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h+h Americas 2026 Recap

Written by Shannon Fabrics | May 18, 2026 4:20:51 PM

Highlights from h+h americas 2026 

h+h americas 2026 was one for the books! We had the best time getting to meet members of our Cuddle® community from all over the country.

Our customers could not get enough of our Cuddle® fabrics on display, particularly our newest Quilting Cuddle® collections: Echoes of the Range and Christmas Keepsake, respectively.

 

Cuddle® made its mark as soon as guests arrived at h+h americas, thanks to our Western-inspired children's coat located in the display area (pictured below). Sewn by Renee Johnson and Cuddle® Ambassador Lisa Lueck, this Melly and Me pattern is made entirely of the Quilting Cuddle® "Echoes of the Range" collection fabrics including Running Wild, Saddle Ranch, Santa Fe, Westward, and Longhorn Woodland.  Accompanying the coat was a children's backpack from The Cozy Patterns, sewn by Cuddle® Ambassador Laura Severson and made with Quilting Cuddle® Echoes of the Range Longhorn Black along with Cuddle 3® Woodland. These items were displayed on a blanket featuring Luxe Cuddle® Teddy Grizzly and Quilting Cuddle® Santa Fe Chocolate.

Quilts on Display

In keeping with the Western theme, this Western-inspired quilt (pictured below), sewn by Renee Johnson, was one of our most buzzed-about items; it was created with Cuddle® 3 Black, Luxe Cuddle® Llama Ivory, Luxe Cuddle® Arctic Fox French Roast, Quilting Cuddle® Longhorn Woodland and Quilting Cuddle® Santa Fe Chocolate.

Another standout project was the Percussion pattern quilt from Shadow Valley Quilts, beautifully sewn by Cuddle® Ambassador Billie Veerkamp. Featuring Quilting Cuddle® Barely Basics fabrics, this piece was made using a combination of computerized quilting, free motion and ruler work.
 

The"All Spice" quilt (pictured below), sewn by Cuddle® Ambassador Lisa Lueck, also captured the magic Quilting Cuddle®. Made with a pattern by Villa Rosa, this quilt featured the Quilting Cuddle® collection Whispering Blooms.

With America's 250th anniversary just around the corner, we had to bring out our newest limited edition Cuddle® Kit : "Let Freedom Ring."

The patriotic motif continued with the "Framed Americana" quilt, made by Cuddle® Ambassador Susan Hastings, with the "Framed" pattern from Carolyn's In Stitches. Highlighting various fabrics from the Quilting Cuddle® Cottage Rose Lane Bluebonnet Collection, along with Luxe Cuddle® Hide Navy and Cardinal, this quilt was complemented by a girl's dress made of Quilting Cuddle® Cottage Rose Lane Gingham Bluebonnet by our very own Julie Olds (pattern by Butterick B4110A).

It's never too early to start preparing for the holidays, which is why we had to display our "Star Trails" quilt (pictured) made with a pattern from A Bright Corner. Sewn by Cuddle Ambassador® Susan Hastings, it features fabrics from our Quilting Cuddle® Christmas Keepsake collection along with Quilting Cuddle® Cardinal, Forest, Juniper, Melange Dark Green and Melange Red, plus Luxe Cuddle® Hide Cardinal.

Featured Clothing Items

Of course, quilts weren't the only items shown this year. Among this year's showstoppers were the two featured coats. The Elemental Coat, designed and made by Cuddle Ambassador® Teresa Coates of Crinkle Dreams, was sewn with Quilting Cuddle® Stonewash Sand, Navy, Jeans, Juniper, Sand and Natural. Next to it was the little girl's coat sewn by Renee Johnson, using a Butterick pattern; this sumptuous coat was made of Luxe® Cuddle Encore Loganberry and lined with Silky Satin.

Other Cuddle® attire could be found in the event's "Fashion Boulevard." Featured here was the Luxe Cuddle® Denver Black Coffee coat (Simplicity pattern) paired with a Luxe Cuddle® Milan Black long scarf, both sewn by Renee Johnson. Also showcased was the Marshmallow Cuddle® Black Cherry dress, sewn by Cuddle® Ambassador Ajaire Parello.

 

Featured Crib and Bed

 
"Fashion Boulevard" was also home to a crib highlighting the Quilting Cuddle® Good Night Farm collection (below).
 
 
Amongst the stuffies, the bear was made by Renee Johnson using Luxe Cuddle® Encore Beige; he wore a robe made from a Butterick pattern, using Lil Moon Beams Cloud Cuddle® Multi and Luxe Cuddle® Encore Butter fabrics, sewn by Cuddle Ambassador® Sharon Miller. The lamb stuffie was made using the Pomme Patterns pattern, with Luxe Cuddle® Llama white and Cuddle®3 white fabrics, sewn by Cuddle® Ambassador by Laura Severson. The goose stuffie was created using a Jobuko pattern, with Luxe Cuddle® Encore Natural and Cuddle 3® Mango fabrics, sewn by Renee Johnson. Also sewn by Renee Johnson, the  mobile was made using a Craft Felt pattern, using Cuddle 3® Sky, White and Vanilla fabrics.
 
Lastly, the medium bag on the crib featured an Auntie Twos Camden pattern, using Quilting Cuddle Good Night Farm fabrics including Pastel, Dreamy Barn Butter, Lil Pastures  Pastel, Lullaby Pastel, Over The Moon Blue, and Farm Sleepy Farm, sewn by Leann Moses. 
 
A major focal point of the trade show was the Shannon Fabrics bed on display. With its enticing mix of textures and fabrics, the bed naturally became a favorite destination for selfies.
 
 
 

The bed had a quilted fitted sheet and dust ruffle made of Cuddle® 3 Natural, sewn by Cuddle® Ambassador Susan Hastings. The bolster pillow was made of Luxe Cuddle® Hide Raindrop and sewn by Cuddle® Ambassador Dawn Chace; the 26 x 26 hide pillow was also made from Luxe Cuddle® Hide Raindrop.

The 18 x 18 decorative pillow used Simplicity S9402 pattern, and was made of Luxe Cuddle® Encore Natural and Hide Navy. The 90 x 90 luxe throw featured Luxe Cuddle® Bunny Natural with added side panels. The 16 x 16 pillow used Luxe® Cuddle Glazed Vienna Raindrop. The 14 x 14 luxe throw pillow featured Luxe Cuddle® Encore Raindrop with added pom poms.

The 18 x 18 quilted luxe throw pillow from Shannon Fabrics used Luxe Cuddle® Encore Navy with added quilting, designed and sewn by Susan Hastings. The two 60 x 72 luxe throws were made in Luxe Cuddle® Powder Puff Raindrop and Glazed Vienna Raindrop, respectively.

In a Nutshell...

All in all, h+h americas 2026 was a standout event with countless Cuddle® moments. The energy and excitement for all things Cuddle® were unmatched. Hands down, the most special part was getting to meet so many members of our incredible Cuddle® community and learning what a difference Cuddle® makes in their lives.

Now it's your turn! Tell us in the comments: Which projects are you dying to make? What was your favorite item on display?