In 2011, Robin Laino was working in corporate finance. Tired of “the game” and the drain on her creativity and time to create, she knew it was time to take a leap of faith. That year, she resigned from her job and opened The Quilted Nest fabric store with a goal to share her love of sewing and quilting with

Featured fabric: Blank Quilting Corp. Modern Abstractions by Diane of Bentpath Studio

Pattern by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

If you’re a mom of a little baby, you probably know the wonders of a baby carrier. This device will help you free up your hands so the baby can rest close to you while you get some other things done! This baby

Tell us about yourself.

I grew up in rural Southern Ontario, Canada. I lived in an old farmhouse surrounded by fields and pastures. I loved it. I spent years wandering along fence lines and creeks.

My mother was a seamstress during the 60’s, and she taught me how to sew when I very young. She often gave me leftover fabric scraps from

Featuring: Henry Glass Fabrics Nana Mae 6
Pattern Design by: Jess, OklaRoots
Sewn by: Jess, OklaRoots

I’m so excited to share the OklaRoots Two-Tone Snack Bag pattern using the beautiful Nana Mae 6 collection from Henry Glass! This cute little zipper pouch is an easy make for all sewing skill levels and a great way to show off your favorite fabric (without having

By Lindsay Conner

The air is crisp, the leaves are starting to change—fall is near, and it’s the perfect time to give your home a cozy autumn makeover! Though not everyone has time to whip up a fall-inspired quilt for their home, there are many quick and easy fabric projects that can give you the seasonal softness you’re looking for. Some

Featuring: Henry Glass Hat On A Cat by Leanne Anderson and Kaytlyn Kuebler
Pattern Design by: Meredith Daniel
Sewn by: Meredith Daniel

I love sewing that marries beauty with utility. Scrunchies are the epitome of this because they are so functional, and the sky is the limit when it comes to colors and designs. There are many ways to make scrunchies, and it

Tell us about yourself.

(Leanne) Hi, my name is Leanne Anderson and I am the owner of The Whole Country Caboodle, located in Nashua, Iowa. We are a design studio, not a brick & mortar store. We work out of a two-story building where the upstairs is our design studio and our business operations and the downstairs is our laser and

Featured Fabrics: Studio E Fabrics Zooming Chickens by Timna Tarr

Pattern Design by: Amy Simmonds

Sewn by: Amy Simmonds

Summertime calls to me! The sunny days and inviting warm evenings accompanied by the sweet songs of the birds in the trees are irresistible. I take every opportunity to sit in the shade and admire the myriad bees working hard in my vegetable and

By Lindsay Conner

Whether you’re sewing for yourself or others, the act of pairing different fabrics together is a way to express your creativity. But how can you make sure that the colors and the prints go together beautifully and don’t clash? This beginner’s guide to pairing fabrics will help you become a master of mixing!

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If you’re just

Featuring: Studio E Fabrics Bones by Melissa Wang

Pattern Design by: Sally Gauntlett

Sewn by: Sally Gauntlett

Skills Learned: Home sewing

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Finished Sizes:

Project bag: 12” wide x 9 ½” high x 4 ½” deep (30.3cm x 24cm x 11.5 cm)
Notions pouch: 4 ½” x 4 ½” (11cm x 11cm)

Alongside my sewing, I love to have a knitting or a crochet