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15 Gifts Sewists Will Love

Maker's Gift Guide #1If you're looking for the perfect handmade gift for the sewist in your life, you've come to the right place!Whether you're sewing for a quilting friend, a stitching buddy, a sewing teacher, or you're simply creating a wish list of your own, these sewing-inspired projects are practical, thoughtful, and fun to make.From pretty storage solutions and project organizers to useful accessories and giftable pouches, these 15 sewing projects are sure to delight any sewing … [Read More...]

Pocketful of Sunshine Gift Bag

Tartan is a classic colour scheme for Christmas decorating and you can find lots of tartan fabric in traditional Christmas colours of green and red. I had a bundle of Christmas tartan in my stash and it has a lovely gold … [Read More...]

English Paper Piecing Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide with Projects to Inspire

One of my favorite techniques is English Paper Piecing. If you are not familiar with it, English Paper Piecing (or EPP for short) is a method of hand sewing patchwork pieces together using paper templates. It's a great … [Read More...]

Peaceful Pines Quilt Block in 5 Sizes

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share with you my latest sewing pattern - Peaceful Pines Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt Block in 5 sizes. This pattern is ideal for holiday sewing - whether you want to make pillows, … [Read More...]

Sustainable Sewing

Hey, fellow sewists! Do you love sewing but also care about the environment? If so, you might be interested in sustainable sewing. Sustainable sewing means sewing in a way that leaves a minimal impact on the planet. It … [Read More...]

Popular Coaster and Mug Rug Patterns

If you love sewing and want to make something quick and easy, why not try making some coasters or mug rugs? These are small fabric mats that you can use to protect your table from hot or cold drinks, or just to add some … [Read More...]

Christmas Tree Quilt Blocks

Creating holiday decorations is my favourite type of project! If you enjoy making on-of-a-kind Christmas decorations, you will love our new patterns. I have created two amazing Christmas tree foundation paper piecing … [Read More...]

Advent Houses

Are you looking for a festive and fun sewing project to make this holiday season? If so, you will love our latest sewing pattern - Advent Houses! This is a charming and whimsical pattern that will add some magic to your … [Read More...]

Sewing Projects for Cat and Dog Lovers

If you love sewing for the cat and dog lovers in your life, this roundup is full of fun, practical, and whimsical projects to try. From pet food mats and toys to cute bags and coasters, there’s something here for every … [Read More...]

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Which side would you choose? 🎄 The front and back Which side would you choose? 🎄

The front and back of these Ribbon Pouches feature different fabrics, so it feels like getting two designs in one.

Made with Merry Happy by Ruby Star Society and perfect for gifts, decorating and festive treats.

Comment RIBBON for the pattern link. ✨

#ribbonpouch #christmassewing #christmashandmade #modernsewing #handmadechristmas

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Skip the binding and still get a beautifully finis Skip the binding and still get a beautifully finished oven mitt! 🙌

The Baker's Buddy Oven Mitt is designed with a clever turn-and-finish construction, so you get smooth curves and a professional finish without wrestling with binding strips.

✨ Beginner friendly
✨ Fast to sew
✨ Great for gifts
✨ Practical for everyday use
✨ Perfect for showing off your favourite fabrics

This is one of those projects you'll make once... then make again for family, friends, teachers, neighbours, and yourself!

💬 Comment BAKER and I'll send you the pattern link.

#ovenmittpattern #sewingprojects #easysewingproject #sewingtutorial #quicksew
Only one week until Halloween! 👻 If you're lookin Only one week until Halloween! 👻

If you're looking for a quick handmade project, these Mini Treat Pouches are perfect for holding mini chocolates, candy, money, gift cards, or tiny gifts.

They're fast, fun, and a fabulous scrap-busting make.

Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern available now in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.

Comment TREAT for the pattern link.

🎃 Which fabric would you choose: pumpkins, ghosts, or black cats?

#halloweensewing #sewingforhalloween #fallsewing #minisewingproject #scrapbusters
✨ One pattern. Three sizes. Endless uses. The Qua ✨ One pattern. Three sizes. Endless uses.

The Quadra Pouch features a clever flat-base design that's beginner-friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for showing off beautiful fabrics.

This version is stitched in the gorgeous Tilda Village Life collection. 💙

Comment QUADRA for the pattern link.

Fabric courtesy of @tilda_australia

#quadrapouch #tildavillagelife #tildafabric #sewingpattern #bagmaking
✨ I can't stop making these little Mini Treat Pouc ✨ I can't stop making these little Mini Treat Pouches.

They're quick to sew, perfect for festive scraps, and make the sweetest handmade gifts.

I've filled them with chocolates, gift cards, sewing notions and little Christmas surprises.

Comment TREAT for the pattern link.

Fabric: Tilda Merry Little Christmas with thanks to 
@tilda_australia

#christmassewing #minitreatpouch #holidaysewing #handmadegifts #beginnersewing
Maybe it's just me, but I think every sewist has a Maybe it's just me, but I think every sewist has a piece of fabric they're a little afraid to cut into.

You know the one.

The fabric that's too pretty, too special, or waiting for the perfect project.

I've certainly been guilty of saving beautiful Liberty fabrics for "someday". But over the years I've realised something:

The joy isn't in owning the fabric.

The joy is in turning it into something you'll use, display, gift, or enjoy every day.

Some of my favourite sewing projects began with a Liberty fabric I was hesitant to cut into. Looking back, I've never regretted using it. The only fabrics I've regretted are the ones that sat folded away for years waiting for the perfect moment.

Beautiful fabric deserves to become something beautiful.

✨ What's a fabric you've been saving for a special project?

#libertyfabric #libertylondon #sewingprojects #sewinginspiration #modernsewing
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