We hate this but occasionally we have it happen and if we or a customer finds anything not quite right this is where you will find the correction.  We are sorry for any problems this might cause and will strive to make things clearer as soon as we are notified.

             — The Management

March 9, 2024 – “Violetta Heart” Cross Stitch Kit by Samplers Not Forgotten

Kimberly Nugent has contacted to inform us that there is an error on the Violetta Heart kit symbol on the back page.  The heart symbol should be Yellow/Green 2 yards and the solid dark circle should be Medium Green 1 yard.  If you have received this kit prior to March 9, 2024, you will need to correct the pattern.  Any kits that we have in the store will have the page replaced.

 

August 1, 2023 – “Jane Williams” Cross Stitch Pattern by The Scarlett House

The floss for the “Jane Williams Fachell 14 1838” lettering should be Brethren Blue not Roasted Marshmallow as indicated in the pattern.

 

May 18, 2023 – “Hello Cardinal” Quilt Pattern by Barb Voss

Corrections are noted in bold and underlined, and are found within the instructions for making four Bird Blocks:

From the ½ yard background cut:

     1 strip, 4 ½” x WOF; crosscut into:

               4 rectangles, 4 ½” x 5 ½”

              4 squares, 4 ½” x 4 ½”

      1 strip, 2 ½” x WOF; crosscut into:

              4 rectangles, 2 ½” x 3 ½”

              2 squares, 2 ½” x 2 ½”

       2 strips, 2” x WOF; crosscut into:

                 32 squares, 2” x 2”

       3 strips, 1 ½” x WOF; crosscut into:

                4 rectangles, 1 ½” x 4 ½”

                8 rectangles, 1 ½” x 3 ½”

                8 squares, 1 ½” x 1 ½”

               16 rectangles, 1 ½” x 2 ½”

From the light red and light brown fat eighths cut:

       1 strip, 2” x 21”; crosscut into:

                  10 squares, 2” x 2”

       1 strip, 2 ½” x 21”; crosscut into:

                1 square, 2 ½” x 2 ½”

                6 squares, 2” x 2”

       1 strip, 1 ½” x 21”; crosscut into:

                4 squares, 1 ½” x 1 ½”

                4 rectangles, 1 ½” x 2 ½”    

Patterns purchased after 5/17/23 are correct.

 

March 15, 2023 – “Spring Chickens Pinkeep” – by Stacy Nash Primitives

Stacy Nash has contacted and indicated that the graph for Spring Chickens Pinkeep has been updated to a 4 part graph instead of a 2 part graph.  This has helped tremendously with the quality of the symbols and the “hay” straight stitches.  She will be sending the new 4 part graph to the store.  If you have received the Spring Chickens Pinkeep pattern and it has the 2 part graph, we have emailed the updated 4 part graph to you on 03/15/2023.  Any new or remaining orders will have the new 4 part graph included with the pattern.

December 3, 2022 – “Christmas Tree” by Laundry Basket Quilt

Laundry Basket Quilts has informed us that the yardage stated on the Christmas Tree pattern for the binding is not correct.  The correct yardage for the binding is 3/8 yard not 1/3 yard.  If you have not cut for the binding yet, you can get the 5 binding strips out of the 1/3 yard if you cut the strips at 2 1/4″ instead of 2 1/2″.  If you have already cut your binding and found out you did not have enough fabric, please contact the shop at 608-588-2510.

December 3, 2022 – “Jane Austen Barton Cottage Quilt by Riley Blake Designs

We’ve identified a small error in the Jane Austen Baton Cottage Quilt.  The quilt pattern cover and inside cover images require a minor correction.  

1.   One of the BD2 units is flipped on the quilt pattern cover.  It should be below the Square-in-a Square unit.

2.   The same mistake can be found on the inside cover full-size image.

3.   You can view the error and correction at www.rileyblakedesigns.com -FREE PATTERNS >PATTERN UPDATES.  You will be able to download and print the correction.

July 13, 2022 – “Autumns Acorn Gatherings” by Brenda Gervais of With Thy Needle & Thread

Brenda Gervais has informed us that there are two errors in the Autumns Acorn Gathering chart.  

