Tula Pink
Angie Steveson
Susan Beck
Stacy Schlyer
Gayle Schliemann
Melissa Mortenson
Getting Ready to Garden!
Here in Chicago we’re starting to pull things together for the much anticipated gardening seaseon (is it spring yet?), including taking stock of our gardening “stuff”. I was thinking – what better way to keep all of our tools in order than to stitch up a few organizers? It didn’t take me long to find a bunch of awesome tutorials and projects – and here are my favorites!
Stitch a Pillowcase: Sew to Serve
AllPeopleQuilt.com started the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge as a way to inspire us to sew to serve others. To date there have been over 450,000 pillowcases handmade and donated to local charities by individuals across the USA!
Sew an Apron to Show Your Graditude
This year the day right before Thanksgiving is National Tie One On Day. Give an apron (or wrap an apron around a homemade baked gift) and pass it along to someone in need as a way to give thanks. We’re celebrating by sharing one of our favorite apron projects, the one yard “no-waste” apron.
Metal Mouth Zipper Pouches by Ashley Johnston
Ashley Johnston of Make It and Love It created these cuties and tells you how to make some for yourself.
Snuggly Owl Pinterest Party!
Our WeAllSew Snuggly Own project by Ashley Johnston has been re-pinned on Pinterest over 5,000 times! To celebrate, we’re hosting a Snuggly Owl Pinterest Party!
Summery Circles Quilt Tutorial
This bright and cheery circle quilt would make a perfect picnic blanket or summer bed spread. Get Grandma Jane’s tutorial from The Cottage Mama!
Gorgeous Gathered Bag Tutorial
Make this sweet and frilly gathered bag from bright and cheery quilting-weight cottons. Carissa from BumbleBee Bliss (who has an affinity for designing and stitching up her own purse designs) has created a downloadable PDF project tutorial for stitching up one of her cute gathered bags. Make one for yourself, then stitch up a few as
A Classic Vest
“Classic Vest” — a great vest pattern by Indygo Junction! Love the instructions, the fit is accurate and provides lots of opportunities for your favorite embellishments.
