Canvas Crossbody Bucket Bag
We were inspired by vintage rucksacks when designing this modern canvas bucket bag. With a great slouchy style + tough construction details, it’s a good choice for men or women as a serious shoulder tote.
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Half Apron + Napkin Set in Cotton Toweling
Need a last minute gift? How about a super simple project for a beginning sewer? This kitchen linens classic gives you two projects in one: a set of napkins and a matching half apron in 100% cotton toweling. Pretty and popular!
Big + Soft Sweatshirt Knit Blanket
Is there a certain someone you know who loves the nappin’ life? Whip up a lightweight blanket in an incredibly soft, organic cotton sweatshirt knit! We include instructions for making the adorable personalized fabric tag.
Classic Chef Canvas Apron
Is there a guy in your life who should be crowned King of the Kitchen? We love Dad Chefs, and this apron is specially designed to suit their style. The body is made from tough canvas and features a full coverage outline.
Sleepy Time Stuffed Owls
Our popular owl pals are 18″ tall x 16″ wide – a perfect size for hugging or laying your head for a nap. We especially love their big, bright eyes; they’re staying wide awake so you can doze safe and sound. There’s a full pattern set.
Top 10 Designer Tips for Blending Colors and Prints
Mastering the proper mixology of color and motif is something designers spend years perfecting. But there are basics everyone can use to create a fabulous look. We’ve collected our Top 10 Designer Tips to get you started.
Fabric Wallet with Snap Closure + 9 Sections
Our downloadable pattern set has all the pieces you need to put everything together for a perfect fit. You get 9 pockets in a variety of sizes, including a zippered coin pocket. Make it with standard quilting cotton.
Curved Bottom Wristlet Zipper Pouch
You can never have too many cute zipper pouches! This one features a curved bottom with the wrist strap attached to the zipper, moving with it and changing from a simple wrist loop to a full handle as the zipper opens and closes.
Round Patchwork Placemats
Plates are traditionally round, but placemats are usually rectangles. Hmmmm. Square peg/round hole? How about a round mat? Ours are a generous 16″ in diameter, and they’re reversible: patchwork on the front, solid on the back.
How to Use a Twin or Double Needle
Double the precision in half the time. A twin needle is basically two needles attached to a single shank. One is slightly shorter than the other so your bobbin can catch the thread from both needles. So clever that bobbin!
Water Resistant Round Lawn Cushions
Outdoor living means outdoor sitting – often on “non-chair surfaces.” For portable comfort when activities move to more natural venues, bring along our stylin’ set of round seat cushions in their own duffle.
Decorative Stitch Webbing Belts
Got a minute? Make a belt! These fashion-in-a-flash cuties go from start to finish in less than 30 minutes. It’s an excellent excuse to try those decorative stitches hiding on your sewing machine.
Beaded Floral Wedding Gown Sash
With a few small cuts of luxury fabrics along with some beautiful pearl or crystal beads, you can create your own custom wedding sash for much, much less than boutiques. Plus, it will be perfect for your colors and your wedding.
Round Patchwork Floor Cushion
Create a beautiful patchwork floor cushion for your seat or feet. We offer pattern downloads for all the patchwork pieces so you don’t have to blow a gasket trying to turn squares and rectangles into a perfect circle.
Sewing with Rick Rack
Rick rack has been at the top of the trim list for nearly 200 years. From elegant lace gowns to prairie pinafores, it’s a trim that’s weathered the test of time, and we have the best tips for adding it to today’s projects.
Ironing Board Thread Catcher + Tool Caddy
Your ironing board is an important surface throughout any project. Doesn’t it deserve its very own organizer? Keep tools handier and the area neater with this catcher + caddy combo. There’s even a moveable pincushion.
Yoga Tote with Wraparound Mat Straps
We’ve done totes and we’ve done yoga mat carriers, but – until this – hadn’t combined the two in such a stylish way. Collect all your gear into a generously sized tote, then use the handy wraparound straps to secure your mat.
Cotton Shopping Bags
A lightweight, flexible (and washable) fabric bag is the best replacement for disposable plastic. Ours are made from two layers of pretty quilting cotton, and we offer a full, free pattern to make it fast and easy.
Striped Table Runner with Decorative Stitching
Start with a simple yet bold fabric, add some distinctive decorative stitching, and you can have a stunning table runner perfect for any holiday gathering or special occasion. Remember, “Life is short; use the good china!”
Heart Shaped Slip-on Oven Mitts
Two hearts are better than one, and our heart shaped oven mitts are the perfect pair. They slip on to give you a protected, flexible grip. Free patterns are offered for both the full heart shape as well as the unique curved pockets.
