Tell us about yourself.

Greetings to all my fellow fabric fondlers!

I am an art quilter, designer and teacher who lives in the countryside of Northern Illinois, and I have been designing fabric for FreeSpirit since 2002.

I discovered quilting in 1980 when Nancy Crow’s quilt was on the cover of Craft Magazine (now American Craft). One look was all it took. Quilting had everything

Featuring: Blank Quilting Corp. Rock ‘N Bowl by Urban Essence Designs

Pattern Design by: Meredith Daniel

Sewn by: Meredith Daniel

What project could be better suited for bowling fabric than a bag to hold your shoes?! Today we are going to make a simple drawstring bag – perfect for carrying your bowling shoes, ballet shoes, garden tools, sewing tools, you name it! Pick

After spending 24 years as an elementary school teacher (in both Canada and Japan), Michelle Peters suspected it was time for a career change. “My passion had really shifted to quilting,” she explains. “It was all I thought about!” Today, Michelle is the force behind Watergirl Quilt Co., a quilt shop based in Prescott, Ontario.

Michelle herself is the “Watergirl” in

Featured fabric: Blank Quilting Corp. Better Together by Erica Billups

Pattern adapted from: Sew Yeah

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

Does your dog or cat need a snuggly place to sleep? Sew this DIY pet bed for your best friend! This beginner-friendly sewing project can be a great introduction into three-dimensional sewing. It’s a very forgiving project—since the sides are gathered at the end,

Tell us about yourself.Hi! I’m Erica Smith Billups, and I can honestly say that I never thought I’d be a fabric designer. But sometimes, life has bigger plans for you than you can ever even dream of. Here’s my story of how I haphazardly stumbled into fabric design…

I’ve worked as an artist for the last 13 years, but it wasn’t

Featuring: Henry Glass Fabrics Loving Camp Life by Emily Dumas

Pattern By: Pam Hastings IG: @tristanandbruce @mystitchistory

Sewn By: Pam Hastings IG: @tristanandbruce @mystitchistorySkill Level: Advanced Beginner

Skills Learned: Straight stitching, Zig Zag stitch, Applique

Finished Size: 12 x 24 (30.48cm x 60.96cm)

Adventure awaits with our camp inspired lumbar pillow. Combine adventure-themed fabrics to create a great accent piece for a child’s bed and

By Lindsay Conner

Who loves holiday sewing? We do! From tree skirts and Christmas stockings, to handmade ornaments and gift tags, there are so many ways to spruce up your home for the season. Enjoy these sewing projects for handmade holiday decor!

Tree Skirt with Pom Pom Fringe

Photo: Craftsy

Have you ever wanted to sew your own Christmas tree skirt? Now you can,

Featured fabric: Henry Glass Fabrics S is for Sew collection by Debbie Busby.

Pattern adapted from: Missouri Star Quilt Co.

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

Use this handy sewing machine mat to store your scissors, rotary cutter, and other notions while you sit and sew! You can make this quilted sewing machine mat for yourself or as a gift for a fellow crafter. Customize the

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Debbie Busby. I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, moving every summer between Oregon and Washington as I grew up based on my father’s job transfers. I was surrounded by sewing from a young age by my grandmother and mother. With a house full of girls (I have three sisters) my mother

Featuring: Studio E Fabrics Auburn Fox by Kayomi Harai

Pattern Design by: Lillyella Stitchery

Sewn by: Lillyella Stitchery

Help reduce waste and look stylish while doing it! This washable, reusable bowl cap is easy to make and customizable to fit any bowl or dish. It’s perfect for storing leftovers, covering food at a potluck or buffet, and they make great gifts – with