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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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Best Sewing Supplies for 2022
Calling all quilters! We have put together a list of the best sewing supplies for 2022. These are the tools that we just can’t live without. We have put all these items to work and compared them with their competition. In our opinion, these sewing tools are the best in...
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...
How to Choose Quilting Cotton
Table of Contents What is Quilting Cotton? Different Types of Cotton Weaves & Weights General Information about Quilting Cotton Cotton fabric is the most used and most popular fabric in quilting. There are many different quilting cotton types. We have compiled a “fact sheet” to help understand your options so...
Valentine’s Day Sewing Projects
Table of Contents 1. I Heart You Quilt | Then Came June and Pen + Paper Patterns 2. Sweet Kisses Quilt | Gigi’s Thimble 3. Heart Mug Rug Tutorial | Little Fabric Shop 4. Easy Felt Heart Garland | Sew Simple Home 5. DIY Valentine’s Day Sweatshirts | Polka Dot...
11 Easy Fat Quarter Quilts and Projects for 2022
Table of Contents What is a Fat Quarter? Fat Quarter Quilt Projects 1. Book Nerd | Angela Pingel Designs 2. Backyard Party Quilt | Then Came June 3. Joyful Stars | Cotton and Joy Patterns 4. Preppy the Whale | Elizabeth Hartman 5. Glowing | Quilty Love 6. Inkling |...
Pie Trivet Sewing Tutorial
Table of Contents PDF Template Link: Pie Trivet Circle Cutting Template General Project Details Materials Needed Supplies Needed Step 1: Cutting Fabric Step 2: Create a Quilt Sandwich and Quilt Step 3: Attach Binding Did you know that National Pie Day is this month? January 23rd to be exact. We...
15 Must Have Quilting Tools for Beginners
Table of Contents 1. Rotary Cutter 2. Cutting Mat 3. Quilting Ruler 4. Starch 5. Fat Quarter Bundle 6. Fat Quarter Friendly Beginner Patterns 7. ¼” Quilting Presser Foot 8. Seam Ripper 9. Safety Pins 10. Clover Point 2 Point Ruler 11. Walking Foot 12. Quilting Gloves 13. Binding Needle...
20 Advanced Quilting Hacks for Expert Quilters
Table of Contents Needle Threaders Quilting Gloves Erasable Marker Starch Clover Point-2-Point Ruler Binding Clips Quilt Pattern Hack Wearable Pincushion & Scissors Household Tools Cookie Cutter Shapes Thread Gloss Press rather than Iron Ruler No-Slip Grips Pre-made Bundles Pin Storage Fabric Organization Spool Stand Masking Tape Keep Those Blades &...
What are the Parts of a Quilt?
Table of Contents What do we mean by “quilt?” What is a quilt top? What is quilt batting? What is quilt backing? What is the quilt binding? If you want to make a quilt for the first time, the number of new terms you need to learn can feel overwhelming....
Christmas Tree Table Runner Tutorial
Table of Contents PDF Pattern Download: Christmas Tree Table Runner Tutorial General Pattern Information: Materials Needed for Sewing Project: Sewing Supplies Required to Complete Pattern: Fabric Sides: Cutting Information: STEP 1: Complete Foundation Paper Piecing Templates STEP 2: Assemble Tree Blocks STEP 3: Attach Borders STEP 4: Finish Table Runner...
Gifts for Sewists this Holiday Season 2021
Table of Contents Stocking Stuffers Sewing Gift Sets Beautiful Sewing Tools Wondering what Santa can bring to the quilter in your life? We’ve got the list! Welcome to the 2021 Holiday Gift Guide from Little Fabric Shop. The holiday season is upon us and now is the perfect time to...
How to Buy Fabric for Quilts
Table of Contents What’s wrong with just using any old fabric? Types of quilting fabric Where to buy fabric for quilts Why it’s better to buy fabric for quilts online You’ve chosen a quilt pattern, and now it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. Time to go shopping for the...
The Complete Quilting Guide for Beginners
Table of Contents Step 1: Preparation Choose a pattern Choose your fabric Gather supplies Wash and press fabric Step 2: Creating the quilt top Cut out and arrange pieces Sew pieces together Step 3: Finishing the quilt Trim batting and backing Baste Sew layers together Create the binding If you...
10 Fall Sewing Projects to Fall in Love With
Table of Contents 1. Fall Mug Cozies 2. Harvest Inspired Serving Mat 3. Modern Patchwork Apron 4. Fall Pumpkin Table Runner 5. DIY Fabric Apples 6. Easy Fabric Coasters 7. Plaid Ribbon from an Upcycled Shirt 8. Fall Patchwork Pillow and Table Runner 9. DIY Tassel Garland 10. Pie Pincushions...
