How To Crochet on Fabric: Quilted Placemats with Crochet Shell Border Workshop

In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing how to crochet on fabric with the Quilted Placemats with Crochet Shells Border workshop. This was an online class I taught at a summit a few years ago. I’ve updated it to include more detailed written instructions and your choice of watching the full video or shorter sections … Read more

DIY Self-Warming Blanket (with Quilt Ties by Machine)

In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing how to make DIY self-warming blanket on your sewing machine. Self-warming blankets are great gifts for your pets, especially senior pets who may get cold in the winter months. This is a beginner-friendly pattern you can sew in an afternoon and use right away. I’m also sharing how … Read more

How To Make a T-Shirt Quilt Pillow

In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing how to make a t-shirt quilt pillow. Many of us have a ton of old t-shirts and aspire to make a t-shirt quilt *one day.* This beginner-friendly sewing project is a great introduction to the basics of t-shirt quilting, but you’ll finish it in a fraction of the … Read more

20+ Free Patterns for Gift Ideas for Home

I’m sharing the fourth of five weekly roundups including free patterns for gift ideas as part of the seventh annual Christmas in July Make Along! Last week’s theme was gift ideas for the home and this collection includes 20 crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for Christmas stockings and ornaments; blankets and quilts; coasters, trivets, and … Read more

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