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  • Quilted Panel Project – IPAD zipper pouch

    As part of my Free Motion Doodling focus this month, I wanted to give you some easy projects in order for you to use your quilted panels and here is the first one- the IPAD zipper pouch. This is a tutorial, which means it’s not written in the same detail as a pattern, but I…

  • Free Motion Doodling Fun – Baby Goats

    Free Motion Doodling is one of my favorite ways to quilt. It helps loosen both my shoulders and my creativity, and little by little, I get better as I make time to have fun and practice. If you want to try yourself, I suggest you grab some fabric that really inspires you and make some…

  • Half Rectangle Triangles Made Easy

    When it comes to piecing together a quilt top, half rectangle triangles don’t always get the same love as half square triangles. To be honest, they are harder to match and there is a mathematical reason for that. Geometry Class You may remember your days in Geometry class and you may have wanted to forget…

  • How to Embroider a Sparrow and Feeder

    How to Embroider a Sparrow and Feeder

    The other day I started an embroidery piece with some inspiration: a sparrow at our bird feeder. Our family has a love for birds, which you could see if you browsed my website blog… I found the perfect fabric and wanted to add embroidered details so that it would look just like the platform bird…

  • Scrappy Festive Garland DIY

    Scrappy Festive Garland DIY

    This Scrappy Festive Garland came about because I really like to use my supplies well and to the furthest extent that it is possible. Christmas fabric is so beautiful and it is hard to throw it away, even when you are left with the smallest scrappy pieces. I know I’m not alone out there. Over…

  • Embroidery Tote Bag Tutorial

    Embroidery Tote Bag Tutorial

    I have loved finding projects that are simple and highlight my Embroidered Fabric! If you are looking for inspiration about adding your own designs to fabric you already love, check out Embroidery on Fabric. If you haven’t seen my Fabric Basket Tutorial featuring Hand Embroidery, check it out! Now, it’s time for a new way…

  • Fabric Basket Tutorial

    Fabric Basket Tutorial

    Learn how to make your own fabric basket, featuring your hand embroidery!

  • Embroidery on Fabric

    Embroidery on Fabric

    Some Inspiration for Embellishing A Fabric’s Design Elements I really love to embroider and to learn new embroidery techniques and stitches, but I don’t always feel very inventive when I see a blank canvas. Instead, a new hoop of white fabric makes me feel a little overwhelmed and nervous. Do you ever feel the same…

  • I’m Sew Glad We’re Friends

    I’m Sew Glad We’re Friends

    SewingTutorial for Beginner Sewists

  • Scrappy Heart Card

    Scrappy Heart Card

    SewingTutorial for Beginner Sewists

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