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We love to sew and quilt as much as you do! Look for new projects posted every week. Here’s what’s new.
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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 like most of you, just trying to do my best every day. I find joy in creating, if you do too, then I hope that you find something here to bring a little “happy” to your life.
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Easter Crafts
From crafts to recipes and even quilt patterns, we think you’ll find the perfect festive Easter DIY projects here.
Recommended Beginner Sewing Projects
We think jumping right into a project is the best way to learn how to sew! If you’re new to sewing and looking for a fun beginner sewing project, here are a few we recommend.
Tutorials with Video Instructions
While I always include detailed step-by-step directions and photos for every tutorial I publish, I know how helpful it can be to have someone there walking you through all the steps. These are a few of my favorite tutorials with video instructions. You can find even more on our YouTube Channel.
Learn How to Quilt
Just call this Quilting 101! In this section, you’ll find my best quilting tips, tool recommendations, and even directions to make a simple patchwork quilt.
Free Quilt Patterns & Tutorials
Are you looking for a new project? This section features all of our favorite free quilted projects. Take some time to browse the hundreds of quilt patterns on our site. Most of them are free!
Free Sewing Patterns
Welcome to my most expansive category! Here you will find sewing patterns for everything you want to sew! From bag patterns to pillows to accessories and more!
Cricut Projects & Freebies
Oh, how we love our Cricut machine! In this section, you’ll find our best Cricut tips, machine reviews, FAQ answers, and loads of free SVG files.
Recently Updated
We like to keep things up to date around here. Here are some of our most recently updated projects.