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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…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. I have been a Cricut customer for years and love their products. My current favorite is my Cricut Maker. I’ve shared my love for the Maker with you guys many times. Today I want to take some time…
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…
Today I’m excited to give you a peek at my newest fabric line with Riley Blake Designs, Santa Claus Lane. Santa Claus Lane fabric is due to be released mid-2020 and can be found in local quilt shops and anywhere high-quality quilting cotton are sold online. Inspiration The inspiration for this line is my love…
Stitch away the winter blues with this bright and sunny quilted pillow by Sarah Ashford. She’s sharing a free tutorial teaching you how to make a quilted pillow out of half square triangle quilt blocks. A home can never have too many pillows in my opinion. You can try out new techniques without committing to…
Learn how to customize your shoes in a fun way with this video and tutorial teaching you how to hydro dip vans. Hydro dipping is a cool way to customize a pair of vans or other shoes. My youngest kids graduated high school last year (I have twins. That’s why that’s plural :). They had…
Each month this year I’ll be sharing with you a fun set of printable calendar and planner pages. As I share those pages I’ll also be sharing some of my favorite tips & tricks to help you through the year. This month we are chatting productivity tips for Makers! I’ve talked about it before, but…
Use your Cricut machine to create fun t-shirts, mugs, and tote bags using this set of Cat Themed SVG files! I’m excited to be adding another set of free Cricut SVG files to our Cricut Library! For this month’s files, I thought it would be fun to design a line of Cat themed SVG files…
Who says you have to put away all of the cute decor after the Holidays? This Wool Applique winter mat is charming and cozy and perfect to add a bit of warmth to the long winter days! Amy is sharing a free tutorial showing you how to make one for your own home. Hello there…
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….
Congratulations! You have a new sewing machine, but now what do you do? Here are 4 things that I recommend you do when you get a new sewing machine. You can find a tutorial for the sewing machine mat in the photo here. I wanted to take a minute and talk a little bit about…
Are you tired of digging through your fabric stash to find the perfect piece? Follow these five tips to organize your fabric collection and make sewing projects a breeze! Tell me I’m not the only one that has too much fabric! A few years ago, it was such a mess that I had a hard…
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….
Add a bit of whimsy to your Halloween Porch decorations this year with these Floating Witch Hat luminaries! They even light up, making them a fun and only slightly eerie Halloween decorating idea. If you like this project, you might also like these DIY Halloween Porch Decorating Ideas! (FYI: Images from this site are copyrighted. DO…
Stitch the weekend away with me this September at a special online Quilting Conference! Hi guys! I have something kinda fun to share with you today. I don’t know about you but I’ve always wanted to attend a quilt retreat or conference. The idea of spending hours stitching with a bunch of like-minded people always sounded…
We’ve come to the end of our Summer Quilt along! It’s time to wrap things up and chat about how to finish your quilt. This post marks the close of our Lets Stay Home Quilt along. If you’re not done with your quilt, please keep working on it! This won’t be the last you hear…
Today I’m excited to introduce to you my newest pattern the Tic Tac Cat Quilt pattern. It’s a fun mix and match quilt pattern that you can customize to make a quilt that is uniquely you! Chloe & Friends Fabric: This October I have a new fabric line releasing with Riley Blake Designs, it’s called…
Are you intimidated by the thought of trying to learn how to Foundation Paper Piece? Maybe you’ve tried it before and gave up. Today I’m sharing with you 5 Foundation Paper Piecing Tips that are designed for beginning quilters (or anyone else new to FPP). For those of you participating in the Let’s Stay Home…
Today I’m so excited to announce something that I’ve been working on for months! I’m hosting a summer quilt along for the Let’s Stay Home Quilt pattern. I have partnered with Fat Quarter Shop to bring you a series of videos teaching you how to make the quilt! I know that video is something that…
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We’ve been busy at work behind the scenes developing a new quilt and sewing patterns. A new shipment of quilt patterns just arrived and I can’t wait to share them with you. As much as I love the instant gratification of a digital PDF sewing pattern I know that not everyone likes them as much…
The Fox Farm Fabric Collection is a new line of Fabric by Melissa Mortenson of the Polka Dot Chair for Riley Blake Designs. It features bright and vibrant prints inspired by the English Countryside! Hi there. Welcome! It’s me, Melissa Mortenson, and today I’m excited to be introducing you to my latest fabric collection with…
Summer is just around the corner, why not create some fun Mermaid themed t-shirts and tote bags for your favorite “mermaid” with these free Mermaid SVG files designed for a Cricut Machine. Hello there! It’s a new month which means it’s time for our free monthly Cricut SVG files. This month I thought it would…
