For this month’s Baby Sew Along pattern, I’m sharing an easy and cute DIY tag blanket with fabric tags. This is a beginner-friendly sewing pattern made from two fat quarters and about an eighth yard of fabric (or a third fat quarter, or some pieces of scrap fabric). This makes a little lovey that baby … Read more
Does the thought of figuring out which presser foot you should be using — or even of changing your presser foot — make you feel confused? Whether you’re new to machine sewing, want to get the most out of your sewing machine, or are branching into new areas of sewing or quilting, this sewing machine … Read more
If you’re new to sewing or to quilting (or to both!), it can be intimidating to choose fabric for your first quilt. In this Sewing Basics post, I’ll be answering your six most frequently asked questions about how to pick fabric for a quilt. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no … Read more
When you first start sewing with a machine, you’ll need to learn about bobbins. Today, I’m sharing everything a beginner sewist needs to know about bobbins, including answers to twelve of your most frequently asked questions about sewing machine bobbins and tips for troubleshooting three common bobbin problems! I’ve even included a short video demonstrating … Read more
It seems that more and more people are turning to sewing as a way to make useful and beautiful items while relieving stress, so I decided to start a sewing basics series. My first post is for those of you who are new to machine sewing, or who haven’t sewn in a while. I’m sharing … Read more