Cactus Quilt Shop

What happens when charming birds, nostalgic toys and Christmas appliqué all gather in one project? A little holiday magic!

In Birds in Toyland, you’ll choose four favorite designs and create a special Christmas wall hanging in your preferred style:

🧵 Wool on wool with easy wool appliqué
🧵 Cotton on cotton with fusible appliqué
🧵 Optional decorative border for an extra-special finish

Susan Baxter will guide you through the project during four monthly sessions, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the stitching between classes.

First Saturdays, August–November
10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Start now, and you’ll have a handmade Christmas decoration ready to become part of your family’s holiday traditions.

See the project and register through the link in the comments!

Crisper seams, a protected work surface and a pressing mat that stays put? Yes, please!

The GEasy Wool Pressing Mat and Silicone Tray Combo gives you a thick, 100% wool pressing surface paired with a heat-resistant silicone tray. The wool holds heat to help press fabric from both sides, while the tray protects the surface underneath, catches moisture and keeps your mat from sliding.

Choose the compact 14" × 14" size for classes, retreats or beside your sewing machine—or the roomy 18.5" × 23.5" size for everyday use.

Your ironing board may soon be feeling a little neglected.

Shop both sizes through the link in the comments!

🌊🏄‍♀️ The Surf’s Up Reveal is Here! 🏄‍♂️🌊

The final stitches are set, the blocks are in place, and these quilts are making waves. 🌊✨

Lara Langston’s journey reaches its final turn — watch her closing video to see how the mystery finally comes to light.

The live adventure may be complete, but the momentum keeps rolling. Keep an eye out for stunning finished quilts and details on how to grab the full pattern and kits for your own seaside stitching escape. 🧵🌴

🌊 New clue just surfaced — Hidden Depths!
We’re heading into the final stretch of the Surf’s Up Mystery Quilt, and quilters are stitching the last blocks as the story heats up. Lara Langston may be closer than ever to cracking the case…

Need a little beach time without leaving your sewing room? 🏖️🧵

Join Nancy Schottler tomorrow for Beachcomber—a beginner-friendly table runner with simple construction and plenty of possibilities for making it your own.

You’ll build confidence, explore different layout options, and spend a relaxed day sewing with Nancy’s friendly guidance. Pack a lunch, bring your machine, and come create a little seaside charm!

🌊 Saturday, July 18
🌊 10 AM–3 PM
🌊 Beginner friendly

There’s still time to join us—but don’t wait! Visit our website today to save your seat.

👀 Clue #3: The Shaper’s Mark just dropped! 🌴

This week’s block is taking shape for our Surf’s Up quilters.. ✂️✨

And Lara Langston? She’s uncovering more details in the case… and the deeper she digs, the more interesting it becomes. 👀🌊

Join the group to download your clue, watch the step-by-step video, and catch this week’s story update. You won’t want to miss what she’s discovering next.

🧵 Early bird quilter? Perfect. Prefer to let the sun get settled first? Also perfect. 😂

Our GE Designs Virtual One-Day Retreat on September 23 is designed to work with YOUR sewing day!

We'll open the Cactus doors at 6:30 AM, but you can arrive when you're ready. Your retreat videos are available through your own account—and you're welcome to stay and sew with us until 9 PM.

We'll be making Miriam, with Lisa and Rachel here to help keep the Stripology fun rolling all day long.

Come early. Come later. Just come sew with us! 🧵

Details and registration are on our website.

🧵 Stripology fans—this one's for you!

Join Lisa and Rachel at Cactus on Wednesday, September 23 for the GE Designs Virtual One-Day Retreat featuring Miriam!

Doors open at 6:30 AM for the early birds—but come when you're ready and stay to sew until 9 PM. Your retreat videos are available through your own account, so the day works on your schedule!

Choose a complete fabric experience or bring your own fabrics—we've got options waiting for you on the website.

Snacks, drinks, Stripology help, and a whole lot of sewing fun included. 😉

Check out all the details and save your seat on our website!