This is a great block to learn paper piecing on and use up scraps at the same time! You can use it to make a mini quilt with several blocks or just use it as I did for a small pincushion.
Pooch Pouch Tutorial
Abby has been wanting me to share a tutorial for the pooch pouch I made for her when we attended doggie obedience school.
Japanese Otedama Bags Tutorial
How to make Japanese patchwork juggling bags (otedama). They’re made from strips of fabric just 1 3/4″ x 3 1/2″. For the less coordinated among us who don’t have a hope of learning to juggle, these would also make super cute pattern weights.
Pebble Applique Tutorial
Scrappy Hoop Sampler Tutorial using Freezer Paper Applique. You can make this project any size you like. My hoop measure 8″ but you could go bigger or smaller or a different shape hoop. I really like the oval shaped ones . Or if hoops aren’t your thing you could go square or rectangle and stretch your fabric over a canvas or pop it in a regular picture frame.
Liberty & Linen Napkin Tutorial
Liberty & Linen Napkin with Reverse Applique & Bias Binding Tutorial. Mix in some bias binding, a spot of reverse applique and a few hand stitches & you’ve got yourself some personalised cloth napkins…
How to Make a Drawstring Bag
I used little drawstring bag tutorial as the base pattern to which I machine appliqued droplets of Liberty, adding a few hand stitches and some vintage ribbon & sequins for a subtle sparkle.
Re-Usable & Reversible Bag Tutorial
So we covered Fabric Wrapping Paper previously, but what about when you just need a gift bag? I know most people already save and reuse gift bags, but how much cuter is one made out of fabric - that's also reversible?!?
DIY Applique Pillowcase
This pillowcase took me about a day to make but it was a lot of work. It's the first time I tried to applique something - meaning, laying a piece of fabric decoratively on top of the project, and then stitching it on there as an additional layer.
Boy Messenger Bag Tutorial
I searched the internet, high and low for a tutorial on a cool boy messenger bag. Alas, there weren't any that fit what I wanted... A cool, medium sized bag, to house my boy's Bible and binder that he brings to church each week.
DIY: Oil Cloth Bag / Purse Tutorial
Hi There. So I worked hard to create a tutorial for you to make one of my favorite things… My oilcloth wristlet. It is cute, fun and super convenient for quick trips out, walking kids to the park, carrying essentials at the gym or on a bike ride (the large strap fits nicely over the handlebars).
Easy Vinyl Zipper Pouch Tutorial
Here are some answers to a few of the questions i have received regarding sewing with PVC. Now you understand that this is the way I do it, so it is probably technically speaking against the rules! But this is whats works for me!
Quilt Binding Tutorial
How to make Felt Flowers - Daisy
Just in time for Valentine’s Day. A bouquet of red roses and daisies. Perfect for my yellow-brown thumb. :) 12 lovely roses and I’ve added 12 daisies. For these I haven’t found any pattern so here you can find my tutorial for making them.
Fat Bottom Pouch Tutorial
I wanted to do a tutorial for a simple little pouch. Something no-fuss that could be made in a few short hours. I don't know about you, but I have a TON of friends, family, and coworkers that I have to make birthday and Christmas presents for, so as much as I love show-stopping gifts and elaborate bags & pouches, sometimes it's nice to have a small, quick gift in your repertoire :)
Little Bird Book Bag Tutorial
Shopping for craft books at the public library is one of my fave past times, and bringing them home for free somehow gives me satisfaction despite having to return them in 3 weeks. The need for a sweet little tote to carry my temporary books from the library inspired this little bird book bag.
Baby Quilt Tutorial
Patchwork Lined Zipper Pouch Tutorial
Once you know the technique of how to make one - you will quickly be able to make one of pretty much any different size using the same method.
Japanese Knot Bag Pattern & Tutorial
How to Sew a Japanese Knot Bag with Free Pattern and Tutorial. This is an adorable reversible bag that is the perfect size for a lunch bag or to throw a phone and wallet in for a quick trip to the store. With the right fabric, it could be a great evening bag.