Decorate your Christmas tree with one, or all, of these beautiful hand embroiderer Christmas ornaments. All of the patterns are free and they will look lovely in your home. They would also make a festive and heartfelt gift for a … Read More...
How to Make a Decorative Embroidered Halloween Cat Throw Pillow
Isn’t this one of the most lovely embroidered Halloween cat throw pillows you have ever seen? It was designed by Ohoh Deco and you can get the free pattern when you sign up for her email list.
If you are … Read More...
How to Make a Scrappy Quilt Pattern
Calling all scrappy quilters! Here is a fantastic free quilt pattern to show off some of your scraps. It comes to use from APQS.
If you read my posts then you know I am all about scrap quilts. I … Read More...
How to Make Plastic Canvas Mini Jack O’Lanterns
When I saw the tutorial for these adorable plastic canvas mini Jack O’Lanterns I knew I had to bring it to you. Just look at these cute decorations by My Plastic Canvas Projects.
Everything you need to know is … Read More...
How to Make a Plaid Christmas Throw Pillow
Put your plaid fabrics to good use with this fun and unique tutorial from A Wonderful Thought.
Plaids are always a good look around the holidays and this technique is an easy way to incorporate them in your home … Read More...
Hobbs Holiday Quilt Along
Who doesn’t love a quilt along? I know I do. The best part about this festive one from Create with Claudia is that it is free of charge and, for those who are eligible, there is a giveaway at the … Read More...
How to Do the Satin Stitch in Embroidery
One of the most commonly used and recognized embroidery stitches is the Satin stitch. The satin stitch can be used for so many different looks in your embroidery designs. Many of the patterns you can purchase use it in designs … Read More...
How to Wash a Quilt
Have you ever wondered how to wash a quilt? This tutorial from Quiltdom shows you how. From prepping your quilt to care after it has been washed, you will find it all.
Quilts are often treasured items that take some … Read More...
14 Lone Star Quilt Tutorials and Patterns
Long regarded as one of the most difficult quilt patterns to make, the Lone Star is a striking design. The color and design possibilities are endless with the design. Many people have written tutorials and free patterns and we have … Read More...
10 Free Halloween Hand Embroidery Patterns
The spooky Halloween season is almost here and to get you in the mood I have rounded up several free patterns. Some are super spooky and some are fun and festive. Most are easy so even beginners can tackle them. … Read More...
How to Make an Apple Plastic Canvas Coaster
Great for back to school or any other time of year, make a few of these adorable plastic canvas apple coaster. The free pattern is from Stings Away!.
This is an easy pattern. The blog post is short and it … Read More...
How to Make a Perfect 4-Patch Quilt Block
One of the easier quilt blocks to make, the four patch is a staple in many quilt patterns. This tutorial by April Rosenthal shows you how to make a perfect one.
With detailed step-by-step photos and instructions, the tutorial tells … Read More...
How to Hand Embroider a Felt Mandala
Make your own unique felt embroidered mandala with this tutorial from Shiny Happy World. You don’t even need a pattern with this method.
It is essentially doodling with thread, albeit a bit more structured because of the mandala design.… Read More...
Modern Pebble and Twigs Table Runner Pattern
Are you looking for a striking and modern table runner pattern? This gorgeous design from Living Water Quilter may be exactly what you are looking for.
Based on the pattern you will need fat quarters. The article has a complete … Read More...
Sweet Stitches Embroidery Pattern Book
From the Fat Quarter Shop comes this lovely pattern book called Sweet Stitches. It is written by Aneela Hoey and contains…wait for it…over 250 iron-on embroidery designs. Wow!
Containing 120 pages there are patterns as well as instructions on transferring … Read More...
How to Make a Cheeseburger Quilt Block
Make this fun and quirky block from Kelli Fannin Quilts and you will probably get hungry. What a cute cheeseburger!
Quilting doesn’t have to be all about stars and geometric angles. Try something totally different and that is definitely what … Read More...
10 Ideas For Organizing Your Fabric Scraps
As a quilter, I know how hard it is to keep you fabric scraps organized. For me it is especially bad after I have finished a project. I am always looking for storage and organizational ideas. Here are ten good … Read More...
9 Free Plastic Canvas Coasters Patterns
We all love plastic canvas crafts right? I know I like them, especially easy ones and these coasters are just that. Easy and festive, you are sure to find a design that you love. Best of all, they are all … Read More...
How to Make Continuous Bias Tapes
Do you have a big quilt to bind, or lots of small items that need the bias tape? This tutorial from DIY- Crush will help you out.
In it you will learn how to make continuous bias tape, no matter … Read More...
How to Machine Embroider on Pillowcases
Jazz up your plain pillowcases with some machine embroidery. This tutorial from Machine Embroidery Geek shows you how.
Containing all sorts of tips and tricks, you will learn everything you need to know. There are also detailed step by step … Read More...