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: Tunnel quilt block
From sketch to made sums up the goal of the #30DaysofQuiltDesign challenge hosted by Rachel, of Stitched in Color. Her penciled quilt drawing shows four blocks where she did gradations for a color family. At 54″ x 75″ sewn … 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 ...
Free pattern: Hexie Christmas Tree Skirt
Ann Hammel of On Point is set to save you from yet another year of Christmas tree skirt doldrums with this jolly project. First she creates red, green, and white hexagons, then sews them together to make a larger hexagon … Read More ...
Zombie Love Mini Quilt Pattern + Tute
Lorrie, of Sew Mod Designs, channeled her inner middle school with this cute-as-a-button mini quilt. Look to the left of the L-O-V-E appliqued letters, and you’ll see she dotted the i of Zombie with a pink heart. Aww. She … 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 ...
Maker Mat Sew-A-Long + Free Pattern
Nicole of Lilyella is hosting a Sew Along this month to create a maker mat for your sewing machine. Of the project, she explains,
… Read More ...This dual purpose organizer has double pockets and a removable thread catcher to keep all your
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,
Triangles Mini Quilt Tutorial + Hop
A calm border surrounds a livelier interior of bright triangles in this mini quilt made by Tonya Grant, of the The Crafty Mummy. She’s one of 13 participants making a mini quilt, then sharing how to make it, as … Read More ...
Make a Clam Shell Sashiko Quilt
Sandra Deer of Atilio made this whole cloth quilt as a welcome gift to her newborn baby. The Sashiko stitching, a Japanese embroidery technique, is the defining element. I especially love the organic feel the clam shell pattern brings to … Read More ...