Sew the scrappiest quilt ever using your smallest scraps and a roll of calculator receipt paper! I first saw this idea on Pinterest and I didn’t believe it could be done until I tried it myself. Here’s a free tutorial…
Learn to sew the classic Friendship Star Quilt Block! The friendship star is a beloved favorite that has been stitched into patchwork quilts for nearly a hundred years. It is an easy nine patch design made up of just squares…
Sew an easy Friendship Star Quilt using my free quilt pattern! Let me show you how to make half square triangle units two at a time. Then you’ll sew them together with some squares and viola… A Friendship Star block….
Welcome back to our U-Pick Sewing series! Are you ready to see what the winning project is? I hope you got a chance to vote every day because it’s voting is over and I’ll only have time to sew up…
Use half square triangles (HST’s) and simple squares to sew a gorgeous throw quilt! My 5 Patch Star Quilt Pattern is perfect for using up scraps or just a few fat quarters, put together with a white or cream background…
Make your own DIY car trash can using my free sewing pattern! This easy to sew trash bin has an adjustable strap so it can be placed near the center console, around a headrest, or you can even loop it…
Sew the cutest thread spool quilt with my free Spool Quilt Pattern and guess what – you can use pre-cut charm squares! This fast and easy throw quilt pattern is perfect for beginner quilters or someone like me (ahem!) who…
Learn to sew the classic Quarter Square Triangle block! The QST (quarter square triangle) unit is found in many patchwork quilts. Sometimes quarter square triangle units are used in other quilt blocks, and sometimes the quarter square triangle is the…
Sew a beautiful throw quilt using pineapple quilt blocks with a twist! The Golden Pineapple Quilt Pattern has big 20” quilt blocks so it’s fast to sew. The ‘twist’ to this log cabin pineapple quilt block is adding pieced corners…
Sew your own crossbody purse using my free sewing pattern! This easy bag pattern uses cotton fabric and flexible foam stabilizer for a beautiful cross body bag with a contrasting wide strap. It includes an exterior pocket on both sides…
Learn to sew a big easy Half Square Triangle block! The HST (half square triangle) unit is found in many patchwork quilts. Sometimes a bunch of half square triangle units are sewn to make a single quilt block, and sometimes…
Half square triangles make gorgeous quilts! Sew a gorgeous throw quilt in no time at all using just one quilt block – the HST (or half square triangle). Let me show you a shortcut method for making this easy 12”…
Sew a beautiful sunflower quilt to show your support to Ukraine and share with a refugee family! This throw sized sunflower quilt pattern is free in the blog post below. It features large 12” blocks with sunflowers (the national flower…
Make your own sewing machine cover using my free sewing pattern! This easy to sew sewing machine cover pattern uses cotton fabric and flexible foam stabilizer to make a cover that is as beautiful as it is functional. I’ll show…
The Bernina Q24 longarm quilting machine that I ordered way back in October was finally delivered! If you remember, I attended Quilt Festival 2021 in Houston, Texas and took several longarm quilting classes with my friend Heather. I already had…
Sew a an adorable throw size quilt (or large baby quilt) using a charm bundle of your favorite cotton quilting fabrics! This fast and easy charm square quilt pattern is free in the blog post below. You’ll only need one…
Learn to sew the easy 9-patch block! The nine-patch unit is found in many patchwork quilts. Some quilters repeat it many times with no other blocks, and some use it to accent other blocks. Many more complicated quilt blocks build…
Sew an easy Nine Patch Baby Quilt using my free 9-patch quilt block pattern! Let me teach you my fast and easy strip piecing method for sewing multiple nine patch blocks at once. Instead of cutting squares at first, I…
Lots of you have asked where to find a list of all our U-Pick Tutorial Winners… the free sewing patterns and tutorials that you voted for and won. I have spent some time going back and tagging the winning tutorials…
Stop looking and start sewing a new apron with an amazing free sewing pattern! Don’t keep searching through lists of so-so free apron patterns. Here are the 10 best apron patterns you will find on the internet. Whether you want a patchwork apron, jelly roll apron, half apron, or full coverage apron – you’ll find your favorite one here.
