Tips, Tools & Tutorials | Little Fabric Shop Blog » Quilting
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.
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...
Pattern Designer Spotlight: Pen + Paper Patterns
This month Little Fabric Shop is featuring Pen + Paper Patterns in our designer spotlight blog. Pen + Paper Patterns is one of our most popular quilt pattern lines. Lindsey Neill is the pattern designer and owner. Her contemporary patterns reflect whimsical designs with a modern feeling. Her mission is...
Quilted Zipper Pillow Tutorial
Quilted pillows are some of my favorite things to sew and very popular items that I sold at arts and craft fairs. This tutorial will show you step-by-step how I create my quilt pillows. Starting with a small sized quilt block, you can create both a beautiful and sturdy pillow....
Sewing Room Organization Ideas
Having an organized sewing space really makes a difference in planning and completing projects. Knowing where your tools, thread, fabric, and other sewing supplies are stored will help speed up the process and give you space to think creatively rather than spending time searching for the fabric and tools you...
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...
Summer Sewing Projects for 2022
Summer is just around the corner, and we are getting excited to enjoy all the fun this season brings. Going to the beach, having a picnic, travelling to new places, and decorating the home in bright colors are all ahead of us. We have put together a guide of some...
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...
