MAY 9, 2024

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Let’s bust our scraps, especially those little pieces that seem to multiply when your back is turned.

Each Thursday I will find some patterns that will deal with the little pieces and even some of the larger and odd pieces that we all tend to accumulate.  Today is just a mix of fun ideas!

Today is just a mix of goodies, so sit back and enjoy!

Our first one is a Disappearing 9 Patch Block from Ins[ired Quilting by Lea Louise.

1.  Absolute Best Secret for Disappearing 9-Patch Blocks – the “In Flying Color” Layout (youtube.com)

From The Melody of Sewing, A Quilted Tulip Tutorial: 

2.  “Tulips”- Quilted Table Runner Tutorial. Easy Quilt Block for Beginners (youtube.com)

And from tiny Orchard Quilts, Make an Improv Block with Me:

3.  (17) Make a Scrappy Improv Block with Me! How I Plan (and Don’t Plan) My Blocks. – YouTube

That’s all for today and I will see you again next week.

MAY 3, 2024

Oops, I missed yesterday but with a good reason, I finally finished decluttering my studio yesterday!!

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Let’s bust our scraps, especially those little pieces that seem to multiply when your back is turned.

Each Thursday I will find some patterns that will deal with the little pieces and even some of the larger and odd pieces that we all tend to accumulate.  Today is a mix of ideas.

Quilting Binding: The Cheater Way and you cannot tell where it starts!  Brilliant idea!  This is from Emma Jane of Dream It, Quilt It.

1.  Quilt Binding: The Cheater Way (youtube.com)

Or some unusual tools that can be used for sewing.  I never thought of using these items.

2.  40+ Creative Household Items for Sewing – Unexpected Tools & Hacks! (youtube.com)

Make a Stack  A Whack Quilt with me from Ashley

3.  (5) Make a Stack-n-Wack Quilt with Me- Free Quilt Pattern – YouTube

That is it for today and I will see you next week with more ideas.

APRIL 25, 2024

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Let’s bust our scraps, especially those little pieces that seem to multiply when your back is turned.

Each Thursday I will find some patterns that will deal with the little pieces and even some of the larger and odd pieces that we all tend to accumulate.  Today is just a mix of fun ideas!

From Karen Brown, here are some tips on using Freezer Paper for paper piecing.  She has a lot of good ideas on how to use it!

1.   FREEZER PAPER MAGIC: 5 SEWING HACKS EVERY CRAFTER NEEDS TO KNOW! (youtube.com)

Are you in a sewing rut?  Feeling a little blah about it?  Then, you probably need a reboot!  Again from Karen Brown of Just Get It Done Quilts

2.  REBOOTING YOUR SEWING PRACTICE – FIND YOUR GROOVE AGAIN (youtube.com)

Orphans!  What are you going to do with all those ORPHANS just lingering in your stash?  Here are some fresh ideas from Karen Brown.

3.   FAST & EASY QUILT LAYOUTS – GET YOUR ORPHAN & SCRAP BLOCKS INTO QUILTS ***free handout (youtube.com)

That’s all for today and I will see you next week!

APRIL 18, 2024

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Let’s bust our scraps, especially those little pieces that seem to multiply when your back is turned.

Each Thursday I will find some patterns that will deal with the little pieces and even some of the larger and odd pieces that we all tend to accumulate.  Today is just a mix of fun ideas!

Mother’s Day is coming up soon, so here are some fun ideas!

From Sew Smart With Elizabeth, here is a pretty Mother’s Day lap quilt:

1.  How to make a Mother’s Day Lap Quilt (youtube.com)

And from Fabric Cafe, Making Quilt for a Mother’s Day:

2.  Making Quilts for Mothers Day! (youtube.com)

7 Quick to Sew Gift Ideas For Mother’s Day:

3.  (1) 7 Quick-to-Sew Gift Ideas to Make for Mother’s Day – YouTube

That’s all for today and I will see you next week!

APRIL 11, 2024

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Let’s bust our scraps, especially those little pieces that seem to multiply when your back is turned.

Each Thursday I will find some patterns that will deal with the little pieces and even some of the larger and odd pieces that we all tend to accumulate.  Today is just a mix of fun ideas!

Today is just a mix of goodies to share.  How about making Tumbling Blocks without those pesky Y-seams to start off with. Instead you will need a ruler that has 60 degree angle markings. Such a pretty pattern from Sew Easy by Sandy:

1.  Quick & Easy Tumbling Quilt Block Wiith NO Y Seams | Easy Quilt Block Tutorial (youtube.com)

How to Make Disappearing Quilt Blocks from Tulip Square:

2.  How to make disappearing quilt blocks – 4 different shapes – unlimited designs! with Tulip Square (youtube.com)

And again from Tulip Square, How to Make A Woven Look Quilt Block:

3.  How To Make A Woven Look Quilt Block -Quilting Tutorial for table runner pattern 624 by Tulip Square (youtube.com)

That’s  it for today and I will see you again next Thursday!

