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Scrappy Fabric Tree Ornaments(Post)
We’re very close to Christmas and with so much going on, sometimes there’s no time left to decorate enough, or make a cute add-on to our gifts. So what about using up those scrap fabric pieces to mak ...
Introducing Brand Ambassador Christy!!(Post)Meet Christy! One of Cotton Cuts Classic Box Brand Ambassadors!Christy joined Cotton Cuts as a Brand Ambassador in October of 2018. She was selected from a very long list of talented sewists. We w ...
Snippet Creations(Post)Cotton Cuts quilters find new ways to breathe additional life into our Puzzle Mystery Quilt fabrics with Snippets!Quilters see potential in all fabrics, especially scraps. And at Cotton Cuts, we know ...
QuiltCon 2023(Post)This year, I had the pleasure of attending Quiltcon 2023 in Atlanta...it was such an amazing experience that left me looking forward to Quiltcon 2024 in Raleigh! In today's blog post, I want to talk ...
Q & A with Heather Briggs, our Featured Designer(Post)We love getting to know our Featured Designers. What is their inspiration for their latest designs? What motivates them to sew and create? We had a chance to ask our April designer, Heather Briggs of ...
Using 'Stitch It' to make a Floating Geese (Post)When my Stitch-It box comes every month, it can be a little bit like playing tetris. I have all these shapes in my box - and I have to figure out how to arrange them to make something pretty! This ...
Calliope Precut Kits - A Project with Two Endings (and an Auction!)(Post)Hello! It’s Kim, Chief Fabric Enthusiast at Cotton Cuts. I’m taking over the blog today and I’m sew excited! Today, I’m going to show two ways to make quick quilts using our u ...
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 ...
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 ...
Quilting for Charity with Crystal Heart(Post)Some people know her as Crystal Heart, but her real name is Krystle Chaisson Smith. She is a lifelong crafter and creator with an unwavering commitment to share her passion and skills with the world.
Binder Pouch and Apple Coaster(Post)Back to school brings to mind many different feelings and emotions depending on where you are in life. I have always loved the idea of a fresh start and new school supplies in fun colors. The August ...
Quilt Scrap Organization(Post)I joined the team at Cotton Cuts as a Fabric Enthusiast almost three years ago but my love for fabrics started many years ago in high school. Like many quilters, I love everything about fabric! I lik ...
Finding Ways to Make Quilting Easier(Post)Hello, I’m Carolina Moore, and I’m so excited to be the guest designer on the Cotton Cuts blog today. I have been quilting for over 30 years, and love quilting so much that it isn’t just my hobby … I ...
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 ...
Cotton Cuts PMQ is a Cut Above the Rest(Post)The Cotton Cuts Puzzle Mystery Quilt brings a fresh twist to the quilting community. This quilt project stands out for its unique approach, blending tradition with a sense of mystery. Unlike typica ...
Kool Kaleidoscope Part 3(Post)It’s the little things in life that bring us happiness! In quilting it can be mastering the perfect quarter inch seam. It sounds so easy but for me it proves to be a challenge to achieve this week as ...
Fat Quarter Project: Wristlet(Post)One of my favorite "quick sew" projects to make is a little wristlet - these are the perfect size to hold your phone, keys, and some other miscellaneous items. And since I make them myself, I get to ...
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 ...
Learn a New Skill - Make An Apron(Post)Hi! Joanne here! With the start of summer I have been thinking about all the fun outside activities to enjoy. I thought an apron for gardening or BBQing would be a fun and easy project. Let’s ...
Ian’s Tips for Visiting a Quilt Show(Post)Last month I talked about my experience at QuiltCon 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. If you missed that blog post, check it out here. I first got to attend QuiltCon in 2020 before the world shut down. I was ...
Quilted Postcards: A Creative Twist on Snail Mail(Post)In a world dominated by emails, instant messages, and digital greetings, there’s something wonderfully nostalgic about receiving a physical piece of mail. Now, imagine opening your mailbox to find no ...
Fast & Fun Folded Fabric Stars(Post)These scrap-busting stars make great holiday ornaments or decorations and are easy enough that kids can enjoy making them, too.Here’s what you’ll need: 3 strips of fabric for each star I used 3” x ...
DIY Quilted Dog Coat(Post)As winter weather approaches your best friend will love you even more for making this quilted coat. When I received the Robert Kaufman Warehouse district fabric in the November Classic Membership I ...
Time Management & Meeting a Deadline(Post)Have you ever had a deadline to meet? It might be an exhibit, a competition, a commission or something like a quilt for a birth of a baby. As a quilt artist I am faced with deadlines all of the time.