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Spotlight: Kathryn Davey, Natural Dyer
Ready to embrace the serendipity that happens when you extract color from nature and use it to transform cloth, natural dyer Kathryn Davey knows that even when she has a…
Easy Fabric Card Holder Wallet (Beginner Sewing Tutorial)
Looking for a simple, useful sewing project you can finish in an afternoon? This easy fabric card holder wallet is a perfect place to start. It’s small, practical, and makes…
Maple Leaf Quilt Block: Free Tutorial for 5 Sizes
The maple leaf quilt block is a simple nine patch quilt block made from solid squares, half square triangles and a square with a center stripe. The classic maple leaf…
How to Sew a French Seam: Step-by-Step Tutorial
A French seam is an option for finishing seams, generally used when sewing garments. It is a good choice when sewing light weight, sheer or translucent fabrics, such as chiffons,…
How to Make a Wonky Star Pillow Cover
Pillow covers are perfect home dec projects that easily refresh your decor by season and for holidays. Learn how to make a Wonky Star Pillow Cover to celebrate the Fourth…
How to Make a Mug Cozy: Easy DIY Sewing Tutorial
Keep your hot beverage warm longer with a simple to make mug cozy. A perfect sewing project for beginners -- a quick and easy sewing project for a small gift.…
How to Make DIY Shoe Bag with Drawstring
Shoe bags are perfect for travel, keeping dirty shoes away from your clean clothes. DIY shoe bag is a simple sewing project, making a drawstring bag the size to fit…
Spotlight: Maggie Hofmann, Cosplayer and Costume Maker
Cosplayer and costume maker Maggie Hofmann makes it work. When the pandemic shut down the entertainment industry and the need for theatrical costumes, Maggie branched out as a freelancer, building…
How to Make the Endless Stairs Quilt Block Pattern
The Endless Stairs quilt block is a four-patch quilt pattern. It is a traditional pattern and can be made with 2, 3 or 4 fabrics. It is sometimes referred to…
DIY Cord Keeper (Easy Sewing Tutorial for Beginners)
Tired of digging through a drawer of tangled phone chargers and mystery cords? A DIY cord keeper is a simple fabric wrap that keeps everything neat, tidy, and easy to…
How to Make a Four Patch Quilt Block Tutorial
The four patch quilt block is one of the basic quilt blocks, along with the nine patch quilt block. These are the best blocks for beginners and the good news…
How to Make an Oven Mitt | Free Downloadable Pattern
Make your own oven mitt with this FREE downloadable pattern and step-by-step directions. Perfect gifts for moms, dads and grads - you can make oven mitts in any fabric design.…
How to Make the Snowball Quilt Block: Free Tutorial
The snowball quilt block is super easy - you can make them any size! You start with a square of any size and add small squares of any size to…
Spotlight: Amanda Nadig, Textile Artist
As an art teacher, Amanda Nadig inspires her young students to create in ways that are important to them. As a textile artist, Amanda is most at home in the…
Spotlight: Lisa Goddard, Mixed Media Artist
Mixed media artist Lisa Goddard is attracted to endless possibilities - the juxtaposition of color, texture, technique and materials that come together to tell a story. Lisa's vignettes evolve from…
Polymer Clay Project Ideas
Working with polymer clay can be fun and rewarding. It comes in a variety of colors and is used in projects from sculpture to jewelry and accessories. Here are some…
How to Make a Mason Jar Pin Cushion (Perfect for Gifts & Storage)
Looking for a quick sewing project that’s both useful and gift-worthy? A mason jar pin cushion is an easy DIY you can make in under 30 minutes using simple materials…
Spotlight: Elizabeth Chappell, Quilt Designer
Quilt designer Elizabeth Chappell didn't set out to be a quilter, but when quilting found her, she was all in! She wanted to make quilts, but she wanted more. So…