Projects & Inspiration – TrendTex Fabrics

April 8, 2025

TIP TIME: Three ways to clip curves

Clipping curves in the seam allowances on a project is important to help it lay flat when turning right sides out. Making sure to complete this step will make your project more polished, so don’t be tempted to skip it! Here are three ways to clip your curves.

April 1, 2025

The Sea And Me Mermaid Dolls Free Tutorial

A fun cut and sew panel tutorial to make your own three dolls with legs, tails, ties and tote bags with small sea creature friends that fit inside, all on one panel.

March 11, 2025

TIP TIME: Choosing a Sewing Machine for Quilting

When it comes to choosing a sewing machine, there are some very well known and respected manufacturers, and there will be multiple machines that will work for your needs. Here are some considerations for narrowing down your list and choosing a machine that you will use and enjoy for years to come.

March 3, 2025

Outdoorsy Crossbody Bag

This is an easy first bag pattern - no interfacing, no hardware, and minimal fabric cutting required!

February 8, 2025

TIP TIME: Finding a precut pattern

Have a precut, but don’t know how to sew it up? Here are three great resources! Note that with any precut, it will likely need supplementing with a background fabric of some sort to make it big enough and add necessary space for the prints to have maximum impact.

February 4, 2025

Shannon Fabrics Luxe Throw

A simple yet luxurious throw that will add beauty and warmth to your home.

January 3, 2025

TIP TIME: 5 Tips for Optimizing Your Sewing Space

You don’t need a dedicated room for sewing, but there are some things to consider that will make your sewing life better whether you’re at the kitchen table or in a studio space.

December 12, 2024

December 12, 2024

TIP TIME: 5 Sewing Machine Maintenance Tips

You’ll experience less frustration with your sewing projects if you can keep your machine clean and in good working order.

December 5, 2024

December 5, 2024

Simple Machine Cover Tutorial

Make a little quilt to care for your sewing machine!

November 5, 2024

Gift Tree Ornament Tutorial

Use scraps and overcome your fear of Y-Seams with these quick adorable tree ornaments! These super-simple tree decorations are a take on the traditional tumbling block.

October 15, 2024

October 15, 2024

Jungle Paradise Cut and Sew Book Panel Tutorial

Make an impressive gender neutral gift for a baby with just a book panel plus a few extra notions.

October 7, 2024

Jungle Paradise Stuffed Animal Panel Tutorial

Make four cute animals from just one panel – they make great decorations for a kid’s bedroom!

September 5, 2024

Tip Time: Sewing curves with one pin

When it comes to sewing curves, you can pin, pin, pin or you can try this method. Either way, the secret to successful pieced curves is to slow down from your usual pace and stitch little by little until the seam is complete. Let’s give the one-pin method a try…

August 31, 2024

Paradise Curve Coasters Tutorial

Small projects are a great stress-free way to try a new technique. Try making this cool set of coasters with curved piecing, using the backing fabric as binding.

August 13, 2024

Tip Time: Turning Thin Tubes

Whether you’re making ties, straps, rouleau loops or any other thin fabric tubes, turning them right side out can be a challenge. Here is a simple and fast way to do it without having to buy any fancy notions.

July 31, 2024

Fat Eighth Brush Wrap Tutorial

Have a fat eight on hand? Make this easy brush wrap tutorial to roll up and store paint brushes, makeup brushes, or even markers or knitting needles!

June 26, 2024

Tannenbaum Quilt Tutorial

Practise arranging your quilt blocks on point to make this Christmas tree design! This design includes two simple types of blocks to sew. Grab a stack of fat quarters and let’s go.

June 12, 2024

Tip Time: Nesting Seams

Taking the time to press your seams correctly will lead to sharp, neat points. Here’s how to do it!

May 31, 2024

Folding Reusable Shopping Bag Tutorial

Plastic bags are out and reusable shopping bags are in, so it’s time to get crafting! This fun design will showcase your favourite prints in a cute shopping bag that’s compact enough to fold up into your pocket or purse.

May 10, 2024

Tip Time: Block Fusing

Have you ever struggled to sew piping without your first round of stitches showing? It can be a tricky task, but we’ve got some useful tips that will help you keep your piping neat and tidy!

April 29, 2024

No-Sew Fairy-Light Decorations Tutorial

French seams hide this pillowcase’s raw edges, giving it a professional touch and a more luxurious look.

April 11, 2024

Tip Time: How to sew neat and tidy piping

Have you ever struggled to sew piping without your first round of stitches showing? It can be a tricky task, but we’ve got some useful tips that will help you keep your piping neat and tidy!

April 9, 2024

French-Seam Fat-Quarter Pillowcase Tutorial

French seams hide this pillowcase’s raw edges, giving it a professional touch and a more luxurious look.

March 28, 2024

Tip Time: How to choose the right fabric for your next quilting project

Not sure how to choose fabric for your next quilt project? Never fear, here are some quick and easy tips for you to aid in your decision making.

March 18, 2024

Palissade Quilt Tutorial

This palissade quilt is super-fast to make – if you can clear a weekend on your calendar for sewing time, you can make this quilt!

February 7, 2024

No-Slip Hanger Covers Tutorial

Tame your wide-neck clothing with these no-slip hanger covers. The grippy nature of flannel fabric keeps your straps and shoulders in place, and they take minutes to make.

January 2, 2024

Hidden ID Luggage Tag Tutorial

Make this luggage tag to help with identifying your suitcase on the baggage carousel! The folding design also keeps your personal details concealed.

December 11, 2023

Introduction to Furoshiki

If you’re looking for an alternative to disposable gift wrap, we can help! Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese gift wrapping technique that is more than 2,000 years old and uses our favourite material – fabric!

November 30, 2023