Hi ,

It's August and yes, I'm already looking forward to Halloween! This is my favorite holiday to decorate for and this year I'm stitching it up a notch with doll witch hats:

This new pattern will be coming out next week! It's so easy and fun to make and downright addictive with all the ways you can dress up the Mally and Ms. Bunny dolls for Halloween.

Make sure to open next week's newsletter for details on this new pattern, plus an exclusive discount code just for being subscribed to this newsletter!

Halloween Quilting Designs

After spending a few weeks in a doll-making daze, I'm feeling an itch to get back to free motion quilting. Here's a playlist of 15 fun Halloween themed quilting designs, perfect for an autumn themed quilt:

Just in case the video above doesn't link properly, here's a direct links to this playlist too.

Back to School - Beginner Longarm Machine Sale

Grace Company is also running a terrific beginner longarm and sewing machine sale this month. Through August the Little Rebel, which sports a 13-inch harp space, is on sale for $2429.10 - the best sale of the year 🤩

Click Here to check out the Little Rebel

If you have your heart set on a longarm machine, the budget-friendly Qnique 16X is on sale for $3914.10. This is a terrific machine for beginner longarm quilters as it will give you plenty of space to begin longarm quilting, but is far less intimidating in size. Click Here to find the Qnique 16X.

The Qnique 16X Elite is also on sale this month for $4814.10. This machine features a faster motor and huge 7-inch touchscreen monitor which makes changing stitch settings much easier. Click Here to check out the Qnique 16X Elite.

What is the difference between these 16 inch longarms? 

Both machines have 16 inches between the needle and motor. Both machines can quilt up to a 10-inch quilt block in one pass. Both machines have a built-in thread stand and bobbin winder.

The 16X Elite has a larger 7-inch touchscreen monitor and can stitch faster. This machine can make 2100 stitches per minute (SPM), while the 16X can make 1700 SPM.

What difference does the machine speed make? 

If you're wanting to finish quilts quickly and simply, and you are already skilled at free motion quilting, you'll likely want to move your longarm machine faster. Having a higher SPM means you'll be able to flow through designs at a comfortable speed without needing to slow down for the stitch regulator to keep up.

Are you feeling confused? 

Reply to this email and get some help. I'm happy to share my experience with all Grace Company Frames and quilting machines. 

New Doll Tutorials Now Available

If you're excited about sewing the new Doll Witch Hat pattern coming out next week, you'll love the new doll sewing tutorials designed to guide you through all the steps to sewing Ms. Bunny and Mally Dolls. Click the links to find all new tutorials on LeahDay.com:

🐰 Start Your Sewing Adventure: Make a Handmade Ms. Bunny Doll
Perfect for beginners! Learn the fundamentals while creating an absolutely charming bunny companion. I've also added new tips for sewing a Velveteen Rabbit - just had to give this a try, and you'll find new tips if you're up for this challenge.

👗 Beginner Sewing Tutorial: How to Sew a Doll Dress
Master the basics of doll clothing construction with this step-by-step guide to creating beautiful doll dresses. You'll also find a bonus tutorial and video on how to sew doll panties too!

🎀 Let's Make Rag Dolls! Sew and Stuff a Mally Cloth Doll  
Discover the joy of traditional rag doll making with this comprehensive Mally doll tutorial. Remember - these patterns have no restrictions so you can make as many Bunny or Mally dolls as you like to love, give, or sell.

👚 Sewing Doll Garments - Your Guide to Making Cute Doll Outfits 
Expand your wardrobe-making skills and create an entire collection of adorable outfits for your dolls. The clothes included with the Ms. Bunny and Mally patterns will fit either doll, so the possibilities to make cute doll outfits is endless.

💇 How to Make Doll Hair - Machine Sew and Hand Stitch
Learn both machine and hand-stitching techniques to give your dolls gorgeous, professional-looking yarn hair.

After seeing Ms. Bunny decked out in her new witch hat, Betty asked for a witch hat too. This has taken us on another magical sewing adventure and I'm having a blast playing with felt. More on this very soon!

Let's go sew,

Leah Day