Tell us about yourself.

I live in Queensland Australia in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane. I love living here, surrounded by rolling hills, bordering a forest and wildlife corridors.

Two years ago, I finished building a house as an owner-builder on a hill on my ten-acre property.  When not in my studio painting and sewing, I spend time

FreeSpirit Fabrics recently had the pleasure of meeting Genesis Hall – an award-winning sewist and quilter at just 13 years old. She toured the office and inspired all by sharing her quilts and accomplishments. Read below to be inspired by Genesis and this younger generation emerging in the sewing/quilting industry.

Tell us about yourself.

Hello, I’m Genesis. Some people call me Genny.

Featuring: Blank Quilting Corp. Beachy Keen by Janelle Falke

Pattern Design by: Karen Montgomery

Sewn by: Karen Montgomery

The best nap in the world is the one you take in the late afternoon, after spending the day at the beach.  The opportunity to doze off as you snuggle your sun-kissed skin under this beach-themed quilt is how great vacations are made.  What could

By Lindsay Conner

Late last summer, Linda Glover celebrated the grand opening of her quilt shop, Shakin’ the Tree Fabric Boutique! The quaint shop serves her customers in the village of Homer, located in central New York state close to Syracuse. “This is a very community-focused village, and I am located in the downtown area with a village green, an arts

Featured Fabric: Blank Quilting Corp. Diners & Drive-Ins by Jen Bucheli

Pattern by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

If it’s too hot to handle, you probably need a cute pot holder! This Simple Quilted Pot Holder is a great beginner-friendly sewing project, and it can be customized to show off fun fabric prints like this retro diner fabric. The secret to this

Evelyn Morgan kept hearing accounts about how hard life was in eastern Kentucky after flooding last summer swept away houses, cars, possessions, and people. “I wanted the people of eastern Kentucky to know that others love them, too,” she says. She decided to organize a quilt collection and reached out to friends. Evelyn’s efforts along with many

Tell us about yourself.

I’m Jen Bucheli, I live west of Orlando, Florida with my husband and 3 children. I have two adult daughters and a son in Middle School. I have always been creative and majored in art in college. I was a Floral Designer for a special event company in Orlando for years until I made the choice to

Featuring: Henry Glass Fabrics Flower Market by Jessica Mundo

Pattern Design by: Shankari Paradee, Sewl Sister

Sewn by: Shankari Paradee, Sewl Sister

This is a very simple beginner project that gives you the opportunity to try out these beautiful fabrics and create a unique table runner. I also included an optional project of coasters if you have any scraps

By Lindsay ConnerPhoto credit: Baby Lock

Many sewing machines for beginners come with a few different sewing machine feet. These accessories are designed to make it easier to sew different projects and try new techniques! But before you dive in, let’s take a closer look at each of those basic sewing machine feet and talk about what they are used for.

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Featuring: Henry Glass Fabrics Memories in Redwork by Stacy West

Pattern Design by: Meredith Daniel

Sewn by: Meredith Daniel

One of the most fun beginner projects, in my opinion, is a classic flag bunting. It’s such a charming decoration to add to any season or event, and it can be made with small cuts of fabric in any combination of colors or styles.