Family Threads & Yarn Emporium

08/16/2026

On our way home from camp Darren spotted this beautiful Eagle up in the pines - and of course we had to turn around to get pictures and video.

So majestic. Some moments are worth stopping and enjoying. 🦅

08/14/2026

Can’t decide between cozy autumn and spooky season? You don’t have to! 🎃🍂

This curated 10-piece fat quarter bundle brings together pumpkins, autumn scenery, warm oranges, rich black prints and just the right touch of Halloween fun.

It’s a ready-to-sew mix for table runners, project bags, seasonal quilts and all those little fall projects calling your name.

Available now in my Etsy shop—tap the link in my bio to shop!

08/11/2026

Happy Mail! 📬

I can’t wait to dive into Secondary Designs by Judi Madsen and start playing with my new longarm ruler! There’s always something new to learn, and I’m excited to add a few more techniques to my longarm quilting toolbox.

Now… which one do I play with first—the book or the ruler? 😂

08/10/2026

Pull up a chair—I’d love to hear what you’re making! 🩵

I’m so excited to share that I finally started an email list for Family Threads!

I’ll be sending notes from the Sewing Shed with new fabric arrivals, sewing and quilting inspiration, shop updates, and little glimpses behind the scenes.

I’d love to have you join me. You can sign up here:
family-threads-and-yarn-emporium-awfwvc.subscribepage.io

And while you’re here, tell me—what are you making right now?

Happy sewing,
xoxo, Jess

07/28/2026

☀️🌼 Sunshine & Dandelions bundles are available in both fat quarters and 1/2 yards in my shop.

07/21/2026

07/19/2026

The front is beautiful…

But the back might be my favorite part. ❤️

Seeing the quilting come together like this never gets old.

Every quilt teaches me something new, and I’m excited to keep learning one stitch at a time.

07/19/2026

The front is beautiful…

But the back might be my favorite part. ❤️

Seeing the quilting come together like this never gets old.

Every quilt teaches me something new, and I’m excited to keep learning one stitch at a time.

07/16/2026

A little finish that has been years in the making.

I hand appliquéd this patriotic eagle many years ago, and it has been patiently waiting for me to finish it.

I finally loaded it onto my longarm and gave it the quilting it deserved.

Every quilt I put on the frame teaches me something new, and I love seeing my confidence grow with each one. There is always something new to learn, and that's one of the things I love most about quilting.

It feels so good to finally call this one finished. ❤️

Do you have a project that's been waiting for its turn?

06/28/2026

🇺🇸✨ America's 250th Summer Sale is HERE! ✨🇺🇸

To celebrate America's 250th birthday, almost everything in my Etsy shop is 25% OFF for a limited time!

Whether you're quilting, sewing, knitting, or shopping ahead for Christmas gifts, now is a wonderful time to save.

🧵 Shop the sale and discover:
❤️ Beautiful quilting fabrics
❤️ Fat Quarter & Half Yard Bundles
❤️ Quilt Kits
❤️ Handmade Project Bags
❤️ Charm Packs
❤️ Hand-dyed Yarn
❤️ Seasonal favorites and so much more!

Every order is packed with care from my little quilting shed here in Maine, and I'm incredibly grateful for every customer who chooses to support my small business.

💙🤍❤️ Thank you for helping keep this dream growing.

🛒 Shop the sale here:
https://familythreadsandyarn.etsy.com

👇 I'd love to hear from you...

What project are you planning to make this summer?

Happy sewing!

❤️ Jess

From my Quilting Shed in Maine to your sewing table.