The Cotton Ball

06/01/2026

💙🤍🩵 It's here It's here!!
Tilda Fabrics "Something Blue"

The whole line is here available on the bolt, FQ packs, yard packs and half yard packs.

💙Super sweet and beautiful!
Available shortly on our website

06/01/2026

We just received this whole line and it is truly Special!

💙 How do you even cut these beautiful bundles apart? 💙

It’s always a little bittersweet untying a perfectly coordinated fabric bundle—but once you start cutting into those gorgeous Something Blue prints, the magic really begins. ✂️✨

Each piece is thoughtfully designed to work beautifully together, so whether you’re fussy cutting, piecing, or mixing with blenders, every cut opens up new possibilities for your project. 🪡💙

06/01/2026

As travel director for Quilting Adventures, Lara Langston has the opportunity to combine two of her life passions: travel and quilting.

As luck would have it, Lara's knack for solving mysteries has also followed her on her travels.

It seems that wherever Lara goes, mysteries find her.

She'll be heading back to the islands soon for the Surf's Up quilting adventure. And this time, just maybe, Lara will be able to focus on quilting...

06/01/2026

🏄🏻‍♀️ Oopsies! I missed Dragonfly Sparkle kit in our post-- available starting today
🏄🏻‍♀️ Ready for Surf's Up?

Mystery begins July 1- grab a kit and get ready to Hang Ten! 👣 or Riptide 🌊
Both quilt options finish at 60" × 76"

👉 https://www.thecottonball.com/search?q=SURF%27S+UP&type=products

06/01/2026

🌊 Say hello to Surf’s Up, our next Mystery Five-0 quilt adventure!

Your $50 purchase is your ticket to join—and our Surf’s Up kits are ready.

✨ Carefully curated kits using 10 beautiful fabrics
✨ Two quilt layouts: Hang Ten or Riptide (60" × 76")
✨ $50 purchase = your registration

🛍️ View Surf’s Up kits & register: https://www.thecottonball.com/mysteryfive-0

05/31/2026

🌊🏄🏻‍♀️ With Surf's up fabric kits going on sale TOMORROW!
We have added a super special deal for you- 25% off Rulers!

There are 2 recommended rulers for the Surf's Up Mystery Five-0 Mystery- while not required- we all know sometimes a well designed ruler can save us time and help immensely with piecing.

Check your stash to see if you have either of these Rulers-
👣 Creative Grids 2 Peaks in1 Triangle
👣 Creative Grids Square on Square Trim Tool 8 inch

Our Deal is buy a kit from us and receive 25% off the bundle or individual ruler at time of purchase- easy peasy.
Happy Dance 💃

05/31/2026

Tomorrow’s the day… 👀🧵

Surf’s Up kits go live TOMORROW, and we’re excited to finally reveal the fabric lineup.

Tell us your favorite fabric mood:

🌺 BRIGHT
🌊 COASTAL
🎨 MODERN
🌅 SOFT
🌴 TROPICAL

05/31/2026

⏰ Final 24 hours, Happy Go Lucky friends!

Now is your last chance to download the FREE Happy Go Lucky pattern. If you’ve been meaning to grab it—or know someone who would love it—now’s the moment.

👉 Click the post below and don’t forget to tag a friend before it’s gone!

Grab it here 👉 https://www.thecottonball.com/product-page/happy-go-lucky-mini-quilt-by-mystery-five-0

Use Code happystar (all lower case and one word)

Happy Go Lucky 22”x22” mini-quiltHappy Go Lucky is a versatile mini-mystery finish you can style as a table topper, wall hanging, or pillow. A bold triple Friendship Star anchors the fills the design. Choose your favorite fabrics and stitch your way to a feel-good finish that’s perfect for sho...

05/31/2026

🍀 A little quilt with a whole lot of happy! 🍀
Happy Go Lucky is one of those projects that’s quick to start, fun to stitch, and impossible to make just once. With only six quarter-yard cuts, it’s a perfect way to showcase a favorite feature fabric and experiment with playful contrast combinations.

✨ Perfect as a table topper
✨ Perfect as wall décor
✨ Perfect for a decorative pillow
✨ Perfect for gifting—or keeping for yourself!

💚 Order your Happy Go Lucky bundle or pattern today and bring a little extra lucky charm into your sewing room. 👉 https://www.thecottonball.com/search?q=happy

05/30/2026

Just had to share this super fun free pattern from Moda Fabrics United Notions!