09/06/2026
🧜♀️ Surfing Mermaid September Newsletter
Fall Into Sewing & Quilting!
September is here, and we’re ready to welcome cooler days, cozy sewing time, and plenty of quilting inspiration! Whether you’re finishing a summer project or dreaming up something new for fall, there’s always something fun happening at Surfing Mermaid.
Grab your favorite cup of coffee, settle into your sewing space, and see what’s new this month!
🍂 Fall Sewing Tips
As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time to refresh your sewing space and get ready for fall projects.
🧵 Organize your stash
Take a few minutes to sort your fabrics by color, theme, or size. You might discover the perfect fabric for a project you had completely forgotten about!
🍁 Think seasonal colors
Fall doesn’t have to mean only orange and brown. Try rich teal, plum, cranberry, mustard, navy, or deep green for a fresh autumn palette.
✂️ Check your tools
Is your rotary blade still sharp? Are your needles ready for your next project? A quick tool check now can save frustration later.
🪡 Clean your machine
A little cleaning and maintenance can make a big difference. Remove lint, check your bobbin area, and make sure your needle is fresh and appropriate for your project.
☕ Make time to sew!
The best sewing tip of all? Schedule some creative time for yourself. Even 20 minutes at the machine can help you make progress and recharge.
📣 ✨ Big things are happening behind the scenes! ✨
We’re revamping, reworking, and creating something new for our classes — including a dedicated classroom space designed to make the experience even better.
We’re so excited about what’s coming and can’t wait to share the progress with you!
Stay tuned… something exciting is taking shape! 👀✨
🧠 Quilting Fact of the Month
Did you know that some of the earliest known patchwork quilts date back hundreds of years?
Quilting has been used not only to create beautiful bed coverings, but also to preserve memories, showcase creativity, tell stories, and make practical use of fabric scraps.
Today, quilters continue that tradition—turning pieces of fabric into something beautiful, useful, and uniquely their own.
Every quilt has a story. What will yours tell?
🆕 New Fabrics Have Arrived!
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of new fabric!
Our newest fabrics are ready to inspire your next project, whether you’re looking for something colorful and fun, cozy and traditional, or a little unexpected.
Stop by Surfing Mermaid and take a look—you never know which fabric might inspire your next quilt!
🍎 Recipe Corner: Sweets for Sewing!!
Easy Apple Crisp
Nothing says September quite like apples! This simple apple crisp is perfect for a cozy afternoon of sewing—or sharing at your next quilting get-together.
Ingredients
• 5–6 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place sliced apples in a greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Toss with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
3. In a bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and softened butter. Mix until crumbly.
4. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
5. Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
6. Let cool slightly and serve warm. A scoop of vanilla ice cream is highly recommended!
Pro tip: Make the crisp before your sewing day and let the delicious smell fill the house while you stitch!
Pattern For September
How to Make a Quillow | a Shabby Fabrics Tutorial - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvTsKaLO2aE
From the Surfing Mermaid
Thank you for being part of our sewing and quilting community. We love seeing the creativity, friendships, and beautiful projects that come from time spent stitching together.
Here’s to a September filled with new fabrics, new ideas, new projects, delicious treats, and plenty of sewing time!
Happy quilting!
— Your Surfing Mermaid Team 🧜♀️
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