Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised up North amongst the oaks and the apple trees in the state of Minnesota. I was fortunate to be raised surrounded by generations of my family. Growing up in the same yard as my great grandmother Lily and my grandmother Avis allowed me to learn and enjoy the creative process of handwork

Featured Fabrics: Studio E Fabrics Shade Garden by Chelsea DesignWorks

Pattern Design by Amy Simmonds

Sewn by Amy Simmonds

Many “so-called” home professionals will tell you that the cheapest way to refresh your home is with a fresh coat of paint; but I have bought paint before, and I will tell you right now that is a lie.  In truth, the cheapest and

In a world where teenage students are feeling a little lost and overwhelmed, here is a story of how one quilter used creativity and quilting genius to help guide 10 students through the hard task of conquering high school geometry. Quilting life is filled with measuring, shapes, and ratios and then a pop of color is added in to

Quilt shop owner Christie Hughes worked as a police officer for 6 years, leaving the field shortly after 9/11. After several years working in the technology field while running an online quilt shop, she took the leap to open Christie’s Quilting Boutique in Norwalk, Connecticut 10 years ago. This career shift was the change of pace she needed and allowed

Featured Fabric: Studio E Fabrics Data Point by Judy Gauthier

Pattern by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

Sew this adorable baby crinkle toy for the little nugget in your life! This beginner-friendly sewing pattern shows off a variety of fun fabric prints and makes a wonderful baby shower gift. Using crinkle material on the inside, you’ll create a sensory toy that will

One of the big deal things we at SIY-Sew It Yourself love is the feeling of sewing to give back. Making projects for ourselves is a lot of fun, but making, sewing, quilting for others, and helping someone else’s life, even just a little bit, is a blessing in itself. Read the story below to see how a small

Tell us about yourself.

Hi! My name is Judy Gauthier. I am the owner of Bungalow Quilting. I have owned my shop for over 11 years. I am also a critical care nurse, mother to 4 grown children and a wife of 36 years. I have been sewing since age 9. I think what makes my experience unique is the toughness

Featuring: FreeSpirit Fabrics Mon Jardin by Nathalie Lete for Conservatory Craft

Pattern Design by: Sally Gauntlett

Sewn by: Sally Gauntlett

Skills Learned: Basic quilting

Skill Level: Beginner

Finished Size: 13” wide x 20” high (33cm X 51cm)

If your car is anything like mine can be, I’m sure you’ll love both sewing and using these cute fabric car seat organizers. Designed to fit onto the rear

Featured fabric: FreeSpirit Fabrics A New Leaf by Jane Sassaman

Pattern by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

Are you a nut for houseplants? Then you’re going to love this beginner-friendly sewing pattern! The Fabric Planter Bucket will help you cover up boring plant pots and drip trays to give them a snazzy new look. Each fabric bucket is fully lined and quilted

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