Today’s Sewing Basics post is a guide to scrap quilting without a pattern. If you’re like most beginning quilters, you have a growing pile of fabric scraps in your home and you don’t know what to do with it. I’ll walk you through crumb quilting, string quilting, and other freeform ways to use up your … Read more
Visible mending is trending again, but if you don’t prefer to sew and embroider by hand, you may have thought it wasn’t for you. In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing 5 different ways to do visible mending on your sewing machine, along with tips and tools for your next visible mending project. This post … Read more
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
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
Have you been considering a fabric cutter? Not sure if it’s worth it, how easy it is to use, or if it wastes fabric? In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing my unboxing, set up, and review of the AccuQuilt GO! Me with answers to these and other questions! This post also includes video to … Read more