Try one of these beginner-friendly jelly roll projects with precut strips! I love sewing with precuts because I can dive right into sewing and skip most of the cutting. This post has 3 amazing jelly roll projects that are great for any level of sewing including a checkerboard table runner and a clever bow organizer. Hair Bow Holder DIY with Jelly Roll Strips This project is great for any girl with lots of bows! This bow holder only requires a few supplies and it's so cute to display an array of hair bows! Just clip the bows to ...Continue Reading
Table Runner Sewing Pattern with a Jelly Roll
A new table runner will spruce up your table and brighten your day! This table runner sewing pattern uses jelly roll strips for a quick, satisfying finish! I love the checkerboard pattern, plus it's quick to put together since we'll use strip piecing and cutting to make it. Jelly Roll Table Runner Materials Make this with scraps instead! If you have lots of little scraps, cut them down to 2.5" squares and make your own design! Table Runner Final Measurements This project will finish approximately 63" x 14." Adjust by ...Continue Reading
DIY Hair Bow Holder Organizer
Make your own DIY hair bow holder! This cute fabric holder has space for clips, hair bows and even loops for headbands! In this post I will show you how to make a hair bow holder out of fabric! Find a cute wooden shape to mount it on and then hang it up. You'll be able to keep all your clips and bows organized with this cute holder - everything has a place! I love this for keeping clip sets together and all the holiday clips and bows that always get lost! Hair Bow Holder Materials How to make a DIY hair bow holder with ...Continue Reading
30-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Sew (Part 1)
Need a last minute gift idea? Here are five 30-minute Mother's Day Gifts that she will love! These are great for any woman in your life! These gifts are quick but so thoughtful! Quilted Coasters - 30-minute Mother's Day Gifts Sew a stack of coasters with scraps! This easy tutorial is quick and so useful! Bow Pouch - 30-minute Mother's Day Gifts to Sew Make a bold bow pouch with a velcro closure! This is great for so many things - art supplies, makeup, or a date night clutch! Skillet Handle Cover Keep your ...Continue Reading
Foundation Paper Pieced Heart Quilt Block with FREE Pattern
You have to try this foundation paper pieced heart quilt block! Hearts are such a versatile block to add to your repertoire and I just love how simple yet impactful they are in any project! The FPP heart pattern makes a crisp, beautiful heart block that you will be obsessed with! Foundation Paper Pieced Heart Supplies You don't need fancy supplies for this block! Heart Quilt FPP Pattern Download Click on the pink button below to download the heart block pattern. This is a PDF that will print on 1 page. Be sure to ...Continue Reading
Economy Block FPP Quilt Block Tutorial
The economy block is one of my favorite quilt blocks. I love using lots of fabrics in it and you can use the center square to frame cute fabrics! This economy block FPP tutorial will show you how to make the classic quilt block quickly and precisely using foundation paper piecing! This block is sometimes called Square-in-a-square and it is so satisfying to make! Make it with scraps or any favorite fabrics. Foundation Paper Piecing Basics If you have never done the Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) method before, check out this ...Continue Reading
Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial for Beginners ✂️ + 3 FREE Block Patterns!
Get ready for the ultimate foundation paper piecing tutorial for beginners! This tutorial will give you all the tools to start this tricky and FUN quilting method plus access to 3 FREE FPP patterns! Foundation paper piecing is a tricky way to sew fabric together that leaves you with crisp seams and precise points! This tutorial will give you all the tools you need to get started (and addicted!) Foundation Paper Piecing Supplies What paper do I use for Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)? There are a few options for paper ...Continue Reading
Quick Coaster Sewing Pattern
These coasters are so quick to make yet so gorgeous! Use this quick coaster sewing pattern to make a stack for your coffee table or as a gift for a friend! These start with really small squares so you can dig out your smaller scraps to make it! Sew a set of 4 and give them as a gift! HST Coasters Materials Quick Coaster Sewing Pattern This tutorial starts with small squares - each coaster requires 4! Raid your stash and cut 4 squares measuring 3" x 3." Cut 2 each of 2 fabrics. Now we're going to make half-square ...Continue Reading
Scrappy Mug Rug Tutorial
A mug rug is the cutest way to start your morning or end your day! This scrappy mug rug tutorial will show you a super fast way to sew up a place for your drink and snacks to sit. The secret for making this FAST and with scraps is grid interfacing! Mug Rug Materials Mug Rug Tutorial Start by cutting 30 - 2" squares from any scraps! This is great because you can use small scraps that are otherwise not useful! I picked out yellows, light pinks and whites. The grid interfacing has a rough side which has the adhesive. ...Continue Reading
FPP Zipper Pouch
If you have been wanting to try foundation paper piecing (FPP) this is the perfect project for you! This FPP zipper pouch is so beautiful but it's actually pretty simple to make! This project is totally scrap-friendly! Find some of your favorite scraps to make this sunshine zipper pouch! The block can be used to make a whole quilt or another project - it's also a great block for an FPP beginner! FPP Zipper Pouch Materials Sunshine FPP Pattern Download Click on the pink button below to download the sunshine ...Continue Reading
From Scrap Pile to Stunning Projects ✂️ | Scrap Sewing Ideas from Pinterest
Don't toss your scraps - try these ideas instead! This post has 3 really fun scrap sewing ideas that you can use with even small scraps! From a mug rug to coasters and even the coolest foundation paper pieced zipper pouch - these ideas will inspire you to dig through your scraps! Scrap Sewing Ideas - Mug Rug Sew a bright and cheery mug rug to help you start your day right! This mug rug is an oversized coaster that will fit a mug and a snack. The best part about this mug rug is the tricky secret inside! This project is ...Continue Reading
