This is the time when we all reach into our fabric stash and find materials for face masks. In this Easy to sew Face Mask: fast and comfortable blog post, you will see the steps I took to make my first (of many I know) face mask. [Edited: July 21, 2020] Before you go any further: if you are looking for face masks and are pressed for time, check out the ones I have listed in my Etsy store. I have sold over 500 masks and you might find something you like for yourself or your kids. I followed … [Read more...] about Easy to sew Face Mask: fast and comfortable!
Fabric Giveaway and free classes – take a chance!
I promised on my newsletter that I would have a giveaway this week and here it is: 3 yards of Fabric Giveaway and free online craft classes - one courtesy of my friend Deb and one courtesy of Bluprint. Yeah! These are the fabrics I am giving away: a half-yard bundle with Kona Fabrics. I love the cheerful prints and the palette. Add matching solid fabrics and you can make a super cool quilt. I like half-yard bundles because they are so versatile. This one brings to mind modern quilt … [Read more...] about Fabric Giveaway and free classes – take a chance!
Free quilt patterns to download and sew now
I designed many patterns for Blank Quilting and Studioe which are ready for you on their site under Free Projects. Today I am showing you these 5 free quilt patterns to download and sew now to keep you busy and happy. Blank Quilting has released Marisol, a collection that will be in stores in September. I love all the fabrics in that line and designed two fun quilts for it. Quilt 1, above, finishes at 75” x 90” and features 14-1/2" blocks with all the amazing prints and textures you can … [Read more...] about Free quilt patterns to download and sew now
Easy fall panel quilt: make it in one afternoon
Have you seen my quilt pattern State of Mind? I put together a photo tutorial of how I made it so you can see how fun it is to make this easy fall panel quilt. I finished State of Mind a week ago and haven't had a chance to take it to the quilter yet but you can see why I am loving it. Fall is my favorite season of the year because of its colors. When I saw the panels (yes, this quilt uses two different panels) I had to design a quilt using them. Read all the details on the post I wrote … [Read more...] about Easy fall panel quilt: make it in one afternoon
Scrappy quilt patterns to love forever
I am always looking for scrappy quilt patterns that I can repeat over and over again so the 12 designs I found fit the bill: I carry with me the yardage requirements of the quilts I like for when I am at the quilt store and ready to replenish my fabric stash. The quilts here are all from the book "Sunday Best Quilts" by Sherri L. McConnell and Corey Yoder, published by Martingale. I had a difficult time looking for one or two quilts that I liked... because I liked them all! So, indulge me … [Read more...] about Scrappy quilt patterns to love forever
Sew by Row Quilt: Make it for Christmas
Flights of Whimsy is my newest quilt pattern and I am loving it. Make this Christmas sew by row quilt a little at a time and when the holidays come you will have it (or a few quilts) completed and ready to gift. This Christmas quilt pattern has fun possibilities for customization, has easy machine applique' blocks, and the snowy Christmas trees will ensure you always have a White Christmas regardless of where you live (if white Christmas is what you like to have!). Flights of Whimsy, … [Read more...] about Sew by Row Quilt: Make it for Christmas