Sew fabric Christmas tree ornaments with this easy tutorial! These fabric ornaments are made with a few layers of fabric and are a great way to use fabric remnants. Handmade Christmas ornaments make great gifts, too - tie a fabric ornament on top of a plate of cookies for a neighbor or friend. You can really make any shape you want since these aren't stuffed ornaments. Get creative and cut your own shapes or use the included pattern templates! Sewing Christmas ornaments is so fun and these are really fast to make! The PDF ...Continue Reading
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Quilt Coat Pattern Course
I'm so excited to share my new Quilt Coat Pattern and video course today! This course will take all the scary parts out of sewing a garment AND a quilt! By the end, you'll have a piece of art you can wear! This Quilted Coat Pattern is so fun to sew and the course includes 3 gorgeous variations! Sew something new for YOU! Quilt Coat Course Early Bird Pricing It pays to be early! Sign up now and get the BEST PRICE. From now until March 31, get Early Bird Pricing! $199 Just $99 - no code needed! Early Bird Pricing Link Never sewn ...Continue Reading
fabric gift bag pattern
Fabric gift bags are great for wrapping oddly-shaped or jumbo gifts! They are also fun to use for normal gifts and offers an eco-friendly alternative to wrapping paper! This fabric gift bag pattern comes in a few different sizes and variations for all types of hard-to-wrap gifts! Reusable gift bags will save you time and money on wrapping paper in the long run. Make some this year and use them next year and for every Christmas, birthday or celebration! This project was born out of necessity! I need a large bag to wrap a big ...Continue Reading
Fabric Bowl Covers – Plastic Wrap Replacement
Ditch your plastic wrap and opt for fabric bowl covers instead! These are a super cute way to store leftovers in your fridge or to bring a dish to picnics! Just stretch the cover over and reuse it again and again! These DIY cloth bowl covers are washable and a sustainable replacement for Saran wrap! Cloth bowl covers are so easy to make with these step by step instructions! Grab a few materials and let's get sewing! Cloth Bowl Cover Materials 1/2 yard fabric or 2 Fat Quarters, prewashed (I'm using SPOTTED fabric - read more ...Continue Reading
Fabric covered headbands Tutorial
Here's a super fun project you can make in a few minutes - fabric covered headbands! These adorable accessories are a great way to showcase your favorite fabrics in a wearable way! DIY fabric headbands are a great project for beginners! All you need for this project is a basic plastic headband, some scraps of fabric and a glue gun. Watch the video in this post for extra tips! Fabric covered headband pattern download Download the DIY fabric headband pattern below and print it out on paper or card stock. Print the pattern at ...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
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
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
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
