21 Autumn and Halloween Quilt Patterns Without Any Tricks But All the Treats

Halloween quilt patterns

Fall is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start making spooky and festive Halloween quilts. 

There are so many possibilities when decorating your home with Halloween quilt projects, and we will explore a bunch of them today!

Whether you go “all out” with your Halloween decor or prefer to have just a few spooky pieces, you will surely find something ghoulishly perfect in the collection of Halloween quilt pattern ideas. 

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A Simple Tutorial for Tying Off a Stitch by Hand and Machine

how to tie off a stitch

When we spend hours upon hours making something beautiful out of fabric and thread, we want it to last a long time. 

One of the ways we can ensure the lifespan of our seams is to tie off the stitches properly.

This is a surprisingly overlooked step, but with a bit of practice, it will be a quick and easy way to secure your hand stitches for years. 

We will also discuss how to finish a stitch using a sewing machine, so let’s jump into it!

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15 Easy and Fun Fanny Pack Sewing Patterns to Inspire You

fanny pack pattern

Trends in fashion always seem to make their way back into the spotlight, and today’s topic is one of those iconic 80s trends.

Oh yes, we’re talking about the Fanny Pack. 

In this post, we will discuss what a fanny pack is, how to make a fanny pack and check out some beautiful modern twists on that classic fashion accessory. 

By the time we’ve looked over all of these patterns, you’re definitely going to want to make one…or five!

Let’s jump into it!

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All About Sewing Machine Covers + 17 Fun And Festive Sewing Machine Cover Patterns

Remember when you bought your sewing machine, and it came with a stiff, plastic, slightly off-white cover? 

I don’t know about you, but mine is still in the box that my sewing machine came in. They just aren’t very pretty!

With that said, wouldn’t having a beautiful and practical sewing machine cover for your sewing space be fun? 

Let’s talk all about sewing machine covers and why you should probably have one for your machine. 

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27 Fun and Simple Gifts to Sew That Your Loved Ones Will Adore

easy sewing projects for gifts

Have you ever thought about making gifts for your loved ones for birthdays or Christmas?

Sewing gifts is a personalized way to create something unique for those you care about, and it is so rewarding to see how much it means to them to receive something handmade. 

Let’s review a gorgeous collection of simple sewing gift ideas you can make for your friends and family. 

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Quilting As Art: All About Art Quilts And 15 Dramatic And Imaginative Art Quilt Designs

art quilts

I recently went to a quilt festival and saw some absolutely breathtaking quilts displayed. 

These quilts were masterpieces and didn’t look like fabric until you walked up close to view them.

They look like paintings or photographs.

Today, we’re going to discuss and look at some gorgeous art quilts that will hopefully inspire you to step outside your comfort zone for your next quilt project. 

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