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What Quilt Can You Make With Just 2 Colors?
What Quilt Can You Make With Just 2 Colors?
Here’s our short list of bold 2-color quilts to get you inspired. And plenty more options if you want the challenge of a limited color palette. Read more...
How two simple binding tweaks measure up - Sewfinity.com
How 2 Simple Binding Tweaks Measure Up
I tried two of the Binding Bible's tips for perfect binding and here's the verdict Read more...
The Quilt Binding Bible: 25 Flawless Finishes
Will This Book be the Answer to Your Binding Prayers? Just Maybe.
Get perfect corners on your next quilt binding and learn how to make a just about any other type of binding.  Read more...
Sewfinity Colorway - save and share palettes - Sewfinity.com
New in COLORWAY: Save and Share
We are thrilled to announce the biggest Sewfinity Colorway update yet: you can now save and share your carefully curated palettes!  Save your palettes By creating a free Sewfinity Colorway... Read more...
3 Simple Things You Can Do For Better Quilt Piecing
3 Simple Things You Can Do For Better Quilt Piecing
Piecing quilt blocks and other sewing projects is exactly that -- the act of sewing one piece of fabric to another piece of fabric. Simple, right? Well yes and no.... Read more...
Valentine-Inspired Sewing and Stitching Projects
Valentine-Inspired Sewing and Stitching Projects
If you’re looking for Valentine sewing ideas, start here. Whether you’re sewing a Valentine’s gift or just ready for a February sewing project, here are some sweetheart projects to choose from. Read more...
The 3 Best Books About Quilting
The 3 Best Books About Quilting
Want to learn about quilting? Or ready to level up your skills? Here are our standouts among the sea of quilting books that will get you inspired for your next project. Read more...
Sewfinity Colorway
Announcing COLORWAY by Sewfinity: a new way to build a bundle
After months of building in secret, we are ridiculously excited to announce that Sewfinity Colorway is now live! Colorway's purpose is to delight, inspire, and simplify choosing materials for sewing.... Read more...
SewPINK: Contain Yourself
SewPINK: Contain Yourself
Hi there, I'm Angela and I own Sewfinity. Welcome! We love participating in SewPINK each year - this is our 6th year! What's SewPINK? It's an online event focused on breast... Read more...
SewPINK: Drop Zone Zippered Trays
SewPINK: Drop Zone Zippered Trays
We love participating in SewPINK each year - this is our 5th year! What's SewPINK? It's an online event focused on breast cancer awareness hosted by the wonderful team at... Read more...
Sewing Machine Covers in Colorblock
Sewing Machine Covers in Colorblock
Making covers for my sewing machines has been on my to-do list for so long. I finally did it!  My machine is a Juki TL-2010Q, and I have two of them.... Read more...
Copihue Quilt: Color Ideas
Copihue Quilt: Color Ideas
The Copihue quilt pattern is available at Sewfinity! Why We Like It Copihue is a flower quilt that looks fantastic in solids. The design is simple yet so pretty. It's made of columns of... Read more...
Best Buds Quilt: Color Ideas
Best Buds Quilt: Color Ideas
The Best Buds quilt pattern is available at Sewfinity!   Why We Like It Best Buds is a flower quilt that looks pop-arty cool with just 3 colors, or you can make a scrappy... Read more...
Sea Breeze Quilt: Flannel Neutrals
Sea Breeze Quilt: Flannel Neutrals
A Sea Breeze quilt in a calming palette of super-soft flannels, yes please. Ever since I published some Sea Breeze Quilt mockups, I was curious to see what this neutral... Read more...
I Heart You Quilt: Rainbow Solids
I Heart You Quilt: Rainbow Solids
Here it is, the I Heart You quilt in rainbow solids! Back when we shared a bunch of I Heart You Quilt mockups, this one was by far the most... Read more...
Knitted Star Quilt: Red Magenta Solids
Knitted Star Quilt: Red Magenta Solids
Here it is, the Knitted Star quilt in red and magenta solids!  This quilt is for my bed! I deserve a Christmas quilt, right? I used one of our Knitted Star Quilt mockups as... Read more...
SewPINK: Glo and Go
SewPINK: Glo and Go
My friend Annie Unrein of byAnnie.com started the #SewPINK Initiative, an online event focused on breast cancer awareness. Her goals are to encourage people to get their screenings and to donate to breast cancer... Read more...
Field Greens Quilt Pattern
Field Greens Quilt Pattern
The Field Greens quilt pattern is available at Sewfinity!   Why We Like It Field Greens is a traditional pinwheel quilt, but with some color tweaks you can choose to make a modern... Read more...
