1. Courthouse steps block
I love a good courthouse step block, it’s a great way to use up all your bits of fabric you have laying around from previous sewing projects. It’s also a great pattern for a keepsake quilt – using old clothing or special fabrics that you may have.
The courthouse steps block can be laid in several different ways to create either a cohesive orderly colour placement or a completely random one, like this.
Here’s a pattern for you to follow:
2. The Half Square Triangle
This is another good one for scraps or keepsake fabrics. The HST can be laid in a million different ways to create all sorts of patterns.
Of course you can size this block up or down to what ever will suit you. Just quietly I love the colours and layout of this one.
Here’s a pattern for you to follow:
3. An embroidery sampler
I love the idea of learning or cementing skills and a sampler is the perfect way to do just that. If you have a poke around, you’ll find lots of variations but I do particularly like this one.
4. Garment sewing
Linen dresses appear to be having a moment and this one looks like it fits the bill being both stylish and simple. Even better, it has pockets!
Make it in your favorite fabric!
5. Knitting
Back to my love of simple colours and graphic shapes, this free pattern from Purl Soho looks divine.
or take a look at this:
6. A bag
Sometimes a usable project that is quick and simple is the thing we need to get our mojo going. Try this free pattern:
7. Paper flowers
Why not bring the bright colours of spring inside during winter and make paper flowers.
As always show us what you make! Don’t forget to tag @BHGAUS #BHGAUS
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