Calliope Quilts Blog

Staff Favorites: What We’re Loving in the Shop Right Now

One of the best parts of running a quilt shop is getting to see what sparks joy for each of our team members. We’re surrounded by fabric, patterns, and tools all day long - and of course, we each have our personal favorites that we can’t stop reaching for. This month, we thought it would be fun to share what’s at the top of our list! Shannon’s Pick: Halloween Everything 🎃👻 If you know Shannon, you know she lives for all things spooky season! Right now, she’s loving our Halloween collections: Home Sweet Haunt Hey Pumpkin Witchy Woods Fab-Boo-Lous Precuts Each one brings its own mix of playful, whimsical, and just-the-right-amount-of-spooky vibes, perfect for everything from trick-or-treat bags to festive throw quilts. If you’re in the mood to sew something that feels like October magic, Shannon has you covered! Victoria’s Pick: Patterns & the Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmer ✂️ Victoria is our pattern queen - she loves them all! Whether it’s a quick weekend project or a long-term quilt, she’s always reaching for something new. She’s also loving the Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmer - a tool that makes trimming half-square triangles faster, easier and (dare we say) more enjoyable! Take a peek at all our Patterns. Some of her favorites patterns: Surf N' Quilt from The Sweet Tea Girls Tripping Out from Sew Kind of Wonderful The Arrow Maker from Robin Pickens Modern Logs from Christa Quilts What About You? We love seeing what inspires you in your own sewing space. Do you gravitate toward seasonal projects like Shannon or reach for every pattern like Victoria?! Comment and share your favorites with us - we might just add them to our next round-up!