READ. SEW. CREATE.

Take your creativity on a date with this all-inclusive quilt block and novel kit.

These premium fabrics and imported cotton thread are curated specifically to match the cover of the novel so it takes all of the guess work out of the project and gives you the freedom to really flex your creativity. No need to worry about which quilt block pattern you will choose or how to match your fabrics to the cover of the book, as they are already included with the kit.

Never sewn, but want to learn?

This kit is a great starting point! The quilt block pattern is a simple, easy-to-understand pattern with full color instructions. The quilt block pattern was designed with beginners in mind, and, bonus, can be made with a needle and thread.

Not sure if sewing/quilting is for you?

This kit gives you the opportunity to try out a new crafting hobby without having to purchase any pricey tools. Along with a needle and thread, you can use regular scissors and a ruler to make the quilt block. And, the fabric that is included allows you to make at least 2 quilt blocks.

Immerse yourself in the magical world of books with the Craft Date With a Book. The Bundle includes the novel The Mermaid of Black Conch in hardcover, 3 coordinating fat eighths (fabric measuring 9" X 22"), a beginner-friendly, Friendship Star quilt block pattern, matching high quality Aurifil 50wt cotton thread, and an erasable pen to document your own creative story!

Quilt Block and Novel includes:

• Hardcover book
• 3 fat eighths
• Friendship Star quilt block pattern with easy-to-follow, full color instructions
• Matching high quality Aurifil 50wt cotton thread
  
• Erasable Frixion pen (color will vary) that can be used on fabric and paper

Quilt Block Only Kit includes:

• 3 fat eighths
• Friendship Star quilt block pattern with easy-to-follow, full color instructions
• Matching high quality Aurifil 50wt cotton thread
  
• Erasable Frixion pen (color will vary) that can be used on fabric and paper

ABOUT THE MERMAID OF BLACK CONCH

This enchanting tale of a cursed mythical creature and the lonely fisherman who falls in love with her is “a daring, mesmerizing novel…single-handedly bringing magic realism up-to-date” (Maggie O’Farrell, best-selling author of Hamnet).

“Sentence by sensuous sentence, Roffey builds a verdant, complicated world that is a pleasure to live inside…. You might start to believe in the existence of mermaids.” —The New York Times

In 1976, David is fishing off the island of Black Conch when he comes upon a creature he doesn’t expect: a mermaid by the name of Aycayia. Once a beautiful young woman, she was cursed by jealous wives to live in this form for the rest of her days. But after the mermaid is caught by American tourists, David rescues and hides her away in his home, finding that, once out of the water, she begins to transform back into a woman.

Now David must work to win Aycayia’s trust while she relearns what it is to be human, navigating not only her new body but also her relationship with others on the island—a difficult task after centuries of loneliness. As David and Aycayia grow to love each other, they juggle both the joys and the dangers of life on shore. But a lingering question remains: Will the former mermaid be able to escape her curse? Taking on many points of view, this mythical adventure tells the story of one woman’s return to land, her healing, and her survival.