Lately, the squirrels are noisily scooping up acorns like there’s no tomorrow in my front yard. Two things are contributing to this scene – a change of season and a prolific pecan tree.
The acorn is the perfect symbol for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork Teddy Bib
Ali of Arabesque Scissors made this sweet baby bib that looks right at home with that Beatrice Potter plate. To a linen base, she adds a row of patchwork, then tops it off with a bear face. Her choice to … Read More ...
Destash and declutter with this pencil case
You’ll keep office essentials neat and burn some stash with Sherri Sylvester’s project for a pencil case at the Craftsy blog. Though it does have a zipper, her thorough instructions and step-by-step photos will put even the newest sewer at … Read More ...
Tutorial: Travel cord holder from fabric scraps
A favorite fabric, where you only have a few scraps left, is the perfect supply for this DIY cord holder project. Thought up and executed by Diann of Little Penguin Quilts, while contemplating a trip, she shares on her … Read More ...
Tutorial: Snakes and Ladders Playmat
Narelle of Threadistry made this quilted board game as part of the Sew Ready to Play sewing event hosted by Louise Wackerman of I’m Feelin’ Crafty. Narelle strip pieces fabric for the base then appliques the snakes and ladders … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric on canvas wall decor
We fabric stashers all have pieces we adore, yet stumble when it comes to using them creatively. The whys will vary, but for me, it’s usually a unique motif that makes the most sense uncut. Well, Katie of Running with … Read More ...
Free printable: Get a hoot and more
The bike and owl are my favorites of Angela’s latest free printable at the Moda Cutting Table blog. Carrie Nelson shares ideas on how you might use these; she explains.
… Read More ...Print it out on printable fabric sheets to make labels
Quilt rulers go vinyl + free cut files
Melissa of Polkadot Chair shares on her blog a clever idea for decorating a sewing space. Take relevant-to-sewists sayings, cut out in black vinyl then apply to quilt rulers. “Mad Seamstress” makes me smile.
Warning. Her project requires a Cricut… Read More ...
Make a pad with a purpose
Brilliant, is what I call the person who figured out that adding weights to a blanket turns it into a calming agent. This is a child-size weighted lap pad, made by Polly Carlson, of Pieces by Polly. For the front, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Four Patch Coasters with Faux Binding
Are you Group 1 or 2? Staci of Craft Staci shares on her blog how to make these fun 4-patch coasters with a nod to Group 2. Of her project she explains,
… Read More ...They’re easy to make and, as I mentioned,
Free pattern: Casey the Crab Softie
Abby, of While She Naps, created a patchwork version of Casey the Crab. What a cheerful presence to have around the house. And it’s not just for kids. I’d put this cutie in my sewing room and use as … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pyramid Fabric Bookends
Quilters specialize in smallish pieces of fabric, so harvesting a bit to make a set of bookends requires a short trip to the stash. Maker, Mandy Pellegrin, did a guest post at Design Sponge showing how she made them. Of … Read More ...
Tutorial: No guilt patchwork pincushions
Ever notice how q-u-i-l-t is one letter off from g-u-i-l-t? I get some of the latter if during a project, I throw away even the tiniest fabric scraps. How about you? Kim Sherrod of Lily Patch Quilts, comes to our … Read More ...
Free pattern: Cat faces embroidery
Happy little cat faces greet the lucky recipient of this fabric plushy. Made by Molly, of Wild Olive, she said her inspiration came from a project she found in an old craft magazine. Yes, I save mine too.
Her … Read More ...
Freebie: Palisades quilt pattern + tute
Wave stitching compliments new fabric line, *Pandalicious. Created by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics, the accompanying quilt pattern and video is the latest in the AGF Stitched with Kimberly series. Need more visuals? Here’s the list of participating quilters, … Read More ...