Are you ready to hear about the upcoming autumn quilting trends for 2017? No? It's only July you say? Luckily, the summer is the perfect time of year to get started on those long-term fall quilting patterns, and even to get a … [Read More...]


Are you ready to hear about the upcoming autumn quilting trends for 2017? No? It's only July you say? Luckily, the summer is the perfect time of year to get started on those long-term fall quilting patterns, and even to get a … [Read More...]

Would you like to get to know your sewing community? Are you interested in learning basic sewing techniques, hearing stories about how sewing has changed lives, or discovering tips and tricks for starting your own crafty … [Read More...]

DIY projects that focus on being environmentally-friendly have been trending all over the craft world for 2017, including eco-friendly sewing patterns and projects. Pantone even chose Greenery as their Color of the Year, to … [Read More...]

The results are in! At the beginning of May, our editors at AllFreeSewing and FaveQuilts posted a charity challenge for our readers: a sew-a-thon for the entire month of May for Operation Christmas Child. Our Sew-a-Thon goal … [Read More...]

All quilters know that the art of quilting is an excellent creative outlet, but did you know that quilting can improve your mental and emotional health? Keeping ourselves mentally and emotionally healthy is related to our … [Read More...]

Need a quick and simple tote for your next beach trip? Here is a full color photo tutorial of how to make a quick and simple tote bag for your goodies and supplies. Only in California! Am I Right? Recently in California, it became illegal, yes I said illegal for grocery stores to give you a plastic or even paper bag. They can SELL you a "reusable" plastic bag, but the money goes to the state coffers. Personally, if I'm gonna haul bags back and forth to the grocery store, I want them to be washable. Think chicken blood stuck to the plast … [Read More...]