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How To Deconstruct a Necktie
Julia McLeod, quilt maker, teacher and author of Patchwork Luxe shares her tips and tricks for deconstructing a necktie.


Making Pom Poms from Unconventional Materials
Who doesn't love a pom pom?! At the studio, we have found that these Clover Pom Pom Makers are a BIG hit with our camp and afterschool...


Stitch a Forest Animal Plushie
Learn to hand stitch and make a cute animal family - suited for kids and kids at heart alike! Pick up our Forest Animals Plushie Kit that...


3 Color Sashiko Stitching - Take Your Stitching to New Heights!
We have a ton of new threads in our web store! They are curated into color collections ranging from calm and cool to neutrals to bright...

You Want It Bigger - How to Adjust a Quilt Pattern
You find the perfect quilt pattern except you wish it was a different size. What do you do? Adjusting the size of a pattern isn't...


Fabric Postcard How-To
Say hello with a fabric postcard! Could there be a better way to show someone you care, than by sending them a miniature, one-of-a-kind...

Free Quilt Pattern: Five Star Weekend!
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate Size: 45" square Supplies: 20 count fat quarter bundle or 9 fat quarters and 9 fat eighths Pattern:...


Quilted Stockings
Would you love to hang cute quilted stockings from your mantel this Christmas? We would! The owners over at Sunny Day Supply have a...


Pattern Fitting On Your Own
Being stuck at home with plenty of fabric and patterns might seem like an ideal situation, however fitting a new pattern in #isewlation can

Top 10 Tips for Sewing Machine Success
Top 10 tips for sewing machine success. No matter what sewing machine you have, there are a few rules to follow to ensure success.


How to Trim a Half Square Triangle
Half square triangles, or HSTs for people who like acronyms, are one of the building blocks of quilting. This whole quilt is half square...

Quilt Binding in 10 Easy Steps
How to bind a quilt in 10 easy steps. It is time to finish your quilt! You felt finished when you completed the quilt top and then again ...

How to Make an English Paper Pieced Pincushion
Have you ever wanted to try English Paper Piecing (EPP), but you're not sure you want to commit to a whole quilt? This adorable...


Sew a Japanese Triangle Bag
These little bags are so simple and fun to make. They are a great way to wrap a gift and BE a gift all at once. What could be better...


How to assemble a PDF pattern
So, you just purchased a PDF pattern for a garment and you are excited to get right to it. But...how do you put it all together? Here...
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