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12 Days of Christmas Giveaways!!! Day 4

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🎁 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways — Day 4!

Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Welcome back to another exciting day of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! Today’s prize is perfect for absolutely everyone — quilters, crafters, makers, and holiday shoppers. 🎁✨

For Day 4, I’m giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Whether you want to stock up on crafting supplies, treat yourself to something fun, or put it toward holiday shopping, this little gift can go a long way. 🎄🛒

✨ How to Enter

Click the link below to enter the Day 4 Giveaway:


👉 ENTER THE DAY 4 GIVEAWAY HERE

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
Complete the entry steps and you’re officially entered! ✔️

🎄 More Gifts Are Coming!

We’re not even halfway through the 12 Days of Christmas, and there are so many amazing prizes still ahead! Be sure to check back daily for new giveaways. 🎅🎉

🎅 Good Luck & Happy Holidays!

Thank you for being part of this wonderful crafting community. Your support brings so much joy to this season and every season! 💖

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways!!! Day 3

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🎁 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways — Day 3!

Win a Sophie’s Pumpkin Patch Table Runner Kit & Abloom Cloud Cross Stitch Quilt Blocks Panel by Moda!

Welcome back to another festive day of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! Today’s giveaway is perfect for quilters who love seasonal projects and beautiful fabric panels. 🎄🧵✨

For Day 3, I’m giving away TWO gorgeous items:

  • Sophie’s Pumpkin Patch Table Runner Kit — a charming autumn-themed project that’s fun, beginner-friendly, and perfect for cozy seasonal decor 🎃
  • Abloom Cloud Cross Stitch Quilt Blocks Quilt Panel by Moda — a stunning printed panel featuring delicate cross-stitch-style quilt blocks, ideal for quilts, wall hangings, bags, or fussy cutting projects 🌸

If you love quilting, sewing, or seasonal projects, this giveaway is a treat! 🍂✨

✨ How to Enter

Click the link below to enter the Day 3 Giveaway:


👉 ENTER THE DAY 3 GIVEAWAY HERE

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
Complete the entry steps and you’re officially entered! ✔️

🎄 Keep the Festivities Going!

We are only on Day 3, and there are so many amazing prizes still to come! Make sure you check back every day during the 12 Days of Christmas for a brand-new giveaway. 🎅🎁

🎅 Good Luck & Happy Crafting!

Thank you for celebrating with me and being such an important part of this wonderful crafting community. Your support fills my heart every single day! 💖

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways!!! Day 2

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🎁 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways — Day 2!

Win an HTVRONT Tumbler Heat Press!

Welcome back to another festive day of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! Today’s prize is BIG, and I know my crafting community is going to be absolutely thrilled! 🎅✨

For Day 2, I’m giving away an incredible HTVRONT Tumbler Heat Press — the perfect tool for making custom tumblers, cups, gifts, small-business projects, and so much more. If you’ve been wanting to take your crafting or business to the next level, this is your chance!

🔥 About the Prize

The HTVRONT Tumbler Heat Press is a favorite in the crafting world for its:

  • Consistent, even heating for perfectly pressed designs
  • Beginner-friendly controls
  • Professional-quality results
  • Perfect for personal gifts or making customized projects to sell

✨ How to Enter

Click the link below to enter the Day 2 Giveaway:


👉 ENTER THE DAY 2 GIVEAWAY HERE

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
Complete the entry steps and you’re in! ✔️

🎄 Keep Coming Back!

We’re just getting started! I have amazing prizes planned for all 12 days, so be sure to check back daily for a brand-new giveaway. You won’t want to miss what’s coming! 😉🎁

🎅 Good Luck & Happy Crafting!

Thank you for celebrating the season with me and being such an important part of this wonderful crafting and quilting community. Your support means everything to me! 💖

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways!!! Day 1

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Win a Fabric Sampler Pack From The Crafty Author!

Welcome to Day 1 of my annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! I am so excited to kick off this festive celebration with something every quilter and crafter will absolutely love — FIVE beautiful fabric sampler packs! 🎄🧵

Each sampler pack contains five different high-quality fabrics, perfectly curated for quilting, sewing, crafting, and creative inspiration. Whether you’re working on holiday projects or planning your next quilt, these samplers are a fun way to add new prints to your stash!

✨ How to Enter

PLEASE NOTE: OPEN TO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS ONLY!

Entering is super easy! Simply click the link below and complete the entry steps:

ENTER HERE!!!

That’s it — you’re officially entered! ✔️ Make sure to come back every day for a brand-new giveaway during the entire 12-day celebration! Each day will feature a different prize to brighten your holiday crafting season.

🎅 Good Luck & Happy Crafting!

