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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 …

          Fabric Quilt Kits Embroidery Free Patterns Machine Embroidery Made Easy:Tips for Beginners Hi {{ first_name|default:"Friends" }}, Are you ready to dive into the creative world of machine embroidery but aren’t sure where to begin? At Sit n' Sew Fabrics, we know how exciting—and a l …

Baby quilts are wonderful gifts - and even more wonderful is having one ready to go when a baby comes! With a baby coming soon in my extended family, I've put together a tutorial for a One Weekend Baby Quilt.   All you need is 8 fat quarters, backing fabric (1-1/8 yards) and batting (39" square), and you can make this quilt too! The pattern is a disappearing nine-patch quilt, and the finished quilt measures 33" square. Perfect for a baby!I used the Sweet Baby Girl fat quarter bundle shown b …

New throw pillows are a fantastic way to refresh your home - they're easy to make, you can choose your own fabric, and you can swap them out at any time!  Let's take a look at how to sew a pillow cover.  I made these three pillows (22", 18" and 16" square) using City Tribe fabrics. Cutting: I cut two squares that are 1/2" larger than the size of my pillow insert. If you're planning to machine quilt your pillow, cut those squares 1" larger. Choose a zipper that is approximately …

Have you ever wanted to create embroidery designs that truly stand out - literally? With 3D foam embroidery, you can add incredible depth and texture to your projects, transforming ordinary designs into bold, eye-catching works of art. Here’s a closer look at how this fun and versatile technique works and how you can incorporate it into your projects... What is 3D Foam Embroidery? 3D foam embroidery is a technique that uses foam to create raised embroidery designs. By layering foam on top …