12 quick and easy sewing projects

My daughter and son’s girlfriend want to sew but find a quilt to be daunting.  So I came up with 12 quick and easy sewing projects to appeal to the beginner sewist.  Giving them a way to succeed with out feeling overwhelmed.  Using the blocks in my Summer Nights Sampler quilt you can easily create beautiful items for your home and lifestyle. Sampler quilt with stars, houses and trees.

Why beginners love this:

First there are minimal fabric requirements.  Next there is not a big time commitment to get to completion.  Finally they are a great way to practice basic skills.

Why shops love this:

These projects make for a quick make and take class.  Next they appeal to new and younger customers, while enabling experienced quilters a quick way to whip up homemade gifts.  Finally the 12 projects can be spaced over the year to keep customers coming back.  When you become an Aunt Em’s Shop, you’ll receive a packet of full color patterns, instructions on how to kit the project, (no need to buy packaging for the kit.  It will fit in the pattern packaging.)  and social media content to promote the project.  Get details here.

The projects

Home Decor:

Stitch up row house one and two for a friendly throw pillow.  Or use any 12″ block for your own personal style.

Join three of the shooting star quilt blocks to make a happy table runner.Star table runner on set table

The table topper makes a statement using four of the quarter log cabin blocks and sashing.Modern quilted table topper with book and vase of flowers

Add a welcoming touch with a garden flag made from the cabin block.Log cabin garden flag outside

Journals, Bags & gifts

Keep your thoughts and inspiration inside a personalize journal with the twin tree block or any 6″ blockCovered journal

Share your love with a reusable gift bag made with the four patch heart block

Keep art supplies or other needs ready inside a simple drawstring pouch.

Stay warm and/or relieve sour muscles with a rice bag that has a removeable cover for washing.rice bag with friendship star quilt block cover

Kitchen & Dinning

Bake in style with scrappy hot pad using the wonky star block and Insul-Bright.Star hot pad

Create snack envy with a mug rug for your cookie and drink.Music mug rug with cup of tea

Upcycling & Wearables

Add a patch pocket to your favorite pair of jeansPatchwork hear pocket on jeans

Finally upcycle an old sweatshirt with the Ferris wheel Dresden block.Upcycled sweatshirt with appliqued Dresden