Are you looking for a simple project to practice straight-line quilting and edgestitching? How about these cute Kitchen Towels with a Quilted Holder from Denise Jones at WeAllSew?
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and Lori Kennedy at WeAllSew is here to show you some fun Stars and Stripes quilting combinations you can free-motion quilt into an Independence Day quilt (or any other quilt that calls for such a design).
It's officially the first day of Summer, which means it's time to bust out those Summer clothes. Or, if you're tired of the same-old, same-old, Summer attire, create something new just for you! Join Sharon Madsen at WeAllSew as she shows you how to transform a pajama shorts pattern into FOUR different Summer Shorts to bring some sunshine to your wardrobe.
Do you love gingham? Then you are going to love these Gingham Placemats by Minki Kim at WeAllSew. You can create your own gingham pattern with only three or four contrasting print strips. It’s such a quick and fun project for Summer and a good way to use up your left-over strips!
Nothing says Summer's here like a good old-fashioned game of cornhole, and with the Summer season less than a week away there's no better time to start playing. But how can you make those games more memorable? Why, by creating your own Personalized Cornhole Bags! Friend of The Quilt Show Kris Vierra at WeAllSew will show you how to create these quick and easy-to-make bags that will add your own personal touch to every game you play.
Father's Day is this Sunday, but there's still time to make that personal gift that he'll love for years to come. And guess what? It doesn't have to take you a lot of time to make it. Pat Bravo at WeAllSew has a fun and quick tutorial for you to make a sweet, simple, and fun Father's Day Mug Rug that even comes with its own tie (but doesn't come with coffee or a mug).
Independence Day is less than a month away, and if you don't have a flag to hang at home, why not make one with the scraps you have lying around your studio? Sarah Joiner at WeAllSew is here to show you how to turn those scraps into a patriotic symbol ready to display by creating a Scrap Fabric American Flag.
Patty Murphy, friend and past guest of The Quilt Show, has a new book out called Zero Waste Quilting, in which she shares how "every scrap of fabric from a quilt is used to make a quilt and subsequent projects." Find out more about this wonderful practice of getting the most out of your materials, and how by doing so you are doing your part to help.
National Sewing Machine day is June 13, which is just a little less than two weeks away. We think there's no better way to celebrate than by learning the proper ways to clean and oil your cherished sewing machine. Jaime David at WeAllSew is here to show you just how to do that so that your machine receives the love and care it needs to stay with you forever.
As you know, Alex loves all things nautical and this cute sailboat quilting motif from Lori Kennedy and WeAllSew is no exception. Click through to watch and see how Lori builds her boats step-by-step using free-motion quilting.
Summer's coming soon, and with it comes the opportunities to wear Summer clothing, or perhaps the chance to make some for yourself? Sharon Madsen at WeAllSew has great tutorial for you on how to make your own Multi-tiered Maxi Skirt that'll be great for the hot days ahead.
You'll love this tutorial from Laura Ann Coia at SewVeryEasy. Use up those jeans (she used 7 pairs) and old flannel sheets (or buy all new fabric, it's up to you) and create this modern jeans quilt in no time.
Penny Layman at WeAllSew is drawn to the simplicity of Scandinavian designs. Inspired by their minimalist design and use of color, she designed the "Scandinavian Leaf" Quilt. It's a great opportunity to try paper piecing and use up some of those smaller scraps from earlier projects. She also offers tips on paper piecing to make your quilt a success.
Laura Ann Coia at SewVeryEasy has a quick and easy tutorial for making a drawstring eyeglass case with a "surprise." Make them as gifts or make them to match your wardrobe. It's another great project for using up scraps.
Want to know how to sew in a zipper? Megann Freese over at WeAllSew shows you three different ways, including ways for a standard zipper, an exposed zipper, and an invisible zipper.
Minki Kim at WeAllSew has a simple and easy Heart Pillow you can make which is a perfect project for dressing up your home, or surprising your Mom on Mother's Day.
Last week was National Library Week, and WeAllSew came up with a number of projects to celebrate. One that we just loved was this Machine Embroidered Bookmark from Kate Toney. Find out how you can create your own bookmark that's perfect for you, and then make some more as gifts for your friends.
Spring is here, so what festive adornment have your laid out on your dining room table to commemorate the season? Do you have too many to count, or are you in need of one? If you answered yes to the later then we have just the thing for you. Erika Mulvenna at WeAllSew has the perfect Spring Table Topper for you to make, inspired by simple Scandinavian folk art designs, that will look great laid out on any table!
Laura Ann Coia at SewVeryEasy has the perfect quilt for you to make this month. Just in time for Easter holiday, she'll show you how to make a Peter Rabbit and Friends Panel Quilt, inspired by the stories of Beatrix Potter, using a FREE pattern from Riley Blake Designs.
Mother's Day is just a little over a month, but it's never too early to start thinking out what you're going to give her. With all that extra time, why not give her something handmade that she'll treasure forever. Enter Pat Bravo from WeAllSew and her Mother's Day Postcard, which you can put your whole heart into making and include a lovely message with when you're all done.