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We recently had the opportunity to explore Jacksonville, Florida. The beautiful city and gorgeous beaches were a welcome respite for our family! To prep for our trip, I made myself a new beach bag. I have written up a free sewing pattern for the bag to share with you today! This post is created in…
DIY an adorable set of t-shirts inspired by the Princess Diaries movie with our Genovia Sports-themed SVG files. Recently my family was hosted by Disney World to check out some of the changes made in the parks since they reopened. We had a fabulous time, and it felt so great to be back in our…
DIY a custom graduation cap with one of these great graduation cap ideas and free tutorials. A few years ago, all 3 of my kids graduated from something the same year. It was a crazy few months getting through all of those graduation ceremonies. So much has changed since then. One thing that has not…
This tutorial will teach you the basics to make Half Square Triangle Quilt Blocks (sometimes referred to as HST’s). This tutorial does not contain any measurements. You’ll need to get those from the specific tutorial or pattern that you are using Once you learn our technique, you can adapt it to make a half-square triangle…
Stitch up this inspirational saying perfect for a kid’s room with our free “Tiny Hero with a Very Big Heart” Hand Embroidery Pattern. This post is sponsored by Disney Book Group and inspired by their new book Delphine and the Silver Needle. I have always loved the Disney Cinderella movie. It’s one of the films I…
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…
Have you wanted to learn how to sew a zipper pouch? I’ve rounded up 40 of my favorite free Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorials to share with you today… which one is your favorite?? I LOVE making zip pouches!! They make perfect gifts, sew up quickly, and are easily customizable. With a simple zip pouch sewing…
Wish your friends and family a “tangle-free year”. Package up a set of cord wraps or a hairbrush with our free printable tags to create a clever and easy DIY gift! The year is coming to a close. I can’t say I’ll be sad to see it go. As far as years go this one…
Decorate your Christmas tree with these simple handmade ornaments using our free Felt Mitten Christmas Ornament pattern. Our Christmas tree has never been magazine-worthy. It’s stuffed full of handmade treasures, hand me downs and mounds of popsicle sticks stuck into a lump of glue. What it lacks in style it makes up for in memories….
Here are 25 of my favorite ‘how-tos” to create DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids. These homemade costume ideas are great for Halloween or a fun dress-up day. Many of these easy DIY costumes are no-sew and are great if you’re looking for last-minute Halloween costume ideas! Each one of these tutorials is simple enough for…
Learn how to make simple DIY Halloween Treat bags from fabric with our free sewing tutorial. Then use the bags to create a clever Halloween Countdown Calendar! DIY Halloween Treat Bag Countdown Calendar Tutorial Do your kids look forward to Halloween as much as mine do? Normally I don’t make a big deal of counting…
I’m excited to be sharing a few of my favorite projects that I spied online this week! Each one is just right for back to school season! I’m starting (or rather restarting) a new series on the blog this week. It’s called Friday Favorites and each week I’ll be sharing with you links to projects…
Hi there! I’m so excited today to share the tutorial for this Large Hexagon Quilt with you. I was able to whip this Halloween Quilt up very quickly using half hexagon quilt pieces, this free Hexagon Quilt Pattern, and a bunch of Halloween fabric fat quarters. This large hexagon Halloween quilt comprises an extremely random…
I am frequently asked what the best sewing projects for someone who is learning how to sew are. I’ve spent a lot of time going through my archives and visiting the websites of some of my favorite sewing friends and have rounded up more than 50 Free Beginner Sewing Projects and patterns for you. This list…
Create an adorable set of nesting fabric baskets with this sewing pattern. These little baskets are quick to stitch up and make great gifts! A few months ago I shared a tutorial for a small trinket basket. It turned out to be one of the most popular tutorials on this site this Spring. As soon…
Amy Chappell is sharing a free tutorial for an adorable Quilted Christmas Table Topper. This fun quilt pattern could easily be used as a mini quilt or a Christmas pillow as well. Don’t you just love the table topper that Amy has created for today’s free tutorial? The fabric on the table topper is from…
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…
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…
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…
