From this selection, find quilting and sewing project ideas for the fall, winter, spring, and summer.
Winter is a great time of year to work on a new sewing or quilting project. It’s too cold for outdoor activities, and I don’t know about you, but when it gets dark this early I’m usually too tired to do anything too physical anyway. If you’re brainstorming some ideas for new winter sewing projects […]
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 […]
Fall is my favorite time of year, and I sure want people to know it! I think the outside of my house ends up decorated more for autumn than it does for Christmas. I’ve got a scarecrow, pumpkins, a bale of hay—you name it, it’s probably in my front yard right about now. But all […]
When I think of fall, I think of flavor. There are so many delicious spices and scents that perfectly sum up the feeling of autumn—the first sip of a Pumpkin Spice Latte, the smell of cinnamon in the air, the taste of a freshly-baked apple pie. As much as I wish I could eat nothing […]
This week, because Father’s Day is coming up, we’ve got neckties on the brain. They’re an awesome go-to gift for dads, grandfathers, and male role models in general, but let’s face it: giving someone as necktie isn’t very personal or creative. The amazing news is, there are tons of DIY Father’s Day gifts you […]
I’m not sure about you, but for me, the best thing about spring are all the flowers. Especially the pink and white blossoms that cover tree branches. The great news for sewists and flower-lovers alike, is that fabric flower tutorials are some of the easiest sewing projects around. Knowing how to make fabric flowers means […]
It’s Day 4 of #SpringIntoSewing week! We know you’re itching to start some springtime sewing projects, like our dress patterns for spring that we blogged about yesterday. But before you start sewing, it’s important to decide what kind of look you want to go for! There are so many colors and trends on the runways […]
Conversation hearts are cute and the quintessential Valentine’s Day symbol, but I’m always disappointed by how chalky and tasteless they actually are. Why not get all of the cuteness with none of the disappointment this year? If you’re REALLY looking to show your sweetie you care, make them a few of these DIY Conversation Heart […]
How sweet are these heart-shaped handwarmers from Swoodson Says? If you’re looking for an adorable way to stay toasty this winter, look no further than this easy sewing project. These DIY handwarmers are reusable, not like those disposable ones you can buy at the store, and the heart shape makes them a perfect little gift […]
Merry Christmas, sewists! Take a deep breath – the gifting is over. There are no more presents to make, wrap, and mail. You can take some time and let your smokin’ sewing machines cool down today! Since we can now think about things that aren’t the holidays, today I’m bringing you a report of the […]
