Sewing

A pioneer bonnet is a delightful addition to a little girl's dress-up box, a useful costume option for school plays, and even practical sun protection. If you have a young fan of the Laura Ingalls...

Throw pillows are a fun and easy beginning sewing project. With a little supervision and guidance, children can show off their style by creating their own masterpieces. Most craft stores sell...

So your quilt is finally finished and it's time to bind it -- but you can't find binding in the store in colors to match it. A quick and easy solution is to cut your own out of the fabric...

If you've ever made a quilt then you know how costly the batting or inner filling can be. Not to mention how regular batting can clump over time. Here's an no cost way around paying full price to...

Oven mitts are a necessity for the serious baker. Oven mitts protect your hands from burns. With oven mitts you can easily grab hot pans as they provide an extra layer of protection between the...

Sew a grocery bag dispenser for your country or vintage kitchen using an old cutter quilt for the dispenser body. A cutter quilt is an old quilt that has deteriorated or is too badly damaged from...

Quilted fabric adds country charm and warmth to a home. Crafters never toss anything that can be used for another project later. Beginners can purchase kits that contain everything needed for the...

Quilters make many choices when sewing, including whether to quilt the project by hand or machine, which quilting pattern to use, and which type of thread is appropriate. This last decision can be...

Warm tortillas in the microwave for an authentic Mexican meal and keep them warm in a handmade tortilla bag warmer. Fabric is available in a variety of novelty prints, making it easy to find chili...

Blind stitching is a quilting technique used to appliqué fabric shapes to a piece of background fabric, tack binding to the back of a quilt, or attach a sleeve for displaying the quilt. The...

Ever wanted to make beautiful, lifelike quilts from your drawings? Tired of piecing nothing but squares and triangles? Ready for a challenge? Why not piece a lovely tree or flower, or a picture...

Quilt fabric squares generally range from 4 inches to 6 inches, which makes them easy to handle and create crafts with. Sew the squares together in a specific design or in "crazy quilt" fashion to...

Place mats are a quick, easy and creative sewing project that can brighten your home and table. Using place mats can reduce wear and tear on your table at meals, and having several sets will allow...

If you have made a cross stitch quilt and want to turn that quilt into a blanket that can be used, you will need to back it. During the process of backing you can insert a sheet of batting to give...

The Kansas City Star first to introduced quilters to Letha's Electric Fan quilt pattern in 1938. This Depression era quilt used mainly scraps, which was traditional of quilts at that time. Many...

If you're trying to figure out how to sew binding on a quilt, you're in the right place. I know it can be pretty tricky the first time, but I am going to show you how to do it step by step in this...

Bias binding is a popular choice for quilts because it stretches smoothly around corners and protects the quilt's edges from wear and tear. Although pre-made bias binding is widely available in...

Babies are a blessing. Decorating the nursery is such fun. Creating a bumper guard, quilt and dust ruffle for the baby's crib is quite easy. The bumper guard protects the baby as he is sleeping...

Whether you're a veteran machine quilter or brand new to the art, chances are you appreciate quilting tips. Some of the tips below involve technique and some show you how to repurpose regular...

You can quickly and easily make potholders out of readily available materials. In fact, making a potholder is an ideal first project for a novice sewer, since you'll have created a pretty,...

Quilting isn't usually thought of as a fun activity for children, but you can get them excited by incorporating materials that make it a memorable and personal project. Children of any age can...

Putting quilt top, batting and lining together correctly before quilting is essential to turn out a beautiful finished heirloom. This is an art often passed down from mother to daughter. This...

This fun quilted jacket takes the easy route by being created with an old quilt and a man's dress shirt. Because it is a jacket, choose a shirt that is two sizes larger than a shirt that would...

This fabric purse is a child-sized bag created using preprinted vintage quilt squares. The purse requires very little vintage fabric to assemble, and fabric often can be found at thrift stores and...

These machine quilting techniques are for quilters who have already pieced, assembled and basted or pinned a quilt. Just because sewing by machine can be faster than sewing by hand doesn't mean...

