at the Free Quilt Pattern from Blend! Stuffed Octopus Tutorial from Lia Griffith Dress and Romper Pattern from Green Bee available in our Shop Quilt and Sham pattern from Carolyn Friedlander available in our Shop Fabric Back in Stock! Make your Mid-Century Modern dreams come true with Homestyle Barkcloth! This new group from Eloise Renouf for Cloud 9 Organic flew off our shelves the first time around so we are happy to have it back in full! Sewing Inspiration from Cloud 9 Tutorial from Simple Simon and Company New in Wallpaper! Cambridge Florals, available in 8 Colors! If you love the new Cambridge Floral fabric collection from Shopcabin, you'll be excited about the companion Wallpaper! We've scaled up the beautiful English Garden design to a glorious 24" repeat. The moody colors, flourishing strokes, and romantic vibe make this one a particularly beautiful choice for bedrooms, bathrooms, and even laundry rooms! See our full selection of Peel & Stick Wallpaper! If you're having trouble narrowing down your choices, we offer a 12" sample size! English Garden in Mauve English Garden in White English Garden in Grey Green English Garden in Soft Blush New Giveaway! For our newest Giveaway we are offering up a Fat Quarter Bundle of Catnip, new from Windham! Congratulations to cherriberi, the winner of a Fat Quarter Bundle of Eloise's Garden from Abigail Halpin and Figo 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

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See our selection of Tote Panel Projects We're starting to see our Cyber Sale free totes pop up social media. We hope you'll all continue to sew and tell! And if you missed out on these Sew Punny Tote Panels, they are available here for purchase. Great for gifting! This one was shared by Sew and Sew Andy. Cambridge Florals from Shopcabin 20" Pillows featuring the to Cambridge Owl scales - great for our Poplin or Linen Cotton Canvas It's only fitting that a collection named for an English city renowned for its universities and intellectually rich history would feature some very wise owls. Cambridge Florals from Shopcabin features delicate watercolors in a rich palette that's great for winter. The moody colors, flourishing strokes, and romantic wreaths make this one a beautiful choice for Valentine's Day sewing projects as well. The top shot showcases the main collection and the bottom photo highlights the relative scale of the little Cambridge Owl and Foliage options. The collection is digitally printed right here at Hawthorne and available in various widths on Poplin, Quilting Cotton, Linen Cotton Canvas, Rayon, and Interlock and Jersey Knit - Organic options too! Scale comparison for little Cambridge Owls and Foliage Our Poplin is a beautiful choice for Bedding - click for Crib Sheet Tutoroak Baby legging Tutorial from Toddah With it's modern mauve, regal blue, and blushing pinks, this collection would make for a dreamy nursery. We're seeing feminine crib sheets, boppy pillows, patchwork quilts and wholecloth blankets. We're also seeing cute baby leggings, dresses, and pretty pajamas for the older girls. Legendary from Pat Bravo Passionate persistence and an infinite love for design have led Pat Bravo to design forty collections over the past fourteen years. Legendary tells the story of her best-selling designs, and brings them together harmoniously through what is Pat’s signature: an exquisite use of color. We have quilting cotton yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles as well as the companion Knit and Rayon! Be sure to browse the gorgeous Look Book with lots of sewing inspiration for your home and wardrobe. See the Legendary Look Book for lots of beautiful sewing inspiration! Free Quilt Pattern from Art Gallery Fabrics Free Quilt Pattern from Art Gallery Fabrics Free Quilt Pattern from Art Gallery Fabrics Rayon Tunic Dress- click for pattern from Burda Style Knit Dress with Rayon Sleeves - click for pattern from Simplicity Fiesta from Stacy Peterson Free Quilt Pattern from Blend The Fiesta collection by Stacy Peterson celebrates the "colorful culture of Latin America. Llamas and burros of the Andes, Mexican banners and a fun Peruvian inspired floral are tossed together with a little confetti for a fresh modern fabric collection. Gather your amigos and stitch up some fun." We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles, and