Inspired by warm ocean breezes, the next block in our Choose Happiness quilt along is named “Seaside Star”. Stitch up this fun quilt block which features a bit of strip piecing to save you time! Yesterday we sent out the next block in our Choose Happiness Quilt Along to all of those who have purchased…
Learn how to make a Face Mask with one of these 7 free face mask sewing patterns. Each is simple, easy to follow, and suitable for those who are new to sewing. Photo from the Riley Blake Designs Face mask video tutorial A few weeks ago many readers reached out to me asking for face…
Quilting is a wonderful creative hobby. If you have ever wanted to learn how to make a quilt but didn’t know where to start, we are here to help! We’ve gathered our best tips, tutorials, and instructions to help you learn how to begin quilting. Today I thought I would round up some of my…
Learn how to Sew with Laminated Fabric and Oilcloth using these simple tips, tricks, and techniques! I love to sew with laminated fabrics. The lamination gives the fabric a nice sheen and has the added benefit being easier to keep clean. Whenever I post a project using a laminate fabric, I get a lot of…
Y’all know how much I love making zippered pouches and today I’m sharing with you a Curved Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorial with a hand-stitched monogram. If you like this post you may also like this embellished zippered pouch sewing pattern. I love to share the items that I’ve sewn for my kids in hopes that…
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…
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….
Amy always brings us the cutest Holiday sewing projects. Today’s tutorial is no exception. She’s showing you how to make Gingerbread House Felt Christmas Ornaments! I can just imagine an entire Christmas tree covered with these adorable houses. Keep reading to find out how to make them. If you are looking to add a handmade…
Today, I’m going to share with you how to make simple and modern Christmas Stockings with this free Wool Felt Christmas Stocking Pattern. Several years ago, I made a set of Christmas stockings for my family. When planning the stockings’ design, I knew that I wanted something simple and modern. My intention was to design…
Learn how to make a Santa Sack with this simple and easy sewing tutorial! I didn’t realize until a few years ago that sometimes Santa wraps the presents he leaves under the tree. He never wrapped them when I was a child and hasn’t wrapped them for my kids. However, after talking to a few…
If you’re looking to DIY a trick-or-treat bag for Halloween this year, then I think you’ll love today’s article! It’s full of fun and cute Halloween treat bag ideas. From trick-or-treat bag sewing projects to simple ones you can craft, we hope you’ll find something you love on this list. Trick or Treat Bag Sewing…
Today I’m sharing with you the last of our weekly series of simple DIY Halloween costume ideas. We are finishing up the week with some Cinderella Costume ideas that are perfect for teens and grown-ups! A few years ago someone asked me what I was going to dress up as for Halloween (we were going…
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….
Amy Chappell created this adorable Patchwork Pumpkin pillow and I love how it turned out! Today she’s sharing a full tutorial teaching you how to make the pumpkin quilt block and how to turn it into an adorable pillow perfect for Fall! With our recent move to Wyoming, I find myself with a large covered…
The air is crisp and I can feel Fall right around the corner. Today Amy Chappell is sharing a free tutorial for this adorable Wool Felt Pumpkin Banner. It’s a cute and simple Fall Craft Idea! Hey there friends! It’s Amy from Ameroonie Designs here again with a super fun fall project. This Wool Pumpkin…
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…
I’ve always believed that part of the Disney magic is the anticipation of your trip, whether you’re headed to Disney World, Disneyland, or on a Disney Cruise. These free printable Disney Luggage Tags will not only help you find your bag at the airport but also are a fun way to build up some pre-trip…
Years ago I made myself a travel laundry bag and it’s now one of my favorite travel necessities. My original tutorial included 5 different bag sizes but did not include fat quarter-friendly directions. Today, I thought I’d share with you how to make a laundry bag using only fat quarters of fabric! I have a…
Today I’m going to be sharing with you an easy version of my reading pillow pattern. It’s one of my favorite tutorials on this site, and I’ve been asked many times to create a simplified version of the pillow. This tutorial is beginner-friendly and is also great for kids who are learning how to sew. …
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…
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…