What’s the Project? Looking for something meaningful to sew for Veterans Day? These patriotic quilt patterns and sewing projects include stars, flags, pillows, and handmade gifts you can make to honor the veterans in your life.

Most of these projects use red, white, and blue fabrics, making them a great excuse to dig into your stash and put those patriotic scraps to work.

Patriotic Quilt Patterns and Sewing Ideas for Veterans Day

I’ve always loved a good red, white, and blue quilt. There’s something about those colors, especially when you mix in a few stars, that makes ...

What’s the Printable? Got a list of holiday sewing projects that’s getting longer by the minute? This free Holiday Sewing Checklist printable helps you organize your handmade gifts, keep track of your projects, and make sure nothing gets forgotten along the way.

You’ll find it inside my free Quilter’s Cheat Sheet Library!

Get a free Holiday Sewing Checklist printable to organize handmade gifts, plan Christmas sewing projects, and keep track of your holiday sewing.

Keep Your Holiday Sewing Projects Organized

Every year I tell myself I’m going to start my holiday sewing early.

And every ...

Come quilting with me!!!

I am so excited to be helping out with another quilt retreat… but this one is closer to my personal home. In fact – it’s in the same town!!

Kanab Utah.

Southern Utah Quilt Retreat – Kanab, Utah 2027

August 10–14, 2027 | Kanab, Utah

Pack your sewing machine, grab those projects you’ve been meaning to finish, and come sew with us in beautiful Southern Utah!

We’re heading back to Kanab for another quilt retreat, and I can’t wait! There’s something wonderful about having several days dedicated to sewing, visiting with quilting friends ...

This month we’re pulling out two precuts that may already be sitting on your shelf—a jelly roll and a layer cake—and putting them together into one really fun quilt.

I made mine in Halloween fabrics, and I love how all those oranges, blacks, grays, and greens play together. But this pattern definitely isn’t limited to Halloween. Change the fabric collection and you’ve got a completely different quilt.

And even though we’re making a full quilt this month, don’t let that fool you. The construction is simple, repetitive, and moves along pretty quickly. This ...

When was the last time you cleaned your sewing machine?

If your answer is something along the lines of…

Ummmm.

You’re probably not alone.

I can be happily sewing along and not think one bit about cleaning my machine — until I change the bobbin and discover enough lint hiding down there to practically make another piece of batting.

That’s why I like having a simple way to keep track of sewing machine maintenance.

This free Sewing Machine Maintenance Tracker gives you one place to keep track of when you cleaned your machine, oiled it, changed the needle and ...

It’s almost time for another mystery quilt!

The Switchback Mystery Quilt Along begins October 19, and this one is going to be a fun excuse to dig through your fabric stash, sew along with other quilters, and see where the pieces take us.

Because, of course, I’m not showing you the finished quilt yet.

That would ruin the mystery!

What is the Switchback Mystery Quilt?

With a mystery quilt, you start with the fabric requirements and then sew the quilt one step at a time—without seeing the finished quilt ahead of time.

For Switchback, we’ll have ...

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 ...

New to quilting and wondering where you’re actually supposed to start? These 13 quilting basics walk you through the process—from choosing fabric and cutting accurately to piecing, quilting and binding your first quilt. No fancy skills required. Just start with one step and keep sewing.

Quilting Basics for Beginners

Starting your first quilt can feel a little like everyone else received the instruction manual… and yours got lost in the mail.

Quarter-inch seams. Pressing seams. Batting. Basting. Binding. And why does everyone have such strong opinions about whether you should prewash your fabric?!

Here’s the good news ...

Learn how to make this scrappy owl wall hanging using simple strip piecing and appliqué. The finished quilt is 18″ × 24″, making it a fun little project for fall decorating—and a very good excuse to dig through those scraps you’ve been saving.

crappy Owl Wall Hanging

Apparently I had a thing for owls. And really… I’m still okay with it.

This little owl wall hanging is a fun project when you want to sew something cute without committing to an entire quilt. The background is made with strips of blue fabric stacked together, then the owls, branch ...

Learn how to sew a cute fall owl pillow using fabric scraps, raw edge appliqué, and a simple quilt-as-you-go background. It’s a fun way to use those leftover strips and scraps while adding a little handmade fall to your home.

Fall Owl Pillow Tutorial

Apparently, fall decorating is better when there are owls involved.

This little owl pillow is one of those projects where you can dig through your scraps, make a bit of a mess, and end up with something really cute. My kind of project.

The background is made with quilt-as-you-go strips, so you’re piecing and ...

