Happy New Year from The Crafty Girls: A Year of Mystery, Music, and Making!
Happy 2026, sewing friends!
As we pack away the holiday decorations and clear off our cutting tables, there’s that familiar, exciting itch to start something new. Here at The Crafty Girls, we’ve been busy behind the scenes planning a year that is equal parts creative and captivating. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just finding your “sew-jo,” we have some incredible things in store for you.
🕵️♀️ A “Whodunit” Under the Needle: Murder on the Bias
The secret is out! This year, we are launching our most ambitious project yet: a Mystery Quilt Block Series.
Imagine this: Bias Manor, a grand estate filled with secrets, suspects, and… a murder. Every month, we’ll release a new quilt block pattern. As you piece together the fabric, you’ll also be piecing together clues. By the time you sew that final binding in December, you won’t just have a gorgeous new quilt—you’ll have solved the mystery!
- Skill Level: Confident Beginner (perfect for a New Year’s challenge!)
- The Reward: A 60″ square medallion quilt and the satisfaction of catching a killer.
🎶 Sew to the Beat: Our First Music Album
We know that the right atmosphere makes all the difference when you’re in the zone. That’s why I am beyond thrilled to announce a special music album designed specifically for quilters. It’s the perfect companion for those long afternoon sewing sessions—soothing, inspiring, and timed to keep your creative energy flowing.
🧵 More Patterns & Tried-and-True Favorites
The mystery isn’t the only thing hitting the shop. We will continue to release new standalone quilt patterns every single month to keep your stash moving.
Plus, I get asked all the time about the tools I use (especially since my mid-arm arrived!). This year, I’ll be sharing affiliate links to my absolute favorite products. These are the “can’t-live-without-them” items that I personally use in my studio, from the best thread to the gadgets that save my fingers!
💡 What’s Your 2026 Sewing Goal?
Enough about us—let’s talk about you! A new year is like a fresh yard of fabric: full of possibilities.
- Are you finally going to tackle that “scary” technique like Y-seams or foundation paper piecing?
- Are you aiming to finish your mountain of UFOs (UnFinished Objects)?
- Or maybe you just want to carve out thirty minutes of “me-time” at the machine each day?
