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Today kicks off the blog tour for my #WonderlandTwo line of fabrics with Riley Blake Designs. I’ve lined up a month worth of fun sewing and quilting ideas for you from some of the best designers in the industry! Today we kick off the tour with Elea Lutz of Elea Lutz Design. There has…
I’m excited to announce that my Wonderland Two fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs is now hitting stores! If you’re looking for a fun new sewing project to start then you may like some of these Wonderland inspired sewing and quilting projects! Does anyone else have a good case of the January “blahs”?? We do,…
Almost as soon as Wonderland came out last February, Riley Blake approached me about designing a follow-up line. Of course, I was ecstatic; it’s not often that you get to go back and revisit a line that you’ve previously designed. I don’t know about you but frequently after I finish a project I start with…
Ideas using Wonderland and Wonderland Two Fabrics: During the summer of 2015, while I was in Utah I went to dinner with my extended family. We were sitting around “chatting” and I mentioned that I was trying to design another line of fabric. I had the sketches on my phone and passed them around…
A couple of years ago I made my first mini quilt and was instantly hooked! They are perfect when you’re in the mood for a “quick fix” project. Today I’m excited to be releasing my first mini quilt patterns. These Wonderland-inspired mini quilts would make wonderful gifts for a little one in your life! When my oldest…
Don’t have the time to commit to making a full size quilt? Have you ever made a mini quilt? I made my first one last year and am hooked now. They are so fun and simple to create, and look great hanging on your wall! Today I have a fun free mini quilt pattern for…
Today I have a few No-Sew Alice in Wonderland Costumes DIY’s and ideas for you. These ideas are perfect if you want to DIY Halloween costumes for older kids, teens, or adults. If you’re looking for quick, last-minute Halloween costume ideas these costumes may be just what you need! We just returned from a somewhat…
Have you ever made a mini quilt? What about a cute handmade Apron?? Wanted to try to make one? Then you might like today’s project!! Next up on the #WonderlandHOP is this tutorial for a Square in Square Quilt Block and a perfectly whimsical Wonderland Apron! We have TWO fabulous stops today on the blog…
Today I’m excited to announce that I’m releasing TWO new Polka Dot Chair PDF Sewing Patterns. I actually have 4 more patterns slated for release sometime this quarter these are just the first two. The first pattern is for the Padded Storage Bins that I shared with you guys last week! These bins are padded with…
Give your sewing projects a professional finish by adding piping! Learn how to make and sew piping with today’s tutorial. Welcome to our Sewing Lesson! How to Make and Sew Piping! Recently I’ve shared quite a few projects which feature piping or cording. Inevitably when I share projects with piping, I get asked a lot…
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…
This lined drawstring bag sewing pattern & tutorial includes measurements to make the bags in 6 different sizes, one for each of your “travel necessities.” Plus, the bags are all REVERSIBLE! You can even personalize them a bit with some fun sayings. Whenever I take a trip, whether a weekend getaway or a longer vacation, I’m…
Please join me this Fall as we complete this fun Seasonal Safari Quilt! I’m offering it as a free quilt row along to celebrate the release of my new Safari Party fabric line! Keep reading to find out how to participate! You can now buy a PDF with the entire quilt pattern (instead of clicking…
Have you ever heard of double gauze fabric? Have you ever wondered how to sew with it? It’s a lot easier than you think! Today I’m happy to be sharing with you a few tips for sewing with double gauze fabrics. If you like this post then you may also like this Double Gauze Quilted…
Don’t you just love projects that are so simple that you can make them in a day? This Turnstile Quilt block baby quilt is one of those projects! It’s so quick to sew that I ended up making two. It would make a great beginner quilt project. Keep reading to find out more about this…
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…
Today I’m excited to share with you something that I’ve been working on for a long time! A video sewing tutorial series featuring my Retro Travel Bag! It’s the next best thing to me coming to your home to help you while you sew the pattern. Keep reading to find out a bit more about the…
Today I have a fun and whimsical DIY project to share with you. I don’t know about you, but I do not like keeping my necklaces in drawers or jewelry boxes. They just tangle up to easily. Instead, I love to hang them on my wall. That way they stay tangle free and are easy…
If you’re in the mood to do a bit of sewing before Easter, then you may like this Easter Basket Sewing Tutorial! The smaller size of this basket sewing pattern allows it to double as a purse for a little one on Easter morning! My next tutorial for BERNINA’s WeAllSew.com blog is up on their website…
I think the warm Spring weather has inspired Makers everywhere to create! I have seen so many cute Spring themed projects popping up in my BlogLovin and Pinterest feeds this week and I thought I’d share some of the cute things that caught my eye! It will be painfully obvious after you read this post…
Today Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl joins us as the last stop on the #WonderlandTwo blog tour! She is sharing a free tutorial for this snuggle bunny quilt! I’m so sad that our month long Wonderland Two blog tour is coming to a close! Hopefully you’ve found some fun new sewing and crafting…
Next up on our Wonderland Two Blog tour we have Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. sharing a Fabric Easter Baskets sewing tutorial! If you like this project then you may like this tutorial showing you how to make a custom Easter basket liner. I think it’s kinda funny that when I designed my first…
