Sit n' Sew Blog

Chilly fall temps are here and it's time for some flannel fun!  Our Flannel Sn'Gnomies Pillow Kit makes one 18" square fringe throw pillow - so soft and cozy! The pillow uses two sizes of squares:   Pair each small square wrong sides together with a matching square. Stitch diagonally from corner to corner in both directions to secure the two layers. Repeat with the large squares. When you sew the stitched squares together, use a 1/2" seam allowance - this creates room …

It's pumpkin season! Today we're using fabrics from the Halloween Grab Bag to make a Pumpkin Mini Quilt. And then just for fun...(scroll down to the bottom)...print out our pdf to add jack o'lantern faces to your pumpkin! Step 1: Cutting From orange scraps: (4) 2-1/2" x 6-1/2" pieces From white scraps: (4) 2" squares (2) 2-1/2" x 3-3/4" pieces (1) 1-1/2" x 2" piece From black scraps: (1) 1-1/2" x 2" piece Step 2: Piece your pumpkin Stitch together the (4) 2-1/2" x 6-1/2" orange pieces …

The quilting world is packed with acronyms...HST, WIP, FOB...Do you know what they all mean? We've compiled a handy guide of some of the more common quilting acronyms for your reference. And then, of course, there are the "fun" acronyms - here are some of our favorites!Want to share these with your friends? Click here to download a pdf of our quilting acronyms (both blank and with answers!). …

Fabric grab bags are so intriguing...a variety of colors and sizes just waiting for you to use them!Let's take a look at our Halloween Grab Bag and some ideas for using these scraps. Idea 1: Log Cabin BlockFor Round 1, cut:(1) 3-1/2" center square(1) 2" x 3-1/2" piece(2) 2" x 5" pieces(1) 2" x 6-1/2" pieceSew the pieces around the square in a clockwise manner.For Round 2, cut:(1) 2" x 6-1/2" piece(2) 2" x 8" pieces(1) 2" x 9-1/2" pieceSew the pieces around the square in a clockwise manner.L …

Many quilters find fabric selection to be the most stressful part of quilting. Working with a curated bundle takes the worry out of fabric selection. I chose these prints from the Juicy Summer 10" square pack - such an inviting collection of pinks, oranges and yellows!  But...what color to choose for the block background? I auditioned a bunch of different colors before I made my choice. Let's take a look.I started with white. Definitely works, and definitely allows the colors to pop. B …