2022 Announcements!

Happy 2022, everyone! We hope your year is off to a great start!

We have been hard at work and have some really great new things planned for this year and are so excited to share them with you!

First, we are thrilled to be offering TWO different block-of-the-month quilts this year! We will have subscriptions available for both “The Cottage Garden” and “Where the Cows Come Home.” Sign ups have already begun and there are a limited number of spots. We hope to see you along for all the fun! More information on the subscriptions below…

A Cottage Garden

We had a rare sunny day here in the Pacific Northwest yesterday and to celebrate the fabulous weather we took the “A Cottage Garden” quilt out for some pictures in the garden. Seeing the colors of all the flowers in the quilt has us dreaming of spring!

A Cottage Garden Quilt out in the garden!

Each block of A Cottage Garden contains beautiful, delicate floral details and together they create a beautiful garden for you to display in your home.

Where the Cows Come Home

“Where the Cows Come Home,” the second option for the block of the month, showcases nine unique barns made of wool on cotton pieced backgrounds. Just look at all the adorable country scenes!

Subscription info…

We will be offering a subscription service for each of these quilts. The subscription shipments will start March 15 and will last for 10 months. Each month you will receive hand-selected premium wools and fabrics to create one block from the quilt that you sign up for. The final shipment will contain fabric to finish all of the sashing, cornerstones, borders, and binding.

There are a limited number of spots for these subscriptions and once we fill up we will not be able to add more. Please sign up early!

*IMPORTANT* The subscription does NOT include a copy of the book so the book must be purchased separately. If you sign up for the BOM subscription, we will send you a special discount code for the book and any other supplies you would like to get for your project. Also, please note that your first month’s payment will be charged immediately at the time of order, and then on the 15th of each month starting in April.

Look at all of these gorgeous wools Kathy has been collecting especially for these kits!

To find these limited block of the month subscriptions, click HERE to sign up.

Other exciting news…

In the coming months we will be adding lots of new items to the store! Soon you will see some of Kathy’s favorite notions, additional Valdani thread sizes, new kits, and Diamond textiles yardage. Check back often to see what we’ve done!

Soon, we will be participated in the annual mystery quilt sew-along. If you have never participated in one of these, it is great fun! Twelve designers get together and provide FREE digital block patterns to complete a beautiful quilt. Kits will also be available for all of the blocks. There is even a special Facebook group dedicated to this event. Farmhouse Friends - make sure you join now so you don’t miss anything. More information coming soon!!

We also have our own Facebook group for everyone wanting to share their The Cottage at Cardiff Farms projects. Kathy will also be sharing tips and tricks for the block of the month projects through out the year. We are super excited to connect with all of you this year, please join and share your pictures with us!

Link - A Time for Gathering With The Cottage at Cardiff Farms

Kathy and Taylor

Let It Snow! Mystery Quilt A Long - Block 10

Hey Everyone!

It’s our day to reveal our block for the Farmhouse Friends Mystery Sew A Long! We are so excited to present “A Snowy Gathering!” This block features all of our favorite little winter forest friends gathering together to celebrate fun in the snow.

A Snowy Gathering is a wool on cotton quilt block featuring a snowman in a forest setting surrounded by cardinals, a winter rabbit, and a fluffy squirrel.

To download the FREE digital pattern, please visit our online shop. A kit for this block is also available for purchase.

Don’t forget threads! We have a large selection of Valdani Perle Cotton Threads for all of your appliqué needs. Recommenced threads for this project include:

• O531 (Black Nut) - branches and branch arms for snowman

• P1 (Old Brick) - male cardinal & berries

• P2 (Olive Green) - leaves & pine trees

• P4 (Aged White Light) - snow & snowman

• P6 (Rusted Orange) - carrot

• P9 (Bronze) - female cardinal & wild hare

• P11 (Aged Black) - Blackbirds, eyes on cardinals, & eyes, mouth, buttons on snowman

• P12 (Brown Vintage Hues) - squirrel and nest

Click HERE to visit our online store.

Make sure to visit all of the other participating designers’ websites to collect all of the free patterns!

Also make sure to join the Facebook group for all things sew-a-long… Click HERE to visit the Facebook group

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stitching!

Kathy and Taylor

Block of the Month - Recommended Threads

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Hi Everyone!

We’ve been getting a lot of requests asking for Kathy’s recommendations regarding threads to use on “A Time for Gathering,” so we’ve compiled a list here to help you gather supplies for your project.

Kathy always uses Valdani 100% Cotton Perle Thread and used size 12 for this quilt. There is an extensive list of colors in the book but if you would like to narrow it down, Kathy has recommended the following minimum selection to use to complete all of your wool appliqué blocks…

Essential 7

• P4 - Aged White Light

• P9 - Bronze

• O501 - Ebony Almond

• V4 - Golden Browns

• P2 - Olive Green

• O217 - Yummy Pumpkin

• P5 - Tarnished Gold

If you’d like a few more colors, Kathy recommends adding on…

• O534 - Quiet Fall

• M81 - Backyard Honeycomb

• O541 - Mauve Orchid

All of the colors listed above are also contained in the Harvest Garden Valdani Thread Collection if you’d prefer to buy a set rather than individual balls. The set contains 12 balls, 2 of which are not called for in “A Time for Gathering” but are colors that Kathy uses in many other projects.

