Today I'm sharing a new ONE HOUR QUILT! This quilt is very similar to my One Hour Triangle Quilt but instead of triangles it's covered with hexagons! I love this large hexagon design in aqua! I also made a few other colors. This fabric is printed by Spoonflower, so there is no quilt piecing needed! Just print it off, back it and quilt it! And there is no binding on this one! I'm showing you a quick technique called the Pillowcase bind that is great for baby quilts because it holds up better with multiple washes. One Hour ...Continue Reading
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ONE HOUR triangle quilt!
Yes, you read that right! ONE HOUR triangle quilt! I made this triangle quilt in a little over an hour. HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE??, you ask. Read on. I really really love my original pink ombre triangle quilt. And it is also one of those tutorials that lots of you have loved also and made quilts from. That warms my heart, by the way. I really love seeing them! We use ours daily, it was my daughter's special baby quilt that I made for her before she was born. It's been puked on, pooped on, spit on, snuggled with, washed, ...Continue Reading
Triangle Quilt Pattern Update: How to get Sharp Triangles
I think I've been promising this post for about 2 years...oops! This is a follow-up to the original Modern Ombre Triangle Quilt Pattern with more details about how to get sharp triangles! The original pattern has lots of info in it, but this post will fill in all the gaps to make it super easy to achieve a triangle quilt that you will be proud of! I also updated the pattern piece so there is less guess work! Not all of my points are sharp in my original quilt. By the time I finished the original triangle quilt I had figured it out. So ...Continue Reading
sewing 101: how to quilt fabric + quilted hello kitty vest
Hello Kitty on one side.... Cotton + Steel on the other! I'm sharing another Aztec Hooded Vest today, this one is reversible! The Aztec Hooded Vest pattern is actually made to be fully reversible, all you have to do is make sure you have a reversible zipper and you're golden! I found this Hello Kitty fabric at Joann. I usually don't love character prints, but nostalgia got to me. I used to spend all my allowance at Sanrio. The colors worked really well with this blue/pink/white Cotton + Steel print that I had laying around, so ...Continue Reading
modern ombre + b/w triangle quilt tutorial + pattern
I've been wanting to make a triangle quilt forever, so having a new baby girl to sew for became my perfect excuse to get it done. It took me a few weeks, as quilts usually do. I did it little by little, but it was a really simple process and in this post I am sharing the triangle quilt tutorial! The triangles are a decent size, so it doesn't take forever and it's simple quilting. So, if you've never made a quilt before, this could be a great project for you! (And if you have quilted, it's still a fun project!) See my updated post for a ...Continue Reading
pleated strip quilt
This is a great way to use up lots of scraps! And is also a perfect beginner sewing project. This might be the easiest quilt I've ever made. (I've made like 4 quilts...so take that for what it's worth!)You need: Strips of fabric (27): 45" by 2.5" Pleated strips (4): 2.5" by 135" (or 3- 45" strips sewn together) Here's the pattern I used. My finished quilt is 57" by 44". Start sewing your strips together. If your strip isn't long enough, sew two together. After every 5 strips, we'll add a pleated one. To do this, use one of your ...Continue Reading
DreamBox 2 Craft Storage – All the details!
I'm really excited to share about my DreamBox 2 Craft Storage! The DreamBox by Create Room is a one and done sewing and craft organization solution! I have loved my original DreamBox for years now and I love the new upgrades in the DreamBox 2! The DreamBox 2 craft storage unit has functional updates and more clever storage solutions. I setup a sewing nook with the side table and it's truly my new happy place! I set my sewing machine on the side table and use the table in the middle for cutting, pressing and for holding my quilts or ...Continue Reading
Free Floss Bobbin Template for Embroidery Storage
Embroidery floss can be messy - if you know you know! Avoid tangles and set up a new embroidery floss storage system with this free floss bobbin template and notions dividers! How satisfying is this organized floss?! This post includes a template you can either print and cut by hand or download and use with a cutting machine! Make a few of these and keep your creative goods in order! Look at my before photo, yikes! I also included a storage divider that you can use to section off your embroidery flosses for easy access. I sized ...Continue Reading
Winter Sewing Projects
Winter sewing projects are some of my favorites! Think cozy fabrics, faux furs, fleece and flannel! Here are a few winter sewing patterns and easy sewing projects to keep you warm and happy throughout the winter season. Here are over 25 winter sewing projects to keep you in a good mood through the cold days. Reusable Hand Warmers - Keep your hands and pockets warm with this simple project! This is one of the easiest sewing projects you can make so it's great for a beginner! Fill the hand warmers with rice so you can use them again and ...Continue Reading
Easter Sewing Projects
Let's get hopping on Easter sewing projects! From baskets to dresses to basket fillers and bunny projects - this list of Easter sewing ideas has you covered! Sew a bunny basket for Easter Start your Easter projects with a basket for stashing Easter eggs! The handles are the ears! Sew these fun Easter baskets with Kraft-Tex - get all the details! Make bunny slippers. These are fluffy and you can use yarns to make whiskers. Bunny Bonnet Sewing Tutorial Sew a bunny bonnet for the cutest little bunny! The bunny bonnet post ...Continue Reading
40 fat quarter projects!
Little projects that you can make with a scrap of fabric are some of my favorite things to make! After sewing so many clothes, I always have large scraps to work with! So here are 40 fat quarter projects that will get you started! Hopefully you can find some weekend sewing ideas in here! All you need for these projects is a stack of fat quarters or a few scraps from your scrap box! These easy projects are small items that make awesome gifts for neighbors and friends or even party favors. Fat quarter projects are fun to produce ...Continue Reading