Sea Breeze Quilt Pattern
Sea Breeze Quilt Pattern
The Sea Breeze quilt pattern is available at Sewfinity!   Why We Like It Sea Breeze is a geometric design inspired by sea waves. Simple shapes and 2-at-a-time half-square triangle piecing make it... Read more...
Joyful Stars Quilt: Rainbow Prints
Joyful Stars Quilt: Rainbow Prints
Here it is, the Joyful Stars quilt in a diagonal rainbow gradient of prints! I used one of our Joyful Stars Quilt mockups as inspiration. It feels so good to use... Read more...
Joyful Stars Quilt Pattern
Joyful Stars Quilt Pattern
The Joyful Stars quilt pattern is available at Sewfinity!   Why We Like It Joyful Stars is a fresh design, a great way to play with color, and it's based on 5" fabric... Read more...
Weekend Vibes Quilt Pattern
Weekend Vibes Quilt Pattern
The Weekend Vibes quilt pattern is available at Sewfinity!   Why We Like It Designed by Sarah Hunter, the Weekend Vibes quilt is super simple to make and a great way to step into quilting. The... Read more...
Feathers Quilt Pattern
Feathers Quilt Pattern
The Feathers Quilt Pattern is available at Sewfinity! Why We Like It Designed by Nydia Kehnle and Alison Glass, the Feathers Quilt is such a beautiful quilt with a stunning design. You need this... Read more...
SewPINK: Awareness Ribbon Zip It Up
SewPINK: Awareness Ribbon Zip It Up
My friend Annie Unrein of byAnnie.com started the #SewPINK Initiative, an online event focused on breast cancer awareness. Her goals are to encourage people to get their screenings and to donate to breast... Read more...
Asterisks Quilt Pattern
Asterisks Quilt Pattern
The Asterisks quilt pattern is now available at Sewfinity! WHY WE LIKE IT Designed by Nicole of Modern Handcraft, the Asterisks Quilt is a great beginner quilt pattern with a midcentury modern vibe.... Read more...
Folk Blooms Quilt Pattern by Pen and Paper Patterns - Sewfinity.com
Folk Blooms Quilt Pattern
The Folk Blooms Quilt Pattern is now available at Sewfinity! Why We Like It Pen + Paper Patterns is known for cute block-based quilt patterns, and Folk Blooms is no exception. Columns... Read more...
Nightingale Quilt by Lo and Behold Stitchery - Sewfinity.com
Nightingale Quilt Pattern
The Nightingale Quilt Pattern is now available at Sewfinity! Why We Like It First and foremost, the Nightingale Quilt has such a great story behind the design. Before Brittany was a... Read more...
Gradient Grid Quilt: MBC - Sewfinity
Gradient Grid Quilt: MBC Variation
And here it is, my favorite of the Gradient Grid quilts I've made! This is the MBC colorway: magenta, blue, and cyan. It starts with our Gradient MBC 36-fat quarter bundle of Kona... Read more...
Gradient Grid Quilt: YRM Variation
Gradient Grid Quilt: YRM Variation
Here's the Gradient Grid Quilt in the YRM colorway (yellow-red-magenta).  It starts with our Gradient YRM 36-fat quarter bundle of Kona Cotton. I followed our Gradient Grid Quilt pattern to make the one of... Read more...
Gradient Grid Quilt - MBC
Gradient Grid Quilt: MBC
Here's the Gradient Grid quilt I made for myself. It's the MBC color way (magenta-blue-cyan), which is my favorite. I just love the color gradients in this palette. It starts... Read more...
Gradient Grid Quilt - CGY
Gradient Grid Quilt: CGY
Here's the Gradient Grid quilt I made for my son's 21st birthday. His favorite color is green, so I made the CGY colorway (cyan-green-yellow). I'd say this looks perfect in his... Read more...
Be Mine Quilt Pattern
Be Mine Quilt Pattern
The Be Mine Quilt Pattern is now available at Sewfinity! Why We Like It Designed by Lindsey of Pen and Paper Patterns, the Be Mine Quilt is simple and charming. It's a block-based design, with X's... Read more...
How to Make Fabric Swatch Magnets with a Century Solids Color Card
How to Make Fabric Swatch Magnets with a Century Solids Color Card
Sometimes you need a very particular color of fabric for what you're sewing. But finding the right color can be difficult, especially when ordering online. Or maybe you're not sure... Read more...
SewPINK: Awareness Ribbon Pillow
SewPINK: Awareness Ribbon Pillow
My friend Annie Unrein of byAnnie.com started the #SewPINK Initiative, an online event focused on breast cancer awareness. Her goals are to encourage people to get their screenings and to donate to breast... Read more...
