2027 is just around the corner! Let the Planning Begin!

Are you kidding me, Lisa? I haven’t even roasted the turkey yet. What are you thinking?

I know, I know. It is only November 15, we have six weeks until the New Year arrives. There’s something wonderful about looking ahead to a brand-new year of quilting possibilities! We have Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities to plan and parties to work out. Gifts to buy, wrap, or ship. It is a busy time for us quilters. Am I right? Even though the sewing machine may not get turned on as much during these hectic holiday weeks, it is still fun to dream.

What will you create in the New Quilt Year? A beautiful quilt for your bed? Something special for someone you love? Maybe a fresh new table runner, a cozy throw, a donation quilt for a child, or that quilt pattern you’ve been admiring for months?

Lora and I think dreaming about our next quilt is almost as much fun as making it. Almost.

And with our HUGE Black Friday Sale, now is the perfect time to turn those quilting dreams into plans!

Black Friday Savings Are HERE!

Why wait until January to plan your next quilting adventure when you can shop the sales now? This is our biggest sale of the year. Sale ends November 30, while supplies last.

We’ve got some wonderful deals on quilt kits, fabric bundles, and patterns, just waiting to become your next masterpiece!

This is the perfect opportunity to:

• Plan your New Quilt Year! Choose those projects you’ve been wanting to make and get everything ready for a fresh start.
• Treat yourself! A little “To Me, From Me” Christmas gift is perfectly acceptable. We won’t tell Santa!
• Help Santa out! Share links to your favorite kits and patterns with family members who might be wondering what to put under your Christmas tree.
• Shop for your quilting friends! A new pattern or kit makes a thoughtful gift for someone who loves to sew.

There’s nothing quite like having a beautiful new project waiting for you when the holiday decorations come down and the sewing machine comes out!

Our Black Friday Sale ends November 30, 2026, so don’t wait too long! Sale items are available while supplies last.

A Sweet Christmas Gift from Us to You!

FREE Christmas Tree Mini Quilt Pattern!

Christmas is the season of giving, and Lora and I have a little something special for you!

Our newest Mini Quilt pattern, Christmas Tree, is yours as a FREE digital download!

This sweet little Christmas tree is a delightful way to add a handmade touch to your holiday decorating. Make one for yourself, stitch up a few for gifts, or share some Christmas cheer with your quilting friends. The center tree is beginner level paper-pieced. If you’re unfamiliar with foundation paper-piecing, we have a video for you! The block is a little different but basically the same as in shape and technique. Watch on our Youtube Material Girlfriends Patterns channel. The block in the video was created for our 3YD Sierra Pattern. The tree is a little bigger in size, but oh so close that I didn’t think a new video was needed. Enjoy!

Don’t delay! The free download link expires November 30, 2026.

Love the project but need the fabrics? We’ve got you covered! Christmas Tree Mini kits are also available, making it even easier to get right to the fun part — sewing!

Bling!

I want to embellish my tiny Christmas tree. I was thinking a star button on top? A little red pom-pom? What do you think? The embellishments get added last, after the quilting is done. Lora just finished quilting it today (a 12″ mini-quilt on the long-arm – truth), bound it, and then shot the cute life-style photos. I LOVE the snowball quilting around the tree! I could really go crazy with the garland, sequin, and tiny buttons for bulbs. What would you do? Alas, Thanksgiving is at my house this year. I desperately need to clean, grocery shop, decorate the house a bit before I even dig for my glittery hand-stitch treasures! I’ll just dream about it for the time being.

Thankful for You!

As we head into the Thanksgiving season, Lora and I are counting our blessings, and our quilting friends are right at the top of the list.

Every pattern purchased, every class attended, every quilt shared, and every encouraging word means so much to us.

We’re incredibly grateful that you choose to support our small, sister-owned business. It’s because of wonderful quilters like you that we get to keep doing what we love — dreaming up new designs and sharing them with you!

So go ahead. Dream a little. Plan a little. Maybe even spoil yourself a little.

After all, a New Quilt Year is just around the corner! Your next favorite quilt is waiting. Why not put it under the tree?

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Quilting!

Lisa & Lora

Material Girlfriends