The economy block is one of my favorite quilt blocks. I love using lots of fabrics in it and you can use the center square to frame cute fabrics! This economy block FPP tutorial will show you how to make the classic quilt block quickly and precisely using foundation paper piecing! This block is sometimes called Square-in-a-square and it is so satisfying to make! Make it with scraps or any favorite fabrics. Foundation Paper Piecing Basics If you have never done the Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) method before, check out this ...Continue Reading
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Foundation Paper Pieced Heart Quilt Block with FREE Pattern
You have to try this foundation paper pieced heart quilt block! Hearts are such a versatile block to add to your repertoire and I just love how simple yet impactful they are in any project! The FPP heart pattern makes a crisp, beautiful heart block that you will be obsessed with! Foundation Paper Pieced Heart Supplies You don't need fancy supplies for this block! Heart Quilt FPP Pattern Download Click on the pink button below to download the heart block pattern. This is a PDF that will print on 1 page. Be sure to ...Continue Reading
Beautiful Jelly Roll Sewing Ideas with Precut Fabric
These jelly roll sewing ideas will get your creative juices flowing. I love sewing with precut fabrics like jelly rolls because it is easy to dive right into your project without picking fabrics or cutting! In this post I am sharing 4 gorgeous things you can make starting with a jelly roll! Jelly Roll Pillow Cover - Jelly Roll Sewing Ideas You have to try this simple jelly roll pillow project! It only takes a few strips and you'll have plenty left over! Customize your pillow with appliqué letters! Use a name, a word or ...Continue Reading
Mini Barbie Quilt Pattern
Let's sew a quilt fit for Barbie! This mini Barbie quilt pattern is so cute and fun to make! You will love sewing this because it starts with charm squares, which cuts down on our cutting a lot! Barbie Quilt Materials Mini Barbie Quilt Tutorial To sew this mini quilt, start by using your 12 charm squares to make half square triangles! You don't have to cut the charm squares at all since they are precut for us. Place 2 charm squares on top of each other with right sides together. Draw a diagonal line from one corner ...Continue Reading
25 Smart Quilting Tips for Better Results Every Time – Sewing Tricks
Want to make better quilts? Here are 25 quilting tips to help you know where to start! These quilting tips and tricks will take your quilts to the next level and they are easy to implement right away! These tips are so simple - read them before starting your next quilting project! 1. Don't prewash - 25 Smart Quilting Tips If you have sewn clothing, you have probably been trained to prewash your fabrics. But with quilting this is a step you can and should skip! High quality quilting cotton doesn't shrink very much - about 5%. But ...Continue Reading
Fabric Scrap Map with US Map Pattern
I'm so excited to share this project with you today - it's an update from my original project dating back to 2011! Yikes that's a long time! But I still love this project, so I wanted to share an updated post with all the information and templates you need to make your own fabric scrap map! This post includes a US map PDF with all the states and a layout plus all the information and a video to show you how it's done! This fabric scrap map is a work of love that will look amazing hanging up in your home! The United States are all made ...Continue Reading
Fabric Scrap Bookmarks
Save the scraps with this cute project that you can use every day! Fabric scrap bookmarks are so easy and cute for any bookworm! There are two styles in this tutorial - an elastic one that wraps around your spot and a classic looking fabric bookmark with ribbon at the top. You can use some fun lace elastic for the wrap bookmark! You can never have enough bookmarks so dump out your scrap stash and let's make some! Be sure to check out the video in this post for more scrap fabric ideas plus video instructions for this ...Continue Reading
Mug Cozy Pattern – Sew a fabric mug wrap!
It's mug season and here's a great winter sewing project for your kitchen or office! This mug cozy pattern makes a fabric mug wrap for your mug to protect your hands from the heat! Make this DIY mug cozy with your favorite cotton fabrics and a cute button! You can even piece the cozy so it has lots of cute fabrics, making it a great scrapbuster project! Because of the elastic, this cozy will fit a good range of mug sizes from standard to large. Mug cozies make a great gift - pair it with a mug or a gift card! Mug Cozy ...Continue Reading
Dollar Store Fabrics?! 5 Finds You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Did you know the Dollar Tree is a great source for inexpensive fabrics?! I'm sharing over 5 Dollar Store fabrics that you can use in your sewing projects! This post also includes 3 projects using those fabrics - useful things you can make with supplies from the dollar store! These projects are fun, easy and budget friendly! Dollar Store Fabrics There are actually so many things you can use as fabric from the Dollar Tree! Here are my top 5, but there are another 2 in the projects - see if you can spot them! Hooded ...Continue Reading
Quilt Block Sweatshirt Tutorial & Free Pattern
Let's make a quilt block sweatshirt to add to your fall wardrobe! This quilt block accent sweatshirt pattern is simple to sew and is so fun to wear! You can use any quilt block for this tutorial- I'm using the churn dash block. I'm going to show you an easy appliqué method that will leave you with a super pretty sweatshirt you can wear! Quilty Sweatshirt Materials Churn Dash Block Cheat Sheet Download the measurements below to have as a handy reference - or head to my churn dash block tutorial for measurements and ...Continue Reading
Quilted Composition Notebook Cover
Let's make a notebook cover to add some Quilty style to your school supplies! I love having a fresh notebook for ideas and it's even cuter with a quilted composition notebook cover! This notebook cover features the churn dash quilt block which is a classic block I love to make! These look so good when you put them on your notebook and will make any schoolwork so much better! There is a free pattern download available in this post - just print it out and get your fabrics ready! Materials for sewing a quilted composition ...Continue Reading
