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2023 Halloween & Fall Sewing Guide
It is that time of year where we reach for our cozy sweaters, a warm cup of apple cider, and savor the yummy goodness of a fall harvest. There are so many ways to enjoy the autumn season. Hiking through a forest when the leaves are turning is one of...
Little Fabric Shop Quilt: Completing the Quilt Top
We have been on quite a journey in creating the Little Fabric Shop Quilt. You have finished six different blocks and now it is time to sew them all together. This is such a satisfying step. I just love to see the blocks sewn to create the finished quilt top!...
Little Fabric Shop Quilt: Wyoming Valley Blocks
This month we are creating the final block for the Little Fabric Shop Quilt. This block uses many of the techniques from previous blocks, but in a smaller size. You will be creating Half Square Triangles and Diamond in Square Blocks. This month’s Wyoming Valley quilt block is a bit...
Little Fabric Shop Quilt: Rolling Squares Blocks
Welcome back! We are almost finished with our quilt blocks. This month marks the second to last block for the Little Fabric Shop Quilt. In this tutorial, you will create a total of four Rolling Squares Blocks. This is a classic quilt block and includes both Flying Geese blocks and...
Little Fabric Shop Quilt: Eccentric Star Blocks
Last month we sewed together a whole lotta Road to Oklahoma blocks! This month’s Eccentric Star block is a quick and easy make. With only 8 blocks needed, you can create them in no time. There is only one mini plot twist with this one. There are two layouts with...
Little Fabric Shop Quilt: Road to Oklahoma Blocks
This is a big block month! We are stepping up our quilting game with the Road to Oklahoma block. This block is an advanced beginner block and a little more complicated than previous blocks, but don’t worry. You’re ready! We will use the same skills as we did in the...
Little Fabric Shop Quilt: Hourglass Variation Quilt Blocks
Last month we created four Log Cabin Blocks for the Little Fabric Shop Quilt. This month we are going to take you step-by-step in completing the Hourglass Variation Blocks. These blocks are located around the center Log Cabin Blocks on this quilt. We will be making eight blocks in total....
Little Fabric Shop Quilt: Log Cabin Blocks
Last month we selected fabrics for the Little Fabric Shop Quilt. Are you ready to start sewing? We can’t wait to begin this quilt! This month we are going to take you step-by-step in completing the Log Cabin Blocks. These blocks are located in the center of this quilt, and...
Little Fabric Shop Quilt: Selecting Fabrics
Little Fabric Shop is excited to share our progressive skills quilt! Over the next 10 months, we will be sharing a step-by-step guide to create a beautiful quilt. We’ll start with how to select fabric for your project and move to creating quilt blocks utilizing various quilting and sewing techniques....
Handmade Holiday Free Sewing Patterns
As we approach the holiday season, it’s time to start thinking about gifts. Handmade gifts are extra special. You can personalize your present to the unique style of the recipient. Here at Little Fabric Shop we have 10 sewing projects that would make great gifts. All these sewing patterns are...
Wine Bottle Gift Bag Sewing Tutorial
Holiday party season is just around the corner, and you don’t want to get caught without a hostess gift. To get ready for this merry season, Little Fabric Shop has a new sewing tutorial. Our Wine Bottle Gift Bag sewing project has been designed to add a little extra fun...
Pumpkin Mug Rug Sewing Tutorial
We are in the full swing of autumn. That means hot apple cider, hot chocolate, tea, and all those warm drinks that keep us comfy and cozy this time of year. This month’s Little Fabric Shop tutorial is a Pumpkin Mug Rug. We’re bringing you two versions of this fun...
Sewing Skills Tutorials
Did you know that Little Fabric Shop’s blog is filled with many, many different sewing skills tutorials? We love to sew and share this passion with our sewing community. Every month, we feature tutorials and free patterns to help you learn new techniques. We have organized our blog to help...
Spooktacular Halloween Sewing Projects for 2022
Are you ready for a little Halloween decorating and sewing? We sure are! This is such a fun time of year – the air becomes crisp, and the trees start to change color. Hello sweater weather! There are so many fun Halloween sewing projects and ideas. We have put together...
Simple Table Runner Using Flying Geese Quilt Blocks
Knowing how to make Flying Geese is an important skill to have in your quilting toolbox. There are many different sewing methods to make these blocks. We are going to show you how to use the Creative Grids Ultimate Flying Geese Tool to make these blocks quickly and accurately. AND...
Free Little Fabric Shop Sewing Patterns
Did you know that we have tons of free sewing patterns and tutorials that were created just for you? Sharing our love of sewing with our community of makers inspires us! All our free sewing patterns are located on our Tutorials page under the Blog drop-down menu. Please download and...
14 Back to School Sewing Projects for 2022
Happy August 1st! We are just days away from sending the kids back to school. Let’s pause here and have a moment of celebration! To help get ready for the new school year, Little Fabric Shop has created a blog filled with back-to-school sewing projects. This is our second back-to-school...
Easy Quilt Blocks using Half Square Triangles
Want to learn to create beautiful and easy quilt blocks that look complicated and fancy – but are not? Half square triangles are a great place to start! By using just one simple quilt block technique, you can create beautiful quilts. These simple quilt blocks will then grow into a...
11 Fabric Crafts
Working with beautiful fabrics is one of our passions! There are sew (he, he) many fabric projects beyond creating quilts, home décor, and apparel. We have put together a list of fabric crafts that are both fun and easy to make! Most of these creative fabric projects do not require...
Sewing Projects Using Quilting Techniques
Here at Little Fabric Shop, we love to quilt! There are many sewing projects that utilize quilting techniques. Basic patchwork, basting, quilting, and binding can add extra depth and layers to many sewing patterns. We have put together an inspiration list of nine sewing project ideas where quilting methods are...
