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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What’s the Project? Charm packs make quilting easy. These collections of 5-inch precut squares help you skip the cutting and get straight to sewing. In this roundup, you’ll find charm pack quilt patterns that are perfect for quick projects, gifts, and using those precuts you’ve been saving.

Be honest… how many charm packs are sitting on your shelf because they’re just too pretty to open?

I think we’ve all been there. You buy a charm pack because you love every fabric in it, then it sits there waiting for the “perfect” project. Well, this might ...

What’s the Project? Irish Chain quilts use simple squares and blocks to create that wonderful chain design that travels across the quilt. They look impressive, but the piecing is surprisingly simple—and they’re perfect for scraps, precuts, or a favorite fabric combination.

Free Irish Chain Quilt Patterns

There are some quilt patterns that just never get old, and the Irish Chain is definitely one of them. In fact, an Irish Chain was one of the first quilts I made when I started quilting.

What I love about this pattern is that it looks much more complicated than it ...

What’s the Project? Puff quilts are soft, dimensional quilts made by individually stuffing the squares to create that fun, pillowy look. These free puff quilt patterns and tutorials show you several ways to try the technique, including traditional puff quilts, rainbow layouts, minky versions, and even a small doll quilt.

There are regular quilts—and then there are puff quilts. If you love a quilt that looks extra cozy before you’ve even touched it, this is one technique worth trying.

Puff quilts, sometimes called biscuit quilts or bubble quilts, are made a little differently than a traditional quilt ...

What’s the Project? Looking for an easy way to decorate for summer? These summer pillow sewing patterns are a quick way to add fresh colors, fun prints, and a seasonal touch to your living room, porch, bedroom, or patio. They’re beginner-friendly projects that are perfect for using fabric from your stash.

One of the fastest ways to give your home a fresh look is by changing out your throw pillows. You don’t have to redecorate an entire room—a few handmade pillows in cheerful summer fabrics can completely change the feel of ...

What’s the Project? Looking for an easy sewing project that’s fun, practical, and beginner friendly? These elastic waist skirt patterns are quick to sew, easy to customize, and perfect for using your favorite fabrics. Whether you’re sewing for your own kids, grandkids, or gifts, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in this collection.

There’s something so satisfying about sewing a simple skirt. They come together quickly, don’t require a lot of fabric, and are the kind of project that can be finished in an afternoon. Plus, kids actually wear them—which is always a bonus ...

What’s in the article– You might be surprised how many inexpensive school supplies can make quilting easier. From organizing your sewing room to marking projects and keeping supplies within reach, these everyday items have earned a permanent place in many quilters’ workspaces.

Every year when the back-to-school supplies hit the shelves, I find myself wandering the aisles “just to look.” Somehow I always leave with a few things for my sewing room instead of a backpack full of school supplies.

The truth is, some of the best quilting tools aren’t found in the quilting aisle at all. School ...

Learn how to sew a pencil pouch that’s perfect for keeping school supplies, sewing notions, markers, crochet hooks, and all those little items that seem to disappear in the bottom of a bag. These simple sewing patterns are practical, fun to make, and a great way to use your favorite fabrics.

Don’t let the name fool you—pencil pouches aren’t just for pencils. They’re handy for organizing just about anything. Toss one in your purse, project bag, backpack, or sewing room and you’ll quickly find yourself wanting more than one.

20+ Pencil Pouches for Back ...

Learn how to sew a reusable lunch bag with these fun patterns and tutorials. Whether you’re packing lunch for work, school, a quilt retreat, or a day on the go, a handmade lunch bag is a practical project you’ll use again and again.

One of the best things about sewing your own lunch bag is that you get to choose the fabrics, size, and style. Make one that’s bright and colorful, simple and modern, or themed for the season. You can even sew a few extras for family members or as thoughtful handmade gifts.

Easy Lunch Bag ...

Learn how to make mini quilts with these fun patterns and tutorials. Mini quilts are a great way to try a new technique, use your favorite fabrics, or finish a project in a day or two instead of committing to a full-size quilt.

Whether you’re looking for a quick finish between larger quilts or simply want a project you can complete over a weekend, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in this collection of mini quilt patterns.

Mini Quilt Patterns~

One of the things I love about mini quilts is that they’re low-pressure. You can experiment with colors ...

Learn how to make quilt-as-you-go bags and pouches with these fun patterns and tutorials. If you love finishing projects without quilting a large quilt at the end, quilt-as-you-go is a technique you’ll find yourself using again and again.

These projects are a great way to use fabric scraps, try new quilting designs, and create something that’s both beautiful and useful. From zipper pouches to tote bags and organizers, there’s a project here for every skill level.

Whether you’re sewing a quick gift, organizing your sewing supplies, or looking for a weekend project, these quilt-as-you-go bags and ...

Dive into the ultimate scrap-busting adventure with 26 fantastic quilt-as-you-go tutorials and videos! If you’ve ever felt a bit puzzled by all the moving parts of quilt as you go, you aren’t alone, but this clever method is a total game-changer if you don’t own a massive quilting machine.

Free Quilt As You Go Tutorials & Patterns

The absolute best part about this technique is that when the piecing is finished, the entire thing is totally done besides the binding! It is the ultimate sanity-saver for anyone who loves quick wins or has a shorter attention span for ...

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 ...

If you have a great collection of fat quarters from a single fabric line or a mix of several favorites, it is time to unfold them and get those creases pressed out!

These lap quilt patterns are designed to make the most of your coordinated bundles or even those random scrappy buys you couldn’t resist. Since fat quarters are typically 18 by 22 inches, they offer plenty of versatility for different block styles. Many of these designs are ideal for showing off large scale prints and beautiful patterns that you would rather keep whole instead of cutting into tiny ...

When I move to a new house I get all antsy about what I have…. most of the time I am tired of my old stuff and want something new! Clean napkins, fresh potholders, brand new hotpads, or other fun projects that just help the room feel put together and finished.

If you feel like that too– whether you have moved or not, these sewing projects for your kitchen are a great place to start.

The projects are simple- you’ll love updating your kitchen in a simple way. Protecting your counters with pretty hotpads and refreshing your stove-side ...

There is a reason we all love a good rainbow quilt—they are just pure joy to look at! If you have been wanting to explore color play in your sewing, rainbow patterns are actually the perfect place to start.

Because you have the natural order of the color wheel as your guide, picking your fabrics is completely foolproof and stress-free. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned quilter, playing with a full spectrum of vibrant shades is one of the best ways to let your creativity shine.

Rainbow Quilt Patterns

Rainbow quilt patterns are one of those ...

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 ...