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The Mission Begins with Kim(Post)
From Basement Beginnings to Big Impact Cotton Cuts Founder Kim Moos sews Clue One of our Mystery with a Mission Every great idea starts somewhere, and for Kim Moos, it started in her basement. What ...
Sew Long, Summer(Post)Kickstart Autumn with Quilty Favorites for Back-to-School and Beyond Summer is winding down, and with it comes a shift in pace and priorities. Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and o ...
Sew in Love: Sweet Valentine’s Day Projects(Post)There’s something incredibly special about sewing a project for someone as a Valentine’s Day gift. Whether it’s a cozy quilt, a personalized pouch, or a thoughtful piece of clothing, handma ...
Retreats Transform Your Quilting Journey(Post)As a quilter, can you think of a better way to spend a week, or a long weekend, than collaborating with other quilters in a prime creative setting? A quilt retreat is a haven for immersing yourself i ...
Floral Fabric Bird(Post)I love being outdoors on a beautiful day listening to the birds sing. When you take the time to stop and listen you will be amazed by the variety of bird calls, it is fun to learn about all the diffe ...
Projects, Auctions, and DIY Garland(Post)We want to say thank you to everyone that has sent us well wishes during this crazy time. Like many small businesses right now, Cotton Cuts is trying to help our employees during this time of quaran ...
Hexie Zipper Bags(Post)Part of the mission for Cotton cuts is to help people in need locally and in times of emergency across the world. Last year when the wildfires hit Australia it was refreshing to see the sewing commun ...
Writing Patterns(Post)I love, love, LOVE making YouTube videos...but I frequently get asked "where can I get the pattern" when I showcase a project I'm working on. That's an easy ask when I'm using someone else's pattern, ...
Tiny Treasures Tray(Post)With Easter less than two weeks away, this is a quick and easy gift basket to fill with some favorite treats. It’s the perfect size to keep on your side table or near the sewing machine to keep glass ...
Quilting Tips for a Successful 2023(Post)Now that we are a few weeks into the new year many of us have already given at least a fleeting thought about what we would like to achieve in our quilting rooms this year. However we often set a goa ...
Labels of Love(Post)Label your quilts. Share as much information as you can. Your quilts are a labor of love and a precious gift to everyone you give them to. I recently went looking through a box of old photos wit ...
A Modern Voice for Clue 2(Post)Creative lines, happy stitches, and Ashelyn Down at the helm There’s something special about a creative journey that doesn’t follow a straight line—and Ashelyn Down of Urban Dwell ...
Meet Leila! (Post)Leila is our December Featured Designer and we are so excited for you to learn more about her! You can learn more about her at leilagardunia.com. My name is Leila and, so you don’t have to ask, it’s ...
Turning Nine and Feeling Fine(Post)Happy Birthday, Cotton Cuts! What began as a small spark of inspiration has grown into nine years of shared passion and creativity. In October 2016, Cotton Cuts shipped its very first box. Like ma ...
Kool Kaleidoscope Quilt(Post)I finally finished the Ricky Tim’s Kool Kaleidoscope quilt I started a few months ago! I think a lot of people can relate to the fact that you are so excited to finish piecing a quilt top and then th ...
The Christmas Pineapple Quilt(Post)I am a huge Lella Boutique fan - and - with the exception of 'Smoke and Rust' - have loved almost all of her lines (some more than others). When I saw the Christmas Morning line, I knew I wanted to d ...
Sweet Treat Bag(Post)Many quilters have leftover strips of fabric from our stash just waiting for the ideal project to use up narrow pieces of fabric. Here is the perfect little bag to stitch up from an assortment of scr ...
Mummy Quilt Reveal(Post)Hooray! The pieces of the quilt top are sewn together and ready for quilting! How does that make you feel? For some quilters like me that is a BIG question with endless ideas and opportunities availa ...
The Carnival Wrap-Up(Post)The Carnival is Leaving Town! As with all of our Cotton Cuts Puzzle Mystery Quilts, on April 26th, the Big Reveal of Carnival brought the Spring 2023 PMQ to a close. We were so excited to reveal ...
Halloween Gnome and Pumpkin(Post)These quick and easy Halloween decorations would be a great project to do with the kids or to give as a surprise gift for a friend. The pumpkin can be made from scraps of fabric or coordinating fabri ...
Sun Dyeing Fabric Tutorial(Post)Grab your sunglasses! Joanne and her neighbors are headed outside as they harness the power of the sun to create one of a kind fabric. With some basic supplies on a sunny day you can take a plain whi ...
DIY Garden Apron(Post)As we head into May this is a great project to make for yourself or a thoughtful gift for the gardener in your life. With the arrival of Spring and the warmer temperatures, I really enjoy spending th ...
Quilted Slippers(Post)Quilted apparel has become quite popular this past year. So if you are like me, feeling a little too intimidated to go for the quilted coat right now, try out this small scale project to “dip your to ...
Quick Drawstring Bags(Post)Drawstring bags can be used in a variety of ways and are so quick and easy to make. They make a nice presentation for a special occasion like a baby shower or birthday as gift bags. They are the perf ...