If you need a quick gift for a new baby then this is the quilt to make. The pattern is easy and quick. In fact, it can be made in one day. I love quick projects like this and people love receiving that homemade touch. When my daughter was born I received a few baby quilts and they came in so ...
Leftover quilt blocks are something every quilter has. Maybe they are from a quilt that was started but never finished. Perhaps they are testers that were made to perfect a new technique. Whatever the reason, I always look at these blocks as special gems just waiting to be used. So grab a cup ...
When I was a kid my dad made me a loft bed and underneath it I had a big floor pillow. I really miss that pillow and I decided that I would make one for myself. This project is so easy to make it will surprise you. You don’t need many supplies either, just some cute fabric. In 2026 I am a ...
One of the projects that we do as Benartex Sewcial Stars is for charity. I love doing quilts like this. The charity can use it to either make funds by raffling a quilt off or give it to someone in need. I decided to make a quilt for the Lutheran SeniorLife Foundation in Pittsburgh, ...
We all have a jean jacket in our closet. I know I do and I love it, but lately I’ve been needing a refresh so I decided to do a quick appliqué project. Full disclosure…I am not an expert at machine appliqué, but I love the way this easy jean jacket upcycle turned out so I decided to ...
If you are looking for a unique way to give gifts this holiday (or for any occasion), look no further than this easy drawstring fabric gift bag tutorial. These bags can be made in pretty much any size and shape. They also take hardly any time at all to sew. I like these bags because they are ...
It is always exciting when the holidays roll around. There are plenty of parties to go to and gifts to be given. If you like to bring a bottle of something special when going to visit someone, why not bring it in style. You can with this easy quilted bottle gift bag tutorial. They take hardly ...
I always like presenting my gifts to friends and family in unique ways. This easy banded drawstring fabric gift bag is one of those ways. Not only am I using fabrics I have on hand, it’s a great way to reduce waste. I can reuse these bags as often as I want. The person who gets the gift ...
Are you having a get together any time soon? Will you be giving out treat bags? Well I have the perfect alternative to heading out and spending money on those plastic ones that end up all over the house and in the trash. Make my super easy fabric holiday treat bags. All you need are some scrap ...
A couple of years ago I tried to make a quilt coat and it was a failure. In fact it was so bad that I did a blog post and video about it. You can see that here. That coat has been gathering dust since then and it will never be worn. I couldn’t throw it out because the fabrics were so ...
Grab you favorite spring time scrap fabrics and get ready for a fun and festive project. Let’s make an easy Easter egg zipper pouch. Make your egg hunt extra special with them or fill them with yummy treats and make your holiday even more fun. These pouches don’t take much time to ...
