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Looking for a small quilt project that you can tackle in an afternoon? Why not try making a Mug Rug? If you’re looking for mug rug patterns, here are some of our favorite free quilted mug rug patterns! There’s something inherently comforting about sipping a warm beverage, especially when it comes in a mug placed…
A look back at the most popular sewing & quilting projects from 2023 as chosen by our readers! One of my favorite blog posts to write each year is my “Year in Review” post. I’ve done it almost every year that I’ve been blogging. I hit “publish” on my first blog post in early 2009,…
Our December free mug rug pattern is a cute patchwork presents mug rug made using present quilt blocks that could easily be used for other special occasions during the year! I can’t believe it’s my final mug rug pattern of the year. I hope you have enjoyed making some (or all!) of the 12 designs…
Meet my newest quilt pattern, the Peppermint Sparkler quilt! It’s fun to piece red, white, pink, and green Christmas quilt pattern that can also be made in red, white, and blue to celebrate the summer holidays! The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to infuse your home with warmth and festive cheer…
Our November Free Mug Rug Pattern is a festive, fun, free-motion quilted Christmas Tree Mug rug. Not only is this a great way to practice your free motion quilting skills, but it also makes the perfect gift! It’s time for a festive make!!! ‘Tis the season to deck the halls, trim the tree, and indulge…
If you love to make handmade gifts for the holidays but find yourself overwhelmed at times with all that you have to do, you’re not alone. We can all use a little bit of extra help during the Holidays, and today, I thought I’d do my part to help you all a bit!  I’ve…
From Fall home decor projects to napkins to pillows, here are more than 25 cute things to sew for Thanksgiving and Fall. I love Thanksgiving, but I always feel bad that it gets stuck in between two large Holidays. Apparently, it’s the middle child of Autumn celebrations. Each year, I try to make an effort…
You’ve created your pillow front, but now, what do you do? How do you turn the fabric into a quilted pillow cover? Today, we will walk you through four different ways to finish or bind the edge of your pillow cover. Choose the one that works best for you! Recently, I’ve been having a lot…
Create a cute and cozy mug rug with our free mug quilt block and instructions. The Cozy Cup Mug Rug is our October free mug rug pattern designed by Amy Ball. It’s definitely cozy season now, and for me, that says a warm cider or hot chocolate with a generous serving of whipped cream. And…
Create a snuggly lap quilt out of 3 yards of fabric and a Jelly Roll of fabric with our free Scrappy Triangles Quilt Pattern! Today, I have a special guest tutorial for you! Traci of Quilted Imperfection is sharing with us how she makes her scrappy quilts! You may remember that she created this Wonky…
Use our fun mix-and-match pumpkin face sewing patterns to create a set of quilted mug rugs (or quilted coasters) that, when used together, create a cute jack-o-lantern! Although it might seem a little early for a Halloween-themed mug rug, it’s really never too early to start sewing (or at least planning your sewing) for the…
Learn how to make a custom quilted sewing machine mat! This handy mat sits under your sewing machine and contains pockets to hold all of your notions. Our free sewing pattern even includes instructions to convert this sewing machine mat into a roll-up sewing tool organizer! I am the worst at staying organized when I…
It’s time for our August Mug Rug pattern. This month’s free mug rug pattern is a Patchwork Heart Mug rug. Now that we are over halfway through our year of mug rug patterns, it seemed right to celebrate my love of mug rugs with a heart shape! One of the reasons I’m such a big…
This quilted Summer Sun Mug rug is the perfect project to practice a bit of improv quilt piecing! Improvisational quilt piecing can seem overwhelming the first time you try it, but it’s a great way to stretch your creative muscles! Learn how to do it with our free Mug Rug pattern. A summery mug rug…
You see terms like Rolie Polie, Jelly Roll, Charm Pack, Fat Quarter, and Fat Eight used a lot both on quilting patterns and in blogging tutorials, but do you know what they are? Today we are sharing all about precuts fabrics. Including yardage and quilt size pattern suggestions for each precut on the market! We’ve…
Today we are going to show you how to turn some of your favorite fabric scraps into a beautiful patchwork heart ornament. This ornament is created with improv quilt piecing techniques and is a great way to stretch your creative muscles! Hello, friends! It’s Julia from Bayhill Studio. I’m excited to be sharing a fun…
Perfect your hand quilting skills while you create a mug rug that is perfect for summer with our free mug rug sewing pattern. Kantha stitching is a style of hand embroidery that uses an organic running stitch with an emphasis on the stitches not being perfect. It originated in Bangladesh and parts of India and…
Every year right around the end of May, I start to get an idea that I need to make a summer quilt. This year was no exception. I pulled out my stash of Liberty fabrics and started scheming a lightweight summer quilt to make. As I searched for Summer Quilt Patterns, I came across quite a…
Our May Rug Mug of the Month pattern is bright, cheerful and colorful, and British-inspired! Learn how to make this cute Street Party Bunting Mug Rug with our free quilted mug rug pattern! Street parties are a tradition here in the UK that started over a hundred years. They are still enjoyed today for major…
Display your favorite photo on your Christmas tree with this fun retro-inspired ornament. Learn how to create a photo Christmas ornament using our fun 70’s inspired fabric Christmas ornament tutorial. It may be May, but it’s never too early for a Christmas craft! Each month this year, Julia from Bayhill Studio is sharing a free…
Today for Finish It Friday, I have a quilt to share that I’ve been working on for quite a while! This quilt is a fresh take on a granny square quilt pattern made using Sparkler fabrics. Every year I host a quilt along here on the Polka Dot Chair. It started out years ago very…
How do you decide which way to press your patchwork seams? Open or to the side? In quilting, it seems there are a lot of options and opinions when it comes to quilt seams. Today we’re going to break down some of the pros and cons of both methods, with quilt block examples of each….
