Sewmates for Life: Celebrating the Friends Who Thread Joy into Every Stitch

Some friendships are built over coffee dates, long phone calls, and decades of memories.
Others? Over shared scissors, crooked seams, and side-by-side sewing machines.

This National Best Friends Day, we’re celebrating the kind of friends who understand that “just popping into the fabric store” is never actually just popping in. The ones who cheer for your finished quilt top like it’s a masterpiece..because it is. The ones who show up with snacks, stitch rippers, and zero judgment.

Because crafting together isn’t just fun - it’s healing, empowering, and deeply human.

The Unspoken Language of Makers

Whether you’ve got a full-on sewing squad or just one cherished stitching buddy, having people who “get” your creative world can change everything.

They speak your language. You don’t have to explain why you’re so excited about thread weight or why this new ruler is life-changing. They just know.

They see your mess and your magic. Whether you're unpicking seams for the third time or chasing a wild idea, they’re right there, encouraging, laughing, and sometimes stitching alongside you.

They support your mental health. Creative connection soothes stress, boosts mood, and reminds you: you’re not alone. Even in the tough stuff.

They make the process feel like a celebration. It’s not just about the finished project. It’s about the giggles, the late-night texts, the shared snacks, the real-life joy that gets stitched in along the way.

How to Find (or Grow) Your Creative Circle

Craving connection with fellow makers? Whether you stitch solo or thrive in the buzz of a quilt-along, there’s a community out there that fits you!
Craving connection with fellow makers? Whether you stitch solo or thrive in the buzz of a quilt-along, there’s a community out there that fits you!

• Find Your People Online
  Social media is full of vibrant, welcoming craft communities. Follow hashtags, jump into challenges, or just say hi in the comments. The internet might surprise you with real-life friendships.
  
  

• Join a virtual event like our Handmade Collective (June 18th-20th)
  Connect, create, and be inspired during three days of demos, workshops, and maker magic,  all from the comfort of home. It’s the perfect way to meet fellow creatives and feel part of something joyful and welcoming.
  
  

• Join a Club or Local Group
  Check your local quilt shop, community center, or library. Many host open sewing days, clubs, or meetups - and they’re almost always full of generous, talented, and friendly folks.
  
  

• Sign Up for a Retreat
  Think cozy cabins, long tables, lots of laughter, and uninterrupted time to make. Whether in person or virtual, retreats are the ultimate friend-makers.
  
  

• Take a Class
  Learn a new skill and meet people doing the same. Bonus: no awkward small talk, just instant connection over fabric choices and “oops” moments.
  
  

• Join Virtual Stitch-Alongs & Sew Days
  Zoom sew-ins, Instagram Lives, Facebook stitch-alongs -  the virtual world is full of opportunities to craft in good company (yes, pajamas totally acceptable).

It’s Not a Project Without a Partner-in-Craft

So today, and every day,  we’re raising our rotary cutters to the friends who make this creative life sweeter.

To the ones who bring extra thread and extra love.
To the ones who remind us that perfection isn’t the point - presence is.
To the ones who stitch joy and laughter into everything they touch.

Whether your crafting bestie is a lifelong friend, a new connection, or someone you’ve yet to meet, reach out. Say hi. Make that connection.

And if you’re looking for the perfect gift for your partner-in-craft, we’ve got you covered! Right now at CutterPillar, you can get 40% off individual paper crafting products and bundles with code PAPERCRAFT40 -  now through June 15. It’s the perfect excuse to treat your BFF (or yourself!) to a new creative tool they’ll love.

And while you're there, explore all of CutterPillar’s innovative tools - from lights and cutting systems to storage and craftroom essentials. No matter what kind of maker you are, there's something your creative bestie will love.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about what we make.
It’s about who we make it with.