Tutorials

This reversible tote bag is an easy sewing project that will be a gift on it's own, or as an added reusable gift bag for your friends and family.  This sewing tutorial walks you through the simple project and the tote bag is even reversible!

This quick and easy sewing project will make great use of your scraps and help keep any surface tidy: our Catch-All Fabric Trays.  These trays make great homemade gifts.   Paige walks us through two methods of making these in this step by step sewing tutorial.   Grab your stash and whip up these gifts to finish up your holiday list. 

In this article, Paige walks us through how she gets ready for the gift making season.  You will learn how she organizes her sewing and quilting gift projects to make sure they make it under the tree in time.  Download her organizing template to get started yourself!!

This quilting tutorial walks you through using an "Add a Quarter" ruler to easily fold and trim your foundation paper piecing. One side of the ruler allows you to add a quarter inch to any project you are working on. The other side is a straight edge to quickly fold your pieces back while folding. Paper Piece 25% Faster! The Add-A-Quarter PLUS ruler features: Tapered edge to fold back foundation Wider for easier handling Use one tool for straight edge and for trimming 1/4" seam allowance Paper piece faster with less motion Combo pack includes 2 lengths (6" and 12"). Purchase one at Sewing by Sarah:https://sewingbysarah.com/products/add-a-quarter-plus-ruler-set

I love the look of applique – but (full disclosure) I’m not a fan of needle turn applique.  Not because it isn’t beautiful.  It most definitely is.  No – I’m not a fan because it takes. So. Long.  So what’s a quilter to do?  Fused applique!  This blog post will walk you through adding fused applique to enhance your quilt. 

This is week 2 of our Celebration Quilt Along with Tammy Silvers of Tamirinis.  This week we finish paper piecing our top with more tips and tricks, remove the papers and add the borders!!!

Welcome to the Celebration Slices Quilt Along!  We are so very glad you joined us!  Celebration Slices is an easy paper piecing pattern, but before we get into the nitty gritty of beginning to paper piece, let’s make sure you’ve gathered all of your necessary supplies.  Below you will find best practices and a video overview of paper piecing!

The Wool Pressing Mat holds the heat and steam and gives your pressing efforts an added boost. Less effort and better results. In this video and blog post we walk you through why wool pressing mats give better results in less time. 

Want to know how to make a face mask out of fabric? This blog post walks you through how to quickly make a mask for your child or grandchild out of our new mask fabric panels. With Halloween approaching and kids needing to wear masks for daily activities, it’s fun to have a mask with a little personality. Each mask comes with matching ears and a matching back panel.