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Binding Finesse: 3 Elegant Edges to Learn & Love

I'm spilling the tea on fabric binding - find out the 3 types I use in my patterns and where you would use them on different projects.

Back to School Backpack Tutorial - Stay Gold Panel Challenge

Try this super easy drawstring backpack featuring the kicks block from the Stay Gold panel!

Tutorials

Aug 31, 2021

How to Make a 36" Baby Dumpling Playmat

Make a 36" circular quilted playmat to gift to celebrate that new baby who's just arrived!

Tutorials

Aug 15, 2021

Stay Gold Panel Challenge Project 1 - Scrappy Pillow Cover

Join me on this fun challenge as I explore different ways to use the Stay Gold panel

Tutorials

Aug 2, 2021

9 Top Tips for Sewing a Modular Fabric Box

Can you turn floppy fabric into a sturdy box? It's easy when you have the right bones...

Tutorials

Jun 14, 2021

7 Tips for Learning a New Sewing Machine

Don't be daunted by new tech - embrace it one step at a time and soon you'll be best friends

Tutorials

Mar 30, 2021

Clever Thread Storage - Ikea Hack

A full tutorial on how to mount thread on pegboard in Ikea Alex drawers. So easy to do!

Tutorials

Mar 11, 2021

Quilts and Projects - Sew Orderly

The way you store, sort and track your WIPs can make a huge difference to your productivity

Sewing

Feb 16, 2021

Stop Wasting Fussy Cuts - The Easy Guide

A free printable to audition, mark and cut on pointe fussy cuts

Tutorials

Dec 11, 2020

Micro Hexie Pinnie - Free Printables

Make this whimsical pinnie and give micro hexies a whirl with my free downloadable templates

Tutorials

Oct 15, 2020

Another Pemberley EPP Hack

Change up Pemberley's Lizzie with a faster, easier substitute

Tutorials

Feb 16, 2023

No Sew Liberty Needle Matchbook Tutorial

Hi Liberty loving friends! Today I have a fun no-sew tutorial to make a Liberty Matchbook...

Tutorials

May 4, 2020

Mini Cathedral Pin Cushion

A quick and easy 1 hour mini-make featuring a classic cathedral window.

Pattern Release

Dec 9, 2019

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Tips & Tutorials

Binding Finesse: 3 Elegant Edges to Learn & Love

Back to School Backpack Tutorial - Stay Gold Panel Challenge

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How to Make a 36" Baby Dumpling Playmat

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Stay Gold Panel Challenge Project 1 - Scrappy Pillow Cover

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9 Top Tips for Sewing a Modular Fabric Box

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7 Tips for Learning a New Sewing Machine

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Clever Thread Storage - Ikea Hack

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Quilts and Projects - Sew Orderly

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Stop Wasting Fussy Cuts - The Easy Guide

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Micro Hexie Pinnie - Free Printables

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Another Pemberley EPP Hack

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No Sew Liberty Needle Matchbook Tutorial

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Mini Cathedral Pin Cushion

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