Quilt squares (blocks) can be very intricate and difficult to make. However, there are plenty of block patterns that are less difficult and designed for beginners. The nine-patch quilt square is...

If you are a typical Baby Boomer, or maybe I should say typical American, you have a collection of t-shirts stored away somewhere. Those shirts you just had to have to remember all those special...

Fabric is the quickest way to change the look of a room next to a coat of paint. With the effort that goes into sewing items for the home, getting double the look for the same amount of time is...

The advantage of self-binding is that you already have the fabric attached to your quilt. You can see whether you will have enough fabric, and you don’t need to go through the process of attaching...

Learning to machine quilt is fairly easy as long as your hands and sewing machine move in sync around your quilt top. If you have never done this before, make a few small machine quilted squares...

"Stuff" made with a sewing machine can include a wide range of craft items, linens, clothes, gifts, bags and quilts. For example, make simple and cuddly stuffed animal toys or a crazy quilt tote...

A castle quilt can add to the princess decor in your little girl's bedroom. It can be a crib quilt or a throw quilt for a child's bed. The quilt top is made up of a solid one-piece background and...

Quilters know that creating a beautiful quilt can involve a good deal of time along with some painstaking craftsmanship. So when a technique comes along that greatly simplifies the quilt making...

It's possible to make simple tablecloths from vintage textiles and collectibles. They are fun and clever ways to get those items you have stashed away in closets, out where they can be enjoyed...

Make a self-lined quilt to eliminate the extra steps needed to make a backing. A scrap strip lap quilt is a good size to learn the technique, as it is easy to handle and keep the fabric flat as...

I treasure this wall-hanging that combines a quilt with a photo display. It takes a small amount of sewing. Here's how to make one like it.

Machine quilting has been an alternative for quilters for more than a hundred years. The beauty, durability and worth of quilts and quilted items makes learning to machine quilt an option that...

This baby quilt can double for a toddler's blanket or a lap quilt for grandma. I sell these often because they are so versatile. The choice of fabric determines what type of quilt it will be. When...

Maybe you are having a baby or know someone who is having a baby and you want to create something special for the little bundle of joy. A handmade baby crib set will be cherished for years. What...

A quilt can make a thoughtful gift or a unique decorating touch, but you don't have to spend lots of time to make it special. Rather than sewing by hand, use your sewing machine to sew a quilt. It...

Traditionally a hand sewing craft, quilting can actually be done on a machine too. With some care, you can create a quilted effect on your machine, saving you time and creating an effect that's...

If you like country style and quilts, this denim shirt is a great addition to your wardrobe. With attractive country fabric and a pre-made denim shirt, it is easy to make. Follow the directions...

Making a photo quilt keepsake is different from sending in a photo to a digital blanket company for an afghan portraying baby Jason's smiling face. A quilt keepsake is a treasure that you display...

Whether you have wonderful black and white photos of unknown ancestors or a progression of photos taken over your child's lifetime, there are never enough ways to display them. This photo quilt...

Unfinished or damaged antique quilt tops are often simply stored away if no one has the time or desire to finish them. But a beautiful handmade piece can be transformed into an elegant scarf and...

Making quilts from T-shirts is an environmentally conscious way to recycle old clothes and, at the same time, produce a record of your children's interests as they were growing up. Sports T-shirts...

A quilt reflects the personal style of the designer and creates atmosphere in any room. Bold geometric designs and daring colors bring life and energy to a room. Delicate flowers and pastels...

To make a T-shirt quilt, collect your favorite old T-shirts that you don't wear any longer, probably with logos or designs you are fond of. It's best if the shirts are all about the same size, to...

You love the look of a quilt but you have no idea how to begin to put one together. Start simple and do something small, maybe a pillow sham or wall hanging. Doing the assembling will be another...

When you crazy quilt, you're not restricted by anything but your imagination. Traditionally, crazy quilts were made from small scraps of fabric and embellished with fine hand embroidery. The...