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Free Quilt Block Patterns | Easy To Sew

July 17, 2018 | 1 Comment

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.

Free Quilt Block Patterns:

Be Good To Your Heart

Paper Pieced Flamingo

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.

100+ Easy to Make Scarves

November 18, 2016 | Leave a Comment

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

100+ DIY Things to Make For The Beach

June 4, 2016 | Leave a Comment

Do you love the beach? Are you constantly dreaming of the sandy toes and salty air? Then you you’ll love this round up of over 100 tutorials of things to make for the beach. Whether you want to carry all of your things in one big bag or just want to cover up from the sun, these free patterns and tutorials will be the perfect way to enjoy your time in the sun.

See all tutorials here.

Pillowcase Inspiration

June 1, 2016 | Leave a Comment

Chance are sewing a pillowcase was one of your very first sewing projects. The nature and ease of sewing pillowcases lends itself to those learning to sew but it’s a project that also brings character to any room. And they are SO addicting once you get started. Kids and adults alike would be thrilled to look upon their favorite fabrics as they drift off into dream land. But, did you know there were so many different ways to sew pillowcases? Twenty, to be exact!

Check out all 20 of these different ways to sew pillowcases. You’ll be amazed at how beautiful and varied these are. I just can’t choose which one is my favorite. Can you?

20 Ways To Sew Pillowcases

Fabric Wreath Tutorials

April 1, 2016 | Leave a Comment

Anyone who sews, and keeps their fabric scraps, knows how quickly those fabric scrap bins start to pile up. Mine are absolutely overflowing right now which means I’m on the search for fun, fabric scrap projects. Have you ever given any thought to using your fabric scraps for door decorations? There are so many beautiful and unique ways to use up those scraps to create fabric wreaths. With that in mind, we’ve gathered together more than ten of our favorite fabric wreath tutorials to inspire your stash busting!

10+ Fabric Scrap Wreath Tutorials

DIY Leather Accessory Projects

March 1, 2016 | Leave a Comment

Have you ever tried sewing with leather? DIY leather accessory projects can be extremely rewarding and sewing leather is a lot easier than you might think. Whether you use leather as your project base or just as an accent, adding this stunning material can have a dramatic effect on your project outcome. Leather accessory projects from clutches and bags to pillows are a fun alternative to every day cotton and will leave you wanting to sew with it more often.

Check out these 15+ DIY Leather Sewing Projects over at Beatnik Kids!

5+ Modern Christmas Tree Skirts

December 1, 2015 | 2 Comments

Let’s face it, the Christmas tree can look bare and (ahem) naked until those presents are piled underneath. Why not add a tree skirt? When adding a Christmas tree skirt under the tree, think outside the box. Your tree skirt doesn’t need to stick to the traditional red and green colorway. Sewing modern Christmas tree skirts will guarantee that, your tree will be the talk of the town!

Check out these ideas for modern Christmas Tree skirt tutorials:

Little Houses Tree Skirt

Christmas Cheer Tree Skirt

Felt Fringe Tree Skirt

Granny’s Christmas Tree

Felt Poinsettia Tree Skirt

Buddy The Elf Tree Skirt

Pom Pom Tree Skirt

Ruffled Tree Skirt

Fabulous Fabric Pumpkins to Sew

September 21, 2015 | 7 Comments

It’s Fall!! It’s time for sweaters and cute scarves and cider and of course – all things pumpkin!

I’ve gathered up some darling fabric pumpkin tutorials – so you don’t have to wait for them to hit the stores or worry about them getting old – you can decorate with them for as long as you’d like!

Plush Patchwork Pumpkin

Plush Velvet Pumpkins

Colorful Fabric Pumpkins

Pumpkin Pincushion

Burlap Pumpkin

Chenille Pumpkins

Which one are you going to try first? I think I’m going to make up some Velvet Pumpkins! Those have been on my to-do list for ever!

Sewing Patterns For Tweens

September 1, 2015 | Leave a Comment

Whether you’re sewing for a boy or girl, finding sewing patterns that extend into the later elementary-early tween years can be difficult. Difficult but not impossible. If you’re looking for sewing patterns for tweens, here are a few places to get your started.

15+ Tween Boy Sewing Patterns

Sew Cool For the Tween Scene

Tween PDF Pattern Master List

Gifts To Sew For Tweens