I came across this amazing tutorial on SewMamaSew website. The pattern was created by Heather Seminelli from Quilts Actually. Heather is a longarm quilter, and she designs and sells paper pieced patterns. You can download Heather’s latest pattern Craftsy and follow along with the corresponding tutorial available as SewMamaSew website. I am just adding a few photos here so you have an idea how it would look like when its ready. Learn more about  the author of this pattern – Heather in

If you liked the idea of paper piecing, you might be interested in trying something for yourself. paper piecing Here is a very simple project you could try to do on your own (with at little bit of patience).  It is called Border star. You will need to create 8 (star) pieces and then sew them together. And you can download pattern for these project from Sew Easy website – click here for the pattern.

I was showing you recently some great pachwork inspirations and tutorials. Today I wanted to share with you few videos depicting the basics of paper piercing. An important skill if you want to even think about starting some more serious quilting. 1. Paper Piecing Tutorial by Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lane 2. Learn how to quilt with paper piecing as a technique Watch this step by step video tutorial or visit our website at http://www.makeitcoats.com

There are plenty of great summer sewing tutorials. Today I gathered for you few of my favourits. 1.DIY sunglasses case Learn to make this wraparound DIY Sunglasses Case with this tutorial by Hello Little Home. (from http://hellolittlehome.com/) diy sunglasses case 2. DIY Stamped T-Shirt Headband Use your old t-shirt  to make DIY projects for example these beutiful headband. (from: http://www.creatinglaura.com/) DIY tshirt headband 3. No-Sew DIY Bow-Back Tank Top Redesign your t-shirts to keep your wardrobe fresh.   from: http://www.creatinglaura.com/) DIY

Pachwork is so beautiful, and can be easy too! Check out these few amazing ideas. I included some patterns and tutorials as well. And for those, who would like to learn more, we have the Sew Easy Patchwork course.  This is a six weeks long  intense training, at the end of which you will leave with the piece of patchwork made completely by yourself. You also will be able to start working on more complex