Do you have a pretty new bundle of fat quarters for which you need a project? I have that problem all the time! Lucky for all the fat quarter-loving quilters around, I spend a lot of time dreaming up sewing projects that will make the most of a fat quarter. These aren’t projects that use just a 10” square of fabric (those are fun, too!) but sewing projects that use up most of 1 or more fat quarters. Are you looking for fat quarter quilt patterns instead of projects to sew? 20 Easy Fat Quarter Quilt Patterns What is a fat quarter? Photo credit: SewCanShe.com I’m glad you asked! Imagine taking ..read more

Is your fabric stash not very big? Don’t worry! With just a yard of fabric, there are so many things you can sew! Start with quick and easy sewing projects like a simple pillowcase, kitchen apron, and pretty tote bags. If you are an experienced sewist, there are even more options. It’s never been so easy to learn to sew or sew through piles of fabric. Pick a free sewing pattern from this huge list and sew one today! For those who have never sewn before, 1-yard pieces of fabric are affordable, easy to find, and just enough to make something fun and useful. You only need basic sewing skills and ..read more

Is your fabric stash not very big? Don’t worry! With just a yard of fabric, there are so many things you can sew! Start with quick and easy sewing projects like a simple pillowcase, kitchen apron, and pretty tote bags. If you are an experienced sewist, there are even more options. It’s never been so easy to learn to sew or sew through piles of fabric. Pick a free sewing pattern from this huge list and sew one today! What You Will Need Photo credit: l i g h t p o e t / Shutterstock.com For those who have never sewn before, 1-yard pieces of fabric are affordable, easy to find, and just enough t ..read more

Last month, I was lucky to set sail on a quilting cruise with my sister Liz. I had never sailed on a cruise organized by Stitchin’ Heaven before, so this was a real adventure. Let me tell you all about it! Photo credit: SewCanShe.com We sailed from Cape Canaveral (near Orlando) on the Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas, a huge and relatively new ship. Our balcony room was relaxing and enjoyable, the food was delicious, and there was way too much on-board entertainment for what we had in mind. Why? Photo credit: SewCanShe.com We came to sew! Here’s a photo of the ship’s conference center transf ..read more

The Mysterious Sewing Society quilt retreats are one-day events at the Carlisle Inn in Sarasota, Florida. This was my fourth quilt retreat with the Mysterious Sewing Society (their fifth retreat, overall). Time flies, and I’m already looking forward to my next one! Photo credit: SewCanShe.com The premise of a mystery quilt retreat with the Mysterious Sewing Society is simple: You’ll receive cutting instructions and a list of supplies to bring about a month before the event. Come with your sewing machine, travel iron, notions, and pre-cut fabrics to the Carlisle Inn early on the day of the ret ..read more

I love my electronic devices and I LOVE sewing. Put them together and what do you get? The handmade connection! ha ha ha… Below are 21 free sewing patterns and tutorials for things you can make to hold, carry, store, organize and use technology. These make great gifts for the younger generation and the older generation too. Quilted iPad Case Photo credit: SewCanShe.com Sew a fabric iPad case to keep your device safe and protected. The Pretty Quilted iPad case pattern is everything you need and you can sew it using your favorite fabric! Couch Caddy Photo credit: SewCanShe.com A Couch Caddy (or ..read more

I love my electronic devices and I LOVE sewing. Put them together and what do you get? The handmade connection! ha ha ha… Below are 21 free sewing patterns and tutorials for things you can make to hold, carry, store, organize and use technology. These make great gifts for the younger generation and the older generation too. Quilted iPad Case Photo credit: SewCanShe.com Sew a fabric iPad case to keep your device safe and protected. The Pretty Quilted iPad case pattern is everything you need and you can sew it using your favorite fabric! Couch Caddy Photo credit: SewCanShe.com A Couch Caddy (or ..read more

This mesh laundry bag will help you keep your bras, underwear, and other items separate and wash them safely in your washing machine. I love using mine for swimsuits too. Just toss your delicates in the bag and then toss the bag in your washer. This project is easy to sew, and I have lots of tips to help anyone do it! This blog post has been converted to an optional PDF that’s optimized for printing. Find it here. The free wash bag tutorial is included in the blog post below and is free to read, print, and sew! Just hit CTRL +P on your computer to print. The Optimized for Print ..read more

I love big bags, and I cannot lie! There’s nothing better than a bag that I can use to carry everything I need to church, to a class, or just to the post office. Here are my 17 favorite sewing patterns for making a nice big bag. Some of these bags are quilted, some have zippers, some have drawstrings, and some have lots of pockets. No matter what kind of big bag you are looking for, I bet you find it here. Sew Easy Big Beautiful Bag Photo credit: SewCanShe.com The DIY Big Beautiful Bag pattern is a classic quilted tote bag. It is so fast and easy to sew, you won’t believe it. If you use a flor ..read more

I love big bags, and I cannot lie! There’s nothing better than a bag that I can use to carry everything I need to church, to a class, or just to the post office. Here are my 17 favorite sewing patterns for making a nice big bag. Some of these bags are quilted, some have zippers, some have drawstrings, and some have lots of pockets. No matter what kind of big bag you are looking for, I bet you find it here. Sew Easy Big Beautiful Bag Photo credit: SewCanShe.com The DIY Big Beautiful Bag pattern is a classic quilted tote bag. It is so fast and easy to sew, you won’t believe it. If you use a flor ..read more