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Free Quilt Block Patterns | Easy To Sew

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Whether you are a long time quilter or a newbie trying to learn the ropes, quilt blocks a key to success. Here is a fun round up of free quilt block patterns to help keep the creative juices flowing and the machine stitching.  Not only are these patterns easy to make but they are a great way to build your skills. Let’s take a look.

Stay inspired with these easy to make free quilt block patterns. Each pattern can be turned into a full quilt with a simple layout.

Free Quilt Block Patterns:

Be Good To Your Heart

Broken Dishes

Butterfly Wings

Coffee Cups

Darling Dresden

Disappearing 9 Patch

Makers Gonna Make

Paper Pieced Flamingo

Patchwork Stars

Peaches and Cream

Pineapple Smoothie

Saw Tooth Star

Square in a Square

Your a Gem

 

Once you find a quilt block pattern that you love, make a bunch and turn it into a full quilt. We want to see your finished blocks! Be sure to share a picture of your finished quilt blocks with us on our Facebook page here.

Creative Sewing Pattern Weights

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Raise your hand if you are using canned goods or children’s toys in order to weigh down your sewing pattern?  It’s much easier it is to grab something near by, but wouldn’t it be great to have a set of creative sewing pattern weights that will make you smile each time you use them? There’s nothing more inspiring than to work with beautiful sewing notions.  If you’re ready to take the plunge, and sew a set of pattern weights, we’ve got a slew of inspiration for you.  Everything from barnyard animals to Japanese Origami bean bags!

sewing pattern weights

Click over to Beatnik Kids to see this fabulous round-up of DIY Creative Sewing Pattern Weights!

DIY Star Wars Sewing Projects

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May the Fourth is the unofficial holiday for Star Wars fans.  Do you celebrate?  Do your kids clammer for DIY Star Wars clothing?  Beatnik Kids has gathered up their favorite DIY Star Wars sewing projects.  There’s sure to be something here for the Star Wars fanatic in your house.

DIY Star Wars projectsClick through for 10+ Amazing DIY Star Wars Projects!

Unicorn Sewing Projects

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Have you noticed?  Unicorns are taking the crafting and sewing world by storm.  Last year’s trend was mermaids and this year, the crafty world is overflowing with unicorn projects.  So why not DIY unicorn sewing projects?

Follow the link below to see 12 amazing DIY Unicorn Sewing Projects!

DIY Unicorn Sewing Projects

100+ Easy to Make Scarves

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Keep warm this winter season with one of these easy to make scarf patterns. The cold weather is starting to creep into the south and that means scarf season.  The Sewing Loft has a great round up of over 100 easy to make scarf patterns to help keep you warm this season. Be sure to pick out a few favorites and update your closet today.

100+ Easy to Make Scarves

Deck the Tree with Christmas Ornaments

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Deck your family tree with these amazing Christmas Ornaments. Each DIY is easy to make and filled with tons of family fun.

Wow, can you believe that Christmas is just eight short weeks away!?!  Just thinking about it makes me break into a cold sweat. But I’m in the no panic zone this year because instead, I’m going to focus on decorating the family tree with a few of these handmade Christmas ornaments.

100+ Christmas Ornaments

 

 

DIY Apron Tutorials

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The holiday season is soon upon us.  Between the Thanksgiving meal and dozens of Christmas cookies to bake, your sure to need a cute apron to save your clothes from spatters and spills.  Take a look at this list of DIY apron tutorials!

DIY Apron

Or, maybe you’re looking for a handmade gift that will sew up quickly.  Anyone one is sure to be thrilled to open a beautiful handmade apron.  Whether you’re sewing for yourself or a friend, I’m sure you’ll be able to find a DIY apron that suits your style.

 

20+ Fabulous DIY Aprons

Things To Sew For Sports Moms

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The Fall sports season is off and running!  Are you a sports mom?  Do you spend hours each week sitting at sport practices and games?  Regardless of which sport your child plays, there are certain items that make being a sports mom much more enjoyable.  We’ll call them sport mom necessities.  Why spend hundreds of dollars trying to keep yourself warm, rain protected, seat cushioned or entertained when you can sew for yourself.  Take your personal comfort into your own hands with these DIY things to sew for sports moms.

Things To Sew For Sports Moms

Check out this list from Beatnik Kids: 15+ Sports Mom Necessities To Sew

DIY Projects for Back to School

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SSend the kids off to school in style with these easy to make DIY back to school projects. They include everything from backpacks to nap mats

Wow, I can hardly believe that summer is flying by so fast! Soon it will time to trade our towels for backpacks and sunscreen for notebooks. To make sure the kids are all smiles, The Sewing Loft has put together a mega list of DIY projects. They range from from simple bookmarks to cute backpacks.

Here are a few of my favorite projects-

Click Here for the full DIY Back to School Project list.