We are now into week 3 of the Wonderland Two Blog tour! Today I am happy to have Bev from Flamingo Toes sharing a “Late for Tea” embroidery hoop art pattern with you! Best of all, she’s included a free pattern for it on her site! Just keep reading to find out more. …
Today I’m ecstatic to be launching a new sewing pattern. The Alice Bag Sewing Pattern! A fun sewing pattern for a circle purse. It’s something that I’ve been working on for several months now, and I hope that you guys love it as much as I do! The Inspiration for the Pattern Let’s chat about…
Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly. I feel like it has really snuck up on me this year. I need to get gifts together for my family and friends and was looking online for some cute and simple projects to tackle this weekend. There are so many adorable “heart” themed projects floating around Pinterest right…
Last week I shared this Bow Tie Pillow Sewing Pattern on the Riley Blake Designs website; today I’m posting it here for you, just in case you missed it on their site. Today I’m going to share with you one of the first projects that I’ve had the chance to make with my next fabric…
Today I have a fun project for you that would make a great handmade Christmas gift, this DIY Monogrammed Cork Clutch! If you like this project then you may also like this Bow Front Clutch Sewing Tutorial. My oldest daughter is 21 and does her best to keep me up to date with all of…
I just returned from exhibiting at the Spring Quilt Market. It was my first time to attend as an official exhibitor and I have to admit that it was A LOT of work and last two months feel like an absolute blur at this point. I thought I’d share with you a brief recap of the…
This Retro Travel Bag is just the right size for a weekend retreat, sleepover, or even a trip to the gym! Stitch up a custom weekender travel bag with our Retro Travel Bag Sewing Pattern. A long time ago, I wrote a tutorial for a Retro Weekender Travel Bag. I had no idea it would…
One of the biggest thrills of my professional career has been the opportunity to design fabric for the sewing and quilting markets. As of 2021, I have designed 13 fabric collections for Riley Blake Designs. A few of them are still “secrets,” so I have to keep them under wraps, but I do have many…
Are you ready to add a touch of Disney magic to your Halloween festivities this year? More than 16 easy to DIY, no-sew Disney Halloween costumes great for last-minute costumes! Whether you’re planning to celebrate with friends, attending Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party, or go trick-or-treating with the family, Disney-themed costumes are always a…
Learn how to make Polaroid quilt blocks using a method that I call “no math quilt blocks.” It’s a semi-improvisational technique that uses precut strips of fabric. You can make your blocks any size that you like! Years ago, I attended QuiltCon in Savannah, Georgia, and taught a mini class on how to make Polaroid…
The All Ears Pouch is a whimsical curved top zip pouch pattern with options to add three different ears (a mouse, a cat & a bunny)! We’ve even included instructions to turn the pouch into a cute little crab! Today, I’m excited to share with you a new sewing pattern that’s been in the works…
Today I have a fun sewing project to share with you, this Child’s Apron pattern. It’s pretty simple to stitch up and would make a great gift for your favorite kid! If you like this project then you may also like the Ruby Lou Bag sewing pattern. A few years ago, I wrote this Child’s…
New month, new SVG files added to our Library! This month we have got a set of Disney Movie-inspired SVG files for you that are perfect to create DIY Disney tees! Disney-themed t-shirts are one of the best ways to embrace the magic of Disney while at home or while visiting the parks; who doesn’t…
I’m always on the hunt for new ideas for Easter Dresses, so I’ve rounded up 50 great Easter Dress Patterns for Girls. I’ve broken the list down into two categories, dresses made from purchased patterns and dresses with free dress sewing patterns. Enjoy! There’s a running joke in my house that if it’s the night…
Create a cozy and adorable sleeping bag for your child’s 18 dolls with this easy-to-follow sewing pattern. Perfect for sleepovers and imaginative playtime! Today, I’m going to show you how to make this fun and easy sleeping bag for an American Girl doll (or any other 18″ doll)! Just a note: this doll sleeping bag…
Today, as a part of our simple DIY Halloween costume series, I’m sharing a couple of Toy Story Costume Ideas. Learn how to make a Pizza Planet Driver Costume, Green Alien & Sid Halloween costume with our free tutorials. We’ve even included a set of free Toy Story Costume SVG files for you. Over the…
All this week I’m sharing simple DIY Halloween costume ideas. All of these ideas are great for teens and older kids and are great last-minute Halloween costumes! Today I’m going to show you how to make a simple Gilmore Girls Costume. We love Gilmore Girls. I’m sure I’m not the only one that holds that…
We’re kicking DIY costume week with these easy DIY Skeleton Costumes made using a Cricut Machine. I’ve included a free Skeleton SVG file so you can make them yourself. I have lots of Halloween Costume Ideas to share with you! They are simple and easy DIY costumes that you can make at the last minute….
Welcome back to the Just for Fun Quilt Along! Today I’m sharing block 5 in the quilt along, which I have named the Bike Ride Quilt Block. Hi Friends! I know that you have been anxiously awaiting the next block in our Just For Fun Quilt Along! About the Just for Fun Quilt Along: Each…
Summer is in full swing and I find myself in the mood to tackle some fun summer sewing projects! Amy from Ameroonie Designs is here with us today sharing the perfect summer sewing pattern. Follow along and learn how to make these fun DIY Bike Handlebar Bags. Summer break is always so much fun, long…