If you have a pile of fabric scraps and small pieces of batting that you don’t want to throw away, this project is a perfect way to use them. In this tutorial, we’re making a quilt-as-you-go boxy pouch.

This project is part of the Scrap Glow-Up Series, where we turn fabric scraps into functional sewing projects.

The quilt-as-you-go technique makes this pouch especially enjoyable to sew. Instead of piecing the fabric first then quilting it, you build the quilted panel as you sew. It’s a great way to use fabric strips of different sizes while creating a lovely textured look.


Finished Size
The finished pouch measures approximately:

• 6” wide
• 4” tall
• 5” deep

It’s a versatile pouch that can be used for many things—sewing notions, cosmetics, travel essentials, or small everyday items.


Why You’ll Love This Project

• A great scrap-busting sewing project
• Perfect for using leftover batting and fabric strips
• The quilt-as-you-go method is fun and beginner-friendly
• Creates a cute and functional pouch
  
  

Watch the Video Tutorial
You can follow along with the full step-by-step tutorial in the video below:

I hope you enjoy making this quilt-as-you-go boxy pouch as much as I did.
Happy sewing!
Yoan

A Perfect handmade project to use up your fabric scraps
This needle book is a quick and satisfying project, perfect to use up your leftover fabrics and felt scraps.
I hope you enjoy this project. 
Happy sewing,
Yoan

This is a "sew much fun" quilt project to utilize those old pair of jeans that you are about to get rid of. You will love the beautiful combination of different shades of blue, feel free to also combine khaki or cargo pants for added variation.
Finished quilt measurements : 55 1/2" x 60 1/2"

FABRIC
For this quilt you will need various recycled denim fabrics enough to achieve the cutting instructions. Go through your closet and have fun finding those old jeans :).

This project called for minky fabric for the quilt backing. Minky will provide enough warmth thus skipping the need for batting to make the quilting much more manageable.

INTERFACING
Depending on the amount of stretch that your jeans might have (unfortunately most manufacturer nowadays add elastene/lycra to the denim fabric), you may or may not need to add interfacing to help stabilize your fabric.
Fusible woven interfacing is what I used to stabilize some of the stretchier pieces. Any light weight (non stretchy) interfacing would work for this.


NEEDLE
Use size 90/14 needle for piecing the patchwork; Jeans size 100/16 needle for quilting.

Please enjoy and happy quilting!

Here is another scrap busting quilt project that is so much fun and pretty simple to make. The Clustered Quilt is a simple yet adorable quilt project perfect to clean up your scrap piles, or to use up some of your favorite leftover fabric.

Finished quilt measurements : 69 1/2" x 78 1/2"
Block measurements : 9 1/2" x 9 1/2"

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Happy Quilting!

The Solo Quilt  is a great project to highlight 1 or 2 fabrics that have rich pattern, intricate design, bold colors or a particular theme. 
​Finished quilt measurements : 73" x 86 1/2"
Block measurements : 14" x 14" 

• 1 5/8 yard main fabric (including borders).
• 1 yard coordinating fabric.
   For the main and coordinating fabric, I use authentic Indonesian Batik that I bought during my trip there in 
   September last year. These batik fabrics come from the Solo (Surakarta) region in Central Java hence the 
   name of the quilt.
• 4 yard background fabric.
  Choose light solid (any shade of white or off white). 
• 5/8 yard binding fabric.
• 5 1/2 yard backing fabric (42" wide) or 2 3/8 yard (108" wide).
• 79" x 91" batting. 
   I always prefer cotton batting for my quilt.

Machine quilting thread (if opt machine quilting). 
Basic sewing /quilting tools and notions.

Watch the full video tutorial on how to make he Solo Quilt on my Youtube channel, Please subscribe so you won't miss any future uploads.

You will adore these potholders to complement your kitchen this autumn season. The pumpkin appliqué is too adorable and so much fun to make. The solid version option allows you to create these in any theme/color, for any season. I can't wait to make few for Christmas too :)

Finished measurements : approx. 7 1/2" x 10" (19 x 25.4 cm). Download the pattern (free) by clicking the button below ⬇️

What you need make these potholders
1. Cotton quilt weight fabric 
2. Insulated batting
3. Cotton batting
4. Bias tape

After you've downloaded the pattern, head to my Youtube channel and watch the full video tutorial. Remember to subscribe so you won't miss any future upload.

Enjoy your project ♥️

Today I'd like to share this fun double oven mitts "quilty" project. These oven mitts are not only very functional in protecting your hands from the heat, they're also adorable, and will brighten up your kitchen. 

