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Apr 15, 2024

Hand Quilting Without the Stress

video, quilting, tutorial

Apr 15, 2024

video, quilting, tutorial

Apr 15, 2024

easter, pattern shop, sewing for kids, video, tutorial

Mar 14, 2024

Reusable Fabric Easter Egg Pattern

easter, pattern shop, sewing for kids, video, tutorial

Mar 14, 2024

easter, pattern shop, sewing for kids, video, tutorial

Mar 14, 2024

quilting, tutorial, video

Jan 22, 2024

Improv Curved Piecing Tutorial

quilting, tutorial, video

Jan 22, 2024

quilting, tutorial, video

Jan 22, 2024

Half Square Triangle Tutorial (and lots of ways to arrange them).

quilting, video, tutorial

Jan 3, 2024

Half Square Triangle Tutorial (and lots of ways to arrange them).

quilting, video, tutorial

Jan 3, 2024

quilting, video, tutorial

Jan 3, 2024

bags and pouches, tutorial, video, sewing for teens

Dec 17, 2023

Sew Some Easy Travel Tissue Pouches

bags and pouches, tutorial, video, sewing for teens

Dec 17, 2023

bags and pouches, tutorial, video, sewing for teens

Dec 17, 2023

Sew a Mermaid Doll with the Coolest Yarn Hair!

dolls and doll clothes, sewing for kids, tutorial, video

Nov 16, 2023

Sew a Mermaid Doll with the Coolest Yarn Hair!

