A free sewing and quilting tutorial to show you how to sew a quilt-as-you-go drawstring tote. The Benartex Team decided to use the All Stars fabric collection from Kanvas to create the sample backpack above. The bold black and pink sports-themed fabric prints are perfect for a girls backpack. Just one drawstring strap serves as both the way to cinch the backpack and as the straps to carry it! Go to the Free All-Stars QAYG Backpack Sewing Tutorial All Stars fabric collection b

with Jenny Doan and The Crafty Gemini An easy quilting project with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Co and Vanessa of Crafty Gemini. Vanessa and Jenny show us how to make an easy quilt-as-you-go tote bag using jelly rolls (2 1/2 inch strips of pre-cut fabric). To get the quilting supplies needed to make this project, follow this link. Create a Quilted Improv Tote – free video tutorial part-one: Create a Quilted Improv Tote – free video tutorial part-two: Advertisement Just

A fun scrap-busting sewing and patchwork quilting project! Free PDF Template + Instructions This free PDF pattern gives you all of the information and the template you need to construct and quilt this simple zippered pouch measuring 6.5” wide by 3.5” high. This patchwork pouch is the ideal size for storing personal essentials inside your everyday handbag. Fun to create and so practical to have on hand!  Purchase an inexpensive bundle of zippers from Zipit and get quilting!  M

The Sewing Chick's Free Tutorial This thread-catcher basket is small but mighty at just 4 1/2″ square and 5″ high.   It is the perfect size for catching your loose threads and bits of scraps as you sew. Tessa Marie from The Sewing Chick uses duck canvas fabric as underlining making this basket strong and sturdy.  If you are curious about the fabric, the sample shown above features Robert Kaufman Essex Linen in Steel, an assortment of Anna Maria Horner Dowry, and True Colors s

A free sewing tutorial by Amy of Lots of Pink Here to show us how to sew a sweet little kit for hand sewers as well as those of us that like hand embroidery on the go.  These little travel kits are also a thoughtful gift for quilters (all those hand sewn bindings!) or even someone headed off to college (everyone should have a small mending kit on hand). Get the Tutorial Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioK

A free tutorial by Allison Harris of Cluck Cluck Sew This is a fun scrappy quilt that a beginner can make.   Quick to sew together with lots of different colors to keep it fresh and cheerful or monotones for a modern or ombre look.  The Strip and Flip Baby Quilt is beautifully demonstrated with a free quilting tutorial by Allison Harris of Cluck Cluck Sew.  Finished Size:  36″ x 41″.  This is an easy quilt you could use as a throw on the sofa, use as a baby quilt, or even a w

Create this easy tote bag from your scraps. The sample bag shown above was sewn with Laura Gunn’s Poppy fabric collection.  Virginia Robertson shares how she uses fresh fabric prints to sew an assortment of fabulous quilted bags and totes.  Design your own custom bag with this quick pattern. The one-piece bag front/back is created using a quilt-as-you-go technique. Get the Free PDF More quilted bags: Scrappy Quilted Cosmetic Bags Scrappy Patchwork Star Shoulder Bag or Pouch T

A Free Sewing Project from Random Acts of Piece and Don Morin A small casual wristlet purse that holds just enough for those nights that you’re going out but don’t want to carry your usual carry-on luggage sized handbag.  Make one from silk, velvet, linen, or denim!  It looks as though this bag was sewn from quilted fabric. Get the Tutorial Advertisement Free Fortune Cookie Bag Sewing Templates: Don Morin also offers a free pattern for a Fortune Cookie purse as well as some v

from Atkinson Designs Zippy Strippy Pouches by the folks at Heirloom Creations A great way to sew up scraps to make a zippered pouch in any size you want. Use these pouches to store your notions, tools, or fabric scraps. I love the embellishment ideas that Atkinson Designs applied to the samples in the photo above. No special sewing machine feet, tools, or techniques required, just your own creativity and basic sewing supplies.  Sizes: small 7-1/2″ x 4, medium 9 – 1/2″ x 5 –