We fabric stashers all have pieces we adore, yet stumble when it comes to using them creatively. The whys will vary, but for me, it’s usually a unique motif that makes the most sense uncut. Well, Katie of Running with … Read More...

Sixteen standalone artistic expressions, each one spectacular. This the inspiring result of Kim, at My Go-Go Life, taking part in 100 Days 100 Blocks Instagram challenge. Joiners make two quilt blocks a day, then post. Kim has applied a … Read More...

The bike and owl are my favorites of Angela’s latest free printable at the Moda Cutting Table blog. Carrie Nelson shares ideas on how you might use these; she explains.

Print it out on printable fabric sheets to make labels

Are you Group 1 or 2? Staci of Craft Staci shares on her blog how to make these fun 4-patch coasters with a nod to Group 2. Of her project she explains,

They’re easy to make and, as I mentioned,

Abby, of While She Naps, created a patchwork version of Casey the Crab. What a cheerful presence to have around the house. And it’s not just for kids. I’d put this cutie in my sewing room and use as … Read More...

Fall is the best time to visit apple orchards because you get to see ripened apples turned into cider. At least that’s the reality at Yates Cider Mill, in Michigan USA. My daughter and her siblings visited such a … Read More...

Ever notice how q-u-i-l-t is one letter off from g-u-i-l-t? I get some of the latter if during a project, I throw away even the tiniest fabric scraps. How about you? Kim Sherrod of Lily Patch Quilts, comes to our … Read More...

You and your DMC floss have a date. Especially if you’re an Outlander fan.Hamish the Hedgehog. 

This sweet little hedgehog finishes up at just about 8 inches across, making it the perfect embroidery motif for so many creative projects. Picture … Read More...

Visit your next Farmer’s Market with a cute and reusable tote like the one Kathleen Berlew, of KBB Crafts & Stitches, made. To keep the project quick, she starts with a purchased canvas tote. Sort of the Sandra Lee … Read More...

Cathy Perlmutter of Gefilte Quilt goes under the sea with three of her latest sewing projects. All employ raw edge applique on a denim ground. Notice she used buttons for octopus tentacles. Clever. All you need to get started is … Read More...

Wave stitching compliments new fabric line, *Pandalicious. Created by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics, the accompanying quilt pattern and video is the latest in the AGF Stitched with Kimberly series. Need more visuals? Here’s the list of participating quilters, … Read More...

Tufts, piping, and covered buttons may make this pillow project seem out of reach for some sewers. But, as Liz Johnson of Sew4Home explains,

If you’re new to Sew4Home, you’ll soon discover our focus: to create careful, step-by-step instructions that

Mo of Mo Bedell created this dazzling quilted tote as part of the Manchester Metallics Summer Bag Challenge. She’s one of 14 talented sewers tapped to create a new summer bag featuring Robert Kaufman’s fabric line, Manchester Metallic. It’s hard … Read More...

Sanchia of Red Brolly embraces fruit themed fabrics this summer. Using tiny squares and half squares she created this pineapple quilt block that finishes 6 3/4″ x 10 1/4″. One block is big enough for a mug rug, potholder or … Read More...

Shelley of A Pigeon in Pungo made this strawberry mini as part of the Sew Modern Magazine mini quilt challenge. To meet the deadline she had exactly 16 hours to start a-n-d finish. Undeterred, she explains,

PPffhh  …16 hours –

This red, white and blue quilt made by Allison, of Cluck Cluck Sew, is the perfect decor for the 4th of July. It’s very little fuss for a big impact. Though she made this a few years back, it bears … Read More...

The colors in this hexie give us a counterpoint to the wicked summer heat most of the US is experiencing this week. The designer uses cool greens, a bluish pink and a touch of white to create the tranquil feel … Read More...

Cotton + Steel Fabrics, in their product description for this free lawn chair pattern, had this to say,

These iconic metal chairs are the stars of anyone’s vintage backyard daydreams.

Yes indeed. A quick look on Google brought me to … Read More...