Strip and Flip Quilt Pattern is Free for a limited time

 My next free pattern is available! It's called Strip and Flip Jelly Roll Quilt and it's a digital download.

The following link will take you directly to the pattern: Strip and Flip Quilt Pattern

When you check out you will need to add the coupon code FreePatternStrip&Flip2025 to get it for free. The code will work from now through April 10, 2025 at 6pm US Mountain Time.

This is a great pattern for that random jelly roll you purchased without a plan. One jelly roll will make the whole thing, including binding. Or you'll need 27 2 1/2" strips, 1/4 yard of contrast fabric (the two white vertical strips in the photo above) and 1/2 yard for binding.

FREE Burrito PillowCase PDF pattern and a video tutorial

 My newest FREE pattern is the Burrito PillowCase PDF pattern. This one is just plain free, as in the price $0.00 - no coupon code required.

I also filmed myself making one. You don't need a copy of the pattern as I give you all of the information you need in the video, but if you are someone who likes to have a printed pattern you can get a copy for free. The fabric requirements also listed in the video description on YouTube. 

If the embedded video doesn't work on your device here is the link to video on my YouTube Channel: Burrito Pillowcase Video Tutorial

If you watch the video on YouTube please consider subscribing to my channel. That's a free way you can support my shop.

Chinese Finger Puzzle PDF Pattern :: Free for a Limited Time

 I'm offering another free digital download pattern.

What I love about this pattern is that the top is made with only a jelly roll. You need 1/2 yard for binding and 3 yards for backing.

The pattern is available for free until March 13, 2025 at 6pm Mountain Time. To snag a copy for yourself click the following link: 

Chinese Finger Puzzle PDF Pattern 

You'll need to use the code FreePatternFingerPuzzle2025 to get the pattern for free. 

If you are reading this after March 13th at 6pm, you can still get a copy of the pattern for $4.99. It's a digital download and you will get a link to download the pattern right after placing your order.

My Favorite Binding Method :: A Video Tutorial

 I often tell my customers that there are at least 15 correct ways to do binding. I don't know if there are exactly 15 ways to bind a quilt, but there are definitely a lot of correct ways to bind a quilt. My favorite method is to sew the binding to the front of the quilt by machine and hand sew it to the back of the quilt. In this video I show you how I do this process.

As I say in the video, this is just ONE way to bind a quilt - my favorite way. If you do it differently that is just fine.

If the embedded video above does not play for you or you would just prefer to watch it on YouTube, click the following link: Lynn's Favorite Binding Method Video Demo

While you are over on my YouTube channel, if you wouldn't mind subscribing to our YouTube channel that would be nice. If you don't want to subscribe, no worries, but more subscribers tells YouTube that my videos have value, which can help my shop in other ways besides sales. Essentially, it's a free way for you to support the shop.

Proper Way to Fold your Fabric for Cutting

 Have you ever been cutting fabric strips for a project only to open them up after cutting and realize that they are slightly bent at the folds? These are called "fabric elbows". Nobody wants a fabric elbow. When you are cutting straight strips you really need them to be truly straight. 

So why does this happen? Well, it's all in how you folded the fabric before cutting it. You didn't fold it straight with the grain of the fabric before cutting. In this video I show you two methods for finding the straight grain of your fabric so that you don't get fabric elbows.

If the embedded video above does not play for you then click the following link to go to my YouTube channel and watch it there: Eliminating Fabric Elbows Demo Video

If you go to my YouTube channel to watch the video, please consider subscribing to my channel. And thank you if you do that or if you already subscribe to my channel. 

If you have watched any other recent videos I have done, would you let me know if the sound quality on this one is better or not? I have had complaints that even with the volume all the way up the sound is not loud enough. I realize that this is frustrating, but if you told me nine years ago when I opened my shop that I would need to learn how to make and edit videos I would have thought you were crazy. Yet here we are! I finally feel like I have a good camera set up - it takes three cameras to do most of my videos, but I'm still struggling with the sound quality and editing of the videos. 

Basic Zipper Bag PDF Pattern :: Free for a Limited Time

 I finished up my personal sewing project for the month!

This is what I chose for the lining.

I filmed the process of actually sewing the bag and currently am offering the pattern I wrote for this bag for FREE. Click the link below and use the code FreePatternValentine2025 to get a copy for free through Thursday February 13, 2025 at 6pm Mountain Time USA.

Basic Zipper Bag PDF Pattern

To view the video you can watch it embedded right here or click the link below the video to go to it directly on my shop YouTube Channel. If you are so inclined, please consider subscribing to my YouTube Channel. I have lots more instructional videos planned. I hope that it will become a good resource for folks.

Basic Zipper Bag YouTube Video

I give a couple measurements in the video but not enough to actually make the bag so you will need a copy of the pattern to be able to follow along and actually make one yourself. Note that the pattern is only for the actual bag. There are no instructions for the hexagon designs or the hand quilting/embroidery work. 

If you happen to be reading this after the coupon code has expired, the pattern will still be available for $4.99. It's a PDF download so you'll get the link to download the pattern within a few minutes of placing the order.

Square in a Square Pillow Pattern :: Free for a Limited Time

 I have a new pattern with companion step by step video tutorial. I'm offering the pattern for FREE for a short time. Use the code FreePatternJAN2025 to get the pattern for free through Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6pm USA Mountain Time. If you are finding this after the free time period, all the links below should still work and the pattern is still available, it's just not free.

If you'd like to snag yourself a copy of the pattern then click this link: Square in a Square Pillow Pattern. The pattern is sold as a digital download only. If you want a printed copy of the pattern then you'll need to purchase a kit: Square in a Square Pillow Kit. All of the kits will include a printed copy of the pattern. The digital pattern and the printed pattern both include the link to the free video tutorial.

Here are photos of the pillow cover without a pillow form inside.

First is the front side:

Back side:

Here is a link to the step by step video tutorial. Note that I do not give any measurements in the video so you really need to have the pattern in order to follow along with the video instructions.

If the embedded video doesn't work for you here is a direct link to the video on my YouTube Channel: Square in a Square Pillow Video