By Lindsay Conner

With the holidays right around the corner, we thought it would be fun to feature some fast-sewing projects that are easy for beginners to make as gifts. That’s right–you can actually sew these projects in 60 minutes or less, giving you even more time to spend with your loved ones this holiday season instead of stressing over the

Featured fabric: FreeSpirit Fabrics Sublime Summer by Sarah Sczepanski of Artxtiles

Pattern design by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

My son loves to collect “special rocks,” including crystals. I designed this elongated snowball block to feature a variety of fabric prints—it reminds me of a quilt filled with dazzling crystals of all textures and colors!

This beginner-friendly quilt pattern is easy to sew,

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Sarah Sczepanski. I am originally from Massachusetts and was born in Salem on Halloween! Having a creative outlet was always important to me, and I started painting and making my own clothes at a young age. I moved to New York City over a decade ago to pursue a career in the fashion industry

Featuring: Blank Quilting Corp. All That Jazz by Hannah of Pencil & Ink Studios

Sewn by: Shankari Paradee, Sewl Sister

This is a very simple intermediate project that gives you the opportunity to try out new fabrics, use up scraps, and create a useable art piece in your home. Pouches are for storage of any kind and your beautiful work will be

It all started in 1969! Yes, more than 50 years ago, the E-Z Knit Fabrics store was born in Colville, Washington (a small city sandwiched roughly between Spokane and the Canadian border). After taking a “Stretch & Sew” class (based around a line of garment patterns of the same name), Vickie Black convinced her mother to quit her job at

Featured fabric: Blank Quilting Corp. Ashton Fabrics by Missie Carpenter

Pattern design by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

Sewing your own bean bags is fun and easy! This tic-tac-toe bean bag game makes a great toy for little kids. Just draw your board with chalk, dole out the bean bags, and start playing! The X and O on each bean bag is

Tell us about yourself.

I live in the Des Moines, Iowa area but we spend quite a bit of time in southwest Missouri on Tablerock Lake.  My husband and I, our daughters and their families love spending time at the home on the lake where I grew up.  We’ve updated the old family home recently, and I’ve really enjoyed filling the

Featuring: Henry Glass Fabrics Harvest Hill by Kim DiehlPattern Design by: Pam Hastings IG: @tristanandbruce @mystitchistorySewn by: Pam Hastings IG: @tristanandbruce @mystitchistory  

Skills Learned: Edge stitching, mitered corner, straight stitching, cutting, pressingSkill Level: Advanced BeginnerFinished Sizes:

Runner: 72” x 15” (1.83m x .38M)           

Napkin: 22” x 22” (.56m x.56m)             

Tie: 35” x 4” (.89m x .10m)

As summer ends and the weather gets cooler,

Ready to invest in your very first sewing machine? When it comes to domestic sewing machines, the options seem endless. This can be overwhelming to a beginner, but have no fear! Read on for a simple explanation of the different features to look for and questions to ask when shopping for a basic home sewing machine.

Beginner-Friendly Sewing Machine Features

As you

Featured fabric: Henry Glass Fabrics Renaissance Garden by Mary Jane Carey

Pattern design by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

Make a pretty zipper pouch to hold all of your favorite things! Sewing pleats and ruffles is easier than you think, and it’s a great way to add frilly details to your projects.

In this beginner-friendly sewing tutorial, we’ll show you how to make