This tutorial is for a Make it Yourself (DIY) Santa Sack. It's that time of year again, and what could be nicer for a child (or an adult) than receiving gifts from Santa in a personalized Santa Sack. We have made this Santa sack from calico although in the US you may call it muslin. It's a heavy weight fabric, well it's heavier than quilting cotton. The design came … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Santa Sack
The Squares Strip Quilt With Fabric From Cotton Cuts
This quilt was an interesting exercise for us. Why? Well we did it on the fly. Normally we create one or two prototypes to make sure everything works and then create the video tutorial. This time however, we just went for it. We still designed the quilt in EQ8, but it was telling us to cut a heap of squares and rectangles but we didn't want to do that. So with fingers … [Read more...] about The Squares Strip Quilt With Fabric From Cotton Cuts
Jelly Roll Race Baby Quilt – Tutorial
In this tutorial, we are going to make a baby quilt using the jelly roll race quilt method. This is a fun way to make a quilt and involves sewing lots of strips of fabric together into one very, very, very long strip. When we make these, we tend to go at a slow pace and forget the race part but either way way these are super quick to make. For this baby quilt top I am … [Read more...] about Jelly Roll Race Baby Quilt – Tutorial
Our xTool Screen Printer Review
Screen Printing is something we have been thinking about trying for quite some time now. Just now and then. It's just that it seems so darned complicated and involved. I remember back in the 60's, one of my hippie friends was into tie dying and screen printing and she screen printed on bags, cushions and clothing, and they looked lovely. So one day she says "Come on over and … [Read more...] about Our xTool Screen Printer Review
Easy 4-Patch Quilt Block Method (Tutorial)
I'm always amazed at the patience of so many quilters who make those amazing quilts out of tiny bits of fabric. I don't think I will ever get to that stage but I sincerely admire those who have that ability to spend hours on their creations. Personally, I am a fan of quick quilts and I love trying to speed up the process of what I am creating hence why I love this method of … [Read more...] about Easy 4-Patch Quilt Block Method (Tutorial)
Quick and Easy Tote Bag Tutorial
This is a quick and easy tote bag that I made from an old curtain that I bought from an opp shop which is like a thrift or goodwill store. My granddaughter CeNedra was visiting and she loves visiting op shops. While we were browsing we found an old curtain that we both liked and thought it would make her a nice bag. The material is a nice cream with a blue design featuring … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Tote Bag Tutorial
10 Minute Christmas Table Runner
Here we are again. It's time for our annual Christmas Table Runner tutorial. This year's table runner is another super easy sewing project to make. We are going to use only two pieces of fabric and yet the finished table runner looks impressive. Your family and friends will be very happy to receive one of these table runners as a gift and believe me, they will marvel at your … [Read more...] about 10 Minute Christmas Table Runner
10 Minute Pocket Tissue Holder Sewing Project – Another Scrap Busting Project
Here is another quick and easy scrap busting project. It only takes two small pieces of fabric to make and it's ideal to pop into your bag, pocket or even run some up as gifts. We made the tissue holder in three sizes so it will depend on your tissue pack size as to how big or small you want to make it. The small size is pretty much the standard for most pocket tissue … [Read more...] about 10 Minute Pocket Tissue Holder Sewing Project – Another Scrap Busting Project
Quick Double Oven Mitt Tutorial
If you are looking for a quick double oven mitt tutorial then you can't get much quicker than this one. These oven mitts make a nice addition to your kitchen and they make great gifts. The oven mitt measures approx 26¾” x 7½” and the pocket measures approx 7½” x 7½”. What You Need Front and Back NOTE: You don't need to use contrasting fabric, you can use all … [Read more...] about Quick Double Oven Mitt Tutorial
Creating a Leather Tote Bag with a Babylon Leather Bag Kit (Our Review)
You will save 10% when you use our coupon code - alanda10. Just recently, we were approached by Babylon Leather to see if we would be interested in making one of their leather bag kits and of course we said yes. However, we were a little concerned about whether we could actually do it. Neither of us has ever sewn a leather bag before and these looked like beautiful … [Read more...] about Creating a Leather Tote Bag with a Babylon Leather Bag Kit (Our Review)