15+ Half Square Triangle Blocks and Quilt Patterns

Half square triangle blocks are one of first non-square patterns that new quilters typically explore. As you become a more experienced quilter, you gather tricks for making half square triangles easier along the way! In this post, I’m sharing 15+ free half square triangle blocks and quilt patterns from my favorite designers, along with tips … Read more

Giveaway: Saturday in Paris fabric and pattern kit

I’m sharing a giveaway for an exclusive Baby Lock kit with pretty 100% cotton quilting fabric and a simple sewing pattern. Inside this kit, you’ll find all the Riley Blake Designs Saturday in Paris fabric you need to make a Sewing Machine Cover! Read on for details. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive … Read more

18+ Handmade Gift Ideas for Pets

We’ve come to the end of the final week of our fourth annual Christmas in July Make Along, which means it must be time for a roundup! Today I’m sharing 18+ free handmade gift ideas for pets. This roundup includes crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for dogs and cats including garments, accessories, bedding, toys, and … Read more

35+ Handmade Gift Ideas for Home

We’ve come to the end of the fourth week of our fourth annual Christmas in July Make Along, which means it must be time for a roundup! Today I’m sharing 35+ free handmade gift ideas for home. This roundup includes crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for big projects like blankets and last-minute projects like mug … Read more

How To Sew a Christmas Stocking

In today’s post, I’ll be showing you how to sew a Christmas Stocking — two ways! — as part of the Christmas in July Make Along. This beginner-friendly pattern makes a spacious Christmas stocking that you can hang by the fireplace or stuff with gifts as a gift wrap. This post contains affiliate links. I … Read more

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