Sit n' Sew Blog

Quick Holiday Placemats with a Christmas Fat Quarter Bundle We all know Christmas is around the corner – but there are also sewing days left until the holiday! Our friend Lisa from Quilty Zest is sharing a fun, quick-sew idea using one of the festive holiday fat quarter bundles from Sit n’ Sew Fabrics. In just an evening, you can stitch a set of cheerful placemats that dress up your holiday table. On Lisa’s sewing table: Christmas Ornaments Fat Quarter Bundle (5 pc) Th …

This time of year, everyone's focus is on the gorgeous fall colors. The leaves don't last long, though, so this quilt is designed to help you bring the harvest hues inside: introducing the Autumn Triangles quilt kit. The quilt uses two different background fabrics and 10 FQs for a wonderfully scrappy look. I had so much fun picking out the gold, orange, red and brown prints. For the block backgrounds, we chose two QT Shades solids - Sand and Natural - to create a subtle secondary desig …

You've found a fabric you love - but how do you highlight the cutest parts in your next project? Let's talk fussy cutting. So many prints are just asking to be fussy cut - to center and cut out a specific design on fabric. This technique can be used for any project - just note the size pieces you need to cut, and find your favorite sections of your fabric. Let's take a look at a few examples: Tape lines make it simple to center your desired design. Apply painter's tape to your ruler to ma …

Machine Embroidery Hooping Tips (Home & Single-Head Machines) A practical guide to stabilizer choices, alignment, floating, and fast fixes. Quick win: pick stabilizer for the fabric first, then size your hoop to the design. Those two choices prevent most issues. On this page Start with the right stabilizer Marking & alignment Classic hooping checklist Floating & adhesive Magnetic hoops & stations Fabric-specific recipes Needle, thread & bobbin notes Fast troubleshooti …

I firmly believe you can never have too many tote bags. And I know you're going to love this one! Use a fat quarter bundle to make this scrappy patchwork tote - I chose a Halloween FQ bundle - such a cute trick or treat bag! But you can choose any FQ bundle you like.  Here's how to make the tote: Cutting:Tip: Start by cutting the largest pieces first; use what's remaining to cut the patchwork squares. Choose which fabrics you want for each piece. From fat quarters:(2) 13" x 14" lini …