The holidays can be stressful for pets, with new noises, guests, changes in routines, travel, and more. I’m sharing a beginner-friendly pattern for a Holiday Pet Quilt designed to give your furry friend some additional comfort during the holidays. Alternatively, you can donate your Holiday Pet Quilt to a local animal shelter as a kennel … Read more
In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing how to make a bean bag! Bean bags are great for hand toss games, hacky sack, juggling, and more! This post is also part of the fifth annual Christmas in July Make Along and includes a coupon code for a free PDF download through 11:59pm Eastern on July … Read more
In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing how to sew a pillowcase! Pillowcases are great ways to add a quick homemade touch to your bedroom or to use fabric to complement a quilt or other home decor project, and they make great gifts, too! Many organizations that accept handmade donations also solicit pillowcases, so it’s … Read more
In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing the easy beginner sewing project for the Rustic Pillow. The Rustic Pillow uses precut fabric squares so that you can complete unique projects quickly for last-minute gifts or to add a handmade touch to any room. The pattern includes instructions for 7 popular sizes of decorative pillows, so … Read more
In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m going to demystify some of the mysterious fabric lingo you may be struggling with: the language of precut fabric sizes! I’ll also be sharing a video with some new fabrics I recently received from Benartex as examples. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added … Read more