These will work great especially for handling larger stuffs such as pizza stone, casserole dish, cookie sheet, etc. Make one or several for yourself, and for gifting purpose too :).

Finished measurements : approx. 34 1/2" x 7 1/2" (88 x 19 cm)

I created two versions of this project, the first version is the patchwork version (a great way to use up some of your fabric scraps, or leftover fabric from previous project). The second version is the "solid" version, same dimensions but without the patchwork.

In the video tutorial I also show you how to make your own bias tape for binding the oven mitts.

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What you need to make the Double oven mitts

For the patchwork version you will need 32 pieces of 4" (10.2 cm) squares, and about 1/2 yard of cotton quilting fabric.
For the solid version you will need about 1/2 yard of cotton quilting fabric (main fabric), and about 1/4 yard of cotton quilting fabric for the backing fabric. 
34 1/2" x 15" (88 x 19 cm) insulated batting
34 1/2" x 7 1/2" (88 x 19 cm) 100% cotton batting

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I hope you enjoy this tutorial, happy sewing!

Learn how to do freeform curve improv piecing in this fun wall hanging project, featuring the seaside with sunset sky theme.

Finished wall hanging measurements : approx. 21" x 30" (53 x 76cm).

There are different kinds of improv piecing, which can be incorporated to many different projects, but what I'm going to show you today is the freeform curves. This method is similar to the modern wall hanging quilt project that I shared a couple of years ago; in that video I used some jelly roll strips, and arbitrary piece each strip without much of a planning.

This time, we're going to stick to a theme which is the seaside or beach landscape. The choice of color shades is rather intentional, compare to the former, yet it is also so much fun.

FABRIC
Solid fabric in various shades color to create the sunset and the water effect, about 1/8-1/4 yard each, or yo may also use fat eight.
I ended up using 5 shades of color for the sky (upper section), and 8 shades of color for the water+sand (lower section).
You may use less or more color shades depending on the look that you want to achieve.
Beside solids, batik fabric will also work beautifully for this project.

1/6 yard of border fabric.
1/4 yard of binding fabric
23" x 32" Batting
25" x 34" Backing fabric

Watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel, and don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss any future upload.

Check out my other projects featuring improv piecing in this playlist.
Please enjoy, and happy sewing.

Make this charming quilt using a set of layer cake (pre cut 10" square fabrics). The Island Path quilt is such a lovely, pretty large in size, yet relatively simple to create.

Finished quilt measurements : 66 1/2" x 81 1/2" (179 x 207 cm)
Block measurements : 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" (29.2cm x 29.2cm)

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What can I use instead of layer cake?
You may cut individual pieces of each fabric panel according to the listed measurements. Fat quarters, yardage, even fabric scraps will work (the amount of fabric that you need may vary depending on how many variation of each fabric that you use).

What fabric line did you use for this project?
I mixed different lines of batik fabric for this project, most of the pieces are from the layer cake, and some I cut individually from yardage. I would say that most of them are Indonesian Batik. 

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The brick-work quilt is my another take on the beloved Jelly Roll strips. If you are looking for a fun, yet simple pattern to utilize these lovely fabric strips, this pattern may be just for you.

Finished Quilt Measurement : 55 1/2" x 63 1/2" (141 x 161 cm)
Block measurements : 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" (21.5 x 21.5 cm)

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What you need to make this quilt

42x Jelly roll strips - 2 1/2” x 44“ (6.4 x 111 cm) strips
1x full bundle of jelly roll strips should suffice for this project, however each manufacturer
may vary in the amount of strips given in a package, (somewhere between 38-45 strips).
If yours is less than 42 pcs, cut few extra strips in neutral colors to get the required amount.
2/3 yard border fabric
I use Kona fabric in off-white color to pull this quilt together
58” x 66”(147 x 168 cm) batting
use batting of your choice, I always prefer cotton batting since it's breathable and easy to work with
3 1/2 yard backing fabric   
1/2 yard binding fabric
Note: yardage requirements are estimated, based on standard 44” wide cotton quilting fabric.

Machine quilting thread (if opt machine quilting) 
Basic sewing /quilting notions

What fabric did I use to make this quilt?
I did mix and match several fabric lines, gathering leftover and half opened jelly roll strips that have been accumulating in my stash. Although I would guess about 60% of the fabrics are from French General by Moda Fabrics.

Please watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel, and happy quilting.