Sewing & Quilting Blog
Ideas and inspiration from artist & fabric designer Tara Reed
Free Gnome Quilt Pattern by Carol at JustLetMeQuilt.com
When I saw Carol's post with the adorable appliqué Gnome quilt she made with my Gnome for Christmas flannel collection I let out a squeal of delight! It is SO CUTE! In the 54" x 70" quilt called, "Waiting for Santa." she mixes both my flannels and...
Free Lined Christmas Stocking Tutorial
Free Christmas Stocking Tutorial Create Christmas stockings for the family, for gift bags and more with this easy and adaptable template. Make lined Stockings with our without a folded down cuff and make the fronts as simple or as intricate as...
Flannel Snowflake Baby Receiving Blanket – Snow Cute!
As an artist and fabric designer, one of my favorite things is to see how people use the fabrics I design - it's always a thrill! I love what Kreative Kymona did with the snowflake prints from my Gnome for Christmas flannel collection! See how easy...
Economy Quilt Block for Christmas – in flannel!
Quilt Blocks aren't just for Cotton!Flannel + Chirstmas + Gnomes = a winning combination! Create a warm and cozy quilt for the holidays by creating blocks from the Gnome for Christmas prints and panel. The gnome in the center is cut from the panel...
Free Christmas Quilt Pattern: Gnome for Christmas
FREE Flannel Quilt Pattern for Christmas Want to make a quick and easy flannel quilt for Christmas? This FREE pattern from Riley Blake Designs featuring Gnome for Christmas fabrics is for you! This cute and cozy quilt measures 52" x 59 1/2" when...
FREE TUTORIAL: Patriotic Microwave Bowl Cozy
How to make Microwave Bowl Cozies has been one of my most popular tutorials to date - and for good reason! Bowl cozies are THE BEST! Not only do they protect your hands and furniture but they double as built-in potholders when used with hot food....
Scraps are for Dogs! (leashes that is)
Make your dog a Patriotic Leash with fabric scraps and 1" webbing Don't leave all the fun to humans - dogs like to show their American pride for 4th of July or any day too! When my Let Freedom Soar fabric collection came out from Riley Blake...
FREE TUTORIAL: How to Sew Key Fobs
Sew Your Own Key Fobs Key Fobs are quick and easy to make and a great way to use fabric scraps (as long as you keep some key fob hardware on hand!) They make great gifts for teachers, neighbors, friends and family. Since you can sew them up in...
Hearts & Stars Quilt Pattern
Looking for a patriotic quilt pattern that is both beautiful and easy to complete? The 40" x 40" Hearts & Stars Quilt Pattern is a great quilt for beginners and it's for sale in my Sewing with Tara Reed shop on Etsy. Combining simple 9 patch...