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Spring Wreath(Post)
This week we celebrate the arrival of Spring! Here in the Midwest we have already had some warmer weather to enjoy outside activities. This week's project is a scrapy fabric version of spring flowers ...
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 ...
The Munch Lunch Bag(Post)Carefree summer days are coming to an end. As we transition into August, the focus changes to preparing for back to school. This is the perfect time to make this quick and easy insulated, washable lu ...
Book Pocket Pillow(Post)I love books almost as much as fabric! I worked full time in a library for several years and really enjoyed the job surrounded by books. This fabric design brought back fond memories of time spent re ...
Why Quilting is More than a Hobby(Post)More than a creative outlet, quilting is a meaningful way to nurture the soul Quilting has always been about more than fabric and thread. It is creativity stitched into everyday life, a chance to sl ...
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 ...
Easy Raw Edge Applique Christmas Cards(Post)We love making handmade gifts for our friends and family every year, but what about the cards?Why not make them too? Cards are fun and easy to make, and there are many ways and techniques to work on ...
The Banana Bag(Post)Spring break and Summer vacations are just around the corner and this fun and funky bag will be a great accessory for your summer outfit! This banana bag from Sew Hungry Hippie is an easy beginner pr ...
DIY Gum Drop Pillow(Post)Hi! Joanne here. I have a new and exciting project this week. This project was so fun and easy. I ended up making four in a week! I used fabric from July’s Cotton Cuts Modern Maker box featuring Gui ...
Floral Spiderweb Mini Quilt(Post)When I saw the new assortment of fun fabrics in the Classic membership box, I knew it was the perfect match for this Floral Spiderweb Mini Quilt. This free pattern caught my eye as a different take o ...
DIY Baby Gift Set(Post)As we start the new year many of us have great expectations for 2021! On the positive side of all the time home together our families will be growing this year with all the new babies. These handmade ...
Open Wide Zipper Pouch(Post)Back to school preparation is in full swing as we near the start of August. I always really enjoyed shopping and preparing for the start of a new school year. I still love the smell of a fresh box of ...
Halloween Mask and Cape(Post)Fall is in the air! Here in the Midwest I am starting to see a few Maple leaves starting their transformation into the vibrant reds and orange of the Fall season. Halloween decorations are in every s ...
The Basics of Binding(Post)You've finished your quilt top. You've quilted it, or had it quilted. Now, to finally complete your masterpiece, it is time to bind it. Here are some easy tips and tricks to get you across that finis ...
DIY Travel Sewing Kit(Post)Hi, it’s Joanne. I’m back in St. Louis after my escape 800 miles north to enjoy a brief hiatus from the July heat. I decided to make a travel sewing kit after working on small sewing projects d ...
Choosing Thread for Machine Quilting - Fun with Beth Ann Williams(Post)How do YOU decide what thread to use when you machine quilt? Do you have a go-to favorite? Have you ever played with any other options?My go-to thread is 50wt. Aurifil cotton – the same thread that I ...
Sampler Collar with Jaszmine Howard(Post)Over the last couple of years I have found that fashion is a feeling in many of the same ways that quilting GIVES those feelings. Fashion allows us to express how we feel on a day to day basis and we ...
Recreate the Magic: Revisiting the Gum Drop Pillow(Post)We’re excited to take a stroll down memory lane and revisit one of our favorite projects from 2020: the Gum Drop Pillow. This fun and versatile project is not only charming but also surprisingly easy ...
Ten Quilters: One Mission(Post)The Cotton Cuts community comes together—ten quilters, one quilt, and a shared commitment to meaningful change. At Cotton Cuts, we’ve always believed quilting is more than fabric and thre ...
Don’t Ask Dave: September 2021(Post)Welcome to our next edition of Don’t Ask Dave! If you don’t know, Dave is our Operations Manager who has lots of business experience but little to no sewing experience, so it’s very entertaining to s ...
DIY Jolly Snowman Wall Hanging(Post)Heading into winter we can all use a jolly snowman to cheer us up on a cold day. I spotted this on Pinterest and knew the Ombre fairy dust would be the perfect fabric for this pattern from Pump ...
Origami Drawstring Bag with Beth Ann Williams(Post)Not only is this delightful, giftable little bag useful and appealing for all ages – this tutorial is beginner-friendly and kid-friendly, too!Note: If you are a newbie, I recommend changing the seam ...
DIY Zipper Bag Organizer(Post)January is the perfect time to get organized. We are inside for the winter and it gives us a great opportunity to focus on organizing our space and making it more functional. Creating this project fr ...
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 ...