I can’t wait to share all the wonderful surprises I have lined up for you. Thank you for being part of this amazing creative community — your support means the world to me! 💖

Be sure to follow me on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok for bonus updates, behind-the-scenes fun, and more festive cheer. ✨

HTVRONT IEngrave Cyber Monday Sale

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HTVRONT IEngrave Cyber Monday Sale!

Are you a crafter or a small business looking to add some fun to your crafting experience?  The LOKLiK IEngrave by HTVRONT is everything and more!  I make all of my leather quilt labels using this machine.  I also make cutting boards, acrylic quilting templates, laser coffee tumblers and yes, I even laser designs on my denim jackets and jeans with it.  It’s a total game changer and right now, you can get the whole kit for 54% OFF!

Get 54% OFF the All-in-One Kit!

HTVRONT-LOKLiK iEngrave

BUY NOW!!!

Voucher Code: AFFIEN54

 

Transform an Old Quilt Into a Cozy Hoodie — Easy DIY Tutorial!

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Transform an Old Quilt Into a Cozy Hoodie — Easy DIY Tutorial!

Have an old quilt that deserves a second life? In this step-by-step sewing tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to turn a quilt into a warm, stylish hoodie that you can wear all year long. This project is perfect for memory quilts, heirloom fabrics, or simply repurposing a quilt you no longer use.

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What You’ll Need 🧵

  • 🪡 Old quilt (handmade or store-bought)
  • 📐 Hoodie sewing pattern
  • 🧵 Sewing machine and basic sewing notions
  • 👕 Rib knit or cuffs for sleeves and waistband
  • ✂️ Scissors or rotary cutter

How to Make a Hoodie from an Old Quilt 🧥

  • 🧼 Prepare and stabilize your quilt
  • 📏 Cut hoodie pattern pieces
  • 🪡 Assemble the body and sleeves
  • 🧵 Create and attach the hood
  • ✨ Add cuffs, waistband, and finishing details

Watch the full tutorial on YouTube:
Transform an Old Quilt Into a Cozy Hoodie — Easy DIY Tutorial

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Happy sewing, and enjoy your cozy new hoodie! 🧵💖

November 2025 Quilting & Crafting Deals

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November Quilting Deals Roundup – Fat Quarter Shop, AccuQuilt, HTVRONT & Connecting Threads

November is packed with amazing quilting deals, new releases, and big savings from some of my favorite brands.
Whether you’re planning holiday gifts, adding tools to your sewing room, or treating yourself to something special,
this roundup has you covered.

Brands featured in this post:

  • Fat Quarter Shop – Basics, notions & patterns of the month
  • AccuQuilt – New AccuQuiltable™ design software, Quilt As You Go kits, cabinets & Trade Up program
  • HTVRONT – New hat, phone case & tumbler heat presses with special codes
  • Connecting Threads – 30% off sitewide Black Friday sale

Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting The Crafty Author!

🧵 Fat Quarter Shop – November Monthly Specials

Fat Quarter Shop has some fun November features that are perfect for stash building and project planning.

🌈 Basic of the Month: Shades by Riley Blake Designs

Shades by Riley Blake is a gorgeous textured basic that works beautifully in backgrounds, borders,
sashing, and scrappy quilts. It adds depth without overpowering your feature prints and is a must-have in any stash.

👉 Shop Shades by Riley Blake & November Basics:
https://tidd.ly/3LEKRou

🧵 Notion of the Month: Gütermann Thread

Good thread makes all the difference! Gütermann Thread is smooth, strong, and perfect for piecing,
general sewing, and more. November is a great time to stock up on your favorite colors and neutrals.

👉 Shop Gütermann Thread & Notions of the Month:
https://tidd.ly/3LEKRou

📚 Patterns of the Month

Looking for your next quilt project? Fat Quarter Shop’s Patterns of the Month include designs for
every style—modern, traditional, beginner-friendly, and more.

👉 Shop Patterns of the Month:
https://tidd.ly/4o1tsDC

🧮 AccuQuilt – New Releases & Quilting Tools

If you love precision cutting and smart quilting tools, AccuQuilt has some exciting new releases and offers this month.

✨ AccuQuiltable™ Design Software

The new AccuQuiltable™ Design Software helps you plan, visualize, and design quilts with ease.
Lay out your blocks, play with color, and design custom quilts before you ever cut into fabric.

👉 Shop AccuQuiltable™ Design Software:

AccuQuiltable™ Design Software

🧵 June Tailor & Quilt As You Go Sewing Kits

Want a quick finish? June Tailor Quilt As You Go kits are perfect for fast, fun projects with built-in structure.
They’re great for bags, placemats, table runners, and more—just follow the printed lines, stitch, and go!

👉 Shop Quilt As You Go Kits:

June Tailor & Quilt As You Go Kits

🪑 Arrow Sewing & Cutting Cabinets

Upgrade your sewing space with Arrow sewing and cutting cabinets. These pieces are designed with quilters in mind,
featuring smart storage, comfortable cutting heights, and lift mechanisms for your machine.

