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Learn a New Skill - Thread Painted Bird(Post)
Hi! Joanne here sharing my new project this week inspired by my visit to the North shore of Lake Superior. Each morning I was awakened by the sweet song from the Forest Flutist the Veery. It has been ...
Reverse Appliqué Halloween Pillow(Post)As the calendar turns to September it is time to start sewing some fall projects! I found this new technique to try in the Art Gallery Lookbook recently and decided it would be perfect to use with th ...
DIY Play Mat(Post)When I saw this adorable City Hoppers fabric in the October Classic and Mini Pop boxes, I knew it would be a wonderful gift for a young child this holiday season. I combined it with this pattern from ...
My Top 5 Specialty Presser Feet for Quilters(Post)Do you ever wonder if there is an easier way to keep a consistent quarter inch seam allowance, appliqué by machine, or machine quilt without worrying about ripples or tucks in your finished quilt? Do ...
DIY Fabric Bowl(Post)Bowls have been around for more than 4,000 years. They have been made in all kinds of shapes and sizes for a variety of uses. However, I bet you haven't seen the Rosa bowl! I will share with you how ...
DIY Valentine Pillow(Post)Valentine’s Day is a month away, plenty of time to sew this cute Dresden Plate pillow for someone special. This quilt pattern became popular in the 1920’s using scraps of fabric from feed sacks set a ...
Playful Pet(Post)The special bond quilters share with their pets is evident with a quick scroll through Instagram. Everyday quilters share the silly antics of their pets as they entertain us while providing us with t ...
DIY Birthday Banner(Post)Life gives us so many reasons to celebrate, and I think birthday celebrations are the best! Taking an afternoon to make this for someone in your life will make them feel special year after year. This ...
DIY Chair Pocket Organizer(Post)Hi! Joanne here to show you how to make a chair pocket. Now that we are in August it is time to plan for back to school. Many students will be learning from home and need a place to keep supplies a ...
Applique and Hand Quilting DANDELION SPRING Mini Quilt(Post)Do you like mixing techniques on your quilt projects? In this project we’ll work on some hand applique and hand quilting. This project is an inspiration as you may create yours any way you want.Let’s ...
Quilted Oven Mitt(Post)Surprise someone with a “Royal” oven mitt sewn with this fabulous Tula Pink fabric The Red Queen from her Curiouser and Curiouser Free Spirit fabric collection. Pair it with this Apron in a coor ...
Fabric Junk Journal(Post)Junk journals are a clever way to use up scraps of paper and fabric and a fun way to keep record of little moments in our crazy days. This is a quick and easy project using repurposed “junk” that mi ...
DIY Wine Tote Bag(Post)It is finally time to welcome the new year! This wine carrier doubles as a gift bag to share the holiday spirit with a friend. With this quick and easy pattern you can make several at a time in an af ...
DIY Head Rest Pillow(Post)Many people are ready to get out and do some traveling this summer. This dog bone shaped pillow will be perfect to keep you comfortable as you travel. It is a quick and easy project made from three c ...
DIY Cotton Cord Mug Rug & Bowl(Post)Hello! It’s Joanne again. Today I’m sharing how to make cord mug rugs and bowls.I started making these about 8 years ago after I saw a demo at the quilt show in Paducah. I was drawn to the idea of us ...
Owl You Need Pincushion(Post)This adorable owl will keep your essential tools handy as you work on your sewing projects. His pockets can hold your embroidery scissors and thread perfect for working on your hand stitching. I foun ...
Machine Embroidery Basics and Supplies(Post)I have been embroidering by machine for just a short time and I am LOVING it. However, there is a slight learning curve for those of us that have never done it before. This can be somewhat overwhelmi ...
Appliqué Envelope Pillows(Post)Hi! I'm Val. I've been with Cotton Cuts since August 2018. You’ll often see my name in your customer service emails and on your Classic Box content cards. I had the opportunity to go to Quilt Market ...
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 ...
Free Motion Quilting(Post)The September Classic Box Lagniappe was a sample of this Apricot and Ash panel by Corey Yoder. I loved the sample so much that I ordered the whole panel and was inspired to attempt to free motion qui ...
Penguin Hand Warmers(Post)Arctic cold has settled in the Midwest this week and these adorable penguins are the perfect project to warm your heart and your hands. This is a good skill building project using these fun Alison Gl ...
Create Your Own Wine Gift Bag(Post)Gift with Flair: Sew Your Own Merry Wine Bag for Perfect Holiday PresentingThe holidays are right around the corner. Are you looking for quick and fun projects that can be put together today? This wi ...
Puppy Coin Purse(Post)Many quilters, including myself, enjoy the companionship of a furry friend while sewing. They are always ready to play during a break or give some support when the sewing project doesn’t go as planne ...
DIY Christmas Village(Post)It is the first week of November and I am ready to get sewing on some holiday gifts. I spotted this pattern for a Christmas village from Ame Roonie designs. My Cotton Cuts Classic box has had so many ...