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Grab those orange, gold, green, and brown scraps hiding in your stash. These free fall appliqué patterns include pumpkins, leaves, apples, and owls that you can add to pillows, wall hangings, coasters, pincushions, and other quick fall sewing projects.

Free Fall Appliqué Patterns

Fall sewing doesn’t have to mean starting another full-size quilt.

Sometimes you just want a little project. Something you can finish before the season is actually over. Imagine that.

That’s where appliqué comes in.

A simple pumpkin, leaf, apple, or owl can turn a plain piece of fabric into something completely different—and you probably ...

The flag quilt is an absolute classic. It is perfect for celebrating the 4th of July, but these designs are also meaningful choices for Quilts of Valor projects.

Every American flag sewing project on this list is free, so you can dive right into the fun of sewing. Whether you are raiding your scrap bin or using a new fabric line, sticking to a red, white, and blue palette keeps your fabric selection quick and simple.

In this collection, you will find quilts, table runners, wall hangings, and pillows. It is a wonderful way to mix and match different projects ...

Learn how to make the most of your holiday sewing time with these Christmas sewing projects and tutorials. Whether you’re looking for handmade gifts, festive decorations, or a quick project to enjoy with your favorite Christmas movie playing in the background, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.

There’s something about Christmas sewing that feels a little different from the rest of the year. Maybe it’s pulling out those holiday fabrics you’ve been saving, making gifts for family and friends, or creating decorations that come out year after year. Whatever your reason for sewing, Christmas projects ...

Learn how to make a simple no-sew banner with a star applique that’s quick, easy, and perfect for decorating your space. This is one of those projects you can put together in no time—no sewing machine needed.

If you’ve got fabric scraps sitting around and want a fast project that still looks put together, this is a great option. It’s especially fun for holidays, seasonal decorating, or adding a little handmade touch to a room without committing to a full sewing project.

The star applique gives the banner a bit of extra personality, while the no-sew ...

Spring always makes me want to sew something small and cheerful.

Not a full quilt. Not a big commitment. Just something quick that uses up a few scraps and brings a little bit of that “fresh start” feeling into the sewing room.

This little spring chick does exactly that.

It’s simple, beginner-friendly, and one of those projects that comes together faster than you expect. You don’t need much fabric, you don’t need anything fancy, and you probably already have everything sitting in your stash.

If you’ve been wanting a quick win at your sewing machine, this ...

When the seasons change, I always feel the urge to freshen up something in the house — and the table is the easiest place to start. A simple spring table runner can completely shift the mood of a room without committing to a full quilt project.

If you’re ready to pull out florals, pastels, or even just some cheerful scraps, this collection of free spring table runner patterns is a perfect place to begin. These projects are quick, beginner-friendly, and just right for using what you already have on hand — which means you could be stitching one up today and ...

Learn how to sew an quick and cute bunny using your fabric scraps, favorite spring prints or even a leftover quilt block. The simple to follow instructions will take you from beginning to end – plus there is a template you can print to use, making this a great bunny pattern.

If you’ve got a pile of fabric scraps and a soft spot for quick, giftable projects, this little bunny is calling your name. This free bunny sewing pattern is one of those simple, satisfying projects you can sew in an afternoon—and then immediately want to make three more ...

Learn how to sew a festive hexagon Christmas wreath wall quilt using your stash of holiday fabric and a simple raw-edge applique technique (or go for trying out the EPP technique if you’d like too!)

This project is quick to sew, easy to customize with your favorite prints, and makes a charming seasonal decoration. Inside the Make & Take Monthly membership, you’ll find the full printable pattern and step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through each part of the process—from cutting hexagons to stitching them in place.

It’s a great weekend project and a fun way to ...

Learn how to sew a fall pumpkin mug rug that’s quick, scrappy, and perfect for using up those little fabric bits hanging around in your stash. You know the ones—too small for a quilt, too cute to toss, and just waiting for a cozy project. This pumpkin mug rug comes together in no time, making it a great beginner project or a fun seasonal sew-along if you’ve only got an afternoon to spare.

Think of it as a mini quilt that’s big enough to hold your favorite mug (pumpkin spice latte, anyone?) and a cookie or ...

Turn simple hourglass quilt blocks into a stunning quilt top—perfect for layer cakes and pre-cut fabric lovers!

If you’ve already fallen in love with making hourglass blocks (and let’s be honest—they’re super satisfying to sew!), this tutorial will walk you through how to turn those blocks into a complete quilt top.

It’s quick, it’s beginner-friendly, and it’s a great way to finally use that layer cake you’ve been saving for the perfect project.

We’ll start with 10″ squares—either from a pre-cut bundle like a layer cake or charm pack ...

Learn how to sew two stylish pillowcase styles—from the classic burrito roll method to a fun cuffed design. Whether you’re gifting to kiddos with vibrant prints or stitching up cozy home accents, this guide walks you through clever techniques like French seams and hidden cuffs to keep pillows snug and polished. No serger? No problem!

I use pillowcases as presents — they are perfect for friends gifts, house warming gifts, Christmas gifts, birthday…you name it! You can actually sew up a bunch and have them on hand for when you need them.

The fabrics I use are usually ...

I’m very excited today to share some info on using EQ with AccuQuilt!

As many of you know, I do have a few AccuQuilt dies and machines… LOVE IT! and now they have teamed up with EQ with their Mix and Match Qubes! whoop whoop.

This is the XMas Table Topper that I designed using one of the blocks and cutting the fabric with AccuQuilt.

It was so simple and quick! I loved it!!

I have a video showing you step by step on how you can sew the block yourself.

Before we get to that, let’s talk ...

Fall is in the air, and if you’re like me, you’re itching to add a little no sew pumpkin magic to your home. But instead of running out to buy a bunch of decor, how about we make something fun, easy, and budget-friendly using items you probably already have?

In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to make the cutest fabric pumpkin using just a fat quarter of fabric and a roll of toilet paper!

You can even bulk it up with newspaper if you want to add a little extra “oomph,” but that’s totally ...

Quilted placemats are not just practical additions to your dining table; they’re also delightful projects that let you explore your creativity with fabric.

Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, making your own placemats allows you to personalize your dining experience and showcase your quilting skills. 

What I love is that you don’t have to commit to something BIG – like a king sized quilt. You can explore even quilting techniques when you are sewing the placemats. Quilt as you Go, String Piecing, even applique can be tried out on this size of a project.

Create ...