If you need a quick Stranger Things costume, the Eleven Hospital Gown outfit is easy for last-minute! You can wear this costume solo or add it to a Stranger Things group costume. Eleven Hospital Gown Costume The Eleven lab costume tutorial is just an easy hospital gown that El wears at the labs and a wire looking headpiece from experiments. All the kids got a little in character even though they haven't seen the show! This is a serious Eleven! More Stranger Things Costumes See more Stranger Things costumes to make it a ...Continue Reading
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Throwing Darts Quilt Pattern Release!
I'm so excited to share the Throwing Darts Quilt Pattern today! This is the Pattern of the Month for August and features my new fabric line - Spotted for Riley Blake designs! I designed this quilt as a way to showcase the prints from Spotted. I put so much love into each print and I wanted a quilt pattern to show them each off with. Get the pattern here! I used the Butterflies print with the black background to create a high contrast to the lighter prints that comprise the arrows or darts. Spotted is shipping now (or soon!) and is ...Continue Reading
Spotted Fabric for Riley Blake Designs
Today I'm introducing my new fabric line for Riley Blake Designs! It's called SPOTTED and it's basically spotted fabric with some fun florals, leopards, moths and more! This post contains links to order the fabric and project inspiration. I have SO many plans for this fabric and I'm excited to show you what I've already made! I was inspired mostly by spotted moths, which are naturally gorgeous! Anything black and white has my heart, so that became the first print! I wanted to tie some leopard in, so I started with the leopard print ...Continue Reading
How to Make Half Square Triangles + HST Cheat Sheets
In this tutorial I will show you how to make half square triangles 4 at a time and provide hst cheat sheets for you to download and print! Half square triangles (HSTs) are a 2 color block that can be used to create so many modern quilt patterns! Half square triangles are one of my favorite quilting techniques and they can be used for so many things. Half Square Triangles the easy way! Want a video walk-through? Sign up for Learn to Quilt and learn this technique plus a whole bunch more to start your quilting journey right! Use code ...Continue Reading
twisted headband pattern – DIY fabric headband
This twisted headband pattern is fun to sew. It's a great scrapbuster sewing pattern and only requires a little bit of elastic. So it's fun to add a cute accessory to make a messy topknot or ponytail look more intentional and a great way to show off your cute fabric! The twist headband is made with two pieces of fabric that loop in the middle, creating a little knot. It's fun to play with fabric this way and you'll love making these! The twisted headband pattern will be your new go-to gift and scrap buster! There are two ...Continue Reading
Desert Diamond Quilt Pattern featuring Spotted Fabric!
I'm excited to release the Desert Diamond quilt pattern at Pattern of the Month! This quilt is super modern, bold and so fun to create with your favorite fabrics! And I always love a good triangle quilt! The Desert Diamond pattern is a lap/throw size measuring about 40" x 52.5". It is made with diamond shaped templates which means it comes together fairly simply and quickly! About the Desert Diamond Quilt Pattern PDF PatternLap size: 40" x 52.5"Template quilt with printable templates includedGreat for showcasing bold ...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
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
15 free sewing patterns for women
Sewing for yourself can be the most fun sewing if you have the right pattern! Here are a few free sewing patterns for women to get you started! The Pleather Circle Skirt Pleather is such an underrated fabric! It's fairly easy to sew and has a beautiful sheen. Pleather is great for special occasions! The Paper Bag Skirt The paper bag skirt can be made with basic cotton and has pockets! I would love to have one in this pretty Butterscotch color! Simple A-line Skirt This is another great skirt for a ...Continue Reading
Sewing Christmas Gifts Printable Planner
Sewing Christmas gifts yourself is so fun and makes the holidays extra special! This post has a sewing printable planner so you can plan the gifts you want to make - plus a list of over 50 handmade gift ideas! Print this cute Christmas sewing planner and plan out what you want to make for friends, family and neighbors! Don't forget to add gifts for your pets, new stockings, a Christmas quilt, and an advent calendar! Need Christmas sewing gift ideas? Scroll down and browse the list of over 50 easy Christmas gifts to ...Continue Reading
