Summer Sewing: Free Picnic Projects
Summer sunshine, blue skies, and warm breezes mean picnic weather is here! Get set for the perfect picnic with these free tutorials and patterns. … More
Project: home décor
August Virtual BERNINA Club – “Microwave Sewing”
Be sure to stop by a participating dealer for Virtual BERNINA Club. In August we will be “microwave sewing” or sewing with the serger (also called an overlock machine). … More
A New Bed for Digger
Don’t forget to sew for your pets! I made this dog bed for my “babies.” … More
How to Make a Crib-Size Duvet Cover
Cozy, reversible and beautiful-everything your toddler deserves. Create a duvet cover for a comforter using the amazing quilting prints you’ve always admired. … More
Blanket In a Bag
How many projects offer versatility, practicality and individuality? This blanket and bag combo does! Create a quilt-in-a-bag to keep you warm, hold your spot at the park, and help tote your goodies. … More
The Hive Pillow
I taught a group of young ladies to create what I call The Hive Pillow. Using fusible web, we ironed hexagons of scrap fabric onto backgrounds, creating a spin on the traditional Grandmother’s Fabric Garden. … More
Sterling Monogram “Love” Pillow
This monogrammed pillow is constructed from two placemats sewn back to back and stuffed with polyester fiberfill. The new OESD Sterling Monogram design collection #010 is PERFECT for adding a special monogram to this project. … More
How to Make a Snuggly Owl Pillow
Know a little one who’s afraid of the dark? Then this friendly night owl is the perfect plush pal to watch over them. Use their favorite fabrics and colors to create a whole nest full of unique bird buddies they’ll be sure to give a hoot about! … More
Contrasting Pillowcases – American Patchwork & Quilting
Sew an easy project and help members of your community. Download this basic pillowcase pattern and start stitching! … More
How to Make a Crumb Catcher and Bag
You say high chair, we say crumbly mess on the floor. But thanks to this inventive crumb catcher, moms, dads and baby-meal-givers alike can keep feedings clean and under control. … More
Pillow-Making Tips
What to do with all those large print fat quarters in your stash? If you cut them into little pieces you lose the pretty picture, so why not use them for little ornamental pillows? … More