New Fabrics Galore!

Bushels of exciting fabrics are arriving! So much new and inspiring things to sew with--we can't even handle it!

Sarah Watts' Timber & Leaf collection is a fantastic menagerie of forest friends. Caitlin has already whipped up pillowcases for her bed from the fawn in birch print and Melissa has just started a foxy dress as well!

Alexander Henry's Mecca Modern fabrics are bright and retro and so adorable!

Aneela Hoey's sweet as pie Posy collection features darling bunnies and friendly chickens and little girls who love to read.

We also have Posy charm packs and mini-charms!

Denyse Schmidt's Shelburne Falls fabrics are here and, once again, Denyse has created a stunning, vintage inspired collection with prints perfect for patchwork and garments. This collection would make a beautiful pyramid quilt!

We have all sorts of precuts in Shelburne Falls for patchwork fun. Charm packs and layer cakes and jelly rolls and fat quarters...

Jaime and I will be attending Quiltcon this month and are thrilled to be taking a class with Denyse herself! You can bet we are already working on some new garments made from Shelburne Falls to wear to class. Stay tuned to see what we learn and make while attending workshops later this month!

New Woodland Yarn with Nettles and Wool!

If you've met Jaime or I, you may know, not only are we craft nerds but we are herb nerds as well. One of our favorites--and one of the most magical herbs around--is nettles. Nettles is a common weed that is known for it's sting, but it is a plant that has many healing properties and is high in vitamins and minerals. Nettles is a historically significant fiber. It was one of the first plants ever spun into thread and was used even before the introduction of flax. Unfortunately, it is rare to come by a nettle yarn today so we are very excited about a new yarn we just got in.


Introducing Woodland yarn--a pretty 35% nettles / 65% wool blend. The addition of wool makes for a soft yarn and the nettles makes it strong and gives it a natural heathered texture. Woodland comes in a beautiful palette. We are smitten with this yarn and are so happy that our two favorites things - herbs and fiber have come together at last!


Jaime just finished the Wildwood Tam, a pattern for an adorable cabled tam that is available in the Woodland pattern book. There are many other fun patterns for this amazing yarn.



Come check out Woodland and connect with history!

Better Know A Crafter: Maggie Underhill

We were so excited to see Maggie bring in this amazing quilt. It is so cute, featuring woodland creatures, faux bois fabric, acorns and a fabulous color combination. I am inspired to try out this Denyse Schmidt pattern myself! Rumor has it she made it as a special surprise for a visit from her in-laws. So sweet!

Maggie Underhill

What inspires you to craft?
I am in real estate and need a creative outlet! I love craft and design blogs. I also cross stitch and spray paint anything that will stand still.

Tell us about the quilt you've made.
It is a full quilt from Denyse Schmidt called "Any Way You Slice It".


How did you learn to quilt?
My momma taught me to quilt 3 years ago. I also took the Sewing Skills Series here at Fancy Tiger Crafts!

What is your favorite animal?
Puppies...of course!

Thanks Maggie! Happy quilting!