dolls and doll clothes, sewing for kids, tutorial, video

Nov 16, 2023

dolls and doll clothes, sewing for kids, tutorial, video

Nov 16, 2023

A Super Simple Improv House Block Tutorial

quilting, tutorial, video

Oct 16, 2023

A Super Simple Improv House Block Tutorial

quilting, tutorial, video

Oct 16, 2023

quilting, tutorial, video

Oct 16, 2023

quilting, sewing for baby, tutorial, video

Aug 24, 2023

Quilt-As-You-Go Baby Bib Tutorial

quilting, sewing for baby, tutorial, video

Aug 24, 2023

quilting, sewing for baby, tutorial, video

Aug 24, 2023

bags and pouches, tutorial

May 8, 2023

The Ultimate Zipper Pouch Guide

bags and pouches, tutorial

May 8, 2023

bags and pouches, tutorial

May 8, 2023

Beginner Friendly Gingham Baby Quilt Tutorial

free pattern, quilting, tutorial, video

Mar 29, 2023

Beginner Friendly Gingham Baby Quilt Tutorial

free pattern, quilting, tutorial, video

Mar 29, 2023

free pattern, quilting, tutorial, video

Mar 29, 2023

pattern shop, sewing room, sewing tools, tutorial, video

Mar 17, 2023

Pyramid Pin Cushion Tutorial

pattern shop, sewing room, sewing tools, tutorial, video

Mar 17, 2023

pattern shop, sewing room, sewing tools, tutorial, video

Mar 17, 2023

dolls and doll clothes, pattern shop, tutorial

Feb 9, 2023

How to Make a Military Doll

dolls and doll clothes, pattern shop, tutorial

Feb 9, 2023

dolls and doll clothes, pattern shop, tutorial

Feb 9, 2023

Four-At-A-Time Flying Geese Quilt Block Tutorial

quilting, tutorial

Jan 5, 2023

Four-At-A-Time Flying Geese Quilt Block Tutorial

quilting, tutorial

Jan 5, 2023

quilting, tutorial

Jan 5, 2023

pattern shop, tutorial

Nov 11, 2022

How to Sew Book Sleeves in 3 Sizes

pattern shop, tutorial

Nov 11, 2022

pattern shop, tutorial

Nov 11, 2022

fashion sewing, tutorial

Oct 5, 2022

How to Lower a Waistband

fashion sewing, tutorial

Oct 5, 2022

fashion sewing, tutorial

Oct 5, 2022

fashion sewing, sewing for kids, tutorial

Sep 2, 2022

DIY Cottage Core Hair Bows

fashion sewing, sewing for kids, tutorial

Sep 2, 2022

fashion sewing, sewing for kids, tutorial

Sep 2, 2022

How to Make Pin Cushions with Mason Jars || And Easy & FREE Tutorial

free pattern, tutorial, sewing room, sewing tools

Jul 18, 2022

How to Make Pin Cushions with Mason Jars || And Easy & FREE Tutorial

free pattern, tutorial, sewing room, sewing tools

Jul 18, 2022

free pattern, tutorial, sewing room, sewing tools

Jul 18, 2022

How to Make Yarn Hair for Rag Dolls || A Video Tutorial

pattern shop, dolls and doll clothes, tutorial

Jul 11, 2022

How to Make Yarn Hair for Rag Dolls || A Video Tutorial

pattern shop, dolls and doll clothes, tutorial

Jul 11, 2022

pattern shop, dolls and doll clothes, tutorial

Jul 11, 2022

How to Hand Embroider a Simple Doll Face

pattern shop, dolls and doll clothes, tutorial, sewing for kids

Jul 6, 2022

How to Hand Embroider a Simple Doll Face

pattern shop, dolls and doll clothes, tutorial, sewing for kids

Jul 6, 2022

pattern shop, dolls and doll clothes, tutorial, sewing for kids

Jul 6, 2022

tutorial, home decor, tips and tricks, pattern shop, sewing for teens

Jun 16, 2022

Flower Power Pillow Tutorial

tutorial, home decor, tips and tricks, pattern shop, sewing for teens

Jun 16, 2022

tutorial, home decor, tips and tricks, pattern shop, sewing for teens

Jun 16, 2022

tutorial, pattern shop, home decor, sewing for teens

May 26, 2022

How to Sew a Ruffled Throw Pillow Cover

tutorial, pattern shop, home decor, sewing for teens

May 26, 2022

tutorial, pattern shop, home decor, sewing for teens

May 26, 2022

bags and pouches, pattern shop, tutorial

Apr 20, 2022

The Beginner's Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial

bags and pouches, pattern shop, tutorial

Apr 20, 2022

bags and pouches, pattern shop, tutorial

Apr 20, 2022

How to Sew a T-Shirt from Scratch || A Beginner's Guide

tutorial, fashion sewing

Apr 6, 2022

How to Sew a T-Shirt from Scratch || A Beginner's Guide

tutorial, fashion sewing

Apr 6, 2022

tutorial, fashion sewing

Apr 6, 2022

tutorial, fashion sewing, gifts, home decor

Mar 23, 2022

How to Sew an Easy Apron

tutorial, fashion sewing, gifts, home decor

Mar 23, 2022

tutorial, fashion sewing, gifts, home decor

Mar 23, 2022

How to Sew Easy Kitchen Tea Towels, 2 Ways

gifts, home decor, tutorial

Mar 8, 2022

How to Sew Easy Kitchen Tea Towels, 2 Ways

gifts, home decor, tutorial

Mar 8, 2022

gifts, home decor, tutorial

Mar 8, 2022

Sew a Heart Quilt Block || A Beginner Friendly Tutorial

quilting, Valentines Day, tutorial

Feb 10, 2022

Sew a Heart Quilt Block || A Beginner Friendly Tutorial

quilting, Valentines Day, tutorial

Feb 10, 2022

quilting, Valentines Day, tutorial

Feb 10, 2022

gifts, quilting, tutorial, pattern shop

Jan 5, 2022

Moleskine Cahier Journal Cover Tutorial

gifts, quilting, tutorial, pattern shop

Jan 5, 2022

gifts, quilting, tutorial, pattern shop

Jan 5, 2022

What to Sew for Men: 4 Gifts I Made My Husband for Christmas

tutorial, gift guide, Christmas

Dec 29, 2021

What to Sew for Men: 4 Gifts I Made My Husband for Christmas

tutorial, gift guide, Christmas

Dec 29, 2021

tutorial, gift guide, Christmas

Dec 29, 2021

Sew a Drawstring Bag for Game Pieces (or whatever)