APRIL 4, 2024

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Let’s bust our scraps, especially those little pieces that seem to multiply when your back is turned.

Each Thursday I will find some patterns that will deal with the little pieces and even some of the larger and odd pieces that we all tend to accumulate.  Today is just a mix of fun ideas!

From Easy Sewing, Amazing Tricks of Sewing With Pieces of Fabric

1.  Amazing trick of sewing with pieces of fabric | Easy Sewing (youtube.com)

Did you know that you can clean  your wool mat?  

2.  (83) Cleaning a Wool Mat – YouTube

Oh, and since we have been cutting a lot, maybe your cutting mat needs a spa day.  From Just Get It Done Quilts.

3.   SELF HEALING CUTTING MATS – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW (youtube.com)

That is all for today and I will see you next week!

MARCH 28, 2024

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Let’s bust our scraps, especially those little pieces that seem to multiply when your back is turned.

Each Thursday I will find some patterns that will deal with the little pieces and even some of the larger and odd pieces that we all tend to accumulate. Here are a few more last minute Easter ideas.

This is a Carrot Topper from Sister Chicks Quilting.

1.  Easy Quilt As You Go Easter Carrot Table Topper (youtube.com)

And from the Fat Quarter Shop we have a fun Lemonade Layer Cake Pattern.

2.  FREE Lemonade Layer Cake Quilt Pattern with Moda Fabrics | Fat Quarter Shop (youtube.com)

And from Farm Fresh Fabrics, a fun East Egg block tutorial,

3.  (72) Easter Egg Quilt Block Tutorial – YouTube

That’s  it for today and I will see you next week!

Have a Blessed Easter!

MARCH 21, 2024

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Let’s bust our scraps, especially those little pieces that seem to multiply when your back is turned.

Each Thursday I will find some patterns that will deal with the little pieces and even some of the larger and odd pieces that we all tend to accumulate.  Today it is some more quick and easy Easter projects.

Our first one is from Sookie Sews and is 10 Minute Sewing Projects for Easter!

1.  10 Minutes Sewing Projects for Easter (youtube.com)

Or how about some Easter Baskets from the Birch Cottage!

2.  Learn to Sew a Large Fabric Easter Basket | Janome 8200QCP Sewing Machine (youtube.com)

Or these Adorable Easter Bunny Treat Bags from The Quilted Forest!

3.  Adorable EASTER BUNNY TREAT BAG Tutorial! Easy, fast, & Fun! 3 1/2″ wide, 2 1/2″ deep and 7″ tall. (youtube.com)

That’s all for today and I will see you next week with more ideas!

MARCH 14, 2024 HAPPY PI DAY!
This is a special post for me as it also happens to be my birthday! Oh, and Happy Birthday to all the other March babies!

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Let’s bust our scraps, especially those little pieces that seem to multiply when your back is turned.

Each Thursday I will find some patterns that will deal with the little pieces and even some of the larger and odd pieces that we all tend to accumulate.  Today, we are going to look at PI shaped quilts, especially Dresden Blades, as they are usually round.

Our first one is from Berry Birdy with a fun, small version of Dresden, called Micro Mini Dresden Sewing.  I can see that as a hand project for when traveling:

1.  (51) Micro Mini Dresden Sewing – YouTube

From Erica Arndt, a tutorial on How To Sew A Dresden Block:

2.  How To Sew a Dresden Plate Quilt Block // Tutorial (youtube.com)

And from Candy Grishman, Learn a New Curve Technique:

3.  Learn a New Curve Technique with Candy Grisham (youtube.com)

That is it for today and I will be back next Thursday! 

MARCH 7, 2024

Is your stash starting to expand and invading other areas than your sewing studio? Are your muffin bins topped and about to explode at any minute? 

Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to use it or what to do with it, and almost to the point of giving it away? I feel that way too, at times!  Not to worry! I believe I have a cure for this common ailment. Let’s bust our scraps, especially those little pieces that seem to multiply when your back is turned.

Each Thursday I will find some patterns that will deal with the little pieces and even some of the larger and odd pieces that we all tend to accumulate. Easter is coming up so let’s hop into some fun patterns!

From Teresa Down Under, here is a very sweet Quilted Easter Basket:

1.  Quilted Easter basket pattern (youtube.com)

And from the Quilted Forest, you have to have this with the basket, eggscellent table runner:

2.  Adorable OVER EASY EASTER EGG TABLE RUNNER looks great on your table! Uses quilt as you go method. (youtube.com)

And a Bunny Block to top it off!  From Patchwork Facil:

3.  hw_dungeonyard1b_h_en_110 (youtube.com)

That’s it for today and I will see you next week!