The Weekly Update with Sophia and Meg! - 10/9/2024

Jacquelyn Heineken
A placemat made by Sophia featuring coffee making tools and donuts. It is pictured on a wooden table. It is the header for the Weekly Update from Sew Jersey from October 9th, 2024

Hey, everyone! It's Sophia and Meg with your weekly update on all things Sew Jersey! 

Next week, the Garden State Quilters Guild will be hosting a workshop on paper piecing the Judy Niemeyer way at Sew Jersey in East Hanover! 

The desert sky quilt pattern

Next up, Sew Jersey in East Hanover got in new fabric from Henry Glass. Cobalt Seas features nautical and ocean motifs that will be sure to bring to mind a relaxing day down the shore!

Looking for inspiration for your next project? Check out this fun, quick placemat Sophia made using QT Fabric's Perfect Blend collection!

The front of a placemat made by Sophia. It features fabrics from QT Fabric's Perfect Blend collection, including coffee and donut themed prints.
The reverse side of Sophia's placemat sample. It features coffee mugs on a dark brown background.

 Want to make your own? You can find this pattern and more coasters, placemats, and mug rugs in the book "Learn to Make Quilted Mug Rugs!" 

The book learn to make quilted mug rugs from Annie's. It includes patterns for mug rugs and placemats, featuring a variety of fun appliques.

Sophia quilted this on Brother's Luminaire XP2! The Luminaire makes machine quilting a breeze! You can find this machine available pre-owned in both stores at excellent prices! 

Brother's Luminaire Sewing and Embroidery combo machine

That's all for this week! Happy sewing!