Search Results for: Derby

Easy to Follow Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Free Tutorials & Crafts

Easy to Follow Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Free Tutorials & Crafts

reader Favorites Search Latest Posts We love to sew and quilt as much as you do! Look for new projects posted every week. Here’s what’s new. Welcome Hey, I’m Melissa! It’s nice to meet you! I’m Melissa Mortenson, a blogger, published author & licensed fabric designer. I’m also a Mom and a Maker. I am…

7 Simple and Cute Small Sewing Projects
| |

7 Simple and Cute Small Sewing Projects

As much as a love tackling a big project sometimes I just need a “quick fix” with a simple and easy sewing project. Today I thought I’d share with you a few small sewing projects that you can easily complete in an afternoon. Simple and Cute Small Sewing Projects: One: Embroidery Hoop Baskets I work…

New Sewing & Quilting Patterns Available in Print
| |

New Sewing & Quilting Patterns Available in Print

We’ve been busy at work behind the scenes developing a new quilt and sewing patterns.  A new shipment of quilt patterns just arrived and I can’t wait to share them with you. As much as I love the instant gratification of a digital PDF sewing pattern I know that not everyone likes them as much…

Cute & Easy Baby Blanket Patterns Using Knit Fabrics
| | |

Cute & Easy Baby Blanket Patterns Using Knit Fabrics

Today I’ve got a fun homemade baby gift idea to share with you.  These easy-to-make baby blankets are one of my favorite “go-to” baby gifts. Since they are sewn from knit fabrics, they are soft, machine washable, and perfect for a new baby.  Keep reading to find out how to make a baby blanket. This is…

Adorable Small Sewing Projects to Tackle in a Weekend
|

Adorable Small Sewing Projects to Tackle in a Weekend

A few weeks ago, I asked some of my “blogging buddies” to create a few small sewing projects using Derby Day Fabrics. I absolutely LOVE the projects they came up with. They shared so many things to sew! From adorable mini quilts, dress patterns, travel sewing kits, and more.  Each one of these simple sewing projects…

Bunny Purse Sewing Pattern for the Cricut Maker
| | | | | |

Bunny Purse Sewing Pattern for the Cricut Maker

Easter is right around the corner, and I’m assuming that Spring will decide to make an appearance at some point!  Today, to celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday and the eventual arrival of Spring, I’m sharing a free bunny purse sewing pattern designed especially for the Cricut Maker!  Keep reading to find out how to make…

Big Bow Clutch; A DIY Clutch Sewing Tutorial
| | | | |

Big Bow Clutch; A DIY Clutch Sewing Tutorial

Today I’m excited to share with you a “revamp” of one of our most popular sewing tutorials. This Big Bow Clutch tutorial was created several years ago, and I’m happy to say that I’ve made quite a few of them over the years to give as handmade gifts.  Keep reading to find out how to…

Free Sewing Tutorial: Toddler Backpack Pattern
| |

Free Sewing Tutorial: Toddler Backpack Pattern

Why is everything so much cuter when it’s small?  Today for our Derby Day Fabrics blog hop, Amy from Ameroonie Designs is sharing a tutorial for this ADORABLE toddler mini backpack.  Just keep reading to find out how to sew one yourself! If you like this project then you may like the Ruby Lou Mini…

DIY Horse Applique Pillow Pattern
| | |

DIY Horse Applique Pillow Pattern

This DIY Horse Applique Pillow Cover Pattern is a fun “quick fix” sewing pattern. It’s easy to make and is suitable for someone who is just beginning or learning to sew.  It also makes a great kids sewing project! If you like this tutorial then you may also like this reading pocket pillow tutorial.  I…

Tips and Tricks for using the Cricut Maker for Quilting & Free Mini Quilt Pattern
| |

Tips and Tricks for using the Cricut Maker for Quilting & Free Mini Quilt Pattern

Today I’m going to share with you some tips and tricks for using the Cricut Maker for Quilting. We will talk about how to cut out basic shapes from fabric with the machine,  and how to cut out all of the shapes for your quilt project when working with an existing pattern. I’m also sharing…

