By Lindsay Conner

Whether you’re sewing for yourself or others, the act of pairing different fabrics together is a way to express your creativity. But how can you make sure that the colors and the prints go together beautifully and don’t clash? This beginner’s guide to pairing fabrics will help you become a master of mixing!

Choose a Fabric Collection

If you’re just

Featuring: Studio E Fabrics Bones by Melissa Wang

Pattern Design by: Sally Gauntlett

Sewn by: Sally Gauntlett

Skills Learned: Home sewing

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Finished Sizes:

Project bag: 12” wide x 9 ½” high x 4 ½” deep (30.3cm x 24cm x 11.5 cm)
Notions pouch: 4 ½” x 4 ½” (11cm x 11cm)

Alongside my sewing, I love to have a knitting or a crochet

Tell us about yourself.

I remember when I was a little girl, my favorite color in art class was this unique mixture of colors that I came up with; by using neon yellow and blue coloring pens. It created a light yet solid grass green color. I was absolutely in love with that kind of color. Nowadays, greens are still my

Featuring: FreeSpirit Fabrics 108” Delphinium Quilt Backing by Anna Maria

Pattern Design by: Kristie J. Smith

Sewn by: Kristie J. Smith

I recently moved to a new city to start a new life chapter. We found a lovely rental house with comfortable space; however, the guest bathroom was a smidge underwhelming. How to give this bathroom some character? Well…I grabbed an amazing piece

By Lindsay Conner

Your sewing machine probably came with a few replacement sewing machine needles. But once those get dull or (gasp!) broken, what’s a sewist to do? In this quick guide, we’ll teach you how to shop for sewing machine needles like a pro, depending on the type of sewing you do!

Replacing Needles

Experts say it’s important to replace your sewing

Featuring: FreeSpirit Fabrics Island Vacation by Denise Burkitt

Pattern Design by: Heidi Pridemore
**Pattern will also be available by 6/15 at www.TheWhimsicalWorkshop.com** 

Sewn by: Heidi Pridemore

Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner

Are you ready for some summer fun and travel? How about making some very stylish accessories for your next trip? I have designed this super easy and fun set of accessories for your adventure. First,

Tell us about yourself.

I live in Queensland Australia in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane. I love living here, surrounded by rolling hills, bordering a forest and wildlife corridors.

Two years ago, I finished building a house as an owner-builder on a hill on my ten-acre property.  When not in my studio painting and sewing, I spend time

FreeSpirit Fabrics recently had the pleasure of meeting Genesis Hall – an award-winning sewist and quilter at just 13 years old. She toured the office and inspired all by sharing her quilts and accomplishments. Read below to be inspired by Genesis and this younger generation emerging in the sewing/quilting industry.

Tell us about yourself.

Hello, I’m Genesis. Some people call me Genny.

Featuring: Blank Quilting Corp. Beachy Keen by Janelle Falke

Pattern Design by: Karen Montgomery

Sewn by: Karen Montgomery

The best nap in the world is the one you take in the late afternoon, after spending the day at the beach.  The opportunity to doze off as you snuggle your sun-kissed skin under this beach-themed quilt is how great vacations are made.  What could

By Lindsay Conner

Late last summer, Linda Glover celebrated the grand opening of her quilt shop, Shakin’ the Tree Fabric Boutique! The quaint shop serves her customers in the village of Homer, located in central New York state close to Syracuse. “This is a very community-focused village, and I am located in the downtown area with a village green, an arts