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This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . This quilted pillowcase is the perfect project for anyone looking to try quilting without committing to a full-size quilt. The cathedral window design adds a unique and dimensional touch, and the best part? No curved piecing required! In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step to create a stunning pillowcase that’s as functional as it is beautiful. The cathedral window design is a classic quilting technique that creates a stunning dimensional effect. This project is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any room. What you will need: 100% cotton fabric, quilting cotton works best. Flannelette (you could use cotton here if you prefer, this is your background and backing fabric) Rotary cutter and  cutting mat 20" Pillow insert Sewing machine + basic sewing supplies Step 1: Preparing your Fabric ➡ Cut out 108 4" squares of your background fabric (flannelette) ➡   Cut out 13 4.25" squares of your main fabric ➡   Cut out...

 This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . In today's article, I will guide you through how I made a butterfly coaster set. Follow along with this project and share your result in Lizzsews Facebook group . Recommended read: 10 Things You Need to Start Cricut Crafting Today Recommended read: How I made article series What I used: - Square coaster - Infusible ink lilac transfer sheets - butcher paper - Cricut - EasyPress 2 + mat - Cardstock - Standardgrip mat The steps I took: I started out by looking for butterfly designs . I added white squares to my Cricut design space canvas that were 3.75" x 3.75" so I could see how the different designs would look on the coasters. I narrowed my selection down to four designs that I liked and that matched. Cricut image ID: #M2AAB3D88- Square with rounded corners Cricut image ID: #M369F6A19 - Butterfly on a Flower Cricut image ID: #M249AOAFA - Butterflies Cricut image ID: #MCB3D6C9 - Butterfly Cricut image ID: #M33F...

  This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . In today's article, I will guide you through how I made an embroidered dance hand towel. Follow along with this project and share your result in  Lizzsews Facebook group . Recommended read: 10 Things You Need to Start Machine Embroidery Today Recommended read: How I made article series What I used: - White hand towel - Embroidery software - Dancer embroidery design - Embroidery machine - Cutaway stabilizer - Embroidery threads + bobbin thread - Machine embroidery hoop 4x4 - Washaway stabilizer - Embroidery needle - Embroidery foot - Pins/tape The steps I took: To start off this simple and fun embroidery project, I wanted to create something with the saying 'dance mom'. I used the free font almost fancy from Embrilliance and typed up 'dance mom' to the size I wanted in Embrilliance software. Using Embird embroidery software, I combined the words with the dancer embroidery design . I placed ea...

  This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . Snack bags are perfect for work, school lunches, a small hike, or even a picnic. They make excellent gifts for any occasion and are a great way to reduce your use of plastic bags. With topstitching around the zipper, it's less likely the fabric will get in the way of use; and a more professional look is achieved. Recommended read: How to sew reusable snack bags (no zipper topstitching) What you’ll need: - Cotton fabric - Pul fabric - Zipper - Sewing machine and basic sewing supplies Recommended read: What is PUL fabric The steps: 1. Cut one square of both PUL fabric and cotton fabric 10” x 7”, cut the two squares in half. 2. Place the cotton fabric face up, place the zipper on the top face down and top with the PUL fabric right side (shiny, not smooth side) down, pin in place. Sew along this seam with a zipper foot, sew right next to the zipper. 3. Repeat on the other side of the zipper. 4. Place t...

  This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . April Fool's Day is a day of laughter and pranks. The best pranks are the ones that give your friends or family a little scare and you all can laugh together! This spider on a banana is the perfect harmless prank. What you need: Spiders (Cricut image IDs: #M3DA8A and #M402E2) Bananas Permanent Vinyl - black Transfer tape Scraper Weeder Brayer Standardgrip mat Cricut machine How to: Using the standard grip mat, place your vinyl liner side down. Cut out the spiders. Weed the design, weeding is when you remove negative pieces around a cut image. Next, apply the transfer tape. Cut it to size, peel off the backing and hold it by each side firmly. Burnish the design (vinyl) onto the transfer tape. Take your bunch of bananas and place your spider onto one of them. It's a little tricky, but using the scraper try to lightly burnish the spider onto the banana. Peel up the transfer tape and wait for the morning when someone goes to ge...

  This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . In today's article, I will guide you through how I made a 'watercolour' purple bear mug with infusible ink without a mug press. Follow along with this project and share your result in Lizzsews Facebook group . Recommended read: 10 Things You Need to Start Cricut Crafting Today Recommended read: How I made article series What I used: - Mug with sublimation coating - Infusible ink purple transfer sheets - Cricut - Standardgrip mat - EasyPress 2, mini + mat - Lint-free cloth How I made it: I started off by looking for a design that I wanted to go on the mug. I ended up finding a really cool bear paw mug design in cricut design space. Image ID: #M2636F1F9. I kept the design as is but sized it down a very small amount. I mirrored the design and placed my purple infusible ink onto the mat and cut. I weeded the design by peeling up the not needed pieces and wiped the mug with a lint-free cloth. I wrapped the des...

This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . Pencil cases or zipper pouches are perfect for so many different uses. They can store anything and everything! I love sewing these pencil cases and storing my crafting supplies in them. Recommended read: How to sew snack bags What you'll need: - Plastic zipper - Cotton fabric - Sewing machine - Pins - Iron + Ironing board - Rotary cutter + cutting board (or scissors) How-to: 1. Cut 4 pieces of 7" x 6" fabric, two for the lining and two for the outer. 2. Place the liner fabric right side up , the zipper right side up on top at the top of the fabric (The top stop (the two devices at the top end of the zipper to prevent the slider from coming off the zipper) should be on the right), and the outer fabric right side down on top of everything. 3. Attach the zipper foot and sew along the top, you should be sewing all three layers. 4. Place the other piece of liner fabric right side up and place ...