Now that Thanksgiving is almost behind us (just two more days!), we can all turn our attention to my favorite time of year—Christmastime! With all the carols in the air and the snow starting to fall in many places, this is the perfect time of year to put together a holiday quilt that you and […]
Today we’re bringing you more tips and tricks from Kaylee, editor of AllFreeSewing.com! Pressing your fabric is an important part of sewing, but you’d be amazed at how many people often get it wrong. Kaylee will show you the techniques you’ll need to make your fabric pressing top-notch! Tips and Tricks Tuesday: How to Press […]
Today’s Tips and Tricks Tuesday is brought to you by Bobbie from A Vision to Remember! If you’re loving rag quilts as much as we are this season, she’s got the scoop on how to be sure you’re using the right fabric for the job. Tips and Tricks Tuesday: How to Choose Fabric for Rag […]
Fall weather is officially here. Enjoy a pumpkin spice latte, changing leaves, family get-togethers, and, of course, some chilly weather. It’s time to tuck away your summer tanks and store your shorts in lieu of sporting warm, fall layers. To get your fall wardrobe ready to go, we have collected these infinity scarf sewing patterns […]
Today’s guest blogger is Melissa Corry. You can follow her blog at happyquiltingmelissa.com! *Just a note before we start: We will be making a slightly modified Drunkard Path blocks as the “crust” section of the block is skinnier than your traditional Drunkard Path blocks. This way, our seams from the blocks will line directly up […]
We all need clothes that fit well in order to dress for success in our everyday lives. Thankfully, sewists can make clothes to fit their exact measurements. This eliminates the pulling, stretching, pinching, bagginess, and unflattering silhouettes from store-bought, factory-sized clothing. (After all, you weren’t made in a factory; why should your clothes be?) If […]
Today’s guest blogger is Mayra Cecilia Morales. You can check out her projects at so-sew-easy.com! I think there must be a giant invisible poodle living in my house. It is disguised as a teenage girl, and she is tiny, with small hands and feet, not even 75 pounds. However, when she comes out of the […]
Tea-lovers are arguably the best people around. They always know the hottest cafés in town. They’re always down to treat you to a scrumptious new drink, whether it be morning, noon, or night. Best of all, they’re lovers of the simple pleasures in life: the warmth of a freshly brewed teapot glowing into their palms […]
Decking the halls is all all holly and jolly, but making the gifts you give others just as festive can be a challenge. How ever will a wintertime crafter show off her snowy pizzazz on what she puts on the tree and underneath it? If you’ve ever felt the urge to add a personal ho-ho-holiday […]
With leftover scraps, you can make an adorable apron to gift to a lucky friend, whether it be for a birthday, the holiday season, or just because! If it’s a holiday gift, you could make this apron in holiday colors, but more general fabric can be used all year long. Our friends at Westcott bring […]
