Welcome to Mother Hen’s Highlights!
Each week I round up the creative buzz here at Hen & Chicks Studio—your most downloaded free pattern, the hottest kit or fat quarter bundle, and the video everyone’s watching. It’s a quick, happy look at what’s inspiring our creative flock right now.
Settle in, take a peek, and see what’s trending in our cozy corner of Conrad, Iowa!
Posted March 8, 2026
This week’s highlights at Hen & Chicks Studio feature a free Kim Diehl quilt pattern, a cozy Stitcher’s Flannel fat quarter bundle, a Lori Holt Sparkle quilt kit, a popular applique tool from The Whole Country Caboodle, and a quilt shop tour video.
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Free Star Quilt Pattern, Verona Fat Quarter Bundle & First Blooms Table Runner Kit | Quilter Favorites
Posted March 1, 2026
Looking for a free star quilt pattern, a rich jewel-tone fat quarter bundle, or an easy table runner quilt kit? This week’s favorites at Hen & Chicks Studio include the Starry Night quilt pattern, Verona Fat Quarter Bundle, First Blooms Scrappy-Do kit, and our most-watched quilting book review.
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Posted February 22, 2026
Love, florals, and fresh quilting inspiration filled the week at Hen & Chicks Studio. Quilters loved the Sew in Love free quilt pattern, spring fat quarter bundles, and the First Blooms Chain Letter quilt kit — perfect for scrap quilting, modern throws, and beginner-friendly projects.
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Scrappy Stars, Soft Neutrals & Five Fresh Table Runners
Posted February 15, 2026
What a joyful, creative week at Hen & Chicks Studio! From a scrappy star favorite to timeless neutral fat quarters and five brand-new Scrappy-Do table runner kits, our quilting community has been busy. Let’s take a look at the highlights that inspired quilters across the country.
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Posted February 8, 2026
Some weeks have a theme, and this one is loud and clear — timeless quilts, scrappy goodness, and lots of love for Kim Diehl. From a classic free pattern quilters never tire of, to rich fat quarters, a star-filled quilt kit, and a video that sparked a sell-out, here’s what our community couldn’t get enough of this week.
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Customer Favorites, Scrappy Stars & Cozy Creativity
Posted February 1, 2026
For the week ending January 31, it was all about classic stars, scrappy charm, warm neutral fabrics, and a whole lot of Iowa pride. Here’s a look at the four customer favorites that topped the charts at Hen & Chicks Studio.
A Starry Week of Creativity at Hen & Chicks Studio
Posted January 25, 2026
This week at Hen & Chicks Studio has been full of creativity, inspiration, and meaningful stitching. From star-filled free patterns and nostalgic fat quarter bundles to a limited quilt kit and a heartfelt video update, our community has been busy making, dreaming, and planning what’s next. Here’s a look at what rose to the top this week.
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Posted January 18, 2026
This week’s favorites at Hen & Chicks Studio highlight timeless quilt designs, beautiful fabric, and meaningful progress. From the popular Triple Irish Chain free quilt pattern to rich Kim Diehl fat quarter bundles and a striking Strip Joints quilt kit, these top picks show what quilters are loving right now. A most-watched early-morning sewing video filled with crisp star points and steady stitching rounds out a week full of creative inspiration.
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Planning, Color & Spring Dreams
Posted January 11, 2026
The year is already off to a strong, creative start at Hen & Chicks Studio, and this past week was full of inspiration, planning, and fresh ideas. From hundreds of quilters downloading our 2026 Bingo card to cheerful fabric picks and a spring-ready quilt kit, it’s clear that creativity is front and center as we look ahead to the year ahead.
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A Creative Finish to the Year — This Week’s Hen & Chicks Highlights
Posted January 4, 2026
As we wrapped up the final days of the year and welcomed fresh creative energy, one thing was clear — our community is ready to stitch with purpose in 2026. From goal-setting fun to fabric favorites and inspiring new projects, here’s a look at what our customers loved most during the week of December 28 through January 3 at Hen & Chicks Studio.
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This Week at Hen & Chicks: Goals, Quilts & Getting Things Done
Posted December 28, 2025
This past week was full of inspiration, planning, and practical creativity at Hen & Chicks Studio. From setting goals for 2026 to downloading new quilt patterns, choosing cozy fabrics, and finishing projects on the longarm, our customers were clearly in a making mood. Here’s a look at what everyone was loving most in the shop this week.
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Stitching Toward 2026: This Week’s Top Picks from Hen & Chicks Studio
Posted December 21, 2025
As another creative week wraps up, it’s time to share what caught your eye, sparked your enthusiasm, and inspired your projects. From goal-setting fun to cozy quilt kits, these are the top picks our community loved most this week. If you’re looking for inspiration, motivation, or your next great project, you’ll find it right here.
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This Week at the Studio: Classic Quilts, Cozy Christmas & Crowd Favorites
Posted December 14, 2025
From a timeless quilt pattern and beloved fat quarter bundles to quick holiday gifts and a meaningful career moment, this week’s Mother Hen’s Highlights is full of creativity, tradition, and just-for-fun discoveries our customers are loving right now.
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A Fresh Week of Favorites: Holiday Cheer, Helpful Notions & A Taste of Summer
Posted December 7, 2025
Every week at Hen & Chicks Studio, our customers show us exactly what’s inspiring their creativity — and this week’s favorites are a fun mix of festive projects, smart tools, and even a little wishful thinking for warm summer days. From our fast-growing flock of 2026 VIR members to cheerful fabric bundles and stocking-stuffer notions, here’s what everyone is loving right now.
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Holiday Week Favorites: Snow Angels, Festive Fabrics & Gift-Ready Goodies
Posted November 30, 2025
What a week! As the snow started swirling outside, our customers cozied up with projects, holiday gifting, and a whole lot of laughter. From adorable notebooks to Christmas fat quarters and quick table runner kits, this week’s favorites were a festive mix of practical, creative, and downright joyful. And yes… the snow angel video absolutely stole the show! Here's a closer look at what everyone loved most.
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Posted November 23, 2025
Week 2 brought out a fun mix of practical tools, cozy inspiration, and quick-to-finish projects. Our customers are clearly on a mission right now — finishing quilts, choosing fabrics they love, and dreaming about fresh starts as we head toward a new year. Here’s what topped the charts this week at Hen & Chicks Studio.
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Posted November 16, 2025
Curious what quilters are buzzing about this week? From the Toy Chest pattern to the Kalinda quilt kit, a cozy Simply Charming fat quarter bundle, and a fun fabric unboxing video, this week’s highlights are full of inspiration.
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