There is so much to making a quilt and choosing the right fabric is one of the most important components. It can be hard to decide what to choose so I decided to put together this helpful guide of the best fabric for quilting. To help anyone like me who is new and wants all…
I love making practical items, especially for my home and the bonus is they can be made to match any room. Doorstops are so simple and easy to make and perfect if you are new to sewing and want a fun project to try out to practice. This handy tutorial is easy to follow and…
I am really enjoying doing a lot of home sewing projects like cushions, quilts and linens. Once I start creating my own versions of items around the house I quickly realize how much I could actually make. One thing I am looking at replacing is my make up pads so I decided to research the…
In this guide, we’re looking at the best heavy duty sewing machines. A heavy-duty sewing machine is designed to handle multiple layers of fabric or thick fabrics that are used on upholstery. Heavy-duty sewing machines are often used in the industry, as not only can they handle a wide range of fabrics they can also…
I think I would be foolish to say that I am the only fabric hoarder on the planet. It is one of those tools that anyone who enjoys sewing tends to find, buy and hoard. While you might think that fabric is easy to store and you can just store it in the shed, garage…
No matter what style of sewing you do whether it be home furnishings, clothes or quilting you may have come across sewing clips, also known as wonder clips. While sewing clips aren’t new and are similar to bulldog clips and pegs these are specially designed to work with you on your sewing and craft projects….
I am terrible for pushing things to one side and letting the mess mount up, the only place I don’t do this is my sewing room. (The mess gets in the way of sewing!) But many people find it hard to know where to store things and how. One of the items I have that…
I have recently been using sewing weights more and more within my projects. There are so many ways in which you can make your own pattern weights but there’s still the question of what to fill sewing weights with? I thought about putting together this guide to show you the different ways you can fill…
I just recently made my own pyramid pattern weights and absolutely love them. I had used them in the past but these were storebought or borrowed so I never really had my own. Before I used them I didn’t know how to use pattern weights and what you used them for. I decided to put…
Ever used all your tools to weigh down your pattern pieces? I do this a little too often and even draft in my drink, elbow and more to keep the pieces flat. I decided it was time to invest in some pattern weights. So here is how to make pyramid pattern weights. What Can I…