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Download these 2 free quilt patterns now

By Denise Russell

Download these 2 free quilt patterns now

Download these 2 free quilt patterns now and make these beginner projects that look complex but are a breeze to make! (And yes, last week's giveaway winners are announced below!) Mellow Yellow Quilt 1 is the first project I designed for Blank Quilting's Mellow Yellow collection. It measures 60" x 72" and the block size is 9". The timeless appeal of this color palette makes this, and the next project, ideal for any home decor and perfect as gifts. The fabrics are to die for! Here are some of … [Read more...] about Download these 2 free quilt patterns now

Filed Under: free quilt pattern, Machine Appliqué Tagged With: beginner quilt pattern, handmade gifts, machine applique, patchwork, quilted gifts, quilting, quilting for beginners, sewing, sewing projects

Hanging Kitchen Towel Easy Tutorial

By Denise Russell

Hanging Kitchen Towel Easy Tutorial

Check out this Hanging Kitchen Towel Easy Tutorial and make a few in one afternoon. Jazz up your kitchen decor or gift them to family and friends! I love kitchen towels made with flour sacks - they are very absorbent, easy to clean, and very durable. Some of the ones I use have been in my kitchen for decades! I have a bunch of these sacks just waiting to be made into cute towels and yesterday I spent a couple of hours making this one. Do you like it or do you love it? I took some photos … [Read more...] about Hanging Kitchen Towel Easy Tutorial

Filed Under: crafts, Tutorials Tagged With: christmas, craft tutorial, flour sacks, gift ideas, handmade Christmas gifts, handmade gifts, hanging hand towel, hanging kitchen towel, housewarming gift, kitchen decor, kitchen towel, photo tutorial, sewing projects, sewing tutorial

Make these Sewing Gifts for Mother’s Day

By Denise Russell

sewing gifts for Mother's Day

Are you looking to make sewing gifts for Mother's Day? Check out these ideas which you may want to make for yourself and friends, too. They are easy and fast to make - they will be ready way before Sunday! This Drawstring Sewing Pouch is perfect for handwork projects. It will hold needles, buttons, thread, pins, and other trims you need. It has eight pockets and a pincushion large enough for all your pins. The bottom is flat and stable - the pouch won't wobble as you are trying to find or … [Read more...] about Make these Sewing Gifts for Mother’s Day

Filed Under: crafts Tagged With: drawstring pouch, handmade gifts, laptop case, Mother's Day, placemats, ric-rac, sewing gifts, sewing projects, sewing tutorial

Christmas ornament sewing project: easy mittens tutorial.

By Denise Russell

Christmas ornament sewing project

Here's a fun Christmas ornament sewing project to make with the kids, to give away in an ornament exchange party, or to decorate your Christmas packages. [Edited September 17, 2020.] I love this mitten ornament! It requires a few materials, it is fast and easy to sew, and your kids can stitch it using your sewing machine and a little guidance from you. The fun part will be to select the fabrics for each mitten! If you do not have a variety of Christmas fabrics, check out this bundle … [Read more...] about Christmas ornament sewing project: easy mittens tutorial.

Filed Under: crafts Tagged With: Christmas crafts for kids, Christmas decor, Christmas mittens, Christmas ornaments, Christmas tree, Christmas wrapping, crafts for kids, mittens, sewing projects

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Hello, I’m Denise and I love to design and make quilts. You can also find me knitting, crocheting, and making other crafts. Join me!
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