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The Sawtooth Star is a simple block with endless potential. A history that goes all the way back to 1884, when it was first published in Farm & Fireside Magazine, this humble block was designed to reference the teeth of a saw. Now, the Sawtooth Star ...
Fabrics for the Large and Medium bags (left and middle): Frost & Flourish. Fabric for the Small bag (right): Lady Montague II from the Belles Fleurs collection I don’t know about you, but I’m a big snacker. Taking a car trip? Snacks! Heading into the ...
I’m a big, big fan of projects that are both easy and useful. I know this isn’t groundbreaking, but I’ve encountered a lot of projects lately that are only one or the other: easy OR useful, not both. It can be frustrating to put in a day’s work on a project, just ...
This month, I’ve been working on some fun eco-friendly projects to help reduce plastic waste. It’s been a truly delightful endeavor and I’ve learned a lot along the way! Did you know that humans produce around 380 million tons of plastic waste each year? When I saw that number, I was truly ...
If you have leftover 2 1/2″ strips, sometimes it can be tough to figure out to fit them in with another big project. Maybe you only have 4 or 5 strips leftover, maybe none of them match, maybe they’re a color you don’t typically like in ...
So, you’re looking for an easy project, right? One that utilizes your scraps, uses items you already have on hand, takes less than a day to make and would work as a gift for pretty much anyone? Boy do we have the pattern for you! The
Hop into Spring with this adorable treat bag in the shape of a bunny! Perfect for stashing your candy and decorating. The pattern comes with a template and full instructions on how to make your very own bunny.
Welcome Spring and Easter with this adorable treat bag in the shape of a carrot! This project can be completed in a day and can be made using 10″ precuts, a couple of FQs, or other larger scraps you ...
Quilted Valentines (or postcards) are so easy to make! Use your scraps or a block pattern you’ve always wanted to try and let’s send something handmade to our loved ones. What you will need: ~5″x7″ finished pieced block to trim down to 4″x6″ ~5″x7″ batting ~5″x7″ backing fabric to trim down to 4″x6″ Quilting thread Quilting ruler Rotary cutter Cardstock or Bolt Boards Sewing machine or hand sewing needles Step one: Create your pieced mini quilt. Pick a block you’ve always wanted ...