tutorial, bags and pouches, pattern shop

Dec 15, 2021

Sew a Drawstring Bag for Game Pieces (or whatever)

tutorial, bags and pouches, pattern shop

Dec 15, 2021

tutorial, bags and pouches, pattern shop

Dec 15, 2021

How to Sew a Little Drawstring Travel Pouch

bags and pouches, tutorial, pattern shop

Dec 8, 2021

How to Sew a Little Drawstring Travel Pouch

bags and pouches, tutorial, pattern shop

Dec 8, 2021

bags and pouches, tutorial, pattern shop

Dec 8, 2021

Latest in Quilting

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Make it Wonky: An Improver's Guide to Classic Quilt Blocks

pattern shop, quilting

Jun 19, 2024

Make it Wonky: An Improver's Guide to Classic Quilt Blocks

pattern shop, quilting

Jun 19, 2024

pattern shop, quilting

Jun 19, 2024

video, quilting, tutorial

Apr 15, 2024

Hand Quilting Without the Stress

video, quilting, tutorial

Apr 15, 2024

video, quilting, tutorial

Apr 15, 2024

quilting, video, pattern shop

Feb 28, 2024

Improv Houses: A Quilty How-To Guide

quilting, video, pattern shop

Feb 28, 2024

quilting, video, pattern shop

Feb 28, 2024

quilting, tutorial, video

Jan 22, 2024

Improv Curved Piecing Tutorial

quilting, tutorial, video

Jan 22, 2024

quilting, tutorial, video

Jan 22, 2024

quilting, video, tutorial

Jan 3, 2024

Half Square Triangle Tutorial (and lots of ways to arrange them).