1.  The chart for the girl squirrel was mislabeled with the wrong symbol.  That area should be labeled with the “L” symbol stitched with 1101 Light Khaki.

2.  7026 Fragrant Cloves is missing from the materials needed list as well as the color key.  This color is used for the little jack o lantern basket on the girl Squirrel. the symbol is a black crescent.

If you prefer, you can go to the Country Stitches website at www.countrystitchesonline.com and at the bottom of the left side, there is a chart correction tab labeled Autumn Acorn Gathering.  When you click on the tab, you will be able to print the correction page which includes a list of threads with symbols and the chart.

June 2, 2022 – “Traveler’s Crossroads” by Gwen Mertens

The cutting instructions for the Double Four Patch blocks needs to be updated.  The original pattern states in Step 1 a) Cut one 3 1/2″ strip and the sub cut into 3 1/2″ rectangles for each of the six light to medium light fabrics.  It should state to cut into 3 1/2″ squares.  The same for Step 2, the original pattern states for Step 2 a) Cut one 3 1/2″ strip and the sub cut into 3 1/2″ rectangles for each of the six medium dark to dark fabrics.  It should state to cut into 3 1/2″ squares.  Also in Step 7 – It states to sew the 3 1/2″ rectangles from Step 1a and Step 2a to the four patch blocks from Step 6.  It should state to sew the 3 1/2″ squares from Step 1a and Step 2a to the four patch blocks from Step 6.

March 3, 2021 – “Twilight Stars” by Carol Hopkins

There is an update to the fabric requirements for the medium gray print used in the sashing.  The pattern should state that 3/4 yard of the medium gray print is needed.  There is no change in the cutting directions for the medium gray print.  If you purchased the kit for this pattern from the Country Sampler, please call us at 608-588-2510 so we can correct the yardage for the medium gray print for the kit. 

October 17, 2020 – “In The Pumpkin Patch” by Mary Boldt

The cutting instructions for the Outer Border Blocks needs to be updated.  The original patterns states to cut (2) 2 1/4″ strips x WOF, sub-cut 2 1/2″ squares to create 12 – 2 1/4″ squares.  It should state to cut (2) 2 1/4″ strips x WOF, sub-cut 2 1/4″ squares to create 12 – 2 1/4″ squares

April 21.2020 – “Bottlebrush Tree Farm Table Runner” by Mary Boldt

The cutting of the greens in the pattern needs to be updated.  The original pattern states to cut (8) 1 1/2″ strips WOF of each green fabric.  It should state to cut (5) 1 1/2″ strips WOF of each green.

July 13, 2019 – “Betsy’s Legacy” by Mary Boldt

Recently it was brought to our attention that there was a cutting mistake with the Betsy’s Legacy kit.  After trying to figure out what the actual cuts were supposed to be, it was discovered that there was a miscalculation in the pattern which in turn led to the miscalculation with the fabric in the kit.

We would like to make sure and correct this with the kits as well as the patterns.  If you have purchased either the kit or the pattern, please call the shop at 608-588-2510 so that we may correct this mistake.  We are truly sorry for any inconvenience.

July 12, 2018  Shopgirl Quilts pattern “Serenity“ by Suzanne

Backing requirements are listed wrong you will need 4 2/3 yards of backing  NOT 2 1/2. 

MARY’S GARDEN NEEDLE BOOK AND FOB UPDATE:

Stacy Nash has brought it to our attention that the second page of the instructions for Mary’s Garden Needle Book and Fob is missing from the pattern.  If you purchased this pattern from us, please contact us so we can send the missing page to you.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.  

CORRECTION FOR BEARS IN THE WOODS QUILT PATTERN

If you purchased a pattern for the Bears In The Woods during the Holiday Open House in November 2017, please check the cutting directions for the alternating block.  We have found that there was an error in the original pattern.  Please refer to the corrected cutting directions below for the alternating block.

Corrected cutting directions for the Alternating Blocks:

From the bear fabric cut 5″ X Width of the Fabric Strips.  Sub cut the 5″ strips into 5″ X 5 1/2″ blocks. This alternating blocks should measure        5 1/2″ wide by 5″ high.  Finished block will measure 5″ X 4 1/2″.