Featured Fabric: FreeSpirit Fabrics Mystic Moonlight by Club Hauer

Pattern Design by: Amy Simmonds of Stitched by Starlight (@stitchedbystarlight)

Sewn by: Amy Simmonds of Stitched by Starlight (@stitchedbystarlight)

Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday! Costumes, fun foods, and all the candy kids will need to last them the entire year! When my kids were young, I was able to take them trick-or-treating many

Have you ever wanted to become a quilter? Known for piecing together pieces of fabric and finishing them into multilayered quilted blankets, quilters are true fabric artists! If you’re feeling intimated about making a quilt of your own, don’t be. There are SEW many tutorials and free patterns designed specifically for those who are just getting started! We’ve rounded up

Featured Fabric: Henry Glass & Co. Surf’s Up by Barb Tourtillotte

Pattern Design by: Apple Green Cottage

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

Are you ready to start sewing some easy projects for summer? This bucket hat comes in five sizes (for kids and adults) and looks cute sewn in summer-themed fabrics! I used the free sewing pattern and tutorial from Apple Green Cottage, and

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Hello! My name is Barb Tourtillotte (pronounced Tour-till-oh), and I have loved creating art since I was a wee one… drawing on walls, doodling, painting, crafts, sewing, and drawing. I got my degree in graphic design and illustration (long before we had computers!). I then started a graphic design studio called Graphicworks which I worked at for

Happy National Quilting Day! What better way to celebrate than by joining your community of makers for the Villa Rosa Designs Fast & More Fun Blog Hop? SIY-Sew It Yourself is SEW excited to be a participant in this year’s hop.

A HUGE thanks to Villa Rosa for organizing this hop and to all the generous sponsors for offering amazing prizes! Today

Embarking on the journey of sewing your own garments can be both exciting and intimidating, especially if you’re new to the craft. However, with the right guidance and some beginner-friendly projects, you’ll be stitching up your own fashionable clothing in no time!

These beginner-friendly sewing projects offer a great chance to practice essential sewing skills while creating wearable garments. Remember to

Featured Fabric: The Blank Quilting Corp. Lettuce Make Peas by Angel Nicole

Designed by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

Do you have trouble keeping track of your gardening tools? Sew this DIY Garden Bucket Apron so they’ll never wander off again! We love this sturdy gardening apron, which can be tied around a 5-gallon utility bucket or tied around your waist for

Have you heard all the buzz about the Hub? If you love sewing and quilting, this is THE place to be.

SIY – Sew It Yourself™ is a Jaftex Corporation initiative that aims to inspire, motivate, and educate to grow sewing confidence. Over the last two years, we’ve been providing a vibrant community of support for sewists of all skill levels,

By Lindsay Conner

Do you have big goals for the new year? Many people set personal resolutions around January, and one popular longing is to get organized! Organizing and displaying a fabric stash can be a satisfying task, and one which can jumpstart your creativity. By having fabrics and notions sorted, you’ll enjoy many benefits such as easy access, less time

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Hi all. My name is Seth Apter, and I am a mixed-media artist from New York City. I came to the world of art later in life after a serendipitous meeting with another artist who ultimately became my guide, mentor, and friend and who completely changed my path. My initial career was as a Psychologist and at that time