Joy McDonald

Gathered Half Apron with Pockets

Aprons are making fashionable comeback with bright modern fabric. Take your kitchen to the next level with this pretty and useful addition to your kitchen! We might need to make some matching potholders to go with them…. What do you think?! To make this cute apron, we will be using dies that you probably already … Continued

Joy McDonald

Little Zipper Pouch

This sweet little zipper pouch is easy to make and can hold all sorts of goodies! Use it to make your own sewing kit to take with you to craft days, pop in your car’s glove box for “just in case” or give to a friend as a gift. It would also be great to … Continued

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Lavender Heart Sachet

Make some of these cute sachets filled with lavender for yourself or as a gift! It’s a simple project but made so much easier with our GO! Hearts die! No need to trace and cut the hearts yourself – the die cuts them perfectly. These hearts can be used to hang in between clothes, tuck … Continued

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Calico Cat Food Mat

This cute project takes no time to make! If you have a cat you can put it to use straight away, or make it as a gift for a friend!MaterialsAccuQuilt GO! Big or GO! Fabric CutterAQ55226 Go! Crazy Quilt – 6” FinishedAQ55065 GO! Calico CatAQ55000 GO! Square – 6 12/” (6” Finished)AQ55017 GO! Strip Cutter … Continued

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Hearts Pins and Needles Case

We’re going to be using the pretty GO! Hearts die to make this cute needle case… actually, I’m calling it a Pins and Needles case, because I always like to include pins in my needle cases… just in case! Materials: here is what you need to make your own Hearts Pins and Needles Case: AccuQuilt … Continued

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How to make a Scrappy Tea Cozy Using Fabric Scraps

I love a fresh pot of tea and the peace and quiet that can come with taking time out to enjoy it! I use tea bags when I make my tea and can usually drink the whole pot by myself! These instructions for how to make a tea cosy using fabric scraps is super easy and fits a medium to large teapot.

Joy McDonald

How to Make an Appliqued Seed Keeper

It’s warming up and time to start planning out our veggie gardens, and this handy Appliqued Seed Keeper is the perfect way to keep your seeds organized! Using the sweet applique shapes from the GO! Qube Specialty Set by Edyta Sitar, this pretty project is great for your own seeds, or to make as gifts … Continued

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More Rags in the Kitchen

This is just another way to make the most of your scraps, or old clothes! I love cutting up jeans to add to my raggy mats and even adding non-slip lining – please see the options at the end of the pattern!

Joy McDonald

Rags in the Kitchen

If there is one thing you can never have enough of in the kitchen, it’s dishcloths and potholders! Using our GO! Rag Square you can sew these up in a jiffy! It’s a great way to use up scraps and use your rags in the kitchen!

Joy McDonald

Fabric Christmas Tree Decorations

Happy Christmas in July! This quick and easy project by Joy McDonald can be used to decorate your Christmas tree, add to gifts, or hang around your house.

Joy McDonald

Pinwheel Wheat Bag

With this pretty Wheat Bag you’ll be all warm and cozy this winter! Using our GO! Value die, you can make one for everyone in the family, even the fur babies! This is a great scrap buster for all those little leftover bits of fabric from larger projects. Materials: AccuQuilt GO! Big, GO!, GO! Baby … Continued

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Easter Egg Basket

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket… make a few! Using our Go! Big Bowl Cozy die, these cute baskets will have you all organized for Easter!

Joy McDonald

Applique Journal Cover

Use your scraps to make these pretty applique journal covers. They are so quick and easy to make – great as gifts for your friends and family, or just to keep for yourself!

Joy McDonald

“Loves Me” – Wall Hanging

Did you ever play the game of “Loves me, Loves me not” with a daisy, pulling off each petal one by one until you found the “answer” to your question?! With this sweet wall hanging the answer is always “Loves Me!” as you sew each flower made with hearts, one petal at a time! Materials: … Continued