If you’re looking to add even more to your collection, Kathy suggests…

• O513 - Coffee Roast

• P7 - Withered Blue

• P12 - Brown

• O575 - Crispy Leaf

• P3 - Aged White Medium

• P6 - Rusted Orange

• O548 - Blackened Khaki Brown

Right now, to help you build your thread collection, we are offering a 15% discount on all threads with the code THREAD15 through March 1, 2021. Click here to visit our shop.

Remember, if you sign up for the block of the month subscription before March 1, 2021, we will also include a free ball of Valdani thread to use on your project! Hurry, only a few days left!

Thanks for stitching with us!

Kathy and Taylor

2021 Announcements - A Time for Gathering! (Almost)

Happy New Year, everyone!

We are starting this year filled with hope and gratitude! We are especially grateful for friends, family, and all of you and your continued support during a difficult 2020.

We have been hard at work and have some really great new things planned for this year and are so excited to share them with you!

The thing we are MOST excited about is the release of Kathy’s newest book, “A Time for Gathering” in early February. She partnered with Martingale publishers to bring to you this stunning autumn themed quilt. The book is filled with gorgeous photography, detailed instructions, and full-size pull-out templates. And while we may not be able to “gather” in person right now, this beautiful project will keep you busy while you plan for future events and festivities.

Used with permission from Martingale Publishers

Each unique block design contains just the right amount of detail to make this project a true work of art. Can’t you just picture this finished piece in your own home?! The finished size is 61.5” x 61.5”

Right now the book is available for a special presale price in our shop. Hurry, this price will only last through January 31st! Shipments will go out at the beginning of February when the book is officially released.

For the first time EVER, we are also offering a block of the month subscription service for this quilt. The subscription shipments will start March 15 and will last for 10 months. Each month you will receive hand-selected premium wools and Diamond Textile fabric to create one block from the quilt. The final shipment will contain Diamond Textile fabric to finish all of the sashing, cornerstones, borders, and binding.

There are a limited number of spots for this subscription and once we fill up we will not be able to add more. Please sign up early! Anyone who subscribes before March 1, 2021 will receive a FREE ball of Valdani thread in their first shipment to use specifically on this project.

*IMPORTANT* The subscription does NOT include a copy of the book so the book must be purchased separately. If you sign up for the BOM subscription, we will send you a special discount code for the book. Also, If you use the discount code, you agree to include the book with your first block shipment instead of shipping separately. Also, please note that your first month’s payment will be charged immediately at the time of order, and then on the 15th of each month starting in April.

Look at all of these gorgeous supplies Kathy has been collecting especially for these kits!

Threads will be sold separately

Threads will be sold separately

Find this limited block of the month subscription HERE to sign up.

And… just in time for the next holiday, we added this sweet little wool kit to the shop to accompany the Hearts and Vines pattern. The finished project is 9” x 16” so there is quite a bit of wool in the kit. Perfect for spreading a little love.

Later this year we will be participated in the annual mystery quilt sew-along. If you have never participated in one of these, it is great fun! Twelve designers get together and provide FREE digital block patterns to complete a beautiful quilt. Kits will also be available for all of the blocks. There is even a special Facebook group dedicated to this event. Mystery Quilt Sew A Long - make sure you join now so you don’t miss anything. More information coming soon!!

We also just started our own Facebook group for everyone wanting to share their “A Time for Gathering” quilt and other The Cottage at Cardiff Farms projects. Kathy will also be sharing short instructional videos with tips and tricks. We are super excited to connect with all of you, please join and share your pictures with us!

Link - A Time for Gathering With The Cottage at Cardiff Farms

Kathy and Taylor

12 Weeks of Christmas Celebration!

Hi Everyone!

If you follow along on Facebook or Instagram, you might have seen that we are participating in a fun event called “12 Weeks of Christmas!” We and the 11 other designers who participate in the yearly mystery quilt sew-along have come together to offer you some amazing deals for 12 weeks! Who’s ready to celebrate?!

Check out the flyer below for more information. I’m sorry the links on the flyer below aren’t active but there will also be info and links available at the Mystery Quilt Sew-ALong group on Facebook… Click HERE to visit.

Each week, a new designer will reveal a unique Christmas project. The digital pattern will be available for $1 and kits will be available too! Now here’s the best part… if you purchase a kit, you will automatically receive a free pattern and kit for a Christmas Village Quilt Block!

