Sewing Tutorials


How to Sew a Quilt – Everything You Need to Know about Quilting Packed into a Simple Coaster Tutorial

We’re going to sew a five inch mini quilt together as a means to understand all the facets of putting a quilt together. Better yet, this mini quilt is the…

How to Sew a Binding on a Quilt

Sewing the binding on the quilt is the last step of the quilting process. It’s not a difficult process, but I’ve included over 20 pictures below in an attempt to…

How to Sew an Invisible Stitch

Sewing an invisible stitch (also known as a blind stitch) to finish out the binding on my quilts is my favorite part of the quilting process. After you get the…

A Tutorial: How to Sew a Dresden Plate

Happy Monday, friends! I detoured from my Heading South quilt this weekend and finished up a couple Dresden plates I had been working on. I ran across this minty Dresden…

A Patchwork Story Blanket & Quilting with Multiple Fabric Types

I started quilting around 2008 when a friend sent me a link to Allison’s blog. My friend sent me a link to an old door turned head board DIY post…

Ten Spring Inspired Sewing Projects

Flowers. Sunshine. Open windows. Sandboxes. Thunderstorms. Rainbows. Grilled food. I’ve mentioned to my husband time and time again that a beautiful day seems to make all my worries disappear. I…

How to Sew a Zipper on a Pillow Cover

Two posts in a row with vintage sheets! I’ve studied up lots on vintage sheets lately and have really grown an appreciation for some brands and patterns. I’ve learned a…

Sewing with Vintage Sheets: A Few Tips I Learned Along the Way

Over two and half years ago, my mom and I were getting ready for our annual combined garage sale. She pulled out all her sheets from her high school, college,…

A Throw Sized Quilt Made with Five Inch Squares

Even though this week is a bit gloomy here in the midwest, spring has still arrived! Azaleas and irises are in full bloom outside, and the peonies are next in…

How to Sew a Patchwork Curtain

I purchased this low volume bundle a few weeks ago, and I’ve been eagerly waiting to cut into the stack of fabric. As I’ve progressed through this creative sewing and…

How to Square up your Fabric and Cut Perfect Patchwork Squares

There is something beautiful to me that comes with the imperfections of a handmade project. A little bit of coloring outside the lines is a good thing. Aesthetically, I am…

A Scrappy Quilted Pillow Cover and a Few Tips I Learned Along the Way

Happy Monday all, and HAPPY EASTER!! I hope you were able to find some time to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior! What a beautiful way to start off the…

A DIY Tutorial: How to Sew a Pillowcase

Happy Monday, friends! Owning a blog takes a bit of courage for me. It’s hard sometimes for me to put post after post out on the internet unsure of how…

How to Sew Homemade Triangle Garland

Happy Monday, friends! What I thought was going to be a warm weekend for playing outside ended up to be chillier than expected. We were able to wrap up a…

Scrappy Homemade Valentine’s Day Cards

Like my birthday, I am just not really into Valentine’s Day either, but I’m trying to get better. Especially with kids and having a sister who does like to celebrate,…

How to add Snaps to your Homemade Bibs or other Projects

Yesterday, I posted a tutorial. I showed you how to make some super absorbent homemade bibs for babies like mine that spit up everything you feed them. The bibs are…

How to Sew very Absorbent Homemade Bibs

My first son never spit up. And I mean never. Before having kids, I always wondered why these moms always made their babies wear such tacky bibs around their neck…

An Aztec and Arrow Themed Baby Shower

Does anyone else get excited when you have the opportunity to plan a shower for a lovely lady? I love the excuse to make extra cute bunting and sew to…

How to Sew a simple Baby Blanket with Minky

My dear sister-in-law is due with her first baby in April. I am quite excited to meet their little guy, but I am also overjoyed at the great excuse to…

How to Make Upcycled Denim Cloth Napkins

For a few years now, our family has used cloth napkins. We’ve grown accustomed to it, and we don’t think twice anymore about pulling them out for meals. We still…