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Within the next few weeks all 3 of my kids will be going back to school. Â In honor of this annual ritual I’ve got a trio of back to school projects to share with you this week and next. First up is a sewing tutorial for a chalkboard fabric pencil pouch! Keep an eye out…
I’ll have you sewing a zipper in no time flat! Welcome to Sewing School! Today we will learn how to conquer your fear of zippers with this simple and easy zipper sewing technique. Learn how to sew a zipper into a skirt or other apparel item. Polka Dot Chair Sewing Lessons Series The lesson today…
In January we went to Utah for a fun but quick visit. My son was packing his own carry on bag (soo nice they can all do this themselves now) and I noticed that he had thrown a bunch of legos in the bottom of the bag. I gave him a ziploc bag to keep…
Learn how to make a fabric corner bookmark with charming patchwork details! This is a little twist on the classic bookmark. Instead of putting your bookmark between the pages, why not put it on the page? It’s a great scraps buster, and the little patchwork section allows you to do a bit of fun fussy…
It’s week two of the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge! This week’s block is a free 10″ quilt block pattern named Sparkle & Shine. It’s week two of the Riley Blake quilt block challenge, and Bev McCullough of Flamingo Toes designed this week’s quilt block pattern! The block is a fun take on 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…
Does the start of the school year have you itching to make something new? If so, then you may love today’s post. I’ve scoured the web to find more than 20 cute things to make for Back to School. Many of these items make fantastic Teacher Appreciation Gifts as well! If you like this post,…
Learn the definitions of some of the most commonly used Quilting terms and sewing terminology with our free comprehensive guide to common quilting terms. We’ve even included a free printable quilters cheat sheet! Do you ever read a sewing or quilting pattern and feel like you are totally lost??? It seems simple enough, but then…
Have you ever started a sewing or quilt project only to get stuck when it comes to picking the colors and fabrics for your project? Does color theory overwhelm you a bit? I’m breaking down my best tips and tricks for picking and combining fabric colors for sewing and quilting projects. (fabrics above are from…
This fabric flash mug rug pattern is made using fabric selvages. They are bright, graphic, and colorful, and it’s a wonderful way to use every scrap of your fabric! Amy Ball of Coffee Rings Studio is back with us again this year! I know you love her tutorials, and I’m thrilled that she will be…
Another year has come to a close, and with it, the opportunity to look back at the previous year. It’s always interesting to see what resounds with readers; if you’re curious about what everyone loved this year, here are the most popular sewing & quilting projects of 2022. Every year I love to look back…
Learn how to make adorable and not-so-spooky floating cheesecloth ghosts with our free tutorial. A cute and easy DIY Halloween craft! Do you remember the cheesecloth ghosts our mothers made years ago? I do! My mom made a witch version of this cheesecloth craft that she brought out every Halloween, and it really scared me!…
Today I’m excited to share my review of Bev McCullough’s (of Flamingo Toes) latest book, Make it Mini. It’s full of mini quilt patterns, which all feature a touch of hand embroidery. I’m so excited today to participate in the bo.” tour for Bev’s newest book, “Make it Mini”. The book features 13 Mini quilts,…
Just in time for back to school, join us as we stitch up the cutest little duffle bag. The Saturday Duffle Bag is perfect for weekend trips, soccer games, ballet lessons & so much more! Get inspiration, support, and instructional videos posted to our YouTube channel to help you along the way! I’m so excited…
With a bit of hand embroidery and our free printable template, you can easily create a sweatshirt inspired by your Hogwarts house. Learn how to do it with our Harry Potter Inspired embroidered sweatshirt tutorial. I’m sure you’ve noticed the new trend of embroidering names or phrases onto the collar of a sweatshirt. I think…
A simple strip (or striped quilt) is one of the easiest quilts that you can make. It requires only strips of fabric, so there are no corners to match, making it the perfect quilt for a beginner looking to make their first quilt. It’s also great if you’re looking for a simple to piece, fast…
Julia of Bayhill Studio is sharing a tutorial for this wonderful scrap-busting patchwork project. Use up some of your favorite fabric scraps and create a great piece of decor for your home or sewing room with this Patchwork Clock Tutorial. I’ll confess, I love making quilts, but there are times when I need a smaller…
If you’ve ever wondered what you can create with old jeans, then you are going to love this tutorial! Learn how to repurpose old jeans into a scrappy “Be Kind” sweatshirt! I’m so excited to introduce you to our newest blog contributor today, Juila from Bayhill Studio! I’ve known Julia for years and am happy…
Amy is sharing another free pillow pattern with all of you today! In celebration of Valentine’s Day, create a beautiful heart pillow with this Patchwork Quilted Heart Pillow pattern! I hope that you’re enjoying our “Pillow Pattern of the Month” series! This month is our second month of the series, in January, Amy shared a…
The Sparkler Fabric Collection by Melissa Mortenson for Riley Blake Designs. A modern, bold, curated fabric collection featuring gold sparkle ink. Sparkler is my first basics collection with Riley Blake Designs. New for 2023 Video Introduction Due to the success of the original Sparkler colors, ten new colors are coming in 2023. I’m so excited…
Make a cute sweatshirt perfect for a casual Valentine’s Day outfit! Choose between our “love” and “heart” DIY Valentine’s Day shirt tutorials with free applique patterns! This tutorial, like many of my tutorials, started for selfish reasons. I wanted a cute sweatshirt or long-sleeved shirt for Valentine’s Day in February. I was about to hit…
