March 2025: Resources for Retailers

Written by Shannon Fabrics | Feb 25, 2025 8:36:02 PM

Welcome to our March 2025 Resources for retailers. We’ve curated a range of free videos tailored to help retailers like you connect with your audience, boost engagement, and promote your products. Empowering your customers with tips, tricks, tutorials and resources is an amazing way to spread the knowledge and love for Cuddle®.

This month, we thought we'd start with some common topics - How to Make a Cuddle® Minky Self-Binding Strip Quilt and 10 Must-Try Cuddle® Minky Sewing Tips from a veteran sewist and long-time Cuddle® Ambassador.

Minky Tutorial Videos

How to Make a Cuddle® Minky Self-Binding Strip Quilt

10 Must-Try Cuddle® Minky Sewing Tips

One of our Cuddle® Ambassadors and veteran sewists, Teresa Coates, explains what it takes to Make a Cuddle® Minky Self-Binding Strip Quilt

Notions:

- 45mm rotary cutter - OLFA or blade (SAC-1 - OLFA)
- 90/14 stretch machine needle – SCHMETZ
- Basting spray, optional
- Batting (thin, poly batting 44” x 55”) — Quilters Dream
- Fabric clips — (Wonder Clips - Clover)
- Felt tip marker
- Flower head pins – Clover
- Micro serrated scissors – Famore
- Polyester thread — (Metrosene - Mettler)
- Self-healing cutting mat — OLFA
- Stiletto and pressing tool — ByAnnie
- Template plastic — Karen Kay Buckley
- Walking Foot

Follow along as Cuddle® Ambassador Teresa Coates demonstrates her recommendations, tips and tricks with these 10 must try Cuddle® Sewing tips!

Mark minky fabric before you cut it
Cut minky fabric with the right tool
Get rid of the minky fabric mess before you sew
Use double pinning to keep minky fabric stable
Lengthen your stitch and lower your pressure
Use a 90/14 stretch needle
Use a walking foot
Sew with polyester thread
Use basting spray to keep the fabric smooth and in position
Wash correctly to keep the fabric looking its best

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Quilting Patterns & Tip Sheets

Help your customers get inspired and get started with some FREE Quilt patterns that work well with Cuddle® Fabric! Quilt designs that are well-loved by everyone, from babies to adults and everyone in between! We have free patterns that work well for everyone, from beginner quilters to seasoned pros. From Cuddle® Kit quilts that come with our Cuddle® Kits, which bring everything that you need in them to patterns that are open to any fabric choices your customer wants, we have something for every type of customer!

Ideas for Sharing and Engaging

Need inspiration for how to make the most of these resources? We’ve got you!

Post to Social Media:

Schedule regular posts across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Use captivating captions to encourage likes, shares, and engagement.

Create a YouTube Channel:

Establish your store as an authority in your niche by uploading these videos to a YouTube channel. Use keywords to make your content searchable and drive traffic to your page.

Embed on Your Website:

Feature your customer tutorial or product spotlight video on your homepage or product pages to bring your offerings to life.

Include in Your Newsletter:

Make your email marketing stand out by adding a short video. A play button is always appealing and inviting!

Share in Stories:

Break up longer content into bite-sized Instagram Stories or TikToks to grab attention fast. Add polls, questions, or stickers to boost interaction.

Have ideas for future videos or tip sheets that you'd like to offer to your customers? Email us at education@shannonfabrics.com.

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