Black Friday Permission Slip: The Ultimate “Treat Yourself” List for Quilters

Let’s be honest, quilters. When someone asks what you want for the holidays, you usually end up buying it yourself anyway. It's tough trusting someone else to pick out the perfect weight of thread or the right foot for your specific machine! This year, we’re cutting out the middleman and giving you the official permission slip to indulge.

Black Friday doesn’t have to be about scrambling for gifts for others; it's the official annual season for Studio Upgrades. You’ve worked hard all year—hustling through bindings, wrestling with backings, and turning out gorgeous heirloom projects. It's time for a well-deserved reward!

This is your best chance to snag those big-ticket items, streamline your workflow, and finally get the specialty notions you’ve been eyeing. We’ve found the best deals on machines, essential tools, and of course, beautiful fabric. Even better, this guide includes links to major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Sewing Parts Online, and Fat Quarter Shop, alongside a few exclusive discount codes just for the Sew Worthy Mama community for some of our favorite specialty sewing and quilting brands.

(Note: Some links in this guide are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase. This allows me to keep sharing free stuff with you. Thanks for supporting small businesses like mine, even when you shop with big stores!)

The Big Investments (Machines & Sewing Room Furniture)

Sometimes you need an upgrade to your equipment to really level up your makes. Stop struggling with an old machine or an uncomfortable space and make room for true joy in your sewing life.

Sewing Machines (Upgrading Your Workhorse)

This is often the biggest hurdle, but Black Friday is when you can justify the splurge that changes everything: a machine with more throat space. Trust me, struggling to cram a king-size quilt through a tiny opening is a recipe for shoulder pain and frustration. A wide throat space is the single best investment for a dedicated quilter. For example, my beloved Baby Lock Allegro has 12" of throat space, making machine (or even free-motion!) quilting a joy, not a fight. You can find fantastic deals on many Babylock models and many other machine brands at Sewing Parts Online—and remember to stack my exclusive discount code (use code SEWWORTHY10 at checkout) for maximum savings on machines and accessories! (some exclusions apply as determined by SPO) My codes is good even after Black Friday!

If your main machine is set, consider your secondary workhorse: a serger! These aren't just for garment sewers anymore. A quality serger (like the highly-rated Brother 1034D that's been on my own wishlist) is incredible for quickly finishing quilt edges or even extra-stable seams for items that will take on extra wear (think quilted totes, baby and toddler quilts, etc). 

Check out Sewing Parts Online, Amazon, and Walmart for the best Black Friday pricing on both entry-level and mid-range quilting and serger machines. Stick to brands you know (I’ve used Singer, Janome, and Babylock, and know many people are happy with Brother and Bernina as well).

Sewing Room Furniture (Ergonomics & Storage)

You can have the best machine in the world, but if your chair gives you back pain or your table wobbles, your quilting time suffers. An ergonomic upgrade is true self-care! Black Friday is the ideal time to invest in specialized Arrow or Kangaroo sewing furniture—tables, cabinets, and chairs that are specifically designed to support your machine and your body. Look for height-adjustable tables and chairs with lumbar support so you can quilt longer and more comfortably. Sewing Parts Online has a huge sale on Arrow and Kangaroo products—save hundreds on various models! Don't forget to maximize your savings: stack the exclusive code SEWWORTHY10 at checkout! (again, some exclusions apply as determined by SPO)

If you’re more of a DIYer in the furniture department, don't miss out on this deal… I have free DIY plans on my website for building two cutting tables—one is a generous 4’x6’, ergonomic, countertop-height cutting table, and the other is a convertible cut and press table perfect for smaller spaces. Both use 8-cube storage shelves as the base. The best news? Those exact shelves are on sale at Walmart for Black Friday! Grab the shelves now while they are on sale, and use my free plans to build your dream workspace.

Notions & Specialty Items 

These aren't just "tools"—these are time-savers, wrist-savers, and frustration-removers. They are necessary specialty tools for better quilting. And some of them…they’re just straight-up cool!

Ironing Station Perfection 

If there is one notion that earns its price tag in minutes, it’s the Oliso Smart Iron. It’s the gold standard because it practically irons itself (thanks to the auto-lift feature!). Think about the hundreds of times you lift and tilt your iron during a quilt project—the Oliso saves you time and energy by lifting itself onto little "feet" when you let go, preventing scorching and, most importantly, wrist strain. It's a genuine game-changer for speed and efficiency. Don't press without it! Click here to shop Oliso and use my exclusive discount code SEW15 for 15% off! 

While the Oliso Smart Iron is the ultimate dream machine, if you're looking for a more modest price point that still delivers a huge performance boost, check out the Oliso M3Pro Mini Project Iron. This smaller, lighter iron is perfect for keeping right next to your machine for quick, localized pressing, or for travel. It still features the rapid heating and precise temperature control that Oliso is known for, making it a major upgrade from a standard travel iron without the full price tag of the larger Smart Iron.

Whether you go for the full-sized Pro model or the compact M3Pro, this Black Friday sale is the best time to upgrade your pressing station. For those who want the ultimate efficiency, consider this: having the full-sized iron at your main ironing board and the M3Pro right next to your sewing machine is the true power-user setup! Don't forget to use the code SEW15 to get your exclusive discount on either model.

