Inspiration and Tutorials

A guest blog by Annie Brooks Sometimes, the stars align… And you and your toddler agree on what pants they should wear. We’re all for comfort and ease. And these pants are so comfortable, simple to make (NO SERGER NEEDED!) and easy to put on a toddler doing an alligator death roll. I started making these pajama-style pants when my daughter was 6 months old. It was great because the pattern I use needs about a fat quarter of fabric per leg. Once she fit into toddler sizes, you need a yard of fabric or less per pair. This made...

I am so happy to finally be sharing the LoriAnn quilt with you!  This quilt pattern is based on a quilt my mom made back in high school. I’ve had this quilt for years, and it always just sat in my hope chest. The quilting is basically disintegrating so using it isn’t an option, and I didn’t really have space in my home to properly display it, so to the shop it went! We’ve been getting asked what quilt pattern it is a few times a week since. I searched online for the pattern but couldn’t find anything that matched,...

Organizing your fabric stash can seem like a daunting task, but having a system in place can make your sewing life so much easier. Whether you’re dealing with quilting cotton, garment fabric, or a growing pile of scraps, these fabric organization ideas will help you tame the chaos and make the most of your collection. Let’s dive into some creative and practical ways to store your fabric, as well as a few mindset shifts to help you manage it all! Fabric Storage Ideas to Keep Organized: Filing on Comic Boards or cardboard For quilting cotton or other smaller cuts of...

The new year is almost here, and you know what that means: we all collectively pretend that this is the year we become organized, productive, and perfectly put-together sewists! Speaking truthfully, I am far from the most organized maker—and that's okay! Chaos can be creative. (and is often an essential element in the creative process.) But if part of your sewing goals is to clean up, a little bit of magical sewing space organization at the start of the year can work wonders for your sewing space, your projects, and your mental clarity. So grab your broom (or vacuum), toss on...