Our April Mug Rug Pattern features a unique twist; it’s created from a Log Cabin Quilt block and bound using the backing fabric, so it’s self-binding! Log Cabins are one of my favorite traditional quilt blocks, so I couldn’t resist using it for this month’s Mug Rug of the Month. I’ve gone with a two-tone…
Learn how to create a blown egg ornament perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any other holiday! Please enjoy our March “Ornament of the Month” tutorial! This month Julia is teaching us how to make blown egg ornaments. These little ornaments are perfect for Easter! Handmade Ornament Tutorials Hello, friends! It’s Julia from Bayhill Studio. When…
It’s time for our March Mug Rug pattern; this month, we have a free pattern for an English Bloom Mug rug created using the English Paper Piecing (EPP) method. If you’ve ever wanted to try EPP but didn’t want to commit to an entire quilt, this is the perfect project for you! Each month this…
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…
Brighten up your home decor this season with a beautiful table runner. Learn how to make one with one of these quilted table runner sewing patterns perfect for Spring! Each year when the first small signs of Spring appear, I get the urge to add brighter colors and fresher patterns to my home decor. I…
Learn how to make these colorful and creative splatter paint ornaments with this handmade glass ornament tutorial by Julia Fraizer. It’s a part of our Monthly Handmade Ornament Series. Hello friends, it’s Julia from Bayhill Studio, and I’m excited to bring you a fun, family-friendly project today. These Splatter Paint Ornaments are so easy to…
Patchwork quilted pillows are one of my favorite things to sew! They are perfect when you want a fast sewing or quilting project but don’t want to commit to making an entire quilt. Over the years, we’ve shared quite a few quilted pillow patterns with our readers. Last year we even had a “pillow of…
Join us as we celebrate Valentine’s Day by stitching up a colorful and modern heart block quilt! Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away, and I thought it would be fun to celebrate the day with a “heart-inspired” sewing project! I know many of you like to work a few months ahead when…
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…
These DIY String Christmas ornaments are so easy to make! They would be a great last-minute Christmas craft to make as a family! All you need is some string, balloons, and a few craft supplies. Hello, friends; it’s Julia from Bayhill Studio. It’s time for another installment in my monthly ornament series! Today I’m sharing…
This quilted reindeer quilt block patchwork pillow has a cozy little secret. It’s made with velvet fabrics! Keep reading to find out how to make this Christmas pillow and a few of our tips for sewing with velvet. Amy Ball is again with us, sharing another amazing pieced quilted pillow pattern. This is Amy’s 11th…
Today I’m excited to share with you my latest finished quilt! It’s a bright, fun, and colorful heart quilt pattern that was created for our All the Hearts Quilt Along! I have another “Finish It” post to share with you! I’ve been steadily working through my WIP (work in progress) list and am excited to…
Create a cozy pillow perfect for Fall with our Twin Pines Quilted pillow pattern. This patchwork pillow pattern is the tenth pillow in our free Pillow Pattern of the Month series. It’s time for our next “Pillow of the Month” pattern! Amy Ball created a pattern for a beautiful patchwork tree pillow this month. She…
This Giant Hunter’s Star Baby quilt pattern is a modern take on a traditional baby quilt. The oversized quilt block allows this quilt to be created quickly in a modern style that will appeal to many new mothers! I’m excited to share another “Giant” baby quilt tutorial with you today! I didn’t come up with…
Learn how to create tucked fabric Christmas ornaments using a method called “kimekomi”. These beautiful ornaments are great for using up some Christmas fabric scraps! Hello, friends! It’s time for another ornament DIY! I have had this ornament in the works for some time, and I am so excited to share it with you finally! …
If you’ve ever wanted to try an improvisational quilt piecing technique, then I have the perfect project for you today! Amy Ball is teaching you how to make an improv quilt block pillow. The best part is that this project is a bit of a “hybrid” project. Part improv piecing and part traditional piecing, so…
These memory capsule Christmas ornaments are a beautiful way to remember a favorite place or to capture the memory of someone you love. Learn how to make them with our simple Christmas Ornament Tutorial. Hello, friends! It’s Julia from Bayhill Studio. Today is the second installment of my monthly ornament series, and I’m really excited…
Here are 15 of my favorite bag-making tips and tricks! If you have a tip of your own, be sure to leave it in the comments section so that other people can benefit from your knowledge! When my children were little I used to LOVE to sew clothing for them. I especially loved sewing for…
I think you will love our August pillow of the month pattern. Amy Ball has designed a cute summery bench pillow using Strawberry Quilt Blocks Learn how to make the pillow and get a free pattern for the strawberry blocks. I have heard from so many of you that you are enjoying our Pillow of…