There is nothing cuter than a baby owl for Halloween and this no sew snowy owl costume is a quick last-minute project! The toddler owl costume makes a great Hedwig to add to your Harry Potter family costume! You can really make this costume in any size, just adjust the yardage and supply amounts! There is a free template included in this post that will fit most toddlers and even small children. Just add white pants or tights and a white undershirt to this easy costume. I love the Harry Potter group costume theme so much because you ...Continue Reading
DIY Harry Potter Costume – House Robe Pattern
Make your own DIY Harry Potter Costume for any house with the house robe pattern. This robe pattern works for Harry, Hermione, Ron, Draco, Luna Lovegood and more! This simple Harry Potter costume is great for a group and simple to make. The DIY Harry Potter Costume is made for kids size around 8-14. If you need a larger or smaller size, you can trace the pattern down or draw your own similar pattern. Harry Potter House Robe Materials Gryfinndor Patches (affiliate links)Ravenclaw Patches (great for Luna Lovegood!)Slytherin Patches ...Continue Reading
Harry Potter Scarf Pattern – No Sew Gryffindor Scarf
If you need a quick last-minute costume, just throw this EASY, no-sew Hogwarts scarf over a black coat or dress! You'll instantly look like a Hogwarts student with this Harry Potter scarf pattern! The DIY Harry Potter scarf is made of fleece and can be created in any house color scheme! DIY Harry Potter Scarf I love the bold Gryffindor scarf because it totally makes the homemade Harry Potter costume! Just add a pair of HP glasses and wear all black from your closet for a low-cost and SUPER FAST costume! Of course, if you want a ...Continue Reading
Wide Quilt Backing Fabric List – The BEST fabric for quilt backing!
Wide quilt backing fabric is ultra-wide fabric designed specifically to back your quilts! This fabric is so wide - usually about 108" wide to cover your whole quilt with just one piece. Wide Quilt Backing Fabric Wide quilt fabric is called "wideback" fabric. Your local quilt shop probably carries some in their store! Just ask for the quilt backs or wide backs. 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 ...Continue Reading
Midtown girls top pattern for the 4th of July
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
