A Modern Sewist: A Blog of Free Tutorials, Resources & Original Sewing Projects
Dresden Christmas Tree Skirt
I absolutely LOVE Christmas. I think a Christmas tree should just be called a Holiday Tree because I have to put it up as soon as November hits. I just...
Dresden Christmas Tree Skirt
I absolutely LOVE Christmas. I think a Christmas tree should just be called a Holiday Tree because I have to put it up as soon as November hits. I just...
Black & White Quilts
Have you been in to the shop to see all of our Christmas displays? We’ve had a great time making new samples for the store this year and we are...
Black & White Quilts
Have you been in to the shop to see all of our Christmas displays? We’ve had a great time making new samples for the store this year and we are...
Handmade Giving - Tips to get you in the sewing...
If you’re like me the realization that it is in fact November has forced you to kick your Christmas project sewing into high gear. We can’t wait for the weather...
Handmade Giving - Tips to get you in the sewing...
If you’re like me the realization that it is in fact November has forced you to kick your Christmas project sewing into high gear. We can’t wait for the weather...
Rope Tray
Have you tried making a rope bowl yet? We still are crazy about this technique. We taught a ton of folks how to make them at the Quilt Exhibit last...
Rope Tray
Have you tried making a rope bowl yet? We still are crazy about this technique. We taught a ton of folks how to make them at the Quilt Exhibit last...
FREE Tutorial - Cozy Flannel Wrap
We are excited to share our latest creation with you all, but I just have to warn you that we are all a little obsessed with this project! Don't be...
FREE Tutorial - Cozy Flannel Wrap
We are excited to share our latest creation with you all, but I just have to warn you that we are all a little obsessed with this project! Don't be...
Happy Halloween - FREE Bat Tutorial
Halloween is right around the corner! While you won't find a zombie graveyard in my front yard, I do like to do a little something fun for Halloween. Nothing too...
Happy Halloween - FREE Bat Tutorial
Halloween is right around the corner! While you won't find a zombie graveyard in my front yard, I do like to do a little something fun for Halloween. Nothing too...
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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