quilting, video, tutorial

Jan 3, 2024

quilting, video, tutorial

Jan 3, 2024

quilting, tutorial, video

Oct 16, 2023

A Super Simple Improv House Block Tutorial

quilting, tutorial, video

Oct 16, 2023

quilting, tutorial, video

Oct 16, 2023

Crazy Quilted Pumpkin Coasters, a FREE pattern

home decor, Halloween, quilting, free pattern

Sep 18, 2023

Crazy Quilted Pumpkin Coasters, a FREE pattern

home decor, Halloween, quilting, free pattern

Sep 18, 2023

home decor, Halloween, quilting, free pattern

Sep 18, 2023

quilting, sewing for baby, tutorial, video

Aug 24, 2023

Quilt-As-You-Go Baby Bib Tutorial

quilting, sewing for baby, tutorial, video

Aug 24, 2023

quilting, sewing for baby, tutorial, video

Aug 24, 2023

Printable Block and Row Markers for Quilting

printables, quilting, sewing tools

Aug 11, 2023

Printable Block and Row Markers for Quilting

printables, quilting, sewing tools

Aug 11, 2023

printables, quilting, sewing tools

Aug 11, 2023

10 of the Best Alphabet Letter Quilt Block Patterns

quilting

Jul 6, 2023

10 of the Best Alphabet Letter Quilt Block Patterns

quilting

Jul 6, 2023

quilting

Jul 6, 2023

quilting, video, tips and tricks

Jul 3, 2023

Free Motion Quilting || A Beginner's Guide

quilting, video, tips and tricks

Jul 3, 2023

quilting, video, tips and tricks

Jul 3, 2023

quilting, tips and tricks

May 17, 2023

How to Make Quilting More Affordable

quilting, tips and tricks

May 17, 2023

quilting, tips and tricks

May 17, 2023

free pattern, quilting, tutorial, video

Mar 29, 2023

Beginner Friendly Gingham Baby Quilt Tutorial

free pattern, quilting, tutorial, video

Mar 29, 2023

free pattern, quilting, tutorial, video

Mar 29, 2023

quilting, sewing room

Feb 21, 2023

My DIY Quilt Design Wall

quilting, sewing room

Feb 21, 2023

quilting, sewing room

Feb 21, 2023

quilting

Jan 30, 2023

The Easiest Quilt Binding Tutorial

quilting

Jan 30, 2023

quilting

Jan 30, 2023

How to Install and Sew with a Walking Foot

quilting

Jan 17, 2023

How to Install and Sew with a Walking Foot

quilting

Jan 17, 2023

quilting

Jan 17, 2023

quilting, tutorial

Jan 5, 2023

Four-At-A-Time Flying Geese Quilt Block Tutorial

quilting, tutorial

Jan 5, 2023

quilting, tutorial

Jan 5, 2023

10 Quilt Block of the Month Clubs You Can Join for 2023

quilting

Dec 27, 2022

10 Quilt Block of the Month Clubs You Can Join for 2023

quilting

Dec 27, 2022

quilting

Dec 27, 2022

quilting, Christmas

Dec 13, 2022

Easy Wonky Star Quilt Block Tutorial

quilting, Christmas

Dec 13, 2022

quilting, Christmas

Dec 13, 2022

quilting

Aug 11, 2022

Why I Love Improv Quilting and Resources for Getting Started

quilting

Aug 11, 2022

quilting

Aug 11, 2022

Quilt a Pineapple || 10 Quilt Patterns for Everyone's Favorite Fruit

quilting

Jun 13, 2022

Quilt a Pineapple || 10 Quilt Patterns for Everyone's Favorite Fruit

quilting

Jun 13, 2022

quilting

Jun 13, 2022

quilting, review

Mar 30, 2022

Annie's Fat Quarter Kit Club: A Review

quilting, review

Mar 30, 2022

quilting, review

Mar 30, 2022

quilting, Valentines Day, tutorial

Feb 10, 2022

Sew a Heart Quilt Block || A Beginner Friendly Tutorial

quilting, Valentines Day, tutorial

Feb 10, 2022

quilting, Valentines Day, tutorial

Feb 10, 2022

10 Quilt Block of the Month Clubs to Join in 2022

quilting

Jan 17, 2022

10 Quilt Block of the Month Clubs to Join in 2022

quilting

Jan 17, 2022

quilting

Jan 17, 2022

gifts, quilting, tutorial, pattern shop

Jan 5, 2022

Moleskine Cahier Journal Cover Tutorial

gifts, quilting, tutorial, pattern shop

Jan 5, 2022

gifts, quilting, tutorial, pattern shop

Jan 5, 2022

Quilted Christmas Stocking and Stocking Name Tag Patterns

Christmas, home decor, quilting, pattern shop

Nov 3, 2021

Quilted Christmas Stocking and Stocking Name Tag Patterns

Christmas, home decor, quilting, pattern shop

Nov 3, 2021

Christmas, home decor, quilting, pattern shop

Nov 3, 2021

How to Sew Quilted Doll Sleeping Bags (In 3 Sizes!)

dolls and doll clothes, quilting, sewing for kids

Sep 8, 2021

How to Sew Quilted Doll Sleeping Bags (In 3 Sizes!)

dolls and doll clothes, quilting, sewing for kids

Sep 8, 2021

dolls and doll clothes, quilting, sewing for kids

Sep 8, 2021

Hand Sewing Projects to Take on Road Trips

ideas and inspiration, quilting

Aug 11, 2021

Hand Sewing Projects to Take on Road Trips

ideas and inspiration, quilting

Aug 11, 2021

ideas and inspiration, quilting

Aug 11, 2021

How to Sew Easy, Quilted Fabric Bookmarks (a scrap friendly project!)

quilting, tutorial, gifts

Jun 8, 2021

How to Sew Easy, Quilted Fabric Bookmarks (a scrap friendly project!)

