Here are step by step instructions for making your own quilted patchwork throw pillow with an envelope back. This is a great project for using up scraps, or those extra 2.5 inch squares and strips. I made mine out of…
How to Make a Cute Patchwork Heart Pin Cushion
Update your sewing basket with a new DIY heart shaped pin cushion! Today I am sharing step by step instructions for making this cute patchwork pin cushion. This tutorial is particularly helpful if you are a beginner and don’t have…
3 Unique Situations to Prewash Quilters Cotton Fabric
Is it really necessary to prewash quilting cottons? This has been an ongoing discussion amongst quilters for decades. Ask any group of quilters and it’s likely that you’ll receive a wide variety of answers! Generally speaking, it’s all about personal…
Get Those Unfinished Projects DONE! How to Get Started
So many of us have them too… piles of WIPs (works in progress) and UFOs (unfinished objects) tucked away and breeding. My own hoard has grown significantly since I started sewing more regularly a few years ago. I’m starting to…
Make A Warm Flannel Quilt- Easy!
Make your own flannel quilt! Perfect for this cold winter weather. Heavy, soft, and toasty warm… a great handcrafted gift particularly for those guys who are hard to shop for! Best of all, it’s beginner friendly and no pattern needed….
How to Find Time to Sew When You’re Busy, 3 Steps
“How DO you find the time for sewing?” It’s a common question I get as a busy homeschooling mom of three. Some people look at me funny when I reply, “I just sew a little after the baby goes to…