Also perfect for your ultimate pressing station…the Oliso Multi-Mats! No matter what your set-up looks like, you can fit these wool tiles together to fit. Use just 1 tile by your machine, 1x3 for pressing binding, 2x2 for pressing large blocks or wall hangings. They adjust to whatever project you’re working on! Again, use code SEW15 for 15% off at Oliso.

With free shipping over $50 and my discount code, I'd recommend shopping directly with Oliso, but if you prefer, you can also find Oliso products on Amazon and Sewing Parts Online.

B. Stabilizing Your Work 

Say goodbye to endless pinning, pricked fingers, and awkward maneuvering. SewTites magnetic “pins” make basting, binding, and even general patchwork faster and smoother. This is self-care for your fingers and your sanity! They hold layers together with incredible strength without distorting your fabric the way pins can. This Black Friday, treat yourself to the set that finally replaces your pin cushion. Your new best friend is on sale at SewTites with code CASEYCHATHAM for 10% off!

SewTites are my favorite for any project using vinyl because they don't poke permanent holes like pins, and they can be used anywhere, not just near edges like clips. My Pockets Full of Dreams pattern uses SewTites!

If you’re like me and still find yourself using pins for certain projects, check out the SewTites magnetic pin holder. It clips on your shirt using a magnet, and holds your pins close, but not in your mouth…do you do that, too? Can’t be just me. Well, it’s not me anymore! I wear this every time I sew and my husband has much less anxiety than when he used to catch me with a mouth full of pins!

C. Maintenance & Parts 

Your machine is only as good as its parts, and preventative maintenance is the key to minimizing trips to the repair shop. Black Friday is the time to stock up on specialty feet (like a walking foot or free-motion foot), a drawer full of bobbins, and the right type of needles for your current machine. Don't neglect your sewing bestie! Use code SEWWORTHY10 at Sewing Parts Online to save on needles and specialty feet. (some exclusions apply)

D. Precise Cuts 

If you're still relying on cheap, slippy rulers, it’s time for an upgrade. Creative Grids rulers are renowned for their non-slip grip, which changes your cutting accuracy immediately and makes the whole process faster and safer. Couple that ruler with a large, fresh, self-healing cutting mat for smooth, safe, and precise cuts every time. Look for deals on popular sizes at Sewing Parts Online and don’t forget to use the code SewWorthy10 for 10% off! (exclusions apply.) Beware of knock offs on Amazon. They are rampant in the ruler category. 

My favorite specialty rulers from Creative Grids are:

Fabric Stash Builder Deals

Fabric is an investment in future creativity! When I start a new project I hate ordering fabric and having to wait to get started. Finding what I need in my stash is the best! Black Friday is the time to fill any holes in your stash that you may need later! 

Curated Collections & Precuts (Fat Quarter Shop)

If you love collecting designer fabric but hate hunting down coordinates, Fat Quarter Shop is your go-to destination. Black Friday is the best time for their bundles, kits, and designer precuts. They’re perfect for jumpstarting a major project without the decision fatigue. Click through their Black Friday deals section now to snag those coveted collections!

In November, the Shades basics collection from Riley Blake is the Fat Quarter Shop basic of the month with loads of deals on tons of bundles! This lightly textured near-solid is a great coordinating fabric to go with many prints in your stash.

B. Backing & Solids (Bulk Buys)

Sewing Parts Online has tons of 108” wide backings including some beautiful prints from Art Gallery Fabrics at some great prices! Check out their solids collection, too. While not as exciting as prints (for some!), solids often make up the bulk of a quilt, so saving on stocking up now means more quilting for the next year!

C. Batting (The Quiet Necessity)

While I haven’t spotted any Black Friday batting deals as of yet…you could win a 40 yard roll of 90” Warm & White batting from The Warm Company by entering my Quilt Bingo by December 31st! That’s worth $300+!

Patterns

You've stocked up on beautiful fabrics, you've got your rulers ready, and maybe you even snagged a new machine or cutting table. What's next? Patterns, of course! Don't let that beautiful fabric sit unsewn. Now is the perfect time to grab a few new patterns to put those Black Friday deals to immediate use. Check out the Sew Worthy Mama Black Friday pattern sale on all PDF patterns!

From quilts to my most popular heirloom table runner, Pockets Full of Blessings, I have a little something for everyone! And don't miss my Yo-Yo Christmas Ornaments Tutorial for some addicting quick projects to make this season!

Treat Yourself, Mama!

Remember, this is your reward. You’ve earned the tools that make your favorite hobby easier and more joyful. These upgrades streamline your process, reduce pain, and boost your accuracy—they are investments in your creativity! Something all sew worthy mamas benefit from!

Here are my exclusive discount codes one last time, and these are good even after Black Friday sales are over!!!

I'll also be posting deals I find on Amazon as they come up. Check my Amazon Storefront page for new deals as they become live!

Don't miss out on these incredible Black Friday deals! Treat your creative self. You deserve it. Which upgrade are you starting with? Tell me in the comments!

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