If you were able to attend the Bennington Quilt Fest you may have seen newly finished hanafukin that I stitched up using Olympus' new 6 color variegated thread in "parquet" Both the sampler cloth pattern and the variegated thread were new for 2026. I just loved the thread color and thought this new sampler would be a fun ways to show all the colors! The sampler, Tessan Yabane, is available in either white or navy.  

closeup of hanafukin arrow pattern with variegated sashiko thread #304

Tulip brand quilt basting needles are now also available on the site. These needles are sturdy enough to go through many layers of cloth. The eye is also extremely small making it easy to pull the needle through the fabric, therefore reducing hand fatigue. 

Also for those of you that came back for a "sneak" peak of the new Wagara sashiko panels...

Cat Tower: 

Available in Navy, Black, Bright and Ivy Green. The panel is 100% cotton and about 19 x 44 inches.

new qh wagara cat tower sashiko panel

Furusato:

Available in Navy, Black, Bright and Ivy Green. The panel is 100% cotton and about 19 x 44 inches.

new wagara bunny sashiko panel furu-sato

Both panels are printed using water-soluble ink. QH textiles will hopefully be releasing both panels the end of this month. I am hoping my first shipment will arrive in the first week of November. The first shipment may be limited so feel free to contact me if you are interested in reserving a panel or two.