Recent Posts by Elizabeth LePage

    Cardinals Quilt – FREE PATTERN
    by on August 17, 2024

    I’m back with your next FREE quilt pattern, everyone! It’s Liz here and I get the pleasure of introducing you to the next quilt in our collaboration with Crochet.com, one of our 4 sister brands! I have a sneaking feeling you might like this one… (And before you get mad that you have to read an entire blog post to get to the free pattern, I got you: Click here to go directly to the pattern download ...

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    Into The Woods – FREE PATTERN
    by on August 9, 2024

    Hi everyone, Liz here! I get the absolute pleasure of introducing you to my latest project, a true labor of love between Connecting Threads and Crochet.com, one of our 4 sister brands! Fabric and crochet… did I peak your interest? (And before you get mad that you have to read an entire blog post to get to the free pattern, I got you: Click here to go directly to the pattern download page!)

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    Fabric Hair Bow – FREE PATTERN
    by on January 29, 2024

    An easy pattern that makes great use of scraps, these fabric hair bows are a delightfully sweet project for any level of sewist. Just like potato chips, you won’t be able to stop at just one! Let’s jump right in: This pattern is designed to make one bow, but can be easily adapted for more! Difficulty: Easy, a ...

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    Window Panes Pillow – FREE PATTERN
    by on December 6, 2023

    A perfect project for using up extra fat quarters or leftover scraps, the Window Panes Pillow is a fabulous pattern with delightful possibilities. Let’s take look at how to sew this sweet pillow! This pattern is designed to make one pillow, but can easily be adapted to make more. It also was Difficulty: Easy, this pillow ...

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    Clover Mug Trivet – FREE PATTERN
    by on December 4, 2023

    Keep your table protected and your mood bright while you rest your mug on this playful trivet. We picked some of our favorite flannels for a cozy, winter morning feeling! This pattern is designed to make 1 trivet, but can be easily customized to make however many you need. Difficulty: Confident Beginner/Intermediate. This pattern requires basic sewing knowledge, ...

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    Dazzling Diamonds Sew-A-Long: Everything You Need to Know!
    by on October 18, 2023

    Connecting Threads is thrilled to announce a brand new Sew-A-Long with one of partners, C&T Publishing! Kathy Seaman Shaw, the author of Crazy Quilting Dazzling Diamonds, will be running a Sew-A-Long on the C&T blog. Featuring some of our favorite Connecting Threads’ fabrics, Shaw has an exciting few weeks planned ...

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    Our Favorite Embroidery Supplies
    by on September 24, 2023

    Fall is here, temperatures are dropping and fireplaces are finally being lit after a long summer. One of our favorite fall activities is to cozy up and enjoy the season of Embroidery! To help you get started with embroidery – whether you’re new to the craft or a seasoned stitcher in need ...

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    Creating Color Palettes with Swatch This
    by on September 14, 2023

    Swatch This by Haruyoshi Nagumo is one of the most coveted books by the Connecting Threads staff; it’s colorful, beautiful, bright and full of possibility. However, you might be looking at it and wondering, “How do I actually use this book?” Color can be intimidating, I get it! Faced with a world of options, ...

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    Folded Star Tutorial
    by on September 8, 2023

    Folded fabric stars are a Scandinavian holiday delight made from just 4 pieces of scrap fabric. They’re incredibly easy to weave together and require no sewing, making them the perfect weekend project! Here’s how to make these marvelous folded stars: Tools Needed: 4 pieces of fabric measuring 4″ x 16″  Ruler Rotary cutter Cutting mat Spray starch Wonder clips Iron and pressing mat or ...

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