Upcycled Denim Pillow Shams

by Whitney // January 17, 2018 // Comments off

I have always loved upcycling clothing! The summer after I graduated high school I did a ton of t-shirt reconstructions and they helped me gain a ton of confidence in my sewing skills. Thirteen years later and I still love... Continue reading →

Sewing Half Square Triangles and Pinwheels

by Whitney // January 3, 2018 // Comments off

If you have done much quilting you know the value of half square triangles! You can use them to create countless quilt designs just by rotating the blocks and using specific fabrics. That is why I knew I needed to... Continue reading →

Crosses and Losses | Sampler Sew Along

by Whitney // January 2, 2018 // Comments off

It’s time for the eight block tutorial in the Whitney Sews Sampler Sew Along! Haven’t heard about it yet?!? Each month I’ll be sharing a step by step tutorial to make a traditional quilt block as well as how to sew... Continue reading →

How to Create Low Cost Plastic Sewing Pattern Templates

by Whitney // December 27, 2017 // Comments off

I have a few patterns I use over and over again. Like my newsboy hat pattern and my fabric bunting pattern. After using them a few times I quickly realized paper patterns weren’t going to last very long. I started looking... Continue reading →

Rustic Fabric Ornaments | EASY DIY

by Whitney // December 20, 2017 // Comments off

This week I was working on a few keepsake ornaments for a friend and wanted to share this super simple DIY. These ornaments in particular were made using the leftover denim and t-shirts from making a rag quilt. But you... Continue reading →

Paper Pieced Christmas Stocking | Holiday How to

by Whitney // November 29, 2017 // Comments off

Who is ready for a new holiday how to?!? This week I’ll be showing how to sew a paper pieced Christmas stocking. You can turn it into a mug rug or make several for a table runner or quilt. I... Continue reading →

Handmade Holiday Gift Guide 2017

by Whitney // November 27, 2017 // Comments off

It’s that time of year again! Time for my 6th annual Handmade Holiday Gift Guide! Every year I share a video full of handmade items that would make great gifts for the upcoming holiday season. For every idea shared there... Continue reading →

Newsboy Hat How to with FREE Pattern

by Whitney // November 22, 2017 // Comments off

I am so excited for this week’s tutorial! I have been making newsboy hats for 9 years and shared a hat tutorial HERE on Whitney Sews almost 7 years ago. That tutorial was filmed on my old camera and the... Continue reading →

Straight Line Quilting a Pinwheel – Quilting Quicky

by Whitney // November 15, 2017 // Comments off

I have had a few different projects pop up recently that incorporated pinwheels and I knew exactly how I wanted them quilted! I wanted a line of stitching just inside every side of each section. So I needed to figure... Continue reading →

Oklahoma Harvest Quilt Tutorial

by Whitney // November 8, 2017 // Comments off

This week I am so excited to share a new quilt tutorial. Well, new for you…not for me. This is one of the first quilts I ever designed, 12 years ago, the summer after I graduated high school! I am... Continue reading →