quilting, tutorial, gifts

Jun 8, 2021

quilting, tutorial, gifts

Jun 8, 2021

Simple Quilting Projects that AREN'T Big Quilts!

gifts, quilting, ideas and inspiration

May 27, 2021

Simple Quilting Projects that AREN'T Big Quilts!

gifts, quilting, ideas and inspiration

May 27, 2021

gifts, quilting, ideas and inspiration

May 27, 2021

Latest in Tips & Tricks

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How to Actually Finish Your Sewing Projects

tips and tricks

Jul 14, 2023

How to Actually Finish Your Sewing Projects

tips and tricks

Jul 14, 2023

tips and tricks

Jul 14, 2023

quilting, video, tips and tricks

Jul 3, 2023

Free Motion Quilting || A Beginner's Guide

quilting, video, tips and tricks

Jul 3, 2023

quilting, video, tips and tricks

Jul 3, 2023

tips and tricks

Jun 12, 2023

Ways to Make Money Sewing

tips and tricks

Jun 12, 2023

tips and tricks

Jun 12, 2023

quilting, tips and tricks

May 17, 2023

How to Make Quilting More Affordable

quilting, tips and tricks

May 17, 2023

quilting, tips and tricks

May 17, 2023

Tips for Buying and Using Vintage Sewing Patterns

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Feb 16, 2023

Tips for Buying and Using Vintage Sewing Patterns

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Feb 16, 2023

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Feb 16, 2023

sewing room, tips and tricks

Jun 24, 2022

6 Surefire Ways to Get Your Sewjo Back!

sewing room, tips and tricks

Jun 24, 2022

sewing room, tips and tricks

Jun 24, 2022

tutorial, home decor, tips and tricks, pattern shop, sewing for teens

Jun 16, 2022

Flower Power Pillow Tutorial

tutorial, home decor, tips and tricks, pattern shop, sewing for teens

Jun 16, 2022

tutorial, home decor, tips and tricks, pattern shop, sewing for teens

Jun 16, 2022

Tips for Sewing with Burlap (Plus Project Ideas!)

tips and tricks

Mar 17, 2022

Tips for Sewing with Burlap (Plus Project Ideas!)

tips and tricks

Mar 17, 2022

tips and tricks

Mar 17, 2022

Is Sewing Expensive? My Tips for Sewing on a Budget

tips and tricks

Feb 14, 2022

Is Sewing Expensive? My Tips for Sewing on a Budget

tips and tricks

Feb 14, 2022

tips and tricks

Feb 14, 2022

sewing room, tips and tricks

Nov 9, 2021

What's In My Sewing Binder

sewing room, tips and tricks

Nov 9, 2021

sewing room, tips and tricks

Nov 9, 2021

sewing for kids, tips and tricks

Nov 9, 2021

My 4 Best Tips for Sewing With Kids

sewing for kids, tips and tricks

Nov 9, 2021

sewing for kids, tips and tricks

Nov 9, 2021

Tips for Buying Your First Sewing Machine & My Recommendations for 2021

sewing room, sewing tools, tips and tricks

Nov 8, 2021

Tips for Buying Your First Sewing Machine & My Recommendations for 2021

sewing room, sewing tools, tips and tricks

Nov 8, 2021

sewing room, sewing tools, tips and tricks

Nov 8, 2021

5 Tips for Costume Sewing (and how to do it on the CHEAP)

costumes, Fall, Halloween, tips and tricks

Oct 5, 2021

5 Tips for Costume Sewing (and how to do it on the CHEAP)

costumes, Fall, Halloween, tips and tricks

Oct 5, 2021

costumes, Fall, Halloween, tips and tricks

Oct 5, 2021

Secrets to Fabric Shopping at Hobby Lobby: Updated for 2021!

sewing room, sewing tools, tips and tricks

Sep 20, 2021

Secrets to Fabric Shopping at Hobby Lobby: Updated for 2021!

