Holiday gifts, fewer sewing headaches: 6 helpful picks

Mini charms, thread and useful tools from High Country Quilts—plus a practical project checklist. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Linda’sMONDAY · NOVEMBER 2 A thoughtful gift starts with a simple plan. Pick one small project. Gather the right supplies. Enjoy the making—with help from High Country Quilts. EXPLORE HIGH COUNTRY QUILTS → 01 · Pick a manageable project Start small with Filigree Moda’s 2½-inch mini charm squares make a cheerful starting point for patchwork ornaments or a small quilted pouch. Choose a pattern before cutting. Mini charm pack $5.99 SHOP THIS PICK → 02 · Think beyond matching colors Choose a useful neutral thread Aurifil 50wt cotton in Chalk is a handy neutral to consider for light-colored patchwork. Test the stitch and tension on scraps from your project. 200-meter spool · 50wt cotton $6.99 SHOP THIS PICK → 03 · A little help before stitching Keep small pieces in place A temporary fabric adhesive stick can hold appliqué or binding while you sew. Apply only as directed and test it on a scrap first. Each $7.99 SHOP THIS PICK → 04 · Use the right cutting tool Make those tiny snips count Lori Holt’s stork-style embroidery scissors suit close thread trimming and small detail work. Keep your larger fabric shears for cutting yardage. Pair of embroidery scissors $7.99 SHOP THIS PICK → 05 · Check the block before joining Square up as you go This 6½-inch square ruler helps with rotary cutting and trimming. Check your pattern’s unfinished block size before trimming away fabric. 6½ × 6½-inch ruler $14.99 SHOP THIS PICK → 06 · Match support to the project Give structured gifts support Pellon Peltex 72F is ultra-firm and fusible on both sides. Consider it for structured crafts—not a soft quilt—and follow the product’s pressing instructions. Per yard · two-sided fusible stabilizer $17.99 SHOP THIS PICK → One useful idea to take with you Your holiday sewing mini-checklist. Choose a small project you can finish: a patchwork ornament, quilted pouch or structured fabric basket. Use a pattern for cutting sizes and construction. Match the materials to the job. Soft patchwork and a firm-sided basket need different support; Peltex is not a substitute for quilt batting. Make one sample first. Test stitching, adhesives and pressing on scraps before you cut into the fabrics you love. EXPLORE HIGH COUNTRY QUILTS → Linda’s Electric Quilters Make a little something. Give a lot of joy. EXPLORE HIGH COUNTRY QUILTS → Shop at Linda’s. Ships directly from High Country Quilts. Partner products may arrive separately from other items. Prices and availability checked October 31, 2026; subject to change. Home Sales and Deals Morning with Corey Linda's · 2001 Central Circle Suite 103, McKinney, TX 75069 US Unsubscribe