Hello! I’m so happy it’s summer, and I don’t know about you, but I’m getting ready to start my Independence Day decorating. The Fourth of July is going to look a little different this year in many ways, but we are going to celebrate anyway, even if we have to stay home! This year I […] Read more…
Lemon Applique Table Topper
Hello! It’s Stephanie from Sissy Belle Sews here to celebrate Citrus Week with you today! The sun is finally shining here in Indiana most days, but even if it wasn’t, this cheery table topper quilt would be a good substitute! I designed a bright and cheerful centerpiece sure to add some sunshine to your home. […] Read more…
Vintage Quilt Blocks: Using Modern Products to Give New Life to Old Fabrics
Hello! It’s Stephanie from Sissy Belle Sews here with a special kind of post! In the past, I have posted start-to-finish projects and patterns for you. But today I wanted to share a special project I just finished and tell you how I used my favorite ThermOWeb products to do it! As a quilter, I […] Read more…
Sunbonnet Sue: A Springtime Pillow Tutorial
Growing up I was lucky to live 2 miles down the road from my Grandma, who was an avid quilter. Even though she had dozens of grandchildren, I always felt a little special because I lived the closest. She made me several quilts, and even tried to teach me to sew, over the years that […] Read more…
Step Right Up! A Circus Elephant Applique Pillow
Circus Elephant Applique Pillow Last fall I had the opportunity to work with some cute new fabrics by Blend Fabrics. They needed pillows for quilt market, and I couldn’t resist this cute Picadilly fabric. I am fascinated by the circus, and this fabric captures that excitement in the cutest way. One of the things I […] Read more…
I Love You Like Bacon Loves Eggs: A Valentine’s Day Tea Towel
Valentine Tea Towel Hello! It’s Stephanie from Sissy Belle Sews, back with another fun tea towel tutorial for you! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought I would share a fun, and somewhat non-traditional, pattern to put a smile on your face on I Love You day. There are lots of ways to […] Read more…