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Here at Little Fabric Shop, we love to sew! Our blog is filled with sewing tutorials and fabric inspiration to help energize your projects. We regularly add to our blog, so check back often for our latest tips, tools, and tutorials. Little Fabric Shop is a Modern Fabric Shop for Joyful Sewing.
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...
First Aid Zipper Bag Tutorial
We just can't get enough of this adorable zipper bag! There are so many variations available with a basic zipper pouch pattern. Today, we are sharing how to make a First Aid Zipper Bag. The first aid cross is created using basic patchwork techniques. This is a beginner friendly pattern....
How to Join Mitered Quilt Binding Ends
The hard work is finished! You have pieced, basted, quilted, and trimmed your quilt. The binding has been attached around the edge of the quilt. Now, for the final step – joining the binding ends – and then you can enjoy your beautiful new quilt. There are many ways to...
What Are Sewing Notions and How to Choose Yours
There are so many areas of sewing - machine sewing, hand quilting, needlepoint, and even garment mending. Having the right tools -or- sewing notions makes a huge difference in the creative process. We have put together a handy tip sheet to help you understand what sewing notions are, how to...
Simple Steps to Sewing Curve Seams for Quilt Blocks
Sewing curves can be a little intimidating if you have not tried it yet. There are so many fun sewing projects that use curves in their design. Next week, we will have free pattern that utilizes curve sewing that is super cute and we think you will adore it! To...
12 Spring Sewing Projects for 2022
Happy April! Spring has arrived and we are excited to enjoy sewing projects made for warmer weather and blooming flowers. There are so many wonderful spring sewing tutorials out there. We have put together our Top 12 Spring Sewing Projects list. All of these DIY sewing instructions are free. Keep...
12 Toweling Fabric Sewing Projects
Table of Contents What is toweling fabric? 12 Toweling Fabric Sewing Projects 1. Chore Coat Toweling Jacket 2. Curtains 3. Tea Towels 4. Table Runner 5. Placemats 6. Bags, Totes, Wallets 7. Pincushion 8. Mug Rug 9. Reusable Paper Towels – “Unpaper Towels” 10. Pillow Cover 11. Apron 12. Origami...
