Make something that's both beautiful and useful in just 15 minutes! Our free felt basket tutorial will show you everything you need to know to make a set of three nesting baskets that are so fast they'll become your go-to for gift giving.
Category Archives: Care & Organization
Quilters are constantly trimming bits of fabric and clipping threads. Those little pieces of fabric and thread fall onto our sewing tables, floors, and yes, even our clothes. If these tiny messes get under your skin, follow this tutorial to learn how to make a hanging scrap basket that can sit under your sewing machine or hang from a task light or hook!
Are you ready to rearrange or maybe even renovate your sewing room, but need some fresh sewing room ideas? I know the feeling! As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have sewn in A LOT of different spaces. I was 15 when I learned to sew which means I've set up shop in my parent's spare bedroom, in dorm rooms, in rented studio apartments, in tiny condos, in my own spare bedrooms, and now finally, over 20 years later, in a dedicated sewing room.
Most quilters start out the same — small. A small stash of fabric, a small amount of thread and tools, and a small space. That space may be the corner of a guest room, the kitchen table, or maybe your sewing studio is taking over your home office.
We are excited to bring you a series on how to set up a sewing studio! Some quilters have big dedicated sewing studios and others use tables around the house. Both are wonderful ways to make a quilt! I made a quilt that has hung at the National Quilt Museum by cutting fabric on my kitchen counter and taking over my kitchen table for my sewing machine.
Would you like to make your next quilt irresistibly soft and cuddly? Try a microfiber blanket as quilt backing and you may never go back to regular quilting cotton! The snuggle factor is off the charts making them perfect for any child-related project, couch throws, quilts that will be gifted, and any other quilt you intend to truly use a lot.
In this article, you’ll learn about quilting time management. Rushing can cause quilters to work at sewing machines, sometimes in painful positions, for hours on end. That’s not great for your body and health! It can also cause stress when trying to meet deadlines.
