I always have a cosmetic bag tucked away in my purse, and it’s functional but meh on the cute scale. So, when I ran across these adorable zipper bags Sherri, of A Quilting Life, talks about on a recent … Read More...

Get out your camping gear, ’cause summer is here. Joanne Kim Milnes created this adorable tent in the woods scene with fabric. Right now, on Craftsy Blog, she is offering her tent pattern as a free download. You can choose … Read More...

The blue square surrounds one of the 12 blocks that make up the quilt you see here. Designed by Judy Martin for her 1985 book, “Scrap Quilts”, it’s a favorite of Lindsey Rhodes, blogger at LRStitched. Lindsey increased the size … Read More...

Cats amid bright strips of fabric make this quilt top sing. Made by Allison, of Cluck Cluck Sew, she says this is a great way to thin out the scraps from your stash. I’d call her design a Fence … Read More...

Paper goods are great, but I think in textiles. Designer Mollie, of Wild Olive, created these fruity cuties as a special set of note cards. I might have to increase the size a little, and pull out some fusible … Read More...

Amy Smart at Diary of a Quilter uses patchwork smartly (excuse the pun) in this pouch bag design. Of the project she says,

It’s a great one for using small scraps or mini charms.

True. And if you keep your … Read More...

Nicolette of Dutch Comfort shares her latest makes for the first ever Sarah Fielke Block of the Month (BOM) event, Happy Days. Bright and cheery, Nicolette’s stars match the mood. The eye candy doesn’t stop with stars. Click the … Read More...

Need some stitching practice and a quick gift? Get on over to We All Sew where they walk readers through making the floral pincushion you see here. In the instructional video, you’ll see they use a BERNINA 550 Quilters Edition … Read More...

Because there’s nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby, this table runner is especially nice for your Spring table. Heather of The Sewing Loft used six assorted fabric fat quarters for the ground. The bunny, check out the heart nose, … Read More...

Feeling lucky? It must be the charm of Saint Patrick’s Day working its magic—especially with this adorable free clover pattern shared by the talented Geta Grama!

Whether you’ve got Irish heritage or just love an excuse to sew something green … Read More...

If you think these arrows are paper pieced, think again. Marzi, of Made by Marzipan, came up with a method she claims is much easier than PP plus wastes less fabric. I’m in.

Make a few dozen blocks, roughly … Read More...

Free-form piecing is a thing. Quilters using kits has been a thing. But, can improv translate well in a kit? It can if you’re Maze and Vale. Owner, Australian textile designer Leslie Keating, used some of her hand printed fabrics … Read More...

Most of us can crank out quilt tops and maybe even sandwiches with no problem. But, what about the finish? Fear of binding is for reals y’all. But Tova, of Professor Pincushion, aims to help us out. In her … Read More...

Lily’s mean Spring, and the delicate blooms of Lily of the Valley (Convallaria pips) are a welcome sight after winter blahs. You’ll bring the joy inside when you sew up this and other flowers in Sarah Lynn’s Buoyant Blossoms BOM.… Read More...

Peeking out of his den today, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow—so fingers crossed for an early Spring! ? Honestly, it’s already been unseasonably warm here in my corner of the U.S., but I’m still holding onto hope … Read More...