A special feature on the ever-popular "House" pattern, a source of comfort for people. Enjoy tapestries, bags, and pouches with piecework and applique techniques. The adorable design of the popular "Orange Peel" pattern is also featured, from small items to large pieces, with photo lessons on how to sew. "Checks and Stripes" introduces works that make the most of the fabric pattern. The new series "Organizing and Storage Lessons" and the popular "chubbymama's Colorful Patchwork" will begin. The Christmas special features a variety of seasonal works, including Santas, snowmen, and boot-shaped pouches. Also featured are serials by popular artists Sanae Kono, Sachiko Sasakura, Reiko Washizawa, Reiko Kato, Yoneko Maruya, and Akiko Uematsu. Don't miss the discussions between Eiko Okano and Sachiko Sasakura about stitching, interviews with Asian quilters and young quilters, and exhibition reports. Look forward to the mail order page where you can purchase the kits and fabrics of the works featured. The appendix includes a full-sized paper and a collection of house patterns.