Running Stitch: The Complete Guide to Sewing’s Most Underrated Stitch
Sara McLean Okay, confession time. For the first few years I sewed, I basically ignored the running stitch. It felt…
Applique Patterns
The Complete Embroidery Placement Guide: Exact Measurements for Every Garment (2026)
Getting embroidery placement wrong is the fastest way to make a $30 shirt look like a $5 one.…
Hand Patterns for Embroidery & Appliqué
I saved a pattern on Pinterest three years ago. It was this gorgeous embroidered flower design—delicate, intricate, perfect…
Textile Patterns for Quilters & Appliqué Artists
I’ve spent way too long scrolling through “comprehensive fabric pattern glossaries” that made me feel dumber with every…
9 Handmade Quilt and Sewing Patterns You’ll Love
If you love quilting and sewing, you’re always hunting for fresh pattern ideas that spark joy. Whether you’re…
Log Cabin Patterns for Quilts: A Block That Rewards Planning
I’ve made log cabin quilts for housewarmings, for guild challenges, and once as a quiet, meditative project during…
Scrappy Quilt Patterns: How I Finally Learned to Trust My Scrap Bin
I’ve made scrappy quilts from decades-old inherited fabric, from scrap swaps with other quilters, and from my own…
Star Quilt Pattern: A Design That Never Feels Repetitive
I’ve made star quilts as memorial gifts, as anniversary presents, and once for my own bed after a…
Simple Square Quilt Patterns: The Project I Still Recommend to Advanced Quilters
I’ve made square quilts as first projects for total beginners in my workshops, and I’ve made them for…
Sawtooth Star Quilt: The Block I Teach Right After a First Nine-Patch
I’ve used the sawtooth star as a teaching block more times than I can count, and I’ve made…