DIY Sewing Room Embroidery Hoop Hanging Wall Organizers
| |

DIY Sewing Room Embroidery Hoop Hanging Wall Organizers

Kim of Sweet Red Poppy is here sharing a tutorial for the most clever Embroidery Hoop Hanging Wall Organizer!  I’m always losing my sewing notions on my cutting table, a set of these hanging on the wall would be so useful! It’s such a fun and creative way to organize your sewing space! Hi, It’s…

Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial for Beginners with Free Kite Paper Piecing Pattern
| | |

Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial for Beginners with Free Kite Paper Piecing Pattern

Sarah Ashford is with us today, sharing a foundation paper piecing tutorial designed just for beginners! If you’ve never pieced foundation paper before, then you might like to give today’s tutorial a try! Foundation Paper Piecing is a quilting skill that I wanted to learn, so I asked Sarah to write a tutorial geared just…

A DIY Pillow Cover Perfect for your Sewing Room
| | |

A DIY Pillow Cover Perfect for your Sewing Room

I love my sewing room, it’s by far my favorite room in my home. It’s usually pretty messy but I love to find ways to “spruce up” the space. Recently I created a DIY Pillow Cover with one of my favorite “sewing sayings” on the front.  Today I thought I’d share with you how to make…

Saturday Snapshots; Halloween, Quilts & Markets
| |

Saturday Snapshots; Halloween, Quilts & Markets

If you’re new here, Saturday Snapshots are posts that are a bit more personal in nature. Just a small peek into our lives.  If you just like the “crafty stuff” no worries, it will be back on Monday! Someone told me once “one blog post, one topic”. It’s actually pretty good advice as it helps…

New Cricut Maker Machine Review and FAQ’s
| | |

New Cricut Maker Machine Review and FAQ’s

Today, I have a Cricut Maker review to share with you.  It’s a brand-new product from Cricut, and it can cut fabric!  Keep reading to find out what I thought about the machine. I am also answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the Cricut Maker. Disclosure: I work with Cricut as a…

How to Make a Bow Tie That Ties!
| | | | | | |

How to Make a Bow Tie That Ties!

My husband loves to wear bow ties and has been bugging me for years to make some for him. I’m happy to say that I have figured it out, and am excited to share this free sewing pattern that teaches you how to make a bow tie. I’ve even included a free pattern piece for you…

Last-Minute Easter Sewing Projects & Craft Ideas
| | | |

Last-Minute Easter Sewing Projects & Craft Ideas

I’ve spent most of the week scouring the internet for Easter-related crafts and sewing projects to share on my Facebook page.  As I’ve been sharing the ideas, I noticed that a lot of people ask for project ideas that they could complete at the last minute. Today I thought I’d take a second and share…

The Alice Bag Sewing Pattern FAQ’s
| | | |

The Alice Bag Sewing Pattern FAQ’s

Have you noticed all of the circle bags popping up everywhere lately? If you’d like to make your own, I’ve created a round bag sewing pattern called the Alice Bag. Today I’m going to be answering some of your most frequently asked questions about sewing the bag.  Since I released the Alice Round Bag Sewing…

Sleepy Raindrops; a Free Softie Toy Sewing Pattern
| | |

Sleepy Raindrops; a Free Softie Toy Sewing Pattern

Today I have a fun softie toy sewing pattern for you, “Sleepy Raindrops.”   These sweet little softie toys would make adorable gifts for a little one in your life. Keep reading to find out how to make them! I have these two cute friends that I met over 5 years ago.  They are sisters in…

More than 40 Simple Handmade Gift Ideas
| | | |

More than 40 Simple Handmade Gift Ideas

If you’re like me, time can be short but ambitions can be large. I always want to make gifts for my family and friends but many times run out of time. I’ve been blogging since 2008 and in that time have accumulated quite the library of projects. I spent the weekend sorting through the hundreds…

How to Make a Dresden Quilt Block – August Block of the Month
| |

How to Make a Dresden Quilt Block – August Block of the Month

Today I’m excited to share with you photos of my completed Block of the Month Sampler Quilt AND the tutorial for the August Block; a Dresden Quilt Block.  I’ve had a great time putting this series of blocks together for you and hope that you’ve enjoyed making the blocks. If you missed it be sure…