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My first finish of 2023.

Months ago I saw a beautiful Liberty train case for sale in a shop.  It was pretty pricey, so I decided to make my own version.  

Now I know why it was pricey - they are very fiddly! 

This one ended up bigger than my original plan, but the smaller you go, the more fiddly it gets.  

Fabric and quilt designer Minki Kim came by the Fat Quarter Shop studio to show us how to make some must-have pouches and bags. These pouches are sewn up quickly and machine quilted at home! These pouches are cute and useful, but they are also a great way to practice quilting on your own!

With the help of Minki’s video tutorials, you’ll learn to sew the Sweet 17 Zip Pouch and the Moments Zip Pouch. Beginners can learn how to insert a zipper and some finishing details. If you’re an advanced or intermediate sewist, you may learn ...

Fabric and quilt designer Minki Kim came by the Fat Quarter Shop studio to whip up some sweet sewing projects for us. What a treat! Her projects are all from her new book, Zakka from the Heart: Sew 16 Charming Projects to Warm Any Home. She created 16 patterns to go in the book, all inspired by sweet treats and the art of sewing.

With the help of Minki’s video tutorials, you’ll learn to sew several delectable projects including her embroidered Snack Mat and Macaron Pincushions! Her Snack Mat is a totally FREE pattern you’ll be able ...