Sullivans Introduces New EDGE Rulers

Sullivans USA recently introduced a new ruler system that sharpens your rotary blade as you use it. Here’s the product release notes from Sullivans.

The new Sullivans EDGE rulers will help keep your rotary cutter blade sharpened as you work! It uses the same concept as a knife sharpener, each time you take a cut on to the sharpener side you will run along the 650 grit Diamond Carbide EDGE, this keeps your rotary blade fine tuned and lasting longer. The fully frosted backing on each ruler gives you just the right amount of steadyness for cutting but also allows you to slide the ruler when you need to. We offer the 10 most used and loved ruler sizes: 4.5” x 4.5”- 6.5” x 6.5”- 9.5” x 9.5”- 12.5” x 12.5”- 4.5” x 8.5” – 4.5” x 37” – 6.5” x 18.5”- 6.5” x 24.5” – 16.5” x 16.5”. We also have available EDGE Rotary Cutters 45mm and EDGE Cutting Mats 18” x 24” – 24” x 37”.

To purchase, contact Sullivans USA, phone 800-862-8586.

Four New Patterns for Fall from Oliver + S

Children’s sewing pattern company Oliver + S will release four new designs beginning September 7. Two of the patterns are dresses, one is a skirt and top (with a dress option) and one unisex top and pants outfit. Two of the patterns include items designed especially for knits (which coincides with the release of Oliver + S’ collection for Moda, City Weekend).

School Photo Dress – This stylish, lined, above-the-knee-length, A-line dress features a hidden, on-seam, front kangaroo pocket and an invisible back zipper, with two sleeve options.

Hopscotch Skirt, Knit Top + Dress - This pattern includes a gathered skirt and a pullover, gathered-front knit top or dress. The skirt (designed for woven fabrics) features an elastic-back waistband, front button placket, and an interesting pleated pocket detail inspired by a Chinese takeout container. The pullover top or dress is designed to be sewn with knit fabrics. It includes both long- and short-sleeve options.

Music Box Jumper - Designed especially for new seamstresses who are looking to build their skills with a sewing machine or to complete their first  sewing project from a pattern. View A (shown here) presents a softly pleated, mid-calf-length skirt. View B gives an A-line skirt with a single, inverted box pleat at center front and a decorative button tab detail. Both views button or snap up the back.

Nature Walk Pullover + Knit Pants - This unisex top and pants pattern includes an easy-to-sew pullover top in a color-blocked design. The pants are pull-on with a hidden elastic waist. The top can be made in lightweight fabrics for a casual shirt or in heavier fabrics for use as a layering piece in place of a sweatshirt or jacket. The pants pattern, inspired by a classic yoga pant, is intended for knits.

Contact Oliver + S or your favorite distributor for ordering information.

(Images & Product Description Text © Oliver + S)

Collection Preview: Jody Houghton’s Beach Babes

Jody Houghton has previewed her upcoming collection for Northcott, Beach Babes, over on her Sisterhood of the Quilters blog. This collection features her three characters, Faith, Hope and Charity on a trip to the beach. It is due to be shipped in December.

New Pattern from Amy Butler – Honey Bun Poufs

Amy Butler just announced that her newest sewing pattern, the Honey Bun Poufs, is now available. Here’s Amy’s description of this new home dec pattern.

You will love the beautiful utility of these charming & fresh Honey Bun Poufs! Show off your favorite fabrics & create instant artistic additions for your home. 2 sizes tufted with covered buttons – they can be filled in a number of ways for firm or softer feel. Great for the kids room, extra seating, meditation, and still sophisticated enough to display on your favorite love seat.

This pattern can be ordered through your preferred distributor or directly from Amy Butler Design (wholesale information can be found here).

THE CLUBHOUSE: A NEW TWIST ON TRADITIONAL QUILTING

Michael Miller and Swirly Girls design have teamed up to create a new program, the Clubhouse. Read more in the press release below.

Michael Miller Fabrics and Swirly Girls Design come together to create a new quilting club called The Clubhouse.  This collaboration draws upon the strengths of both parties.   With the sophisticated fabric design by Michael Miller and the innovative quilt design by the Swirly Girls, quilt stores will be excited to sign up for 12 months of fun.

Members of the The Clubhouse will make a different section of the quilt each month.  In addition, there will be supplemental projects that stores will be able to download from the website.  The website will also give fun tips on how to run your club each month.  With a French influence, the premier Clubhouse fabric collection is appropriately called “Bonnes Amies” which is translated to “Good Friends”.   With two different color palettes, members will have choices that suit their personal tastes.

“We wanted to design a quilt club program that combines traditional quilting techniques with contemporary fabrics and provide shops with the tools they need to run a successful club” says Susan Emory of Swirly Girls Design.

Susan Emory has owned the quilt shop Quilter’s Corner in Midlothian, VA since 2006.  Susan partnered with Christine Van Buskirk in 2008 to form the pattern design company, Swirly Girls Design.   Swirly Girls Design creates quilt patterns that are distributed to independent quilt stores internationally.

Michael Miller Fabrics has been in business for 11 years and is one of the leading fabric suppliers in the industry.  The company’s success can be attributed to the innovative styling by Kathy Miller, President and Design Director at Michael Miller Fabrics.  She says, “Brainstorming with the Swirly Girls to create this ‘new’ take on a quilt club has been a fabric designers dream.  I love the creative chain that happens  - first we brainstorm, sharing our thoughts on design and color,  get all psyched up, the designs evolve and then I hand it over to Susan and Christine and they carry the vision through.  It’s the perfect partnership.”

The creative intelligence brought together from both Michael Miller Fabrics and Swirly Girls Design has produced The Clubhouse.  Creativity, fun and friends are the words that best describe the foundation that the club is built on.  The Clubhouse will be a place where members will look forward to come and be creative while spending time with friends.

For more information on The Clubhouse, go to www.michaelmillerfabrics.com or call 212-704-0774