don't miss the Free Quilt Pattern from Blend. Skirt Tutorial from Made Everyday Top Pattern from Sew to Grow available in our Shop Tutorial from Studio DIY Tutorial from Typically Simple Quilt Pattern from Elizabeth Hartman available in our Shop Pattern from Jaybird available in our Shop Love is Spoken Here from Cori Dantini Free Quilt Pattern from Blend The Love is Spoken Here collection by Cori Dantini is a celebration of the relationship between mothers and daughters. Good Advice, whimsical hearts and blooming flowers in a palette of red and black are the perfect collection to create sewing projects for the one you love. We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles! Quilt Pattern from Then Came June available in our shop Pocket Pillow Tutorial from See Kate Sew Quilt Pattern from Heather Jones available in our Shop Fabric Back in Stock! This one has been hard to keep in stock - but we've managed to get Floral Pets back in full! Here's some great sewing inspiration from Blend! Laguna Dress – Simple Life Company Baby Charleston – Little Lizard King Blocks & Pillows – inspiration from Blend New Giveaway! For our newest Giveaway we are offering up a Fat Quarter Bundle of Eloise's Garden from Abigail Halpin and Figo fabrics! Congratulations to racingquilter, the winner of a Fat Quarter Bundle of Merry and Bright from Cori Dantini - we've got bundles re-stocked! 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 baby beanies from Sweet Red Poppy featuring Indy Bloom Winter Florals on Jersey Knit If you're on the lookout for a quick holiday project, we absolutely love these Top Knot beanies from Sweet Red Poppy! These feature Indy Bloom's new Winter Florals fabric, printed on our Jersey Knit option. Head over here for the Tutorial! Introducing Figo Fabrics See the Figo Fabric Look Book! We are very excited to be carrying Figo, a brand new division of Northcott fabrics. We think you'll find their bite sized collections fresh yet on trend, with a variety of eclectic designers from various corners of the world. Click to see the Look Book to see all the lovely fabric collections we have Coming Soon from Figo! Eloise's Garden from Abigail Halpin First up for Figo fabrics is Abigail Halpin, an illustrator living and drawing in Maine. Abigail's work blends traditional and digital media, mixing watercolor, ink, pencil and collage, finding inspiration in vintage textiles, folk art, mystery novels, the New England landscape and long-forgotten ephemera. Eloise's Garden is inspired by Abigail's love for botany, fairytales and flowers. So many of her favorite childhood stories, like Rapunzul and The Secret Garden, revolved around gardens and the beauty and mystery they contain. In this collection Abigail looked to capture that same sense of story and all the wonders that bloom inside a garden. We have quilting cotton in yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles as well as the 4 companion Rayon designs! Traverse Bag Pattern from Noodlehead available in our Shop Romper Pattern available from McCall - great for the Rayon option! Click for PDF Pattern available from Quilty Love Shop - FAT QUARTER FRIENDLY! Sewing Inspiration from Figo Sewing inspiration from Figo Catnip from Windham See the Tutorial from Fudge & Joy This feline-tastic collection by Windham will make you happier than a cat with Catnip. Curious kitties and their little paw prints frolic through the flowers. Use the main pattern to make a quilt with coordinating pillows to cuddle under with your four-legged friends. We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles! Catnip Toy Tutorial from Women's Weekly Kitty sewing inspiration from Elizabeth Hartman Pattern from Suzy Quilts available in our Shop Kittens Quilt Pattern from Elizabeth Hartman available in our Shop Moondust from Robert Kaufman Whether you gravitate to the subtle shimmer of the pastel group, or the bold lustre of the vivid brights, Moondust from Robert Kaufman is sure to make your holiday sewing projects shine! We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles. City Grid Quilt Pattern from Then Came June available in our Shop - FAT QUARTER FRIENDLY! Hunter Tank Pattern from Jennifer Lauren Vintage "Fall" in Love with Harvest! Little Lizard King Stirling Dress featuring Hawthorne Supply Co Harvest We're so honored that Little Lizard King has chosen a