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 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
In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing seven tips for sewing with waterproof fabric. Waterproof fabric has a coating that makes it perfect for tablecloths, lunch totes, pet carrier liners, and more. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. … Read more
In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing how to sew a crinkle blanket for cats. This is a beginner-friendly, patchwork sewing project that you can make in an afternoon. This textured crinkle blanket will provide hours of enrichment and fun to your cat — or, for an infant! This post contains affiliate links. I may … Read more