Flying geese are an essential quilt block you'll want in your sewing repertoire, and today we're showing you 3 quick and easy methods for sewing flying geese blocks!
Holiday Mini Quilt Blocks Tutorial
Here are five fast, simple and cute mini blocks for you to make this season. You can even turn these into mug rugs, table runners, mini quilts, pillows, placemats, and more!
Woodland Mushroom Quilt Block Pattern
This block uses half-square triangles to make a sweet image of a Woodland Mushroom and is very scrap-friendly. Use solids or prints to create your next forest quilt!
Gather Quilt Block Pattern
You might not be a fan of applique, but fear not! These Gather blocks can be sewn onto the background fabric by machine too. I used clear monofilament on this block so that the colors of the individual pentagons would still stand out and the color of the stitching would be minimal.
Forest Floor Free Quilt Pattern
I opted to create a true translation of autumn with my block, Forest Floor. It captures the essence of the ground cover going dormant while fallen leaves are scattered all about. And even though it’s not necessarily my “go to” type of pattern that I often gravitate toward, I pretty much love it to pieces!
Flutterby Quilt Block Free Pattern
My Flutterby block is foundation paper pieced and sews up quickly with just three simple sections. The pattern includes the butterfly as shown and reversed so your butterfly can head East or West!
Double Windmill Quilt Block Pattern
Next up is a beginner friendly block called the Double Windmill. This mesmerizing block would make a beautiful full-sized quilt for fall! Download free pattern.
Antlers Quilt Block Free Pattern
Antlers are trending everywhere right now, from home decor to baby clothing to quilting and beyond, and this block could be used for so many different projects. Antlers Quilt Block Free Pattern.
Time Lapse Quilt Block Pattern
Next up is the Time Lapse Block! Crisp and colorful, this foundation paper pieced block is perfect for a confident beginner. Free Pattern and Tutorial.
DIY Re-usable Lunch Bag Pattern
Get ready for back to school with this Re-usable Lunch bag DIY for carrying school lunches, snacks and treats!
Cactus Throw Pillow Free Pattern
Add some bohemian flair to your home with this adorable cactus pillow free pattern download, made with fun fabric by Justina Blakeney! This pillow is perfect for stylish seating areas, trendy bedrooms and more.
Laundry Bag DIY Pattern & Tutorial
Make this cute and simple laundry bag that you will be proud to showcase in your room and can easily tote around. Pick out your favorite print or color in a medium weight woven fabric, that will go with the rest of your decor.
DIY Fabric Basket Tutorial
I wanted to make a fabric basket which is great for storage of all kinds: books, sewing supplies, fabric, blankets, etc. Easy DIY: Sew your own fabric basket.
DIY Linen Tote Bag Pattern
Welcome spring and get ready for summer with this easy to make linen tote bag that you can create in no time with little over a yard of lightweight linen fabric. You can carry this to your next vacation, beach getaways or tote groceries.
Boho Backpack - Crochet Pattern
Reversible Shopping Bag Tutorial & Pattern
Reusable, reversible bags - free sewing tutorial. I love this set because they are large and sturdy. You can actually fit two gallons of milk into a single bag. When they get dirty, just toss them in the machine to wash and dry.
Clasp Coin Purse Tutorial
How to sew a coin purse with a sew-in purse frame. For years, I have seen coin purse frames at Jo-Ann's when I am shopping. I've thought about trying them, but was always a little nervous because they don't come with any sort of pattern or directions.
Beach Bag - Free Pattern & Tutorial
I need a BEACH BAG! … and I thought you might too! I have drafted a fun BEACH BAG pattern for you! It is a quilted bag and is completely finished on the inside. The bag has two large pockets on each end and is super soft and machine wash/dry-able.
Simple Tote Bag Tutorial
This tote bag is done slightly different to the standard tote where you make the outer bag and then the lining and pop one inside the other. You actually sew one lining to one outer fabric and then sew them all together after putting on pockets and handles.
How to Knit: The Basics
How to Knit: The Basics Slipknot, Casting on, Knit stitch, Casting off. While the following guide by no means encompasses everything there is to know about knitting (that could fill an entire book!), these simple steps will help you get off the ground.
How To Crochet: The Basics
Crochet 101: How to Crochet for Beginners. Crochet is a fantastic new handwork skill to try: it requires minimal materials, it’s easy to master, and it’s the perfect activity to make you feel like you’re being at least a little bit productive during your next Netflix binge. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll find yourself flying through scarves, blankets and all manners of warm and wonderful handmade things. Let’s get started!
Binding Tutorial: Great for quilts, bags and more!
This is one of those skills that if you’re going to make a quilt, you need to know. And it’s something I do all the time. Chances are you already know how to make binding but if not, here you go!
Improv Quilt Block Tutorial
How to Sew A Modern Improv Quilt Block. So today I'm sharing one of my favorite techniques. I LOVE improv piecing- it is so liberating and really fun. No such thing as a mistake and there are no points or seams to line up. You can't go wrong! It's quilting freedom!
Olive Tote Bag Free Pattern
This is a fairly simple design, great for a beginner. Appliquing the raw edge scallops is a great exercise for sewing curves, if you'd like some practice with that.
Mini Crochet Basket Pattern
These are small baskets that could be used to store stationery items, paperclips, coins, buttons, etc. They could easily be made bigger by scaling up the crochet hook and twine. It’s fun to make the mini ones in multiples. I also have made these in the past for business card holders when I do craft sales. Enjoy!
DIY Fabric Bucket Tutorial
DIY Fabric Bucket. Free Sewing step by step Tutorial. In summer, our kitchen windowsill is the best place for most of our house plants. They drink in the sunshine and soak up vast amounts of water, but when the winter comes they need much less, but more often. I’ve always struggled with getting this balance right.
DIY Coiled Bowl
DIY Coiled Bowl or Basket Free Tutorial. This project is a personal favorite of mine and the colors are easy to customize.