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Free Tutorials & Patterns

Newlywed Quilt Pattern

Mod Nouveau, creates a marriage of Mid Century Modern and Art Deco styles to create a modern yet eclectic newlywed quilt. With accents of his

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Free Tutorials & Patterns

Plié Quilt Pattern

Designer Arleen Hillyer and Brett Lewis introduce their newest collaboration which will have you ready to take off to land of gum drops and sugar

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Floor Pillow Tutorial – Featuring Pirouette!

It has been cold and rainy in our neck of the woods these past few weeks, so it is the perfect time to catch up on home sewing! We have been loving all of the sweet floor poufs and pillows we see online, and wanted to create a special version featuring our newest collection – Pirouette. Whats even better? This pattern is Fat Quarter friendly!

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Free PDF Pattern | Log Slice Pouf | by Swoodson Says

We’re thrilled to welcome back Stephanie of Swoodson Says.  Today Stephanie is sharing her log slice pouf tutorial with us, using our Circa 52 collection by Monaluna.  Isn’t this project just so darling?  These little tree stumps wood look great in a child’s reading corner, or even slid underneath your coffee table for extra toddler seating.  Have a look, and enjoy!

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Free PDF Pattern | Retro Overnight Bag | by The Crafty Kitty

We are super proud of this new and very adorable overnight bag {free PDF pattern} by Stephanie of The Crafty Kitty featuring the newest Birch Organic line, Serengeti by Jay-Cyn Designs! Sleepovers and weekenders will be a breeze! Well hey, there might be some safari animals lurking close by and your little explorer will have the perfect bag to stow everything needed for a journey through vast wilderness of Africa – even if that might be just in the back yard!

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Free PDF Pattern | Arrow Pillow | by Swoodson Says

Hi there everyone!  Today we’re excited to welcome Stephanie from Swoodson Says to the Birch Blog with a fantastic new tutorial!  In celebration of the release of Serengeti by Jay-Cyn Designs, comes this new and totally hip arrow pillow tutorial.  We can see this nestled in your modern nursery, or even displayed on a shelf!

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Free Chickadee Pinafore PDF Pattern | By The Crafty Kitty

Today we have this ultra cool, super amazing {and FREE!} PDF pattern download from Stephanie of The Crafty Kitty. We’ve partnered together with Stephanie to bring you this one of a kind girl’s pinafore. The pinafore is a classic staple to any little girl’s wardrobe, and we think pairing this pattern with our Charley Harper Nurture collection gives this project a side dish of modern coolness. (Is coolness a word? We don’t know, and we don’t care, we’re sticking with it!).

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Tutorial | The Sleepy Head Nap Mat | by Christina McKinney

Here’s another in a long line of amazingness from my friend, Christina McKinney.  This time Christina shows us how to create our very own toddler nap mat!  I think this idea is fantastic for camping, or even just to throw on the living room floor during a movie.  Little ones will love snuggling their very own nap mat made just for them!  You’ll love making this up in Feather River by Jay-Cyn Designs, for it’s boyish charm.  Now on to the tutorial.

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Tutorial | Soft Baby Booklet | by StraightGrain

Today we have such an amazing, and creative tutorial to bring you from An of StraightGrain Blog. She’s taken the cheater print from Emily Isabella’s Everyday Party collection, and cut it up into a booklet. Doesn’t it work out just perfectly?

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Tutorial | Everyday Apron | by Heidi Staples | Featuring Everyday Party

Today, we are ecstatic to welcome back Heidi of The Fabric Mutt.  She is sharing an adorable Everyday Party Apron tutorial with us, to celebrate the upcoming collection by Emily Isabella.  Everyday can be a celebration, and you’ll need the right tools to prep the celebration cake of course.  An apron is just the key, and this one is adorable to boot.  Heidi will take the reins from here.

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Tutorial | Padded Laptop Sleeve | by The Crafty Kitty

Today we are majorly excited to share a tutorial with you that’s easy, quick, and an everyday essential.   This padded laptop sleeve is made up in our Birch Flight Canvas and brought to you by Stephanie of the Crafty Kitty, let’s welcome Stephanie back to the Birch blog! 🙂

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Tutorial | Improvisational Pleating: 3 Ways | with Flight Voile | by StraightGrain

Today we are getting a fantastic sewing lesson from An of StraightGrain blog.  An is an incredible seamstress based all the way over in Belgium!  You’ll have to try out these three techniques for manipulating our buttery organic voile.  The pleats create an interesting yet soft detail that will really make you look like a professional seamstress!  You’ll have to try these out!  Take it away An!

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Free Pattern | Take Flight Knapsack | by See Kate Sew

Today we are extremely excited to work with a brand new and extremely talented contributor!  Kate, of the fresh DIY sewing blog See Kate Sew, is with us today to share an uber cool knapsack.  This cutie is super hip for the guys and the girls.  Our Flight collection is the perfect backdrop for a unisex knapsack, don’t you think?  Now I introduce to you, the Take Flight Knapsack!

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Tutorial: Ipanema Beach Bag Tutorial {by Heidi of Fabric Mutt}

We know what you must be thinking… “It’s mid December, the dead of winter, what’s a beach bag gotta do with winter?”  Well let me tell you, this adorable Beach Bag tutorial from Heidi, over at The Fabric Mutt, is just the ray of sunshine that a cold winter needs!  Made up in our Ipanema line by Dennis Bennett,  we know that at the very least, your sewing table will be sunny. 🙂  Heck, we think this would make a great overnight bag, or even a grocery bag.  So many options… 

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Free PDF Pattern & Tutorial: Rohan Hoodie {by The Crafty Kitty}

Now I know you saw the cute Charley Harper poking out the top of the picture in the Rohan Shorts tutorial right?  You were probably wondering, “when do we get to see that?”.  The answer is NOW!  You also get a free downloadable PDF pattern thanks to Stephanie of a Crafty Kitty once again!  She created this great tutorial and pattern.  You’ve just got to make your little guy (or girl) one!  And doesn’t it look just lush in our new Charley Harper line?!

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Free PDF Pattern & Tutorial: Charley Harper Flannel Pajama Pants {by Jess of Craftiness Is Not Optional}

By now, we have had the pleasure of working with Jess of Craftiness Is Not Optional, not one, but three times now!  And every time we do, she knocks us out of our socks with her incredible creations, and clear direction.  Her latest PDF pattern, these Charley Harper Pajama Pants, are no exception.  They sew up quickly, but Jess has also added special touches like a cuff enclosed by french seams, and adorable button tabs.  These cuties are sure to be treasured by all the little ones out there to receive them.  Not to mention they’re made with our Charley Harper flannel, so they’ll be extra warm and cozy for the upcoming holiday season!  Now without further adieu, take it away Jess!

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