The holiday season is a great time to reflect back on all those great memories you had as a kid, and sometimes, you probably wish you could go back to a period when times were much simpler and the hustle-bustle of the holidays wasn’t quite as overwhelming as it is now. Well, this year, give […]
When I think about Christmas, I think of a well-decorated tree, a fire crackling on the hearth, and, hanging right above the fireplace, a brightly-colored Christmas stocking hanging up and waiting for Santa. Now that I’m older, I might not necessarily figure Santa as much into the equation, but every year without fail there […]
I won’t tell if you won’t. I always love “Secret Santas,” especially with my crazy family. In my mind, Secret Santa is just the newer version of a White Elephant party. There was always this Ferris Wheel shot glass set that would get passed on every single Christmas. Yeah, it sounds kind of cool when […]
Am I the only one that can already hear the faint sound of “Jingle Bells” in the distance? Fall gives way to winter all too quickly every year, and before you know it, you’ve barely survived Thanksgiving, and the candy canes are once again making their appearance. In the snowy Midwest where I live, the […]
We know how stressful the holidays can be. You’ve got your menu planned for Christmas dinner, you’ve invited all the relatives, and you’ve finished up your holiday shopping. But when you go to set the table for Christmas dinner, you’ve forgotten to think about those little decorative details that make the family meal even more […]
If there’s one type of quilt pattern that our readers love, it’s a jelly roll pattern. In case you’re new to quilting, jelly rolls are type of precut fabric that typically contain about 40 strips of fabric. These budget-friendly strips are excellent for larger quilt projects, especially strip quilts, and they help speed up the […]
Around Thanksgiving, it’s so easy to get so caught up in the food preparation that you totally forget to decorate the house. To avoid any added holiday stress, get started on your table decor early with these free sewing patterns! These Thanksgiving sewing projects, from napkins to table runners, are so easy but will really […]
The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to get into gift-making mode. Quilters know this means tons of sewing and quilting projects for DIY Christmas gifts. The holidays are the perfect time to show off your quilting skills by creating some gorgeous quilt projects for everyone in the family, including your […]
Hi! Stephanie from Swoodson Says; I have completely fallen down the rabbit hole of DIY Christmas ornaments this year and have been creating some fun patterns. I like ornaments that catch your eye when you’re looking at a tree; you could put all sorts of words on this base pennant shape and have it look […]
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 […]
