Adjusting Patterns for Pre-Cuts

Did you know that Moda Fabrics offers a wide range of free patterns? You can find them {here} on the Moda Fabrics/United Notions website. Today Oda May will show you how to take a pattern and make adjustments so you can use pre-cuts.

Basic Math Quilt

Moda Bake Shop Basics: Binding

Welcome to our first series of Moda Bake Shop Basics! Oda May has rounded up a set of tutorials from our Chefs that will teach basic sewing and quilting skills. Today's post from Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique is all about binding.

Picnic In The Shade Quilt

Color Pop Pillow

Wobbly Web Layer Cake Throw

Color Pop Challenge

May is the month of color here on the Moda Bake Shop. Our Chefs are working on projects that make colors pop! No white backgrounds, no playing it safe. Join us all month long to see what they have in the works. For a sneak peek of an upcoming Color Pop project, check out The Cutting Table blog.

Sassy Lattice Pillow

Free Tools to Teach Children How to Sew

Oda May here! I'm thrilled to share with you a new resource from American Patchwork & Quilting that goes along with their 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge.  The editors at APQ are passionate about sharing the joy of sewing and they have Introduced Free Tools and patterns to teach children how to sew.

Teaching children how to sew provides valuable life skills, fosters creativity, and boosts self-esteem, says Jennifer Keltner, executive editor of American Patchwork & Quilting. “Participating in the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge is a great way to introduce children to the concept of giving back,” she says. “Sewing a pillowcase for charity teaches a child compassion and empathy, all while having fun and learning to sew!”

I learned to sew as a child and what was once just a useful skill became a joyful hobby that has kept my hands busy throughout my adult life. Share your own loving of sewing with the children in your family or your community. APQ's Teaching Tools are a great resource to get started. Click 
{here} for free printouts and patterns.

Oink a Doodle Moo (x) times Two..or Three

Jumping Jacks Quilt

Patchwork Life Quilt