Starry tops for the fourth! I made these cute girls summer tops last summer and my girls lived in them! This girls top pattern is called the Midtown top and is available in a matching pattern for 18" dolls! I love breezy knit tops in the summer and the Midtown top pattern has an asymmetrical hem. It's fun to sew and also fun to swish around! Midtown Girls Top Pattern Details The MIDTOWN top is a girl's knit swing top in sizes 18M-10. The asymmetrical hem is ideal for twirling and creates a breezy top for hot summer days! Use your ...Continue Reading
Quarter Square Triangle Quilt Mini Course
I'm so excited to launch a new mini-course - the Quick Quarter Square Triangle Quilt Course! This video course includes the pattern and video instructions for sewing this quilt start to finish. The Quick Quarter Square Triangle Quilt Course The Quick QST quilt is a versatile pattern that you can use for so many things! The throw size quilt can be made with precut fabric, scraps or even yardage! It's a great scrap buster and a super fast afternoon project! The quilt size is about 48" by 56" but, since this is a block quilt, add more or ...Continue Reading
The Sheet Music Quilt Pattern – Quilt for Music Lovers
Introducing the Sheet Music Quilt Pattern! This new quilt pattern is the perfect quilt pattern for music lovers! The Sheet Music Quilt has lines of beautiful music notes! I made this one with an off-white and black fabric to create a very classic music theme quilt. The Sheet Music Quilt is April's Pattern of the Month this month! Sign up for as low as $6.50/pattern here! Or get the Sheet Music Quilt in the shop for $12! Sheet Music Quilt Fabrics I used black and white for this quilt - but I would love to see one with a solid ...Continue Reading
10 FREE tote bag patterns
Tote bags are always in style and so useful! Pick your favorite from this list of 10 free tote bag patterns and get sewing! All of these bags are great for reusable grocery shopping bags, an alternative way to wrap a gift and a great canvas for iron-on vinyl designs. Grab your rotary cutter, scissors, pins and sewing machine and pick a tote to sew! I hope you will find a tote bag that you love with this list of free tote bag sewing patterns! Basic Tote Bag Tutorial The basic tote bag tutorial is an easy tote bag. You can make a ...Continue Reading
Standard Quilt Sizes Chart and Printable
I love making all sizes of quilts but I often forget the right size for the quilt I need. So I created this printable standard quilt sizes chart that also includes a range for quilts from crib quilt to king size! This is a great reference for quilters - just print it out and keep it handy. Want to learn quilting basics? Sign up for my video course, Learn to Quilt! The course is full of tricks for perfect points and straight squares, giving you a solid foundation as you begin your quilting journey! Read more about Learn to Quilt ...Continue Reading
Learn to Quilt – quilting for beginners video course
Learn to Quilt the easy way with my new video course! You'll learn to make 3 versatile quilts with skills that build on each other! By the end of this course you will go from beginner to capable quilter! Sign up here! Use code QUILT for $20 off Learn to Quilt! Learn to Quilt Course Did you know, I used to be scared of quilting?! It just seemed so overwhelming to create something SO BIG and intricate. Mental blocks for days. It seems so crazy now, because I can't imagine my life without quilting! It is my favorite form of therapy, ...Continue Reading
Baby Doll Carrier Pattern – Sew a Backpack with a doll holder
Introducing the Baby Doll Carrier pattern! This pdf pattern makes the cutest toddler backpack complete with a holder for baby! The baby doll carrier holds most dolls around 12-16", including Baby Alive, Minikane, Disney dolls and more! Plus, the lined interior has space for all the necessities for a quick trip or daytime excursion! This bag has a zipper, but it's an easy install method! If you've never sewn a zipper before, this project is a great place to start! Baby Doll Carrier Backpack Supplies Baby Doll Carrier ...Continue Reading
Sweater Mitten Pattern Sewing – Free Mittens PDF Download
Bernie's mittens and memes have been making me laugh all week long, so I had to make a tutorial so you can make your very own pair of old sweater mittens! This mitten pattern sewing printable is a free download to use with old sweaters with an easy tutorial to go with it! *This is solely a fashion post, not a political one! We can all appreciate handmade mittens!* I'm sure Bernie would approve of these cozy mittens. Sewing mittens is super easy especially when you start with a sweater! You will have your own pair of mittens in no ...Continue Reading
How to Store Sewing Patterns in an envelope system
I finally figured out how to store sewing patterns! Storing store-bought and print-at-home sewing patterns can be a headache because there are so many pieces and folding them up is harder than it looks! I started using this envelope system where I put the printed pattern pieces in a big envelope and label the outside. This is great for store-bought patterns because I can never get them back in those little envelopes. For women's patterns I usually use the same size, so using the same pattern again is easy. For kids, I use ...Continue Reading
sewing room ideas – 30 craft organization ideas
New year organization is one of my favorite times! I love cleaning up and starting fresh. Here are over 30 sewing room ideas to help you organize your crafts this year. These ideas range from full overhauls to little notion storage ideas to cute storage accessories that will make you smile. Having an organized sewing space is essential for a productive craft experience! Sewing Room Organization Ideas DIY Sewing Machine Mat Download the free pattern for this sewing machine mat. The pockets will keep all your sewing essentials handy and ...Continue Reading
5 fun things to make for your elf on the shelf
5 fun things to make for your elf on the shelf Elf on the Shelf is so fun - for a few days! And then I start forgetting to move it and run out of ideas. Here are 5 fun things to make for your elf on the shelf that will help you be more creative! If you don't have an Elf, you can get one on Amazon (affiliate). They also sell accessories but they are pricey! The crafts in this post are SUPER easy and most require scraps of fabric and things you might already have! Elf Apron Sewing Pattern The apron is really fun to ...Continue Reading
