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

By Lindsay Conner

If you’re looking for an online quilt shop with a variety of beautiful, modern, and traditional fabrics, swing over to Coneflower Quilt Co. and have a look! Owned by Renee Wald and her husband Harvey, this small business is located in Pierre, South Dakota but is frequented by happy fabric shoppers from across the country via its online

Featured fabric: Studio E Fabrics Noble Menagerie by Timna Tarr

Pattern design by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

Use this simple sewing tutorial to sew a ruffly boho skirt! This simple peasant skirt is sized to fit you. Pair your wildest prints for a bold and stunning skirt, or choose subtle fabric prints for an everyday staple. We will be sewing this