This is week 3 and our day to reveal the special project and village block! Our special project is a set of 3 wool Christmas gift card holders. The first one is an adorable snowman called “Let it Snow,” followed by a cozy stocking, “Merry and Bright,” and finally, “Spread a Little Joy,” a festive envelope with holly accents.

The pattern for these adorable and practical designs will be available as a $1 digital download until Christmas. The kit contains all the wool and HAND-DYED BUTTONS!! to complete one of each holder. You can purchase the pattern and kit on our online store HERE.

Block 3 in the Christmas Village Mystery Quilt is “Candy Cottage.” Isn’t it just cute enough to eat! You will automatically receive the pattern and kit for this block if you purchase a kit for the gift card holders. This is currently the only way to get this exclusive design.

Merry 12 Weeks of Christmas! Please make sure to check out the other designer’s websites to find their fun projects and special offers. We hope you enjoy this fun event!

Happy Stitching!

Kathy and Taylor

APQ and a Bachelor's Button

Have you picked up the latest copy of American Patchwork and Quilting?! Kathy was featured in their “Meet the Makers” article! Turn to page 28 to read about how she started quilting and working with wool!

Did you notice the picture of the adorable pin cushion in the article? That’s Kathy’s (semi) new pattern called Bachelor’s Button. It was originally showcased in American Patchwork and Quilting a couple years ago as a pattern called “Pin a Posy.” The project features a beautiful blue wool Bachelor’s Button or Cornflower surrounded by a pretty ruffled edge and topped off with teeny tiny black buttons in the center.

The pattern and kit to complete this cheery summer project are now available in our online store!

Click HERE to shop.

Happy Stitching!

Kathy and Taylor

Christmas in July!

Hi Everyone!

If you follow along on Facebook or Instagram, you might have seen that we are participating in a fun Summer Sale event called “Christmas in July!” We and the 11 other designers who participate in the yearly mystery quilt sew-along have come together to offer you some amazing deals for the next 2 weeks. Who’s ready to celebrate?!

Check out the flyer below for more information. There will also be info and links available at the Mystery Quilt Sew-ALong group on Facebook… Click HERE to visit.

Each designer will be offering their own unique sales and special items so make sure you check out each one!

We have been very busy adding things to our online store and will be offering lots of new items. For this special event, we will be offering a discount code for 20% off your entire purchase! Use the code JULY20 to receive the discount. This code is only good at The Cottage at Cardiff Farms and can be used from 7/12 - 7/26. Make sure you check the site each day as we will be adding new items on a regular basis. Quantities are limited.

Merry Christmas in July!

Kathy and Taylor

Block 8 of the Christmas Carol Sew-A-Long "Silent Night"

Hey Everyone!

It’s our day for the Christmas Carol Sew-A-Long! We’re just loving all of the great designs so far! Here is the “Silent Night” block that Kathy designed for the quilt…

DIGITAL PATTERN

IMPORTANT : PLEASE READ

This is a FREE pattern. Add the item to your cart in our shop and complete the checkout process. When you complete the checkout, you do NOT need to input credit card information. You WILL need to provide an email address so that the digital pattern can be delivered to your inbox.

The link will only be accessible for 24 hours after you place an order, please save it to your computer within that time frame!

When you print this pattern please print “ACTUAL SIZE.” If you choose “fit to page” in your printer settings the templates will not be the correct size.

The digital patterns are only FREE through August 1st, 2020.

The digital pattern is available for download in our online store HERE.

PAPER PATTERNS

If you are unable to download and print digital patterns, paper patterns are available for purchase for $6.00 plus shipping and handling.

KITS

There is also a kit available with background fabric and wool for $18.95 plus shipping and handling.

***PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 2 WEEKS FOR SHIPPING***

Thank you for stopping by our blog and participating in this fun blog hop and sew-a-long!

Kathy and Taylor

For complete blog hop information please check out Farmhouse Threads’ website. There is also a fun and informative Facebook group dedicated to this event. Check it out HERE.

Block 7 of the Crazy Seasons Mystery Quilt

Hey Everyone!

It’s our day for the Crazy Seasons Mystery Blog Hop! Here is the Autumn themed block that Kathy designed for the quilt…

PLEASE READ FOR DIGITAL PATTERN

The digital patterns are only FREE through August 31st, 2019.

After August 31st they will be $5.00.

The digital pattern is available for download in our online store HERE.

PAPER PATTERNS

If you are unable to download digital patterns, paper patterns are available for purchase for $5.00 plus shipping and handling.

KITS

There is also a kit available with background fabric and wool for $25.00 plus shipping and handling.

***PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 2 WEEKS FOR SHIPPING***

Thank you for stopping by our blog and participating in this fun blog hop!

Kathy and Taylor

For complete blog hop information please check out Farmhouse Threads’ website.

Farmhouse Threads Bloghop 2019!

Great news! We are going to be participating in Farmhouse Threads’ 2019 bloghop! Here is a link to the flyer with all of the information… Stay tuned for more info!

Click Here for PDF The Flyer (with working links)