Sit n' Sew Blog

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 …

One of the best parts about quilting is how different fabrics can change a design. Let's take a look at the Ohio Star block - a classic favorite. This block is made with (4) quarter-square triangle units, creating (8) points. Add in a center square and (4) corner squares, and that's the block!Here's a two-color version with a white background.  Try adding in a third color to create an on-point square inside the star. Switch around the colors to go from a dark center to l …