Hey there? So you’re interested in Sewing? You’ve come to the right place, whether you’re looking for free sewing tutorials, or you want to learn how to sew, improve your current sewing skills or just find a fun new project, we are here to help! Our site has been around since 2008 and we have…
These sewing patterns are easy to make with step-by-step video instructions. Learn how to make a few of these projects for yourself or as a gift for someone else. We also have a list of recommended quilt patterns with video tutorials if you’re a quilter. One of my main focuses during the last two years…
I love Summer. The slower days, the warmer weather, and even the evening thunderstorms. I also love to sew during the summer. I’ve noticed that I tend to alter a bit what I work on during the summer months. I prefer simple, bright, and fun sewing projects. If you’re looking for a new sewing project…
My Ahoy! Mermaids fabric collection from Riley Blake Designs is scheduled to be released early in 2021. The line was inspired by my earlier “Let’s be Mermaids” collection and a recent trip I took to the Northeast Coast of the United States. Video Introduction Inspiration for the Line After the success of the Let’s Be…
Father’s Day is coming up, and you don’t need to be intimidated to make Dad a special gift for Father’s Day. I’ve rounded up more than 25 DIY Father’s Day Gift ideas for you. This list contains everything from simple projects to aprons and quilts. There are Cricut projects, no-sew projects, and even a few…
These DIY Keychain Card Holders make great gifts! Gift them to teachers or recent grads! Stuff a gift card in the pocket or use the card pouch as a little wallet! Best of all they only require small amounts of fabric, so they are great scrap busters! Hi, there friends! It’s Amy from Ameroonie Designs…
Take your pencils with you “on the go” with this cute pattern for a DIY Pencil Holder by Amy Chappell! It’s so simple to sew and would make a wonderful gift for someone that loves coloring books, doodling or journaling! Hey there friends! I’m so excited to be back again to share another project with…
Sarah Ashford is back with us today sharing a tutorial for adorable hand-embroidered felt gift tags. These little gift tags make great last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts. They would also be adorable at any time of the year stitched up in different colors. How cute would they be made from bright colors for a Birthday Gift!?…
A few years ago I discovered the Quilt as you Go Method and have loved using it ever since! It’s perfect for small projects like this Valentine’s Day Mug Rug Tutorial by Amy Chappell. She’s back with us again today and is sharing a tutorial to make one of these cute mug rugs! I always…
This patchwork drawstring bag is made using 5″ pre-cut squares. Sarah Ashford is sharing the pattern for the bag with you today! If you don’t have pre-cut squares you can also make it with a bunch of your fabric scraps. It’s a great scrap busting sewing project! The holiday season is over and many of…
Each year I enjoy looking back to see what projects and patterns our readers enjoyed the most. Most years there are quite a few surprises. Even after 11 years of blogging, you guys can be a bit of an enigma at times! Without further adieu, here are the top 24 reader favorite projects from 2019….
A needlecase stitched up from this sweet Improv Block Needle Case Pattern by Sarah Ashford would make an adorable gift for a friend or family member that loves to sew! It’s a small fabric book with felt “pages” perfect for holding needles! No more lost needles (at least in theory *wink*). We’ve all done it….
Summer’s here and with it are days near the beach and the pool. To keep my phone protected, I designed this DIY Phone Case that’s Splash Proof, and have a tutorial to make it to share with you today. If you like this project, you may also enjoy my “Sunnies” Sunglasses Case Sewing Pattern. During…
I love to create handmade gifts for Mother’s Day. I have so many wonderful Moms in my life and love to show them how much I appreciate them with a simple gift. Even if you’re short on time, you may find something to make for Mom on this list! If you like this post of…
This simple tote bag pattern will teach you how to make a bag with a canvas bottom. It’s a great project for someone who is new to sewing or bag making! The canvas bottom on this tote bag pattern makes it extra sturdy and perfect for toting all your stuff! Please welcome, Amy from Ameroonie…
Celebrate Easter with these fun and unique sewing patterns, projects, and ideas. From adorable bunny plushies to colorful Easter baskets, table runners & quilted pillows, there’s something for every crafter in this collection! Here are over 40 Easter Sewing Projects to help prepare you for Spring. If you like this round-up, you may also like…
Stitch up these heart quilt block coasters as a fun decoration for your Valentine’s Day table. They even have a special pocket on the back to store a secret message! It’s February already and our thoughts are turning to love and romance…perhaps! As a lover of all things pink and girly, for me, Valentines Day…
Several years ago I designed a set of reading pillows as gifts for my nephews for Christmas. I posted a free tutorial to make the pillows here and have been so happy with the reception the pattern has received! Today I have two free gift tag printables designed to complement the pillows. One free printable…
These cute little keychain chapstick holders make great gifts since they are so useful and easy to stitch up! They would make great teacher appreciation gifts or simple gifts for your friends and neighbors. Amy of Ameroonie Designs is here with us sharing a free lanyard chapstick holder tutorial. With kids heading back to school…
I always look for cute cover-ups to take to the beach or pool. One year, for Spring Break, we went on a cruise, and I could not find any bathing suit cover-ups that I liked, so I decided to try to make one. I’m thrilled with how it turned out and have been wearing it…
I always love finding new fat quarter projects to make. I think it’s because I collect fat quarters, they are just so easy to throw into your basket at the fabric store! Today Liz from Simple Simon and Co is sharing some Quilted Placemat Patterns with us that are perfect for fat quarters! So break…