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How to Make a Quilted Sewing Machine Cover

Happy National Sewing Machine Day! National Sewing Machine Day is Monday, June 13, so we put together a tutorial to make something special for the original power tool. Sewing machine covers can be functional AND cute, and in this simple tutorial, we’ll teach you how […]

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FQS Jolly July 2022: Letters to Santa

It’s time for Christmas with FQS Jolly July! Jolly July lasts throughout the whole month. We are sew ready for Christmas to come early this year, and Santa has brought us a nice little mystery cross stitch for all! The all-new Letters to Santa Mystery […]

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Classic & Vintage – Geese on the Pond Quilt

Kimberly holding the geese on the pond block

Our Classic & Vintage series takes traditional quilt blocks and adds a modern twist. Today we’re sharing the latest pattern release, the Geese on the Pond Quilt! It uses a combination of nine patches and half-square triangles to create a beautiful design. With added flying […]

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How to Sew Napkins with Mitered Corners

Today we’re bringing you an EASY tutorial for sewing napkins. This tutorial is super beginner-friendly and easy to knock out in one day! A set of cute napkins can make for a great gift since they’re useful, and you can personalize the fabric choice to […]

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Announcing Simply Half Yards Book

We are sew excited to share with you, It’s Sew Emma’s newest book, Simply Half Yards! Simply Half Yards shows our love for half yards with every quilt in this book designed to appreciate these generous fabric cuts while including quilts in various sizes, from Lap to Queen.  Each pattern is […]

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Snail Trail Block Tutorial

The Snail Trail block was created in 1935, but the swirling shape and intricate piecing can make it daunting, especially for new quilters. Snail Trail Foundation Paper will have you creating those hard-to-make blocks quickly and perfectly!⁠ Video Tutorial Today Kimberly is showing how to […]

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New Holiday Hallmarks Pattern: Halloween

Holiday Hallmarks Halloween Cross Stitch Design

This new Holiday Hallmarks release has us excited for this coming fall! Halloween Holiday Hallmarks evokes the spooky spirit of the holiday season with text that captures the tricks and treats of Halloween! Add a little bit of typography to your next holiday with our […]

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20 Tulip Patterns to Sew for Spring!

It’s tulip time! Spring has sprung, and we couldn’t be more excited for the warm weather ahead. To celebrate spring rainfalls and return to spending time outdoors, we’ve gathered more than 20 quilt and cross stitch patterns tu-lip (to leap, get it?) into spring! We […]

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