selection of our fabrics to help launch the release of their new Sterling Dress pattern. The earthy florals have a timeless look with just a hint of modern glam, complimenting the style of this fit and flare dress beautifully. We love the contrast yoke and keyhole closure! The dress features our Autumn Bouquet design, paired with Feathered Herringbone from our Blackbird collection, both printed on our Poplin option. Harvest Patchwork Potholder Harvest Flying Geese Faux Patchwork - available in both color stories! New Giveaway! For our newest Giveaway we are offering up a Fat Quarter Bundle of Merry and Bright from Cori Dantini - we've got bundles re-stocked! Congratulations to doironmichele, the winner of a Fat Quarter Bundle of the new Wanderer's Weekend collection from Windham!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 baby leggings from Wally + Ollie featuring Best Friend Holiday by Shopcabin Thank you all for your wonderful support during our Cyber Weekend Sale! Our staff worked very hard over the last few days and I'm so happy to say that we are fully caught up, and your orders are already on route to your doorstep. You all scooped up lots of sale fabrics from our Friday, Saturday and Monday newsletters, but there are still plenty of fabrics to add to your stash at great prices! One of the more popular prints that came my way while I was cutting and shipping was this adorable design from Shopcabin, seen here on our knit option for some super cute leggings by Wally + Ollie Clothing. What are you all making with yours?! Tote Panels Now Available! We had lots of emails asking if we'd offer our promotional panels for purchase, and we're very excited to say that these Sew Punny Tote Panels are now available in our shop! Constellations from Lizzy House Let the stars be your guide to inspired sewing with Constellations! Check out some of the projects we've made with Celestial fabrics We've got stars in our eyes for this new basic from Lizzy House for Andover Fabrics. Fans of her Constellations collection from a few years back will welcome the return of this versatile print, now available as a basic design in 21 beautiful colors. We have yardage and Fat Quarter Bundles with its range of colors this one is great for patchwork! Pattern available in our shop Pattern available in our shop Pattern available in our shop Pattern available in our shop Homestyle Barkcloth from Eloise Renouf See the Noodlehead Open Wide Pouch Tutorial Homestyle by Eloise Renouf is printed on soft, versatile barkcloth from Cloud 9 Organic Fabrics. Changing it up a little - The distinct Mid-century influences will inspire countless home dec dreams come true! The soft drape also lends itself beautifully to apparel and accessories as well. Choose from two distinct color palettes. Wiksten Kimono Pattern available in our Shop Genoa Tote PDF Pattern Gingko from Rae Ritchie Rae Ritchie's newest collection for Dear Stella celebrates the ancient Gingko leaf, a living fossil and a timeless motif in surface pattern design. With the accompanying cranes, koi fish, and kitties for good measure, the collection has a subtle Asian flair that's just lovely for quilts, clothing and decor. Click for Pattern info Click for Pattern Info Lavender Sachet Tutorial from Francoise et Moi Pattern available in our Shop Holiday Sewing Inspiration with Indy Bloom Winter Berry Fabric Blithe Baby Sewing Pattern by Violette Field Threads, featuring Rayon Wintery Berry Fabric from Indy Bloom We love all the holly jolly apparel designs we're seeing pop up! If you need some sewing inspiration for your holiday card this year (or are running out of time and you want to purchase from these talented ladies) you'll want to check out these festive frocks, bow-ties and suspenders. Visit Violette Field Threads, Peapod and Nate, and Felicidad Design Studio! Featured fabrics are from the lovely Winter Berry fabric collection from Indy Bloom. Peapod and Nate Christmas Twirl Dress in Winter Berry Knit Winter Berry Christmas Outfits from Feliciadad Design Studio Winter Berry Christmas Outfits from Feliciadad Design Studio New Giveaway! For our newest Giveaway we are offering up a Fat Quarter Bundle of the new Wanderer's Weekend collection from Windham! Congratulations to linbre60, the winner of a $50 Gift Certificate to our Shop! 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