Holiday Pet Quilt

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

How To Make a Bean Bag

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

Sewing Basics: Easy Lined Pillowcase

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

Easy Beginner Sewing Project: Rustic Pillow with Precut Fabric Squares

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

Sewing Pattern: Stack and Slice Quilted Tote

I’m so excited to share this beginner-friendly quilted tote bag pattern as part of the Christmas in July Make Along. This simple tote is perfectly sized for daily adventures and it makes a great gift. Using the stack and slice method, each bag is completely unique, too. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive … Read more

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