A free quilt block tutorial by the Hopeful Homemaker shows us how to put together this nautical quilt block to create a boat-themed quilt.  From cutting the fabric to piecing.  These blocks measure 14.5 inches square unfinished.  There is no sashing between blocks.  The quilt top shown above is four blocks wide by five blocks long for a total of 20 blocks and measures 56″ x 70″.   I love the design of the quilt back as much as I love the front.  A hint:  pin carefully and pay

Sew elegant and sophisticated... A sophisticated and simple handbag design paired with elegant fabrics elevated the pretty purse by designed by Melanie Testa from functional to high fashion. The easy-to-install magnetic snap keeps your goodies secure.  There are several free tutorials here at PatternPile demonstrating how to install magnetic snaps. Take advantage of the free sewing goodies throughout the site. This bag is big enough to tote everything you need and of course m

This handy knitting and crochet project pouch by A Spoonful of Sugar is the perfect size for crafters on the go. Stow your latest knitting or crochet project in style. It is easily constructed from three fat quarters of coordinating  cotton fabric. This knitting and crochet project pouch would make a great gift for the crafty type. This pouch has bound seams so you will need bias tape for this sewing project.  If you don’t have any, you can make your own!  Scroll down and wat

+ How to Encase Seams for Sewing Sew a super stylish clutch bag! An easily installed zipper and interior pocket to improve functionality.  The design of this bag is similar to The Tragic Whale’s Gathered Clutch Bag except it is larger.  This clutch is nice enough for an evening out, or just to run to the supermarket. Get the Garden Party Clutch PDF How to Encase Seams for Sewing by SimplicityVideo: Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! Holiday Projects The Elsie K

+ Bulky Intersections - Fanning Seam Allowances This sewing project began as a one-of-a-kind handbag just for fun, but when a reader asked Christie of JoyFoolery how she constructed this bag, she was kind and clever enough to write and photograph this easy-to-follow tutorial.  I really like the casual yet feminine look and would use this as an everyday run-around bag! Get the Pattern and Tutorial Machine Minute: Bulky Seam Intersections Fanning Seam Allowances To achieve a sm

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A Free Sewing Tutorial from the Salty Peanut Stitchery A free tutorial to download by Salty Peanut Stitchery demonstrating how to sew a pair of these sweet panniers for a bicycle. Panniers are also known as saddlebags for a bicycle. These bags hang over a rear bicycle rack, spacious gusseted pockets hang at each side. Make sure you read about the bicycle rack sizes before you start cutting or sewing as they are not made using universal measurements. Oilcloth or laminated cot

Cool sewing techniques to learn while creating this iPad case - no exposed seams! This is a PDF sewing pattern by Studio Cherie with all of the full-sized pattern pieces and source notes you need to start making these popular iPad tablet cases.   Cherie says that there are some really cool sewing techniques to learn while sewing this bag, such as how to create a bag with no exposed seams.  A finished iPad case made with this PDF sewing pattern measures 8″ by 10″ by 1.5″.  Lik