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What’s the Project? Ready to bring a little fall into the house? These free fall table runner patterns are a quick way to add pumpkins, leaves, warm colors, and a little handmade goodness to your table. They’re smaller than a quilt, fun to sew, and perfect for using fabrics already hiding in your stash.

Fall Table Runner Patterns

I love decorating for fall—but I don’t necessarily want another giant tote of decorations to store for the other nine months of the year.

That’s why table runners are so good.

You can completely change the look ...

If you enjoy decorating for the seasons, this project is going to be a lot of fun.

The Seasonal Ribbon Banner is a quick project that lets you create something colorful, personal, and easy to change throughout the year. Whether you hang it on your front door, porch, sewing room, or inside your home, it’s a simple way to add a handmade touch for every season.

The banner features a 12″ quilt block at the top, with ribbons, fabric strips, lace, and trims hanging below to catch the breeze and add lots of movement.

Best of all, you get ...

I do enjoy myself a little getaway.  One that is with a few friends who quilt as well is the best kind.

If you didn’t know – I host a few quilt retreats a year. The Gather and Stitch Quilt Retreat, the Kanab Quilt Retreat and in the fall the Virtual Quilt-Away Retreat.

No matter if it’s in person or virtually – there is something about getting together with other quilters and sewing, sewing, sewing (together).

Occasionally I do attend them as well. It is kind of nice to step back and let someone else take over everything and just ...

What’s the Project? Tired of loose bobbins unraveling all over your sewing room? These simple bobbin storage ideas will help keep your bobbins organized, easy to find, and—most importantly—keep those thread tails from turning into one giant tangled mess.

Bobbin Storage Ideas for Your Sewing Room

Bobbins are tiny. How do they manage to create such a BIG mess?

One loose thread catches another, you pull out the bobbin you need, and suddenly five more are coming along for the ride. Or even better—you find a thread attached to your foot and realize you’ve been ...

What’s the Project? Give your sewing machine a little protection—and make it look good while you’re at it. These sewing machine cover patterns and tutorials include quick and easy covers, quilted options, patchwork designs, and clever ideas for using fabric and leftover quilt blocks from your stash.

Sewing Machine Cover Patterns and Tutorials

Our sewing machines spend a lot of time sitting out in the sewing room, so they might as well look cute while they’re waiting for us.

A fabric sewing machine cover helps keep dust, lint, and all those little sewing-room floaties off your ...

Ready to enjoy a quilt retreat without ever leaving home?

Quilt-Away is your chance to hit pause before the busy holiday season and spend four fun-filled days sewing, visiting, laughing, and making real progress on a beautiful quilt.

No packing.

No hauling your sewing machine.

No hotel reservations.

Just your favorite sewing space, quilting friends from around the world, and a weekend that’s all about doing what you love.

Quilt-Away: Merry & Bright Virtual Quilt Retreat

September 24–27

A weekend retreat without the travel… but all the fun.

SAVE THE DATE: September 24–27, 2026

LOCATION: 100% online! Join ...

About this Project This English Paper Piecing honeycomb project shows you how to use the new AccuQuilt GO! Honeycomb die to cut both fabric and paper templates with one die. If you’ve been wanting to try EPP—or you’re looking for a faster way to prep your next hand sewing project—this tutorial walks you through the cutting process and how to stitch the honeycomb shapes together for accurate, beautiful results.

If you enjoy English Paper Piecing but don’t love cutting all those tiny fabric pieces and paper templates by hand, this new AccuQuilt die is worth ...

What’s the Tutorial? Learn how to use a flying geese ruler to trim your quilt blocks quickly and accurately. If you’ve ever ended up with flying geese that are just a little too small, a little too wonky, or don’t quite match the pattern, this tutorial will help you get better results with less frustration.

Flying geese blocks and I have had our moments. You sew them up, press them open, and somehow one side is perfect while the other one… well… let’s just say it’s “close enough.”

That’s where a flying geese ruler ...

This month’s Make & Take Monthly project is a Broken Dishes Doll Quilt, measuring approximately 22″ x 19″. It’s the perfect weekend project for using scraps, practicing a classic quilt block, and finishing something from start to binding without spending weeks at your sewing machine.

Whether you’re making it for a favorite doll, a grandchild, a stuffed animal, or simply as a decorative mini quilt, this project is a fun way to enjoy piecing without the commitment of a full-size quilt.

The Broken Dishes block is a timeless design that’s beginner-friendly and scrap-friendly. Pair a few favorite ...