I had a busy week supervising a DIY quilter whose first ever quilt was an ambitious foundation pieced elephant. She did really well but did not quite finish after 3 days so she may have to come back to finish the job. She left me with a family heirloom hexagon quilt to complete with a dense feather design.

Each night I went home, got changed, had leftover spagbol, took Nessie for a walk in the park then painted the rest of my sitting room green. It was a tricky job because bumpy wallpaper makes it difficult to cut in neatly ...

A chill is in the air and there are howls on the wind, calling in all the Halloween freebies for a spooktacular roundup. Thirteen free Halloween projects and three free Halloween Quilt and Stitch Alongs await you. Keep reading… if you dare! The urge to make something is all but guaranteed to strike.

Home Decor

Creep your home looking spooky and cute this Halloween with one of these free projects! Which one will bewitch you this spooky season?

Spooky Bat Bunting

The Spooky Bat Bunting works up in two flaps of a bat’s wing and is frightening fun for ...

Adorn your projects with the beauty of nature through our cherished “Floral Elements” fabric blender collection, now expanded with eight stunning new pastel hues! Each fabric showcases a captivating large-scale floral motif, perfect for adding elegance and sophistication to your creations. 

This season, we're excited to present a cohesive palette of eight stunning pastel tones, each inspired by the serene beauty of nature's changing seasons. These calming yet vibrant colors are carefully balanced to complement your unique designs

To spark your creativity, we've designed two stunning projects using the versatile Disappearing Block technique. This block beautifully showcases ...

It's that time of the year again! Dust off your broomsticks and polish your cauldrons, Halloween is just around the corner! Get into the spooky spirit with a quick and easy last-minute witch hat garland project with your little ones. These adorable hats are fun to make with fabric scraps or our Fabric Wonders: 10” Square Packs, and they’re perfect for decorating your Halloween festivities!

We’ve whipped up some spooky magic with our 'Spooky ‘n Witchy' premium quilting cotton collection for these adorable little witch hats! Watch our quick how-to-video and download the Little Witch Hats Garland ...

Calling all quilting enthusiasts! Have you ever wanted to showcase your quilting skills while diving into a fun and creative challenge? Our Astrodelic Quilt Challenge is here to offer you just that! 

The Astrodelic Challenge isn't just about making beautiful quilts; it's also about the excitement of competition and the joy of creativity. Our most popular beginner-friendly pattern uses the strip piecing technique, making it easy to create blocks as a canvas for your imagination. It's perfect for a relaxing weekend project or anytime you want to add your personal style to each stitch and seam. You ...

This spooky season marks the six-year sew-iversary of the free Trick or Treat Carry Along Bag pattern we released in 2018. To celebrate, we’re sewing with the Hey Boo Collection by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics and showcasing a finishing detail that’s so cute you won’t beleaf it till you see it. Whether you’ve seen this project before or it’s your first time, it’s sure to end up on your to-sew list this Fall!

Trick or Treat Carry Along Bag Tutorial

Are you ready to make this festive Trick or Treat Carry ...

Do you want to make a cute pincushion? Check out this blog tutorial! It’s super easy and a great way to use extra fabric scraps or stuffing. We totally dig the Pineapple Quilt Block for this project, but any 4″ finished quilt block will work. Plus, it has a super simple envelope back that eliminates the need for hand-stitching. I’ll walk you through every step of this easy-to-make pincushion. Let’s grab our supplies and get started!

Pincushion Supplies

Aside from your usual sewing supplies, you’ll need:

1. One quilt block made from 4″ Pineapple Quilt Block Foundation ...

I’ve been playing among the stars, literally! In August I will be going to Amy’s Quilt Room in Union Town, PA to teach a One Block Wonder (OBW) Workshop. I want to show them how to design aound a panel and how to add hexies/stars of different sizes.

The panel is Salt Water Dreaming by Spirit of the Bush, it measures 41.5″ x 27″. I decided to cut my strips 3.25″ to yield 5″ finished hexies. When you want to add hexies/stars/cubes of different sizes, they must be divisible by the original size ...

There are quite a few options when it comes to making a quilt design wall. I have had a few in the past and they’ve always been simple and easy to make.

In the future, I would love to make something a little more permanent – and nicer. But for now, you can make a design wall for your quilt blocks just like the one I have.

You should have all the materials you need on hand. Batting, felt (if you want), pins.

Materials for the design wall

• 72″ Quilt wall from Brewer or this one from Fons and Porters ...

With a new season upon us, what better way to honor the season than by expanding our ever-growing range of colors of one of our beloved blender collections: “Decostitch Elements” with 8 NEW beautiful earthy hues! You need to add these colors to your AGF Blenders stash to complete your projects, infusing that decorative stitch feel with our innovative crafty element.

