QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting event in the world, with the annual convention attracting over 25,000 visitors! I look forward to going every year, and it's made extra fun when I can show off my handmade projects. This free QuiltCon name tag tutorial will let you personalize your name tag lanyard in an extra fun way!
Category Archives: Weekend Projects
It has happened to us all. You’re at a guild meeting or sewing group and you see that person you really enjoyed talking to last time…but what was their name? Suffer no more! Our scrappy quilt guild name tag is going to save the day and look great doing it.
If you have a kid who loves dolls, you know it's a lifestyle choice for them. For some kids, dolls become more than toys. They are companions that go everywhere. If you know a kid like this, we have the perfect gift idea — matching quilts!
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!
Add a touch of elegance and a professional finish to your handmade pillows with piping! Piping adds a refined, tailored touch that instantly elevates the look of any pillow. Whether adding a subtle contrast or pop of color, piping is a versatile design detail that makes a handmade pillow look professionally crafted.
It’s waaaay too easy to scratch, drop, or just plain lose your tablet, but a great way to keep your device safe is to keep it covered up in a cute and memorable case. With a few scraps of fabric, you too can make one with this free quilted tablet case pattern!
I love a beautiful yet practical potholder, and this free potholder tutorial is both! Crafted with fabric from the Slow Summer and Signature Solids collections, these potholders are a quick and simple project. They’re even pretty enough to double as trivets on your dining table!
This wet bag tutorial is easy, fast, and thanks to HeatnBond Liquid Vinyl Gel Coating by Therm O Web, your handmade bag is perfect for holding wet swimsuits! And even better is that it uses the new Dragonfly Lake quilt pattern for an added touch of cuteness.
The Slow Summer fabric collection by Suzy Quilts for Art Gallery Fabrics is all about celebrating and savoring the slowness in life. And this floor cushion tutorial is the perfect way to slow down and make something special!
I'm a fan of floor cushions.








