Hello Quilty Friends!
As we close out another beautiful year of stitching, sharing, and creating, we have so many wonderful things to share with you—free December pattern download – 2025 Sew Along , Holiday Sale, 2026 Sew-Along introduction, a long-anticipated Sewing Room Tour, new Mystery Quilt Workshop, January Sewing Prep, and even Cruise updates! Let’s jump right in…
FREE December Pattern: The Peel Appeal (Table Runner!)
This month’s free pattern is The Peel Appeal, a striking table runner that looks far more complex than it truly is. You’ll be amazed by how simple this design comes together—and the technique you learn here can be applied to any Peel quilt or runner.
Add this beauty to your holiday table, or whip up a quick gift!
🧵 Pattern download + step-by-step instructions are posted Here on the 2025 Sew Along page. Free pattern download will expire Dec. 31, 2025.
Holiday Sale Continues — Ends Dec. 31!
Don’t miss out on the lowest prices of the year, plus FREE shipping.
✔️ Huge savings across the shop
✔️ All digital download patterns on Etsy are also on sale
✔️ NO codes needed—discounts apply automatically
This is the best time to treat yourself… and maybe grab a last-minute gift or two!
Introducing the 2026 Sew Along: Bona Fide
A brand-new year, a brand-new quilt adventure! Join us for a Free 6-Month Block of the Month 2026 Sew Along!
Beginning February 15, download a portion of the Bona Fide quilt pattern each month—free for all participants.
Here’s how it works:
January Prep Downloads
- Interwoven Hearts Table Topper — FREE pattern (Kits will also be available!) It has nothing to do with the Bona Fide BOM pattern, but it is too cute not to share.
- Fabric Requirements for Bona Fide — so you can start gathering fabrics and planning your palette
February–July
- Monthly Bona Fide blocks released
- All downloads are free for the month they’re posted
- Block pattern, constructions tips, and freebie extras included!
Get your rotary cutters ready—2026 is going to be a year of bona fide quilting joy!
Behind the Scenes: Lakeside Sewing Room Tour Prep
Coming soon… Lisa’s Lakeside Sewing Room is in the Delta Quilters Sewing Room Tour!
I’ve been busy de-cluttering fabrics, tools, and abandoned projects; recovering my bulletin boards; and even sewing simple 9-patch curtains for a cozy, scrappy charm.
I can’t wait to share the pictures. It’s been a refreshing reset and my Sewing Room Pinterest board has been huge source of inspiration.
What would you do if your sewing area was on tour! Panic, then plan. Am I right? The Sewing Room Tour is a fund raiser for our local Delta Quilters Guild, in Brentwood, CA. I’ll let you know when the tickets go on sale. (For those of you not local, don’t fret. I will do a full and thorough video tour for you!)
Material Girlfriends Cruise Updates
Hawaii Cruise — Sept-Oct 2026 SOLD OUT!
But don’t worry—add your name to the wait list. Spots do open unexpectedly! Stitchin’ Heaven Cruises.
Alaska Cruise — Mid-August 2027
Details and registration coming soon through Stitchin’ Heaven.
We’ll be sewing two exciting projects:
- Double Arrow
- Double Bear Paw
Pre-cut kits will be available (which makes sewing on a ship extra fun!). Consider yourself invited! We want you to join us for a very fun cruise.
10th Annual Mystery Workshop — Celestial Surprise!
Can you believe it? This marks our 10th year of Mystery Quilting together! This year’s mystery is called Celestial Surprise, and you have multiple ways to join in:
Mystery Workshop Opportunities
- Delta Quilters Guild, Brentwood, CA February 21, 2026 (members only at this time), sign up through Janene Hendrickson. Includes mystery instructions plus a complete published pattern at the end of class.
- In Between Stitches, Livermore, CA, February 22, 2026, 12:30, 2026 Mystery Workshop, $60. Includes mystery instructions plus a complete published pattern at the end of class. Includes mystery instructions and a pdf download pattern at the end of class.
- Material Girlfriends Video Workshop, February 28, 2026, 12:30 PST – Registration link.
- Material Girlfriends Video Workshop, March 1, 2026, 12:30 PST – Registration link.
- Golden Valley Quilt Guild, June 27, 2026, (members only at this time), sign up through Leann Dickinsen. Includes mystery instructions plus a complete published pattern at the end of class.
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Video Class Details
- Two sessions available
- Limited to 30 students each
- $30 for a 3-hour class
- Includes class instructions, plus downloadable PDF pattern will be emailed at the end
This is the perfect confident-beginner project—fun, fast, and full of little “aha!” moments.
Watch the video montage of the past decade of Mystery Quilts.
January Tradition: Quilt Project Assessment Time
Every first week of January, we tackle the BIG sort:
- Pull out every unfinished project
- Decide: Keep? Or donate to the free table at the guild?
- Choose the projects we’re excited to start (and complete?) this year
- Pre-cut as many as we can
(The secret to getting a quick 15-minute sew session is having projects ready to grab-and-go!)
To help you stay organized, download our two helpful tools:
- EQUIP List (Every QUilt In Progress)
- Project Swatch Sheet
Use them to track fabrics, notes, and progress stages.
Where are We Going?
We’ve plenty of shows coming up in the following months! Come see us! We have so many new patterns and kits for the new year. We can hardly wait to show you all we’ve created.
January 21-24 – Road to California in Ontario, CA, Look for us in Row#300, 30th year anniversary
January 31-February 1 – Country Crossroads Quilters Show, Modesto, CA
February 6-8 – Folsom Quilt and Fiber Guild Quilt Show, Folsom, CA, 40th year anniversary
March 7-8 – Material Girlfriends are the Featured Artists at Manteca Quilters Quilt & Fiber Arts Show, Manteca, CA, 46th year anniversary
March 12-14 – Sew, Craft, & Quilting Show, Sacramento, CA
Thank You for Another Amazing Year
From quilt rooms to workshops, from cruises to Sew-Along, from smiles to stitches—you all make this quilting community warm, creative, and inspiring. Lora and I are so grateful for each and every one of you.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a creative, quilty New Year!