We know you're eager to get started using these gorgeous new fabrics! (Keep reading to be inspired!) We'll be sharing some FREE patterns that showcase the versatility of Decostitch Elements. We're putting the creative power in ...

Have you ever seen those fun rag rugs and rug weaving and wondered how they are made? Explore just a little bit about making a rug using sheets and fabric scraps. This may become your next hobby.

I took a class locally where I was taught the basics of weaving the rug. I’m no expert here, but thinking that this may become a new hobby for me.

It’s something you can do while watching t.v. in the evenings or giving yourself a break from quilting.

I have found it to be a mindless activity and one that ...

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Hello my friends, I hope you have had a good start to your new year! As usual, I ...

Take a look inside our September Stitch Quarterly Subscription, adorned with snowflakes, arctic animals, and glistening trees! Each quarter, we curate an exclusive collection of cross stitch essentials built around a unique theme. This month, our theme is ‘Festive Blizzard’, and as you can imagine, it’s a unique mix of assorted cross stitch supplies to get you in the mood to stitch.

Wintertime Cross Stitch Pattern by It’s Sew Emma
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The Wintertime pattern by It’s Sew Emma adores Winter’s frost! Delicate snowflakes, arctic animals, and glistening trees invite you to cozy ...

The holidays are right around the corner and gift-giving is on everyone’s mind, so we gathered a list of the ultimate DIY holiday gifts to guide you in your handmade gift giving this season. Keep reading for quilting, no-sew, and sewing projects to make your holidays bright that include video tutorials and step-by-step blogs! You can even invite your family and friends to join you for some extra-special holiday merrymaking!

Christmas Stockings

Embrace the holiday spirit by decking the halls with the perfect Christmas stockings using the Fat Quarter Stocking Template Set. Kimberly’s tutorial guides you through ...

Pin cushions are a useful and thoughtful gift for quilters, and they make a nice addition to your sewing space! They’re also a cute, fun DIY project. Today, we’re sharing an easy pin cushion tutorial that’s a quick last-minute gift or a fun project for any skill level.

Pin Cushion Supplies

• Planter Pot (we used these matte cat planter pots from Amazon)
• Fabric (we used some scraps of Spotted by Zen Chic for Moda Fabrics starting with about a quarter of a yard)
• Poly-Fil (we used a 3oz bag for our set of six)
• Thread (any color ...

The December Stitch Quarterly is un-brr-lieveable! We thought it would be fun to let you take a peek inside this delightful bag. This month’s theme is ‘Festive Blizzard’ and we are sharing a sneak peek of the floss!

We are giddy with excitement to see what you think of this spoiler. Leave a comment on this blog if you can guess the design of the cross stitch pattern!

If you’re looking for an eye-catching way to organize your sewing supplies, look no further than this DIY tray! This beautiful quilt block tray serves as a catch-all to keep your essential sewing supplies in one convenient place. Follow the step-by-step tutorial below to make one of your own!

This delightful project is practical and a great way to put your extra quilt blocks to good use. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just looking to add a touch of handmade flair to your sewing room, you can join us as we transform a few simple materials into ...

Take a look inside our September Stitch Quarterly Subscription, filled with colorful apples, squash and corn in a wicker basket with pumpkins! Each quarter, we curate an exclusive collection of cross stitch essentials built around a unique theme. This month, our theme is ‘Fall Harvest‘, and as you can imagine, it’s a unique mix of assorted cross stitch supplies to get you in the mood to stitch.

Fall Harvest Cross Stitch Pattern by It’s Sew Emma
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The Fall Harvest pattern by It’s Sew Emma abounds with Fall’s bounty! Colorful apples, squash ...

Attention all quilting and sewing enthusiasts! Get ready to be captivated by the extraordinary talent of our Sewcialites. They recently took over our Instagram, sharing personal stories and their knowledge, skills, and insider tricks. And that's not all! Be prepared to be endlessly inspired by their latest projects. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner on your creative journey, our Sewcialites have something for everyone that can take your quilting game to the next level. And Who are our Sewcialites, you may wonder? They are a group of 10 of the best creative and passionate quilting and ...

Fall in love with our September Stitch Quarterly! We thought it would be fun to let you take a peek inside this delightful bag. This month’s theme is ‘Fall Harvest’ and we are sharing a sneak peek of the stitches plus a peep of the fabric detail!

We are giddy with excitement to see what you think of this spoiler. Leave a comment on this blog if you can guess the design of the cross stitch pattern!