In this beginner-friendly sewing tutorial, I’ll show you how you can make a beginner friendly bowl cozy. Bowl cozies are a quick sewing project that are useful, don’t require a lot of fabric, and are perfect for last minute gift giving? They are like an oven mitt for your bowls. Used to protect your hands from burns when you microwave soup or leftovers.  As an added bonus, any spills are caught by the bowls, so your microwave stays clean. They can also shield you hands from cold when eating a bowl of ice cream..

Make this super simple bandana bib for your pup today. Suitable for beginners, this is a perfect project if you are new to sewing. Easy to follow instructions and minimal supplies needed to make this adorable bandana bib.

In Part 6 of this baby quilt series, I will show you how I added cotton lace to the binding, to give the quilt and extra pretty vintage vibe. All the supplies I used are included.

In Part 5 we’ll hand quilt your quilt sandwich and make and attach binding to complete your patchwork quilt. Links to all the supplies you will need are provided, as well as lots of photos and videos to set you up for success. Perfect for beginners, or experienced quilters who need a quick project between bigger makes.

In Part 4 we’ll ayer your patchwork quilt top with backing fabric of choice and batting, aka quilt sandwich. We will pin or spray baste the layers together. Then make quilting guide lines using a hera marker and acrylic ruler to prepare the quilt for either hand or machine quilting.

In Part 3, we'll dive into the heart of quilt-making: Sewing the fabric squares into units, then rows, and joining those rows to form the quilt top. 

In part 2 of making a modern vintage baby quilt, we will dive into cutting the fabric for your quilt. Helpful diagrams to make sure you are getting the most out of your precious fabric to avoid waste. Maureen shares her tips for accurate cutting, which is so important for the next step, piecing.

Over the Rainbow Pillow Pattern download Maureen Fiorellini. Overcome your fear of sewing curves with this 17 page of step by step instructions to make this rainbow pillow. Pattern is thoroughly tested. Quick project you can finish in a day.

The Blossom and Grow Blog Hop day 19 is the Mini Charm Bag pattern by Daisi Toegel made by maureen fiorellini from maureenmaker.com using StudioE Fabric Blossom and Grow from her first licensed fabric collection with them.

The Blossom and Grow Blog Hop day 18 is a 3 yard quilt made by Kimberly from Montgomery Quilt Company

The Blossom and Grow Blog Hop day 15 is a Soft Fabric Book Panel

The Blossom and Grow Blog Hop day 14, designer Maureen Fiorellini not only designed this fabric, but she also designed this easy baby quilt. The pattern is a free download from the StudioE website.

The Blossom and Grow Blog Hop day 13 is an old fashioned pieced quilt from @rufflespearlsandbow maker Jessamyn

The Blossom and Grow Blog Hop day 12 is the log cabin purse

The Blossom and Grow Blog Hop day 14, sewist Deb from @sproutingjubejube is taking over Maureen Fiorellini’s blog today and shares her process of making this tote bag to carry her yarn.

Day 5 on the Blossom and Grow Blog Hop tour hosted by Maureen Fiorellini. The Butterfly Garden Quilt, made by Nannette Holmberg, is a whole cloth quilt with large cutwork butterflies and flowers edged with 3/8” Chenille-It. The vines and leaves are also created with Chenille-It, making this the perfect quilt for showing off beautiful prints, while also adding a fun and textural design. Blossom and Grow is Maureen Fiorellini’s first line of licensed fabrics for StudioE Fabrics.

My ultimate list of favorite sewing supplies for the beginner and seasoned sewists. All you need to get started sewing simple and advanced projects.

Make this super simple burp cloth, perfect for beginner sewists. If you have always wanted to learn to sew, this is a perfect project to start with, no complicated binding to attach. Free pattern download to make 3 different types of burp cloths, make your favorite or try them all. Great to have on hand for gift giving.