A Modern Sewist: A Blog of Free Tutorials, Resources & Original Sewing Projects

Vibrant bear paw quilt on top of bed with quilts at the top of quilt.

Checkered Paws Quilt Pattern: Fat Quarter Frien...

Ready to create a stunning modern quilt with just 6 fabrics? The Checkered Paws pattern is your answer—fat quarter friendly, beginner-approved, and available in 5 versatile sizes that work for...

Checkered Paws Quilt Pattern: Fat Quarter Frien...

Ready to create a stunning modern quilt with just 6 fabrics? The Checkered Paws pattern is your answer—fat quarter friendly, beginner-approved, and available in 5 versatile sizes that work for...

Free Tool: Binding, Backing and Batting Quilt Calculator Text on white background

The Ultimate Quilt Finishing Calculator: Making...

Stop second-guessing your fabric calculations! This free quilt calculator instantly tells you exactly how much binding, backing, and batting you need for any size quilt—taking the stress out of quilt...

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The Ultimate Quilt Finishing Calculator: Making...

Stop second-guessing your fabric calculations! This free quilt calculator instantly tells you exactly how much binding, backing, and batting you need for any size quilt—taking the stress out of quilt...

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Black faux bear rug on top of area rug with child sitting on top of bear rug.

Ruby the Bear Rug Sewing Pattern

Sew the coziest companion for imaginative play with the Ruby Bear Rug Sewing Pattern. This easy, modern kids sewing pattern creates a soft bear rug perfect for reading, relaxing, and...

Ruby the Bear Rug Sewing Pattern

Sew the coziest companion for imaginative play with the Ruby Bear Rug Sewing Pattern. This easy, modern kids sewing pattern creates a soft bear rug perfect for reading, relaxing, and...

Quilt shown on the diagonal highlighting the texture of the quilting and the black accent fabric.

Crossed Paws Quilt Pattern: A Modern Fat Quarte...

Meet Crossed Paws, the first quilt pattern in my 2026 collection—designed with six fabrics or fewer for a bold, modern look. This fat quarter–friendly pattern is perfect for confident beginners...

Crossed Paws Quilt Pattern: A Modern Fat Quarte...

Meet Crossed Paws, the first quilt pattern in my 2026 collection—designed with six fabrics or fewer for a bold, modern look. This fat quarter–friendly pattern is perfect for confident beginners...

Quilt with geometric pattern featuring black, white, and yellow blocks on a blue-grey background.

Edison Panto: Quilty Beads

Meet the Edison panto—the modern digital quilting pantograph designed to make your longarm quilting a breeze! This quilt and pantograph combo is perfect for beginners and seasoned quilters alike.

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Edison Panto: Quilty Beads

Meet the Edison panto—the modern digital quilting pantograph designed to make your longarm quilting a breeze! This quilt and pantograph combo is perfect for beginners and seasoned quilters alike.

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Yak Blanket Free Tutorial: An Easy Minky & Flannel Blanket You’ll Make Again and Again

Yak Blanket Free Tutorial: An Easy Minky & Flan...

This faux Yak Blanket Free Tutorial is quick, cozy, and perfect for holiday gifting! Learn how to sew an easy flannel and minky blanket with step-by-step tips for beginners.

Yak Blanket Free Tutorial: An Easy Minky & Flan...

This faux Yak Blanket Free Tutorial is quick, cozy, and perfect for holiday gifting! Learn how to sew an easy flannel and minky blanket with step-by-step tips for beginners.

Get to Know Katie

I learned to quilt under my grandma’s feet at the ripe age of four. My first project? Digging through her scraps to make an improv cat quilt. Quilt police? Never heard of her—rules aren’t really my style. I believe in diving in feet first and pushing the limits of sewing and quilting…because why not? And, honestly, that’s what seam rippers are made for!

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