Necessities On The Go Mini Wallets
Perfect when you need a pouch to hold just the essentials; like cards, cash, and a shopping list. Tuck in a pocket or toss into a larger bag. Great gifts for any occasion, especially when a gift card or a little cash is tucked inside.
Flowers and Dots Pleated Apron
Spring is coming (we promise), and this floral fantasy apron has all the pretty details you need to celebrate the season: from a pleated bib to cute diagonal flap pockets – each held in place with an accent button.
Luxury Sleep Masks
What do we all want more of? A good night’s rest! Sleep masks are effective relaxation tools to help you get light-free, restful sleep. Ours combine pretty quilting cotton, a sweet ruffle, and soothing silk charmeuse for the lining.
Six Ways to Machine Stitch a Straight Line
A straight line seems like the most basic sewing technique. But we’re amazed by the number of comments and questions we get about how to do it better, easier, and more consistently. Using the right foot for the job is the real secret.
Quilted Sewing Machine Mat + Notions Caddy
This marvelous quilted mat helps cushion the work surface for your machine and keeps your favorite notions and tools handy… all while looking as cute as the proverbial button! Available exclusively in our Etsy Shop.
Full Circle Zippered Case for Sewing + More
Bring your zipper expertise full circle. Learn how to insert a zipper into a round, thin case with a full lining; it’s a shape that’s handy for all kinds of tasks – we turned our little sample into a mini sewing kit.
Lumbar Patchwork Pillow
Dive into your stash to find some favorite smaller pieces. This lumbar style pillow uses multiple skinny cuts to create pretty strip patchwork. Wavy line free-motion quilting finishes the front.
Classic Hook + Ring Curtain Panel
This is a simple tutorial anyone can use to create a lovely set of curtains. The panel(s) will fold and gather beautifully and easily along the rod. Check out our tips on how to measure to best fit your windows.
Feed Sack Big Bag
A versatile carryall with room to spare. We took inspiration from the heavy duty feed sack fabric of the early 1900s to create a look that’s nostalgically trendy and eye-catching but in a hardworking modern canvas substate.
Tree Hugger Body Pillow
The construction of a body pillow is similar to a standard pillow case – just a lot bigger. We show you an easy way to use a tuck to create the look of a flap between the top and bottom sections. Perfect as a beginner project.
Play Mat + Blanket
Lay it down for a clean, soft play area. Roll it up to tote to your next destination. Our quick and easy play mat is perfect for the baby or toddler on the go. We combined snuggly chenille with two pretty quilting cottons.
Eggy Pop Stuffable Baby Chick
Eggy’s the cutest chick in the nest! Nubby chenille combines with smooth, retro-inspired cotton for a sweet and soft vintage look. He’s irresistibly squeezable for Easter or any time you need an “egg-ceptionally” sweet stuffable.
Scented Eye Pillow + Headband + Neck Wrap
It’s a perfect stress relief trio: a neck wrap to pull the pain from your shoulders, an eye pillow to soothe + calm, and a pretty headband to gently sweep hair up and away so you can rest easy with the wrap and pillow in place.
Easter Basket with Loop Handle + Ruffle Accent
You could buy one of those cellophane wrapped, plastic filled Easter baskets. But, you know how to sew. And you know the power of handmade to create a lasting memory. Our fabric basket is easy, pretty, sturdy, and endlessly reusable!
Felt Kitty Face Sewing Kit
Be ready for any small sewing emergency with a travel-size sewing kit that contains just what you need for a quick disaster fix – even a built-in pincushion kitty. Be prepared AND be adorable.
Hand Sewing Basics
Whatever the task, a bit of hand stitching usually comes in… well, “handy.” We’ve outlined the tools needed along with seven of the most common stitches. Simple drawings and steps show how to do each one.
Sweet, Soft, Stuffable Bunnies
Lolly, Chester, and Flora – our trio of bunny pals – are extra sweet and soft! The free pattern can be used to create your own unique pal, adapting the style of fleece, cotton, and accessories to bring out each bunny’s personality.
Mini Wallet Card Cases
These cool cases are fast and easy, and a great intro to working with Kraft-Tex. The double pockets can fit credit or gift cards, folded bills or business cards. There’s a free pattern for both the body of the wallet and the band.
Funny Bunny Stuffable
Our sweet Funny Bunny stuffed toy is definitely one-of-a-kind. He’d make a great friend for older toddlers and children, as well as any young-at-heart adults you know. We list all the elements we used, but the fabric combos are endless.