This microwave bowl cozy pattern is a winter staple! We use these all season long to heat up soup, chili and oatmeal without burning our hands! Since these microwave bowl holders are all cotton, they can go into the microwave with your bowl. I'm always alarmed at how hot bowls can get. Sometimes my soup isn't even hot but the bowl is burning! A quilted bowl cozy is the only solution you need for your hot bowl of soup! This allows you to cook your soup for long enough to make it hot and then take it out of the microwave without ...Continue Reading
how to make hand tied fabric bows
With fall fashion in full swing I wanted to share a few accessory tutorials. I'm always tempted by bows and headbands in the store but they can be so expensive in boutiques! So in this tutorial, I'll show you how to make hand tied fabric bows that clip to your hair! Sewing fabric bows is so easy and very cheap! Plus they are way cuter and softer than plain ribbons. All you need are a few scraps of fabric! Use leftovers from garment sewing to make bows that match your handmade outfits! These are the cutest bows for a little girl! And ...Continue Reading
oven mitt pattern DIY
Sew a new oven mitt for your kitchen! Sewing your own gives you the freedom to use any fabric you want for a custom oven mitt. This blog post includes a free oven mitt pattern - download the template and follow the easy sewing instructions below. Quilted oven mitts are a great gift idea especially when you can customize the fabric. Use the same fabric to make a matching apron or casserole heat pad. Oven Mitt Pattern Materials 1/4 yard or 1 Fat Quarter Main Cotton FabricThe exterior fabric I'm using is Leopard Faces Sparkle in ...Continue Reading
how to make a quilted hot pad for casserole dish
Casserole hot pads are extra large and are great for using as trivets on your table! This tutorial will show you how to make a quilted hot pad with fun prints. These make an awesome gift and they come together so quickly. Extra large hot pads are a must for your kitchen! No more trying to piece together a few small trivets to protect your table from large dishes. This jumbo quilted hot pad is sized just right for a 9" by 13" casserole dish or baking pan. This tutorial doesn't have binding so it's very simple. Casserole Hot Pad ...Continue Reading
Sewing Machine Cover Pattern – Jelly Roll Project!
A sewing machine dust cover is a sewing room essential! This free sewing machine cover pattern will show you how to make your own! It's adorable but also protects your machine from excess wear, dust and scratches. This project starts with a jelly roll! A jelly roll is a precut package of fabric with strips 2.5" wide. If you don't have a jelly roll you can cut your own strips - that's what I did! This protective cover fits over the top of the machine to keep it clean. This size will fit most standard machines include Bernina, Brother, ...Continue Reading
how to make diy dog collar bows
Another pet post - sewing for dogs is just too fun! In today's tutorial I am going to show you how to make DIY dog collar bows for your furry friend. These are adorable for your pooch (or cat!) and are easy to slip right onto their collar. There are two bow variations in this post and both are easy to sew. The big bow version is great for a girly pup and adorable for a new puppy. Imagine a big red bow on a puppy on Christmas?! This bow is a sailor style bow with pointed tails. The second version is a bow tie style attachment that is ...Continue Reading
fabric checkerboard game pattern
Make your own board game quilt with this quilted checkerboard game pattern! Sewing a fabric checkerboard game is so easy with this simple tutorial - it's a great project for a beginner and fun for quilters. For the checker pieces, you can either sew your own rounds, purchased unfinished wooden pieces or find a set that coordinates (here is the glossy black and white set photographed - affiliate link). The back of the checkerboard has zipper storage for the pieces. A DIY checkerboard is a great gift idea or use it as a replacement if ...Continue Reading
Nativity Wall Hanging Quilt Block
Here's a fun little quilt project to get you into the Christmas spirit! This nativity wall hanging project features a baby in a manger quilt block. Sew it to create the cutest nativity wall hanging! I love the hymn Silent Night and any Christmas decor that reminds me of it! So this sweet little hanging is a perfect nod to Silent Night and the nativity scene. Sew this on it's own, or pair with the Christmas Star Block to create a double wall hanging. These can also be made into holiday throw pillows. Add a little bit of iron-on vinyl ...Continue Reading
Christmas Star Quilt Block
Here is another quilt project to add to your wall - the Christmas Star Quilt Block! This star of Bethlehem block is simple to sew and packs a punch for your holiday decor! Sew this block on it's own and add some iron-on vinyl to make a wall hanging, or sew up a few for a festive table runner. The first star is one of my favorite elements of the Nativity! You can even use this block to make a full quilt! This block is sewn with templates that are available to download in this post. Pair this block with the Nativity block found ...Continue Reading
Elf on the Shelf Bathrobe Pattern
Make this Elf on the Shelf Bathrobe pattern for a nice spa day or even an elf "sick day"! I love creating fun new Elf scenes but I do get tired mid December so I'm trying to get a head start and have a few Elf on the Shelf ideas filed away! The bathrobe can be sewn with white felt or a scrap of batting so you might not even need to go to the craft store! Set up spa day with printable cucumber eye masks - the cucumbers print off with the bathrobe pattern! Just cut them out and use a tiny piece of tape or dab of glue to keep them on. ...Continue Reading
Mountain Town and More Mountain Quilt Patterns
The Mountain Town quilt pattern is new this month for July's Pattern of the Month! This adorable quilt makes a nice Christmas couch quilt with it's cozy wintery vibes! This post also has a list of more mountain quilt patterns for all your outdoorsy sewing escapades! The Mountain Town Quilt features a little forest town with homes, a schoolhouse (or church) and two kinds of trees! Use solids as shown or choose Christmasy prints. I even think this one could make a really spooky Halloween quilt! The template blocks are really fun to ...Continue Reading