Learn how to make a quilt from start to finish. Including a lot of information on where to start if you’re a beginning quilter and resources for beginning quilters If you’ve wanted to learn how to quilt, but didn’t know where to start, I hope that today’s article helps you out! I’m breaking down how…
Today I’m excited to announce that we have another set of Disney inspired SVG files for you. You guys seem to LOVE our DIY Disney tees and I love designing them, so win-win right? I always say that you enjoy a vacation 3 times. Once planning it, once while you’re on it, and once remembering…
Learn how to make a Bless This Nest table runner with this Quilted Table Runner Tutorial by Sarah Ashford. Spring is upon us at long last and Easter is nearly here, which usually means it’s time to get the family together. And what better way to welcome everyone into your home than by sitting…
Introducing my newest quilt pattern, the Let’s Stay Home Quilt pattern. It’s a fun take on a traditional row quilt and features a combination of star and house quilt blocks. I’m so excited to finally be sharing with you a quilt pattern that I’ve been working on for over a year! After I designed and…
Hi everyone! I’ve been waiting to announce a fun new quilt along coming late Spring. I didn’t want to say anything until we had all of the details ironed out but word of mouth has spread a bit more than I was anticipating and I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the Let’s Stay…
Today I’m excited to be introducing to you a brand new sewing pattern, the Busy Day Tablet Case. It’s a padded tablet case pattern with a zippered pocket and comes in 3 different sizes. A few years ago I got an iPad Pro and it changed entirely the way that I design fabric. I was…
Learn how to “Quilt As You Go” when you make this simple patchwork pillow using today’s tutorial! Back in February 2019 was Quilt Con in Nashville and I was so lucky to be able to attend, all the way from England! And even luckier for me, I was able to meet Melissa for myself, which…
Quilting is a hobby that is growing in popularity every day. Contrary to what you might think, it’s not a hobby for “old ladies”, but it appeals to people of all ages from many walks of life. Â It’s an excellent way to relieve stress, provide a creative outlet, and can be a great reprieve from…
Have you ever wanted to make a gingham quilt? Then you might like my Gingham Daydream Quilt Pattern. It’s a fun, scrappy take on a simple gingham quilt. It has recently been updated to include more quilt sizes! A little while ago, I decided I needed to stop “reinventing” the wheel over and over again….
It’s almost Graduation season again! If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate the Graduation of someone you love, then you may like today’s craft project. I’m sharing with you lots of fun Graduation Cap decoration ideas and how to decorate a graduation cap with a Cricut machine. I am thrilled to be working with…
Who’s in the mood for love? Want to whip up a last-minute t-shirt for Valentine’s Day? If so I’ve got you covered with 3 new SVG’s just in time for Valentine’s! When my kids were young we used to make special t-shirts for them to wear on Valentine’s Day. It always made for a fun…
Planning a Disney trip in the future? DIY a set of adorable t-shirts to take with you on your trip! Use this free Cricut SVG file to create your own custom Disney Tees! If you’ve been a long-time follower then you know that we love Disney! We started going when our kids were small and…
DIY your Valentine’s Day gift-giving this year! These Leather Conversation Heart Keychains are oh so easy to make since your Cricut Maker does all of the hard work for you. I work as a brand ambassador for Cricut, this is sponsored content. I’d like to thank whoever decided to put Valentine’s Day smack dab in…
I have been sharing projects made with my Cricut Maker for over a year now and have understandably received quite a few questions about how the Maker works, specifically the Rotary Blade attachment for the Cricut. Today I thought I’d answer some of your FAQ’s about the Cricut Maker and Rotary Blade. I work as…
I always love diving into my site stats each January to see what projects you guys loved best during the previous year. Each year it surprises me which ones you loved the most. 2018 marked my 10th year blogging. I can hardly believe it’s been that long. I feel like an “old lady” when it…
This beginner-friendly quilting patterns list features free quilt patterns all with clear, step-by-step instructions. Learn how to quilt by starting with one of these simple quilt patterns. I am frequently asked, “What is a good quilt pattern for a beginner?”. I’ve spent a lot of time researching quilt patterns for beginners. Today I’m going to…
I noticed the other day that seem to be collecting quite a few quilt rulers. The longer I quilt the more I seem to have. I’ve noticed over the years that I seem to reach for the same rulers over and over again. Today I thought I’d share with you 5 of my Favorite Quilt…
Who wants to make a fun Halloween Quilt?!? If you’re looking for a new Halloween quilting project, I invite you to participate in our Halloween Haberdashery Quilt Along. You’ll make this fun Witch’s Hat quilt and improve your quilting skills at the same time! Please keep reading for more information about joining our quilt along. …
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…