Hello,

Building on last month’s theme, we’re bringing you even more expert advice! This time, Stephanie Hackney from Hobbs Bonded Fibers shares the secrets to choosing the perfect batting for your quilts. Plus, we have a fun new project from Maude, the Retro Quilter, to inspire your creativity.

And great news for Tula Pink fans—if you missed the introduction, her signature irons are back in stock!

Michele Muska

Director of Content + Community

Batting: Whats’s Inside Matters

Curious about the best batting for your quilt? Don’t miss “Batting: What’s Inside Matters” presented by Stephanie Hackney of Hobbs Bonded Fibers!

In this engaging lecture for guilds or quilting groups, Stephanie dives into the world of fibers and batting, sharing expert insights to help you achieve the results you’re looking for. From selecting the perfect materials for your quilt type to proper care techniques, she’ll cover it all—plus plenty of tips and tricks to ensure your project turns out just right. This is a must-see for quilters and creatives alike!

To learn more about this free 1 to 1 1/2 hour Zoom lecture for your guild or quilting group, email Stephanie at;

shackney@hobbsbondedfibers.com

scrappy fabric hangers

Our friend Maude  @theretroquilter has an easy fun project, great for gift giving! and very practical. Thanks Maude!

Anemone

A letter from Ashley,

My name is Ashley Saville and I am the founder and sewist behind my passion project, ANEMONE.

My sewing journey started right around 30 years ago when my mom taught me to make pillowcases on my grandmother’s vintage Singer, and I’ve never looked back!

My father owned a bed & breakfast in Southern Vermont for 20 years, so I have long had admiration and love for old things – we could often be found at auctions, estate sales, and thrift shops in search of pieces to fill our home, and we were always finding new ways to use what we had on hand - from cutting up old towels to use as cleaning rags, to sewing old sheets into curtains for the guest rooms.

Creating wearable pieces from antique and vintage textiles (predominantly quilts and wool blankets) quickly became my full-time job, and I feel so fortunate to have built a kind and supportive community around my work and what I do - largely comprised of fellow sewists, quilters and crafters, antique and vintage collectors, and folks who prioritize supporting small businesses and slow and sustainable fashion. It is my hope that the work I do inspires others to consider what they already own and find ways to give new life to those things and build on their history.

The best way to follow my work is via my Instagram: @anemone.vt and my website:

Shops we love

Darcy opened Beautiful Textiles to supply sewists with a wide selection of unique, high-end, textiles at reasonable prices. Whether you prefer garment sewing or quilting, there is something special for you that you won’t find anywhere else! She also travels the world to seek out specialty items - unique fabrics and trims, sourced especially from women’s collectives to help elevate them out of poverty and support local handicraft.

Take 10% off your next order at Beautiful Textiles with code “OLISOHOME” !

Where Next?

Oliso is wrapping up this year’s events with a visit to Holiday Matsuri, a festive Anime, Gaming, and Cosplay convention brimming with holiday cheer in Orlando. Join us as we team up with our cosplay friends Melanie Jasmine and Tim Harrison, along with many others, to celebrate the season cosplay style!