A Beginner's Guide to Sewing on a Patch Sewing on a patch can be a way to repair clothing and get a longer use of them but it can also be a fun and rewarding way to personalize your clothes, bags, or any fabric item. Whether you’re looking to add a stylish touch to your jeans or repair a hole in your favorite jacket, this step-by-step guide will help you sew on a patch with ease. Follow along with these instructions and helpful visuals to ensure your patch is securely and neatly attached. Not all patches are created equal. Choosing the right patch for your project depends on the type of ..read more

Embrace the Sunshine: Sewing in Summer Ah, summer—the season of sunshine, ice cream, and spontaneous sewing projects that seem like a great idea in the middle of a heatwave. If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a pile of fabric scraps that could rival a beach towel collection, and a list of handmade summer accessories that seemed reasonable back in April. But fear not, dear sewist! As you sip on your iced tea (or triple-shot espresso), let's explore the whimsical world of summer sewing. Whether you're a seasoned sewist or a newbie looking for some sunny inspiration, there are plenty of way ..read more

Easy Pot Holder Sewing Tutorial Customize your kitchen accessories and sew your own pot holder with this free tutorial. This pot holder is a bit like an oven mit. It protects your whole hand with two pockets: one for your thumb and one for the other fingers. The finished size is 9 by 5 inches. I added a little loop to hang it with my kitchen towels. It is insulated with terry cloth fabric from an old bath towel and a layer of cotton quilt batting. The rectangular shape of this pot holder makes it easy to sew. There are no curved lines, there is no quilting or binding with bias tap ..read more

SEVEN QUICK QUILT LABELS I originally named this blog Seven Quick Quilt Labels And Why You Need One because I believe we quilters overlook the importance of a quilt label. Quilt labels are important chapters in our quiltmaker’s story, without them our story is untold. Let me start by asking a question. Why do painters, sculptors, poets and other artists sign their work? Is it ego or pride? Or are they sending a message down through the ages? I believe the humble quilt label allows the quiltmaker to share their inspiration, feelings and thoughts, into the future.       &nbs ..read more

Pedal to the Needle: What You Didn’t Know About Your Sewing Machine Foot Pedal A sewing machine foot pedal, also known as a foot pedal or foot control, is an essential component of a regular hobby sewing machine. With the pedal you control the speed of the sewing machine, serger or cover stitch machine. A sewing machine pedal consists of a plastic casing, mostly triangular in shape with a cord. You can plug the cord into the foot interface at the side of your sewing machine. Some machines have a double cord - with an extra electrical outlet - that goes into the same interface in the s ..read more

Choosing a Sewing Machine for Quilting at Home Have you mastered piecing and been sending your quilts out to be quilted? Are you thinking of buying a machine on which you can quilt at home? There are many factors you need to consider as you look for that one special machine that will provide you with hours of quilting fun. And quilting is fun! But how do you know which machine will help you achieve your quilting goals? When buying a sewing machine for quilting, a few things that should be considered are: The size of the throat area The larger the area the bigger the projects you can mak ..read more

Super Simple Quilted Placemats Do you have a couple of coordinating fat quarters that you just don’t know what to do with? Then, this little quilting project might be for you. In it you will learn how to make placemats. This is also a fun way to practice your piecing, straight line or free motion quilting and binding on a small doable project. It’s a perfect project for a beginner but also a quick and easy project for any level. Getting Ready for This Placement Project Keep the finished placemats for yourself. Or give them as gifts! If you want to make more than two, just double the fabri ..read more

A Quilter’s Guide to Thread Weight There are two sewing aspects to quilting…piecing the top and the actual quilting of the quilt. You may want to use different thread weights (thicknesses) for each. As you head to the fabric store or quilt shop to buy your thread for quilting, you may be wondering what weight of thread to purchase. In this blog, whether you use 100% cotton or polyester sewing machine thread, we’ll help you decipher what a thread weight means and which weight threads may be just right for your quilt projects. This way, you can make the best choices when you are looking for t ..read more

Five Ideas for Sewing a Gift for Mom Handmade gifts often carry special sentimental value because they are made with love and care. In this blog post we are highlighting some wonderful sewing projects and inspiration for easy diy mother’s day gifts. Just scroll down and discover five projects that are easy to sew and make a very special gift for your beloved mom. These are the five things you can sew for your mom. Additional details about the projects follow the list below. A Pillow Cover for a throw pillow finished with a French Seam that fits your mom’s sofa. 2. A Gardening Knee Cushio ..read more

LEARN TO MAKE QUARTER CIRCLE BLOCKS THE EASY WAY If you like things nice, easy and quick, then you’ll like this quarter-circle (QC) block design called the “Love Ring”. You can use this lovely block to make a Love Ring Wall Hanging Quilt for Mother’s Day. I’ll show you the great Four-At-Once Quarter-Circle shortcut to making sixteen quarter-circle blocks using four 10-inch square blocks.                                                           L ..read more