Whimsical quilt patterns make lovely gifts for anyone, from babies and kids to family members and friends! We have rounded up 12 of our favorite playful quilt designs at FaveQuilts that range from wonky and abstract quilting patterns that would look lovely as a DIY home decorations to adorable animal-themed baby quilts. Also, learn about thread […]
Fall fashion is wonderful for combining your favorite elements from summer and winter styles. You can easily throw together your favorite skirt with a leather jacket for the chilly weather before the cold weather truly sets in. For tips on creating a stylish fall wardrobe this season, we have put together a fall fashion preview […]
If you love vintage sewing patterns, then do we have the collection for you! We created lists of retro sewing tutorials and style guides for the most influential decades in twentieth-century fashion. This wide range of easy sewing patterns features popular trends from over the last century for everything from men’s accessories like these classic 1920s-inspired Super Speedy […]
The neighbors are outside grilling, fireworks are going off, the pool is crowded, and the school bus is coming around the corner…wait, it’s already time to get ready for going back to school? We know—it feels way too soon! Luckily, we have put together a collection of DIY school supplies that includes sewing projects for […]
If you are searching for the hot new styles in quilting, then you have come to the right place! We have put together the following top 2018 quilting trends based on researching what’s in vogue at quilting markets, quilting expos, and industry predictions for what will be popular in the next quilting season. Below is […]
Are you ready to hear about the upcoming autumn quilting trends for 2017? No? It’s only July you say? Luckily, the summer is the perfect time of year to get started on those long-term fall quilting patterns, and even to get a head start on those holiday quilting projects that will make great gifts for […]
Would you like to get to know your sewing community? Are you interested in learning basic sewing techniques, hearing stories about how sewing has changed lives, or discovering tips and tricks for starting your own crafty business? We have exactly what you’ve been looking for! We have 7 of the best quilting and sewing podcasts […]
DIY projects that focus on being environmentally-friendly have been trending all over the craft world for 2017, including eco-friendly sewing patterns and projects. Pantone even chose Greenery as their Color of the Year, to emphasize going back to nature and finding restoration and rejuvenation. In celebration of Greenery and all things eco-friendly, AllFreeSewing has rounded […]
The results are in! At the beginning of May, our editors at AllFreeSewing and FaveQuilts posted a charity challenge for our readers: a sew-a-thon for the entire month of May for Operation Christmas Child. Our Sew-a-Thon goal was 1,000 handmade pillowcases for kids in need around the world. So how did we do? Our editors […]
All quilters know that the art of quilting is an excellent creative outlet, but did you know that quilting can improve your mental and emotional health? Keeping ourselves mentally and emotionally healthy is related to our overall physical well-being, which is why creative arts like quilting, sewing, and other crafting is so important in our […]
