Here are some awesome scrap fabric ideas that will have you saving your smallest pieces! In this post I'm sharing 3 super fun patchwork projects that have all the quilty vibes but are simple to make! You will never throw out your scraps again after you see this! Sewing with scraps is so much fun and it's great to be able to make a project without heading to the fabric store. (Even though I'm always looking for an excuse to go to the fabric store! ;) ) My newest video also has all of these projects in it! Check it out in the post or on ...Continue Reading
Placemat Sewing Tutorial with Leftover Strips
Let's sew some placemats! In this placemat sewing tutorial I will show you how to make placemats with leftover strips! With the holidays coming up, these are great for entertaining! But they are also really fun for everyday use! I love the simplicity of bold strips but there is also so much pattern play! I used my leftover quilt binding bin to make these! Since I typically use the same width of binding (2.5") they were already cut and ready to go for this project! You can also use strips from a jelly roll or just cut your own strips ...Continue Reading
Tissue Holder Sewing Pattern with Scraps
It's sniffle season so it's nice to have a handy mini tissue pack ready. This post includes a free tissue holder sewing pattern with step-by-step instructions for sewing it easily! There are no closures in this project which makes it super easy to sew! The fabrics overlap in a woven pattern, allowing a space for the tissues to come through. Which means you can use a bunch of different fabrics! It's a 4-color tissue pack, with another print on the back! So fun for mixing patterns! I raided my scrap bin for this project and I love ...Continue Reading
14 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I Started Quilting! – Quilt and Sewing Tips
If I could go back and tell myself a few things when I started quilting, this is what I would say! Here are 14 things I wish I knew when I started quilting - and these are great tips for beginners or reminders for more experienced quilters! These simple tips for quilters can help you get your blocks more precise and your quilts done quicker! 1. Nesting Seams - Tips for Quilters from Beginner to Advanced This is the one tip I would tell every beginner and it's one of the first things I taught my daughter while she was making her ...Continue Reading
THE BEST DOLLAR TREE SEWING SUPPLIES | TOOLS, MATERIALS, ORGANIZATION AND MORE!
The dollar store has so many great sewing supplies! In this post I'm sharing the BEST Dollar Tree Sewing Supplies! These are things you might not think to have in your sewing room but you should! This post even includes a downloadable shopping list - just print it out and get on your way! Dollar Store Sewing Shopping List Click on the button below to download my shopping list! This will print out on 1 sheet and is super handy to take with you to the store! Just enter your email address and you'll be taken to the download ...Continue Reading
I Made a Quilt in 3 HOURS Using 5″ Charm Squares!
Charm square quilts are so fun and simple to make! Starting with a charm square makes the whole quilting process so much easier! I love charm packs because they are quick to grab at the quilt shop and they typically have all of the prints from one fabric line! It's an inexpensive way to get all the prints from one line! I love precut fabrics since they take out the first cutting steps out of the process which can save so much time! And starting with precut 5" charm squares means your initial fabric blocks start out perfect - so ...Continue Reading
Buffalo Plaid Quilt Pattern – FREE charm square quilt
Let's sew the cutest plaid quilt! This post includes a free buffalo plaid quilt pattern and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process! This quilt finishes approximately 45" by 45" but is easily adjustable to any size you want! Buffalo Plaid Quilt Materials + Yardage For the Buffalo Plaid pattern I recommend 3 similar colors and 1 white or off white color. This will give you an ombre effect and is easy to match to home decor! Buffalo Plaid Pattern Download For more sizes download the buffalo plaid ...Continue Reading
Easy Charm Square Quilt Pattern
Let's sew a charm square quilt! This easy charm square quilt pattern is not only adorable but quick and easy, too! I used a really pretty charm pack plus a few 5" squares of black and white to make this bold baby quilt! This post includes a free charm pack quilt pattern. It's easy to make this in any size - just grab a few more charm packs. Charm pack quilts are great for a beginner quilter because starting with precut squares takes out the most time consuming step. Beautiful quilts make me so happy and this is a perfect ...Continue Reading
Basic Checkerboard Quilt Pattern with Charm Squares
Let's sew a bold and easy quilt top! This basic checkerboard quilt pattern is a simple classic that is always beautiful! Even an advanced quilter can enjoy a simple project like this! Basic Checkerboard Quilt Materials This pattern starts with charm squares but feel free to use yardage or scraps to cut your own 5" squares. If you are cutting your own square, cut strips of fabric 5" wide and then cut them down to 5" squares. Sizes and Charm Squares Required Small/Baby Size requires 64 squares (32 print and 32 ...Continue Reading
Why I never throw away fabric scraps with this viral Pinterest hack!
In this post I am going to show you a really simple way to use fabric scraps to make beautiful sewing projects! Raid your fabric scraps bin and let's go! I'll show you the secret to perfect scrap patchwork and you'll never throw away your scraps again! We'll use a special supply - interfacing with a printed grid to make this project precise and simple! Materials & Supplies Quilter's Grid Cheat Sheet Download This download includes a guide the patchwork pattern for sewing your scraps together! Use this design or ...Continue Reading
Dollar Store Sewing Hacks
In this post I'm sharing dollar store sewing hacks you have to try! These hacks are inexpensive and will make your sewing experience so much better! All of the supplies I got in this post are from the Dollar Tree store. I had fun browsing their aisles for crafting ideas and dollar store sewing tools! From sewing room organization to tricky sewing tools and more - there are some great dollar store finds just waiting for you! This post includes my favorite finds for your sewing space from my recent haul. You will want to head to ...Continue Reading