sewing room, sewing tools, tips and tricks

Sep 20, 2021

sewing room, sewing tools, tips and tricks

Sep 20, 2021

tips and tricks, sewing tools

Jul 8, 2021

Do I Really Need a Serger?

tips and tricks, sewing tools

Jul 8, 2021

tips and tricks, sewing tools

Jul 8, 2021

sewing tools, tips and tricks, tutorial

Apr 1, 2021

How to Sew Buttons By Machine

sewing tools, tips and tricks, tutorial

Apr 1, 2021

sewing tools, tips and tricks, tutorial

Apr 1, 2021

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Mar 18, 2021

Quick Tip for Pattern Hacking Pockets

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Mar 18, 2021

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Mar 18, 2021

Why Thrifted Sheets are a Staple in my Sewing Room

sewing room, tips and tricks

Feb 25, 2021

Why Thrifted Sheets are a Staple in my Sewing Room

sewing room, tips and tricks

Feb 25, 2021

sewing room, tips and tricks

Feb 25, 2021

Getting Started with Knitting: Tips from a fellow beginner.

tips and tricks, beginners

Jan 19, 2021

Getting Started with Knitting: Tips from a fellow beginner.

tips and tricks, beginners

Jan 19, 2021

tips and tricks, beginners

Jan 19, 2021

sewing room, tips and tricks

Jan 8, 2021

Tips for Sewing Room Organization

sewing room, tips and tricks

Jan 8, 2021

sewing room, tips and tricks

Jan 8, 2021

How to Assemble PDF Sewing Patterns (Without Losing Your Mind).

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Nov 5, 2020

How to Assemble PDF Sewing Patterns (Without Losing Your Mind).

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Nov 5, 2020

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Nov 5, 2020

sewing tools, tips and tricks

Sep 3, 2020

Troubleshooting Your Sewing Machine

sewing tools, tips and tricks

Sep 3, 2020

sewing tools, tips and tricks

Sep 3, 2020

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Nov 28, 2019

Tips for Sewing Fabrics with Nap

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Nov 28, 2019

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Nov 28, 2019

gift guide, tips and tricks

Nov 22, 2019

How to Shop for Men on Etsy

gift guide, tips and tricks

Nov 22, 2019

gift guide, tips and tricks

Nov 22, 2019

How to read a sewing pattern part 2: Making sense of sizing

fashion sewing, beginners, tips and tricks

May 30, 2018

How to read a sewing pattern part 2: Making sense of sizing

fashion sewing, beginners, tips and tricks

May 30, 2018

fashion sewing, beginners, tips and tricks

May 30, 2018

How to read a sewing pattern part 1: Choosing your pattern and reading the envelope

fashion sewing, tips and tricks, beginners

May 23, 2018

How to read a sewing pattern part 1: Choosing your pattern and reading the envelope

fashion sewing, tips and tricks, beginners

May 23, 2018

fashion sewing, tips and tricks, beginners

May 23, 2018

Kids Can Sew Shorts! Tips for sewing clothing with kids

fashion sewing, sewing for kids, tips and tricks

May 15, 2018

Kids Can Sew Shorts! Tips for sewing clothing with kids

fashion sewing, sewing for kids, tips and tricks

May 15, 2018

fashion sewing, sewing for kids, tips and tricks

May 15, 2018

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Jul 3, 2017

Two Ways to Finish Seams

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Jul 3, 2017

fashion sewing, tips and tricks

Jul 3, 2017

Pro Tips for Sewing Doll Clothes (the Stress Free Way!)

dolls and doll clothes, tips and tricks

Jul 25, 2016

Pro Tips for Sewing Doll Clothes (the Stress Free Way!)

dolls and doll clothes, tips and tricks

Jul 25, 2016

dolls and doll clothes, tips and tricks

Jul 25, 2016

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Snowglobe Ornament Tutorial

Christmas, pattern shopNikki SchreinerNovember 18, 2019 Comment

How to Sew a Baby Bib: Free bib pattern and tutorial

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