Sit n' Sew Blog
Are you ready for St. Patrick's Day?
What could be more fun that transforming St. Patrick's Day gnome blocks into mug rugs? They're fun, fast and easy to sew! The Luck o' the Irish Mug Rug Starter Kit includes the block panel (with 15 blocks) and 4 green prints for piecing. The kit also comes with instructions to make the four mug rug variations shown below. Make one, make four, make 15! But keep reading for details on the folded end binding technique recommended for these mug rugs.
Sometimes a binding strip is just a
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Feb 20th 2025
Variegated Threads Sampler
Today we're talking thread! I had multiple questions about using variegated thread after the In & Out Hearts project - so let's take a closer look at these colorful spools! These spools shown below come from the Madeira Polyneon 40 Multicolor Variegated Gift Box.
I made a sampler using 3 different solid fabrics - white, gray and black (so you could see the thread on light, medium and dark backgrounds), 3 different stitches, and 9 different variegated thread options. Take
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Feb 6th 2025
Sew Along - In & Out Hearts Pattern
Valentine's Day is coming up and we've got the perfect project for you! I designed the In and Out Hearts pattern to help you create a sweet and heartfelt small quilt. Make two - one for yourself and one to give to a loved one!Ready to make this heart cutie? Choose a FQ bundle (check out the pinks and reds below!), download the free pattern with your purchase, and use the tips in this email to make your quilt.Follow along with these tips to make your sewing process go more smoothly! And maybe eat
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Jan 23rd 2025
Sew Along - Fabric Storage "Boxes"
It's January - everyone's favorite organizing season as the new year begins. One common theme for organizing is storage, and today we're here to offer a solution. Choose your favorite fat quarters to stitch adorable fabric boxes - perfect for holding scraps, thread, binding clips, and even snacks.
You'll Need:Small Bin
(2) 9" squares fabric(2) 2-1/4" x 18" strips for binding (1) 9" square fusible fleeceMedium Bin
(2) 12" squares fabric(2) 2-1/4" x 18" strips for binding&nb
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Jan 9th 2025
New Year, New Sewing Room
It's the end of the year, and everyone is talking resolutions. Exercise more, eat less dessert, read more books... those are all worthwhile resolutions, but today we're going to focus on sewing-related resolutions.One of my resolutions is always to keep my studio neater and more accessible so I can spend less time hunting for the supplies I need and more time sewing. I struggle with putting away the leftovers from one project before jumping into the next.What about you? What if we gave you a blu
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Dec 26th 2024