The Blog

I sewed long before I sold fabric and I still love to create handmade things. Here you will find dozens of free sewing tutorials I have written to help inspire you.

Katie Done

Jun 7, 20233 min read

Space Quilt Tutorial

Space themed quilt tutorial using a panel and border print.

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Katie Done

May 25, 20232 min read

Sewing Room Wall Hanging Tutorial

Step by step guide on creating your own sewing room wall hanging using this quilt panel from Northcott Fabrics.

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Katie Done

Jan 27, 20232 min read

Toy Bag Fat Quarter Project

I can guarantee you that every parent will appreciate this gift for their child, whatever the age, and it takes just one fat quarter and...

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Katie Done

Dec 16, 20225 min read

IOU a Bag

I am not one of those mums that has a pile of gifts ready for birthday parties. I am the one that leaves the house feeling like they are...

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Katie Done

Sep 15, 20224 min read

Wedding Quilt

For the first time as an adult, I got to be a bridesmaid! I can't tell you how happy but equally terrifying it made me. I knew I had to...

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Katie Done

Apr 20, 20229 min read

Me Made Holiday 2022

I am guilty of never making time for myself. I spend all my time looking after the boys, making keepsake quilts, and managing my fabric...

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Katie Done

Jan 5, 20224 min read

Reversible Table Runner Tutorial

I have been working on a Christmas table runner since about September. The earlier I start with Christmas, the longer it seems to take...

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Katie Done

Aug 30, 20214 min read

Colouring Pencil Carry Case

Free sewing tutorial to create your own carry case to fit your pencils, pens and colouring books.

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Katie Done

Jul 25, 20213 min read

Beach Windbreak Tutorial

How to sew your own Snoopy wind break for the beach this year.

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Katie Done

Jul 23, 20213 min read

Snoopy Beach Bag

Step by step tutorial on how to sew your very own Snoopy beach bag.

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Katie Done

Jun 18, 20213 min read

Half Hexi Tote Bag Tutorial

My husband recently bought himself a new toy in the form of a 3D printer. So, I have been thinking of ways that I can make the most of it...

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Katie Done

Mar 13, 20214 min read

Gruffalo Quilt Tutorial

Oh Help, Oh NO, It's a Gruffalo! I felt inspired to sew as soon as I saw this new Gruffalo collection from The Craft Cotton Company. The...

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Katie Done

Feb 8, 20214 min read

Kids Dinosaur Wallet

Back in December I asked George to help me do some jobs in the garden, mainly clearing some leaves. He wasn't keen, so I said I would...

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Katie Done

Dec 7, 20208 min read

Keepsake Quilts - My Top Tips

My top tips on creating the perfect keepsake quilt.

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Katie Done

Nov 14, 20204 min read

Christmas Sewing Inspiration for Kids

With around 70 blogs and tutorials on my website now, I thought it would be a nice idea to compile a list of sewing gift ideas ready for...

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