Sit n' Sew Blog

 Are you a fan of sewing with solids? With no fabric motifs to distract, solids are all about saturated color, and all about the quilt design. They work beautifully in any pattern - give it a try, starting with the runner I stitched below! I had such fun putting together two solid fabric fat quarter bundles - 12 cool colors and 12 warm colors. Today I'm working with the cool colors to create a fresh summer table runner - there's just something about the combination of multiple greens, t …

Feeling those summer vibes? I sure am! I think that calls for a new summery bag to carry around my sunscreen, book, and phone! I used the warm prints from a pack of Color Notes 5" squares to get started.  Working with precut squares is such a great shortcut - you can simply start sewing! I created a patchwork drawstring bag and couldn't believe how quickly it came together. These bags are addictive - I bet you'll want to make more than one! The finished bag measures 13-1/2" square. …

It's time for another baby quilt! Last month, I shared an easy design to stitch up an adorable small quilt. Today I'm sharing another option, this time using the Sweet Baby Boy FQ bundle. Sweet Baby Boy FQ Bundle Quick baby quilt patterns are a great resource - they help you sew and gift a quilt when a baby is born. They're great for toddlers too - the smaller size means that little ones can lay on the quilt or carry it around. All you need is a bundle of fat quarters to get star …

If you've been a Sit 'n Sew customer for a while, you know that I'm a big fan of fat quarter bundles - so much possibility in a carefully curated group of fabrics!    With Earth Day around the corner (April 22nd), I wanted to share another great use for fat quarters - making your own cloth napkins.      Why use cloth napkins?  First, they're much better for the environment than disposable paper napkins and paper towels.  They're also more durable, and over the …

Have you ever sewn a pillowcase? They're quick and easy to make using the burrito-style method! Sewing a pillowcase is a quick and easy project, and they're wonderful for gifts - for kids or grandkids (or maybe even a special pillow at grandma's house), for graduates heading off to college, or even to coordinate with your latest bed quilt finish.  This pillowcase uses three fabrics - a focal print, a coordinating cuff print, and an accent print.  Scroll down for a step-by-step …