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The cooler weather here in Texas has us in the mood to do some hand stitching in front of the TV, bundled up under a cozy quilt, and marathoning our favorite spooky season movies. Today’s Spooky Bat Bunting tutorial is a super quick and easy one! It’s even simple enough to recruit your little ones to join in on the fun!

1. Gather Your Supplies

If you have some Halloween fabric in your stash already, you might just have everything you need for today’s project! Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1/2 Yard of a light ...

Tis the season for spooks, scares, scrap-busting, and sewing! These Scrappy Witch’s Hats are a quick and frighteningly fun make for the spooky season. For our Scrappy Witch’s Hats, we’re using Charm Packs and MINI Charm Packs to make adult and child sizes so that every witch and warlock in the family can get in on the magic!

1. Pick Your Size and Scrappy Fabric

We love the scrappy look for these hats, and an easy way to get that look without dipping into your stash is to pick up a Charm Pack or MINI Charm Pack ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Are you looking for a creative way to display your quilt? A hanging quilt sleeve is the perfect solution! This simple DIY project will transform your quilt into a wall hanging and can easily be completed in an afternoon.

In this blog post, we’ll show you how to add a quilt sleeve to your quilt so you can proudly display it on your wall. Let’s get started!

Supplies & Cutting

We’re making a quilt sleeve that will be about 4” tall. It’s suitable for most quilts, but if you plan to use this for a quilt show ...

DIY fabric-wrapped bouquets are a beautiful, creative, and sustainable way to add a special touch to your floral arrangements. In this blog post, we’ll share a step-by-step tutorial for sewing your own DIY fabric bouquet wrap.

A reusable bouquet wrap made from linen fabric is an easy and affordable way to cover your bouquets and give them an elegant and timeless look. Keep reading to find out how to make one!

Our fabric of choice for this project is Essex Yarn Dyed Linen by Robert Kaufman. We love the neutral look with a hint of texture! The Essex Linen ...

We are springing into spring with a brand new block tutorial! Follow along with the step-by-step photos below to make your very own Easter Egg quilt block. This block is an eggs-celent choice to use in many different projects. We’re sharing a free diagram to make an Easter Egg Quilt and table runner.

Easter Egg Project Supplies

For our Easter Egg quilt block, runner, and quilt we are using Stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet for Riley Blake Designs. The florals and spring colors in this collection are perfect for Easter! In addition, for our backgrounds ...

Do you have memories stacking up in the form of T-shirts? Gina Tell, one of our favorite longarm quilters, took the time to show us how to make a T-Shirt quilt.

Maybe it’s the annual fun run, your beloved local sports team, or a concert tee from your favorite band, but you’ve probably picked up a shirt or two along the way. When you make t-shirts into a quilt you can keep those memories alive and close enough to keep you warm.

In the video below, you can follow along as she guides us through her tips, tricks ...

Happy Fall, y’all! We’ve got a pretty plush pumpkin tutorial for you today. With 10 minutes to spare and some Cuddle fabric, you can upgrade your plain pumpkins into glamorous no-sew pumpkin decorations to display all season long.

We made our no-sew pumpkins with Shannon Cuddle fabrics. The Cuddle fabrics make for full and fluffy pumpkins. You can use fun prints to create chic pumpkins to match your style.

Watch the Video Tutorial

Kimberly will show you how to make these quick no-sew pumpkins using just a few materials in this FREE video tutorial.

If you are reading ...

Turn your fear of zippers and bags into a thing of the past. I’m here today to give you a cute, FREE tutorial for making a zipper pouch in no time flat! We couldn’t get enough of the new Canvas At Home Collection by Bonnie & Camille for Moda Fabrics. It’s such a great quality fabric that will hold up after use making it the perfect pair for this tutorial. The finished pouch measures approximately 5″ X 9″. Let’s gather our materials and get started!

1/3 yard or two 10″ squares of fabric
We used At ...

We received a lot of comments requesting another tutorial for a face mask using straps instead of elastic so here ya go! Using the same construction as the previous tutorial, we just added an extra step. Again, the double layer of fabric creates an opening for inserting a filter for added protection.

This mask is NOT medical grade but there is evidence showing that it can help reduce the spread of germs.  If you would like to donate masks to medical centers locally, we recommend that you contact them beforehand and ask what requirements need to be met. Some need ...

It’s time to come together and use our gift of sewing to pay it forward during these difficult times. We have come up with a FREE tutorial for you to make a face mask out of our favorite precut, Jolly Bars! However this project can be made using any of your scraps in hopes that you can use it or donate to those in need. Since elastic has been in short supply, this one uses hair ties, which you might have at home. The double layer of fabric creates an opening for inserting a filter for added protection.

This ...