I know it’s barely summer, but fall fabrics are hitting the stores and I couldn’t resist making a soft and cozy (not to mention spooky) rag quilt. If you haven’t seen them yet, these fabrics are from the Spooktacular Eve collection by Maude Asbury for Blend.
Nevermind that it’s 90+ degrees outside, we can’t stop using this quilt. There’s something about a rag quilt that makes everyone want to get under it. My kids have put it on a rotating night-time schedule so they all get to take a turn sleeping with it (but not me, lol).
Not to toot my own horn, but I think I have hit upon the perfect combination of cute quilting cottons, fuzzy flannel, and cozy fleece. This rag quilt is beautiful, soft, and warm (but not too heavy). Hopefully I’ll find the time this weekend to type up a tutorial for Monday. 🙂
So, are you summer sewing or ‘following where the fabric takes you’ like me?
So, what have you been sewing up this week? Did you make something with one of my free sewing tutorials or patterns? I would love to see! Tag me on Instagram @sewcanshe.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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Nobody likes bad news, and no one likes to share bad news either. I’m hoping, however, that this will be good news too – at least to some of you! The photo above is the double zipper case that was…
Sew a Starship quilt for your favorite little future astronaut! The Starship Baby Quilt Pattern from SewCanShe requires just 3 different 1-yard pieces of fabric. I have made this pattern super easy to sew and super easy for anyone to…
This pretty little box shaped pouch is perfect for holding and organizing cosmetics, sewing supplies, jewelry, small toys, crayons, chocolate candies, and more! My little case with a free pattern and tutorial below measures about 5’’ x 7’’ on the top and 2 1/2’’ deep.
You can use your leftover or orphan (aka UFO) quilt blocks to make cute potholders! It’s a great last minute gift, housewarming present, or even teacher gift. See how I used some unfinished quilt blocks to make handmade patchwork potholders in practically no time at all.
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I love the rag quilt! I just recently made one out of my denim stash. It is getting used for all our baseball/soccer games, outside movie nights, picnics, etc. Cracks me up your kids worked out a rotating schedule for the quilt but didn’t include you in it. At least you know it is loved and they are sharing. =)
Too cute! Even the pictures evoke a sense of relaxation enveloped in total softness! Is the flannel the inside layer? Would LOVE a tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
I love the rag quilt! I just recently made one out of my denim stash. It is getting used for all our baseball/soccer games, outside movie nights, picnics, etc. Cracks me up your kids worked out a rotating schedule for the quilt but didn’t include you in it. At least you know it is loved and they are sharing. =)
Will anxiously be waiting for the tutorial . Thank you!!
Ooh I love your gorgeous quilt, looks super cozy. Thanks for hosting the linky party. I look forward to checking out the entries 🙂
Too cute! Even the pictures evoke a sense of relaxation enveloped in total softness! Is the flannel the inside layer? Would LOVE a tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
I love the Halloween quilt. It’s on my bucket list for things to make.
PLEASE add a tutorial on how your beautiful rag quilt was made! I need all the help I can get! I really like this! Thank you!
This rag quilt is fabulous! I’d also love to see a few details on how you made it.
I love that! So cute and well made 🙂