Happy Monday, quilters! We’re kicking off this week with our next Classic & Vintage quilt block, the oh-so-classic Log Cabin. Yes, we know this block has been done a gazillion times, in a trillion different variations, but we still love it, and we’ll show you […]
2015 Summer Book Club: Teach Me to Applique by Pat Sloan
Welcome back to our Summer Book Club! We’re chatting about Pat Sloan‘s newest book, Teach Me to Applique. Read on to learn more about her book. Q: What inspired you to create this book? A: I love fusible appliqué and I’m on a quest to […]
2015 Summer Book Club: Modern Rainbow by Rebecca Bryan
Welcome back to our Summer Book club. Today, we’re chatting about all things rainbow with Rebecca Bryan of Bryan House Quilts. Her new book, Modern Rainbow is filled with imaginative quilts that will take your concept of color to the next level. Watch Rebecca’s video […]
Sew Many Dresses Sew Little Time by Tanya Whelan
Have you always wanted to make your own clothes? Tanya Whelan’s new book, Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time is the perfect way to start your garment sewing endeavors. With the interchangeable patterns in this book – 219 dresses to be exact – you can create a […]
Precut Primer by Me and My Sister Designs
Good day everyone! Our first book with Me and My Sister Designs, Precut Primer is finally here and we are so excited to give you a peek at this dynamic duo’s new book. Precut Primer is all the things you need to know about precuts […]
Snapshots Quilt Along: Like Riding a Bike
Happy August everyone! It’s time for our Eighth Snapshots block, Like Riding A Bike. If you’re just joining us, find out more details on the Snapshots Quilt Along on our blog page here. Now who’s ready for a ride around town? Download the Like Riding a […]
Notion Talk with Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique
Welcome to another edition of Notion Talk! Today, Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique dishes about her favorite notions. From alphabitties to her exclusive Stash Pack, find out why all of these items are must-haves in her sewing room. Watch the video here. What’s new to […]
Announcing our Newest book… Fat Quarter Baby
We have some exciting news to share with you today! Please welcome the newest addition to the It’s Sew Emma family, Fat Quarter Baby! Fat Quarter Baby is simply baby-crazy in the best way possible! Twenty crib-size quilts (and one bonus tablerunner) for your bundles […]
How to Use the Twister Ruler with Lisa Bongean
We are so obsessed with all things mini, especially quilts using the Twister and Primitve Pinwheel rulers. Learn how you can create your own Twister mini quilts with Lisa Bongean’s video tutorial! We’ve been on the Twister bandwagon for a long time! You can do […]
2015 Summer Book Club: Simply Color by Vanessa Christenson
Hello everyone! Welcome back to our 2015 Summer Book Club. Today, we’re chatting about our love of color through the Simply Color books by Moda Fabrics Designer, Vanessa Christenson of V & Co. Who can resist these sweet books packed with beautiful photographs and a […]
August 2015 Monthly Picks!
Happy August everyone! This month is all about our new obsession at Fat Quarter Shop, English Paper Piecing (EPP). We couldn’t help but feature the Queen of EPP, Sue Daley all month long with some of our favorites from her. Riley Blake Designs Solids evoke […]
Lori Holt’s Design Board Tutorial with Fat Quarter Shop
Hi everyone! We’re huge fans of Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet. One of our favorite things about her is her creativity and her famous design boards! If you want to make your own design boards, read on to get started. Supplies needed: Foam […]
Single Fold Binding v Double Fold Binding
Whether it’s single or double fold binding, binding is a method that we all do differently and today, Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings is here to show she does single and double fold binding. Let’s first take a look at single fold binding. Single fold binding […]
2015 Summer Book Club: Sew Pretty for Little Girls
Hi everyone! It’s time for another Summer Book Club pick. Today’s book is about all things pretty with Sew Pretty for Little Girls by Alice Caroline. This adorable book is filled with twenty sewing projects that will make any little girl’s dream come true. From […]