Learn how to sew mini oven mitts with my free sewing pattern! This easy to make oven mitt pattern uses cotton fabric and insulated batting to make a oven mitts that that are as beautiful as they are functional. Now…
Learn to sew the easy 4 patch quilt block! The four-patch unit is a basic building block in patchwork quilts. Many more complicated quilt blocks build on the simple design of the four patch. I’m also including a free Four…
Sew an easy Four Patch Baby Quilt using my free 4 patch quilt block pattern! The four patch quilt block is a basic building block in many quilt patterns, plus it makes a beautiful quilt all by itself. I placed…
I sewed a second Aeroplane Bag from the pattern by Sara of Sew Sweetness! Sewing is a funny thing. We often use a pattern to sew something that we can only see in a picture. We won’t know exactly how…
Get ready to sew all your favorite quilt blocks this year! This is the year that we are going to sew everything but the kitchen sink in our Kitchen Sink 2022 Quiltalong. This bold graphic quilt is perfect for learning…
Sew a divided bin to help you keep your drawers and shelves organized! This free sewing pattern for a divided drawer organizer includes step by step photos to help you make it in your favorite fabrics. This blog post has…
You can sew the easiest casserole dish carrier pattern on the web – and it’s free! This simple sewing tutorial uses cotton fabric and insulated batting to make a casserole carrier that you will love to use or give as…
Quilt making isn’t hard – it’s fun! These quilt patterns are a great place for beginners to start. Plus all of these patterns are free. Will you be inspired to sew a new quilt because you found some beautiful fabric,…
Let me show you how to add borders to your quilt the correct way! This will help prevent puckers and tucks in the quilting, and help your quilt to lay flat when it is done. Whether you choose to quilt…
Learn how to sew a big star quilt using half square triangles! This fast and easy (and free) throw quilt pattern uses my shortcut method for sewing two half square triangles (HST’s) at one time. After you have sewn all…
Sew a scarf with a cell phone pocket so you won’t need to carry a wallet! This free sewing pattern uses fleece fabric to make the ultimate gift for anyone with a cell phone. It’s perfect for winter walks, sporting…
This Free Quilt Pattern is Both Jelly Roll and Fat Quarter Friendly! Sew up a beautiful lattice quilt with patchwork squares – just like grandma would make! This free pattern is for a generous 77’’ x 77’’ size throw quilt….
Sew your next craft project bag! This free bag pattern will help you sew the perfect tote for carrying sewing supplies, yarn and crochet or knitting needles, scrapbooking tools, or even diapers and baby items. There are lots of pockets…
I’m so excited to make a new batch of face masks that have adjustable ear loops! The masks that I sewed 6-9 months ago really need replacing and this time I was able to find the perfect ear loops with an adjuster that are soft and comfortable, plus they ensure a good fit. I changed the template that I used for cutting out my face mask fabric (to account for sewn-in ties), so I’m sharing a new template with you that includes 5 different sizes from child small all the way up to adult extra large.
Sew an adorable coin purse with my free sewing pattern! This small zipper pouch pattern is perfect for using scraps, fussy cutting, applique, or machine embroidery. This blog post has been converted to an optional PDF that’s optimized for printing….
Sew a fast and easy (and fat quarter friendly) quilt with my free Fat Quarter Whirlwind Quilt Pattern. This pattern is perfect for beginners or anyone who needs to sew a quilt quickly because the blocks are simple and repetitive….
You’ll love all the gifts and cozy items you can sew with flannel including baby quilts and gifts, a rag quilt, scarves, and even a tote bag. All the sewing projects here are free patterns too. If you sew quilts, you will love my quilt design wall covered with flannel for easy quilt planning. Scroll down and get sewing with flannel today!
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…
It’s Bunny Sewing Time! I don’t know about you, but I love sewing for Easter. Here’s not one bunny sewing pattern, but 20 free sewing patterns with a bunny to inspire you to sew for Easter – or anytime! There are bunny bags, bunny softies, bunny applique designs, and more.
Hello quilting friends! I’m excited to share with you a chance for you to get tons of quilting and sewing patterns for free, just in time for summer sewing! I’ve been keeping a secret for months! And now I can…