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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.
11 Quilt Patterns that are a Perfect Fit with Solid Color Fabrics
I find creating quilts to be a joyful sewing experience. Inspiration can come from a pattern that speaks to me or fabric that I fall in love with. More recently, I have enjoyed sewing with solid color fabrics. I like the modern and clean look of a solid fabric quilt....
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....
Specialty Sewing Supply Shops
When I sold my sewing work professionally, it was important to find and source high quality notions and supplies. For this week's blog, I am sharing some of my favorite online stores that sell specialty sewing items. These shops have large inventories of high-quality merchandise, and they also provide outstanding...
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...
Fabric Spotlight: Cotton + Steel Fabrics
Cotton + Steel fabrics is a popular fabric line within our shop and the quilting industry. Known for their high-quality fabrics and contemporary designs, this fabric is a favorite for quilters and sewists alike. This fabric brand was founded in 2013 by designers Melody Miller, Rashida Coleman-Hale, Alexia Abegg, Kim...
Fabric Spotlight: Dashwood Studio
Dashwood Studio is a popular fabric manufacturer in the shop. Dashwood Studio is a small UK design house set up in 2013 with one simple aim: to bring innovative, contemporary fabrics that will challenge and inspire the creative soul. Dashwood Studio is dedicated to sourcing brilliant design talent and collaborating...
Fabric Designer Spotlight: Ruby Star Society
One of our shop’s most popular fabric designers is the Ruby Star Society brand. There is so much to love about this woman owned business. Their mission to stand together, learn, grow, and create fearlessly is reflected in the beautiful fabrics they bring to our sewing community. Let’s get to...
Fabric Designer Spotlight: Alison Glass
This week we are sharing our love of Alison Glass fabrics. Little Fabric Shop carries a over 200 of her fabrics and thought you might enjoy learning a little bit more about her and her beautiful collections. About Alison Glass Alison Glass is a surface designer. She finds...
How to Join Fabric Patterns
This week we are sharing how to line-up fabric patterns so that multiple fabrics can be sewn together to look like one giant piece of fabric. We love using this technique for quilt backs. It is an easy skill to learn. With a few tips, you will be able to...
My Favorite Quilt Projects | A personal blog from Erica Loomis, owner of Little Fabric Shop
In honor of National Quilt Day this Sunday, March 20th, I am celebrating this craft. Quilting has brought joy to my life. It has been fun creating new quilts and playing with fabrics. At times I have challenged myself with new techniques and colors, while at other times, I have...
Types of Cotton Fabric
We love sewing with cotton fabric! This natural fiber is great to work with and is very versatile. There are many different types of cotton fabric. To help you navigate the options, we have put together a guide with details on all the variations available in our shop. Keep reading...
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...
