In the UK, Xmas stockings (the small ones) are hung on the end of a child’s bed waiting for Santa to fill them up on Christmas Eve. But don’t think their hearths go empty, oh no, they go large. Chris … Read More...
Make a Diamond Stocking
“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care” captures the expectant joy of giving and receiving tiny gifts on Christmas morning. This pieced diamond stocking sings with the warmth of the season, making it perfect for your own hearth. … Read More...
Free Quilting Block pattern: Bird block
This bright bird block pattern is one of nine quilt blocks that make up a charming mini quilt called “Birds on a Fence”. The pattern (for the entire quilt) appeared in McCall’s Quilting, September/October 2012 issue, which you can … Read More...
Winner: Making a World of Difference quilt book
Congratulations goes to Brenda! She is the winner of my book giveaway, Making a World of Difference One Quilt at a Time, by Ruth McHaney Danner. Here’s her comment,
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Tutorial: Noel Table Topper
Have you tried DecoFoil on fabric? Jaquelynne Steves, from The Art of Home, has and is so impressed with its ability to add a vintage look to fabric she’s gunning for you to try it. With that in mind, she … Read More...
Tutorial: Improv patchwork denim bag
When my fridge is empty, I head straight to my cupboard for beans and rice. Similarly, a sewer can use what she has on-hand to create a pantry project. Teresa at Sewn Up TeresaDownUnder took a castaway pair of jeans … Read More...
Focus your quilt giving | Win Making A World of Difference
Ever wonder where to begin to do good stitches? You pick up a copy of Ruth McHaney Danner’s book, Making a World of Difference One Quilt at a Time. There, she shares fifty-four stories of quilters who engage in … Read More...
Author interview | Ruth McHaney Danner
Sewists who make quilts in service to others is the subject of Ruth McHaney Danner’s latest book, Making a World of Difference One Quilt At A Time
. You may know her from her popular book, What I Learned from … Read More...
Square Peg quilt | Tute
The colors in this quilt make it sing (opera). Alison Vermilya, of Little Bunny Quilts, made it using fabric from the Basic Mixologie collection. This StudioM fabric line is so popular right now, thefat quarter Shop has a waiting … Read More...
Quilters keeping track | Laura’s tips
Quilt making can easily span months or years. We start and store projects in all phases of completion. The trick is remembering where you left off, particularly when a top has many pieces. Laura Ann Coia, a teacher at SewVeryEasy… Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow case
To make this sweet pillow cover, designer Pat Bravo used scraps and orphan blocks from a former project. Here you see bits of her Artisan fabric collection, which is gorgeous, but you can use any fabrics you happen to have … Read More...
Rainbow Belle Block
Everything’s coming up rainbows over at The Crafty Mummy. That’s Tonya’s take on the blocks she’s making as part of the Farmer’s Wife 1930’s Sampler Quilt Sew-Along. Besides having fun along the way, each participant will end the journey … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple Stocking
Stockings abound in stores now, some pretty, some plain, but none will have your loved ones name on it. Wendi, of Shiny Happy World, has you covered with her latest free project. She explains,
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Tutorial: Fiesta potholder
Happy vibes surround these two potholders made by Lisa and Sarah, of A Spoonful of Sugar. Using fabric from a retro 30’s line was a brilliant move. Thinking these would make great gifts, they generously share how to make … Read More...
Snowflake Quilt Along
If you join the Snowflake Quilt Along, you can snuggle under your own version of this modern quilted throw this winter. Maker, Faith, of Fresh Lemons, shares instructions for how to make it, while a guest at Bernina’s We … Read More...
Cotton print rings the blues
Samantha Lanier of Live Laugh Lanier did a guest post at Spoonflower to share how to – without fancy software – take a pencil drawing and turn it into a repeated pattern, ready for print. When I first saw her … Read More...
Placemats: Six styles six tutes
Ann Kelle‘s colorful placemat project is featured today on Sew Mama Sew as part of her Handmade Holidays 2015 series. This week’s focus is making gifts that help your recipients serve with style. There’s style and then substance, I’m … Read More...
Oh Crap, I lost my needle!
Ever wonder why so many DIYers show us tutes on needle keepers and pin cushions? Simple. We lose them mid-project. I cannot recall the last time it happened to me. Kidding. Truth is, I lost a needle Saturday after I … Read More...
Inspired jumbo pillow + tute
Using a fabric motif to advantage, Sachiko, of Tea Rose Home, created this tiny treasure. A pillow, measuring only 2″ x 2″, it’s small by normal standards, but since it sits in her miniature sewing room, she refers to it … Read More...
Handmade for handheld device | DIY
With five items most sewists will have at home, Lena, of Creative Instincts, shows on her blog how to sew up a Smartphone cover in ten minutes. Both fast and easy, her secret is to start out with small strips … Read More...