This fabric basket has been my stress therapy! Eight days ago hurricane Irma blew through the state of Florida. Let me tell you something, hurricanes are no fun. So much preparation goes on in the days before (and fear, to be honest). And then if you are lucky enough to be like us and only sustain minor damage – there is still a ton of cleanup that has to be dealt with afterwards. Along with power outages and broken A/C units (don’t ask).
Getting back to my sewing machine to make this fabric basket was such a relief for me – thank goodness! And thank goodness the power came back on because my sewing machine is not the treadle variety.
When I was cleaning my sewing room before the storm, I came across this sweet sample charm pack of Gingham Girls fabric by Amy Smart for Riley Blake. The colors are so cheerful and happy that I couldn’t help but use it for my first project after the scare was over. My heart goes out to those who were’t as blessed as us after this storm or the one before it that hit Texas.
If you click over and see Amy’s fabric basket, it appears to be patchwork like mine – but her’s is cheater patchwork fabric, lol. I have absolutely nothing against cheater patchwork fabric, except that I didn’t have any! So I pieced together 6 charm squares for each side of my basket.
Then I filled my new fabric basket with a bunch of fresh limes that someone gifted us after the storm – they had all fallen off the tree during the hurricane. Blessings!
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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I have fallen in love with all the quirky, fun, and adorable coloring fabrics out there, but for the longest time I didn’t know what to sew with them. Until now! I had so much fun making (and sneaking to use) this washable coloring book for my daughter. Get ready to make your very own washable coloring books to use over and over again!
Go ‘Gnome’ for the Holidays! Here are my favorite sewing patterns and crafting tutorials for making gnomes to be loved by kids and adults. Scandinavian Gnomes are everywhere lately! These cute good luck charms are perfect for holiday crafting…
Did you miss your chance to see me on It’s Sew Easy TV two weeks ago? Well never fear… I’m appearing again this week to show you how to make my Fish Shaped Beach Bag!
Hi there everyone!! This is Sarah from Blue Susan Makes. Caroline is still on her little vacation, lucky gal, so I thought I’d pop in and give you a little hooded towel inspiration. I was so excited when I saw that Sew…
Quilts with half square triangles come alive with exciting shapes like stars, pinwheels, snowflakes, hearts, spools, and even pineapples. Here are more than 10 of my favorite scrappy HST quilt patterns for quilters of any skill level. These free quilt…
Earlier this year Fabricworm sent me some of their delicious organic cotton and I knew just the fun little project for it. Jen from New Green Mama had recently come out with a new tutorial – the instructions were perfectly…
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My little key lime tree gifted me with lots of limes after the hurricane, too! Between my desire for key lime pie, and my grandson’s beloved limeades, they won’t last long. I’m glad you came the hurricane all right, as did we here in Ocala. Now – back tour sewing!
Yes, hurricanes are scary and these two – Irma and Maria have been the scariest. So glad that you are safe. Clean-up UGH!!! I avoid that on a daily basis. More time to sew :-p
Hi Caroline, I came across your site by accident and am I ever glad I did. So many wonderful sewing patterns and sewing tutorials. Thank you so so much. Ann
Hi Caroline, it good to hear that you came through this latest storm without too much (hope!) damage. Yes, so many have suffered from hurricanes as well as tornadoes, wildfires, and floods. I can understand your delight to be able to return to your sewing love after the crisis was over. Nothing like a little power to run our machines! I have not seen this pattern before and really appreciate your sharing it with all of us.
My little key lime tree gifted me with lots of limes after the hurricane, too! Between my desire for key lime pie, and my grandson’s beloved limeades, they won’t last long. I’m glad you came the hurricane all right, as did we here in Ocala. Now – back tour sewing!
Yes, hurricanes are scary and these two – Irma and Maria have been the scariest. So glad that you are safe. Clean-up UGH!!! I avoid that on a daily basis. More time to sew :-p
Hi Caroline, I came across your site by accident and am I ever glad I did. So many wonderful sewing patterns and sewing tutorials. Thank you so so much. Ann
Hi Caroline, it good to hear that you came through this latest storm without too much (hope!) damage. Yes, so many have suffered from hurricanes as well as tornadoes, wildfires, and floods. I can understand your delight to be able to return to your sewing love after the crisis was over. Nothing like a little power to run our machines! I have not seen this pattern before and really appreciate your sharing it with all of us.
hi caroline, just started watching and I am loving it! love all your projects. thank you