With the holiday season just around the corner, we have put together a gift idea list for that person – or persons – in your life that sews. From practical sewing notions, special edition items, Christmas themed quilting tools, and even stocking stuffers, we have you covered!   Special Edition Sewing Tools These sewing tools are extra special and NOT available at a big box store. Celebrate the sewist in your life with one of these beautiful sewing gifts.   Prism Scissor Gift Set The Prism Scissors Gift Set from LDH, packaged in a beautiful, colorful gift box, feature a unique rainbow ..read more

October has arrived and we’re getting ready for all the fun the autumn season brings. With the color change of leaves, the temperature dropping, and football tailgating, this is one of our favorite times of year! Little Fabric Shop has created a lovely list of easy sewing projects that are quick to make and add seasonal joy to your home.   Little Fabric Shop Halloween & Autumn Sewing Collection   Fall is indeed a wonderful time for sewing projects, especially with all the beautiful colors and themes that come with the season. Here at Little Fabric Shop we have dedicated pages for ..read more

I find creating quilts to be a joyful sewing experience. Inspiration can come from a pattern that speaks to me or fabric that I fall in love with. More recently, I have enjoyed sewing with solid color fabrics. I like the modern and clean look of a solid fabric quilt. We have some great quilt patterns in the shop that work beautifully with solid-colored fabrics.   Solid Fabrics Available at Little Fabric Shop   Bella Solids | Moda Fabrics Here are Little Fabric Shop, we have some beautiful solid color fabric lines. Our two 100% quilting cotton fabric collections are Bella Solids and C ..read more

Need a last-minute gift? Want a cute, quilted coaster to decorate your winter home? Check-out our new Winter Tree Mug Rug Tutorial! This beginner friendly pattern uses the Foundation Paper Piecing sewing technique. It is a lightning-fast project. Add winter and holiday colors to your home and you have a fun (and dare I say practical?) coaster.   Tree Mug Rug Sewing Directions Let’s get sewing! This tutorial will create one finished 7” x 7” Tree Mug Rug. We worked with the Ruby Star Society Winterglow fabric collection to make this mug rug. Below is a PDF pattern download with all the step ..read more

A Zipper Bag is a must have for just about everything – travel storage, toiletries, office supplies, make-up, electrical cords, and small sewing projects, just to name a few. This zipper bag is a great size for all of this. We’ve created a beginner friendly zipper bag tutorial to help you create a fast project or easy handmade gift.   Zipper Bag Sewing Directions Let’s get started! Below is a PDF pattern download with all the steps to create this bag.   PDF Pattern Download: Zipper Bag Tutorial   General Pattern Information The is a beginner friendly sewing tutorial. All dimensi ..read more

Ho Ho Ho! Shopping season has rolled around, and Little Fabric Shop is here to make present picking for all your crafty pals fast and simple with their 2023 Sewing Gift Guide. From tools to notions to gifts, these sewing must-haves have all been tried and true'd by people that are serious about sewing. Score points with your stitcher buddy - any item from this list will bring joy in spades!   Cutting Tools   A high-quality scissor is a must for anyone that sews. We have a wonderful collection of excellent scissors that are also unique and fun! Check out our selection of scissors that ..read more

As we move towards the winter season, I get excited for holiday sewing! There is nothing better than snuggling up on the coach with a cup of hot chocolate in a warm blanket. This is the season to enjoy the warmth of the fireplace and celebrate with family and friends. Little Fabric Shop has pulled together our 2023 Christmas and Winter Quilt Pattern Guide to get you excited and inspired for holiday sewing.   Traditional Christmas Quilt Patterns These quilt sewing patterns are 100% Christmas themed, unique, and make a lovely addition to your holiday home. The quilt patterns are of varying ..read more

It is that time of year where we reach for our cozy sweaters, a warm cup of apple cider, and savor the yummy goodness of a fall harvest. There are so many ways to enjoy the autumn season. Hiking through a forest when the leaves are turning is one of my favorite ways to delight in the beauty of fall. It is also the perfect season to fill your home with handmade décor in Halloween colors and a palette of amber, green, orangey red, and brown. We have created a sewing guide filled with patterns and tutorials to get you ready for the Halloween and autumn season.   Halloween & Autumn Fabric ..read more

We have made it to the last Little Fabric Shop Quilt blog. Today, we’ll give you all the information you need to finish up your quilt! Thank you to everyone who has sent me pictures of how your quilts have turned out. I have enjoyed every single one of them and love them all! Let’s get sewing.   Iron the Quilt Top Now that you have finished your quilt top it is important to do a thorough press. Make sure all the seams are lying flat and trim all the loose strings and threads from the back. This extra step really helps create a neat and clean finish as you go forward with the finishing ste ..read more

This month we are creating the final block for the Little Fabric Shop Quilt. This block uses many of the techniques from previous blocks, but in a smaller size. You will be creating Half Square Triangles and Diamond in Square Blocks. This month’s Wyoming Valley quilt block is a bit more intricate than previous month’s blocks, but all the details create a beautiful finish. Pay close attention to block placement and direction, but don’t worry – we’ll walk you through every step. Let’s get sewing!   We will once again use the Creative Grids® Half-Square 4-in-1 Triangle Quilt Ruler  ..read more