👉 Shop Arrow Cabinets:

Arrow Sewing & Cutting Cabinets

🔁 Trade Up and GO! Upgrade Program

Already own an AccuQuilt cutter but ready to upgrade? The Trade Up and GO! program lets you trade in
and move up to a newer model, making it easier to enjoy faster, more accurate cutting.

👉 Learn about the Trade Up & GO! Program:

Trade Up and GO! Upgrade Program

🔥 HTVRONT – New Heat Presses & Special Codes

HTVRONT has launched several exciting heat press machines, perfect for starting or expanding a small business,
or just having fun with custom gifts.

🧢 HTVRONT A300 Auto Hat Heat Press

The HTVRONT A300 Auto Hat Heat Press is ideal for making custom hats, caps, and beanies.
It delivers even heat and pressure for professional-looking results with HTV, sublimation, and patches.

👉 Shop the A300 Auto Hat Heat Press:

HTVRONT A300 Auto Hat Heat Press

📱 HTVRONT H17 Phone Case Heat Press – Beginner Kit

The HTVRONT H17 Phone Case Heat Press Beginner Kit is perfect if you want to make custom phone cases for
both Android & iPhone. Great for gifts, craft fairs, and small business products.

$70 Off Code: BE70

👉 Shop the H17 Beginner Kit (use code BE70):
https://tidd.ly/3X4ADjx

🥤 HTVRONT A200 Auto Tumbler Heat Press – Pro Kit

The HTVRONT A200 Auto Tumbler Heat Press Pro Kit is designed for professional-quality tumblers, mugs,
and drinkware. It’s a fantastic choice if you’re adding personalized tumblers to your product line.

$70 Off Code: BE70
Shipping Starts: November 10

👉 Shop the A200 Pro Kit (use code BE70):
https://tidd.ly/47U2ZSs

🧵 Connecting Threads – 30% Off Sitewide Black Friday Sale

Connecting Threads is kicking off Black Friday with a huge sale that’s perfect for quilters and sewists who want to stock up.

Deal: 30% Off Sitewide
Starts: November 20, 2025
Code: 11BLACKFRIDAY25

This discount applies to fabric, thread, quilt kits, notions, patterns, batting, backings, and more, making it a great time
to build your stash and prep for winter sewing.

👉 Shop Connecting Threads Black Friday Sale:
https://tidd.ly/48mpYXO

November is full of amazing opportunities to save on fabric, tools, software, and equipment from some of my favorite quilting brands.
Whether you’re upgrading your studio, starting a handmade business, or just having fun sewing gifts, I hope this roundup helps you find something inspiring.

Thank you so much for using my affiliate links and supporting The Crafty Author.
I appreciate you and love being part of your creative journey!

 

The Best Quilting Box Ever! | Tula Pink Gray Work Collection from Pink Door Fabrics

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🧵 The Best Quilting Box Ever! | Tula Pink Gray Work Collection from Pink Door Fabrics

Quilters, get ready to swoon! This month, I’m sharing what might just be the best quilting box ever — the brand-new Pink Door Fabrics Box featuring Tula Pink’s latest collection, Gray Work. If you’re a fan of Tula’s signature designs, bright colors, and whimsical creativity, this box will absolutely steal your heart. 💕

✨ Inside the Pink Door Fabrics Box

From the moment I opened the lid, I knew this was something special. The Gray Work collection is stunning — a fresh and playful take on Tula Pink’s signature aesthetic, filled with intricate patterns and soft, moody hues that blend perfectly with her previous collections.

The Pink Door Box also includes:

  • Beautifully curated Tula Pink Gray Work fabrics
  • By Annie patterns and supplies
  • An exclusive quilt pattern designed to highlight these gorgeous prints
  • A whole lot of inspiration and creativity packed into one box!

💕 Why I Love This Box

I’ve opened a lot of quilting subscription boxes over the years, but this one truly stands out. Pink Door Fabrics did an incredible job curating every single item. The quality, presentation, and variety are absolutely top-notch. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned quilter, you’ll find something inside to spark your creativity.

If you’re like me and can’t resist a beautifully packaged quilting surprise, you’ll want to grab one of these boxes before they sell out!

🛍️ Shop the Pink Door Box

You can shop the Pink Door Box featuring Tula Pink’s Gray Work collection right here:

👉 Click here to shop the Pink Door Fabrics Box

🎥 Watch My Full Unboxing Video

Want to see exactly what’s inside? Watch my full unboxing on YouTube for a closer look at every piece, plus my honest first impressions.

🎬 Watch on YouTube: The Best Quilting Box Ever!

💬 Let’s Chat!

Have you tried a Pink Door Box before? Are you a Tula Pink fan too? Drop your thoughts in the comments below — I love hearing from my fellow quilters! 💕

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