Knitted Star Quilt Pattern
Knitted Star Quilt Pattern
The Knitted Star Quilt Pattern is now available at Sewfinity!   Why We Like It Designed by Brittany of Lo & Behold Stitchery, the Knitted Star Quilt is the perfect winter quilt. It's... Read more...
Snowflake Quilt Pattern
Snowflake Quilt Pattern
The Snowflake Quilt Pattern is now available at Sewfinity!   Why We Like It Designed by Nicole of Modern Handcraft, the Snowflake Quilt is minimal and wintry. It's a modern... Read more...
Gradient Grid: a Free Quilt Pattern
Gradient Grid: a Free Quilt Pattern
Our Gradient Grid Quilt pattern is now available! We've made it available for free for our email subscribers. Why we like it It's a simple quilt that's just squares, so... Read more...
Patchwork Pillow Cover: Focal Point Quilting
Patchwork Pillow Cover: Focal Point Quilting
Straight line quilting looks mighty fine on a simple solid pillow, don't you think? Following the instructions in our Patchwork Pillow Cover pattern, I made a cover for a 18" square pillow... Read more...
Patchwork Pillow Cover: Half-Square Triangle
Patchwork Pillow Cover: Half-Square Triangle
A simple HST looks so good as a throw pillow! Following the instructions in our Patchwork Pillow Cover pattern, I made a cover for a 16" square pillow form. I... Read more...
How to Make a Patchwork Pillow Cover: A Free Sewing Pattern
How to Make a Patchwork Pillow Cover: A Free Sewing Pattern
Sometimes you need a throw pillow for your couch. Or for your bed. Or for your chair. Or for whatever. Sure, you could go buy a pillow, but odds are... Read more...
How to Make a Face Mask: a Free Sewing Pattern
How to Make a Face Mask: a Free Sewing Pattern
Slow the spread. Make this non-medical grade face mask and wear it to protect others. We've made the pattern available for free: STS Face Mask Sewing Pattern (Slow The Spread) WHY WE... Read more...
Out and About Backpack in Colorblock
Out and About Backpack in Colorblock
Colorblocking the Out and About backpack ByAnnie turns out SO good! I adore this backpack.   Here's a video tour: SUPPLIES Note: some of the links below are affiliate links,... Read more...
Out and About Sewing Pattern
Out and About Sewing Pattern
The Out and About Sewing Pattern is available at Sewfinity! Why We Like It Designed by Annie of By Annie, the Out and About backpack is compact, sturdy, full of pockets, and just has... Read more...
Meadowland Quilt Pattern
Meadowland Quilt Pattern
The Meadowland Quilt Pattern is now available at Sewfinity! Why We Like It Designed by Meghan of Then Came June, the Meadowland Quilt is fresh, simple, and classic. It's a timeless design, good for any gender, any... Read more...
I Heart You Quilt Pattern
I Heart You Quilt Pattern
The I Heart You Quilt Pattern is now available at Sewfinity! Why We Like It The I Heart You Quilt design is just so dang cute. Coming to you from Meghan of Then Came June and... Read more...
Vintage Lace Quilt by Lo and Behold Stitchery
Vintage Lace Quilt Pattern
  The Vintage Lace Quilt Pattern is now available at Sewfinity! Why We Like It Let’s start by stating this fact: the Vintage Lace Quilt design is beautiful. Coming to... Read more...
Awareness Ribbon Colors
Awareness Ribbon Colors
Show your support and spread awareness of the causes you care about by making our Awareness Ribbon foundation paper piecing pattern. Here's a list of causes and colors, just for you! We'll update... Read more...
Monochrome Clam Up Pouches
Monochrome Clam Up Pouches
Striped patchwork, colorblocking, foundation paper piecing, monochrome gradients, and some fun quilting make for some good lookin’ Clam Up pouches, don’t you think? One of our Monochrome 9 fat quarter... Read more...
SewPINK: byAnnie Clam Up + Sewfinity Fabric + Awareness Ribbon
SewPINK: byAnnie Clam Up + Sewfinity Fabric + Awareness Ribbon
My friend Annie Unrein of byAnnie.com started the #SewPINK Initiative, an online event focused on breast cancer awareness. She will be donating a percentage of her profits in October 2019... Read more...
Awareness Ribbon: A Foundation Paper Piecing Pattern
Awareness Ribbon: A Foundation Paper Piecing Pattern
Show your support and spread awareness of the cause you care about by making this Awareness Ribbon foundation paper piecing pattern. Two finished block sizes available: 6" and 12". Make... Read more...