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Words can’t express how amazing this girl is! It was such an honor to take all of Erica’s hard work and turn into a memory she can cherish forever! All of these shirts put together equalled up to a queen sized quilt. That’s a lot of steps! I hope Erica’s quilt is motivation for someone to never give up💕

#memoryquilt #runningmotivation #tshirtquilt

Words can’t express how amazing this girl is! It was such an honor to take all of Erica’s hard work and turn into a memory she can cherish forever! All of these shirts put together equalled up to a queen sized quilt. That’s a lot of steps! I hope Erica’s quilt is motivation for someone to never give up💕

#memoryquilt #runningmotivation #tshirtquilt

Imagine running a 5K every month for four years💕. This is what your t-shirt quilt would look like!

#bigdogrunning #tshirtquilt #memoryquilt #running #runninglife

Imagine running a 5K every month for four years💕. This is what your t-shirt quilt would look like!

#bigdogrunning #tshirtquilt #memoryquilt #running #runninglife

There’s something about a quiet workspace during the day that brings a little peace🥰

#babylock #freemotionquilting #handmadequilt

There’s something about a quiet workspace during the day that brings a little peace🥰

#babylock #freemotionquilting #handmadequilt

T-shirt quilt ready to go! I love seeing all of the memories over the years in one place 💕

#handmade #quilt #tshirtquilt #memoryquilt

T-shirt quilt ready to go! I love seeing all of the memories over the years in one place 💕

#handmade #quilt #tshirtquilt #memoryquilt

In love with how this baby quilt turned out 🥰

#handmade #babyquilt #personalizedquilt #customquilt

In love with how this baby quilt turned out 🥰

#handmade #babyquilt #personalizedquilt #customquilt

If you’ve ever wanted to make a baby quilt but felt intimidated by all the piecing and precision, this one’s for you.

With the magic of a cheater quilt panel, you can create an adorable, handmade baby quilt in just a couple of hours. No piecing, no stress—just pure sewing joy! 🧵❤️

Here’s what you’ll need:
* 1 yard of fabric for the back
* 1 yard of cheater quilt fabric (find these on Spoonflower, Etsy, or Joann’s!)
* 1 yard of fabric for personalization and binding

This project is perfect for beginners, and it’s such a rewarding way to create something special for a little one. Whether you’re making it for your own baby, a gift, or even to donate, this quilt is sure to bring smiles.
Head over to the blog (link in bio!) for the full tutorial, and don’t forget to tag me @SouthernSewingCo when you make your own. I can’t wait to see what y’all create! 🥰

#cheaterquilt #beginnerquilt #sewingforbeginners #quiltingmadeeasy

If you’ve ever wanted to make a baby quilt but felt intimidated by all the piecing and precision, this one’s for you.

With the magic of a cheater quilt panel, you can create an adorable, handmade baby quilt in just a couple of hours. No piecing, no stress—just pure sewing joy! 🧵❤️

Here’s what you’ll need:
* 1 yard of fabric for the back
* 1 yard of cheater quilt fabric (find these on Spoonflower, Etsy, or Joann’s!)
* 1 yard of fabric for personalization and binding

This project is perfect for beginners, and it’s such a rewarding way to create something special for a little one. Whether you’re making it for your own baby, a gift, or even to donate, this quilt is sure to bring smiles.
Head over to the blog (link in bio!) for the full tutorial, and don’t forget to tag me @SouthernSewingCo when you make your own. I can’t wait to see what y’all create! 🥰

#cheaterquilt #beginnerquilt #sewingforbeginners #quiltingmadeeasy

Would you believe that this quilt was made in 2 hours with no piecing?

If you hate piecing quilts together…or you need a quilt made quickly, I have a new blog post and video for you! Find a link in my bio that shares how I made this quilt in just 2 hours, with no piecing. You’re welcome!

#handmade #handmadequilt #babyquilt #quiltpattern #quilttutorial

Would you believe that this quilt was made in 2 hours with no piecing?

If you hate piecing quilts together…or you need a quilt made quickly, I have a new blog post and video for you! Find a link in my bio that shares how I made this quilt in just 2 hours, with no piecing. You’re welcome!

#handmade #handmadequilt #babyquilt #quiltpattern #quilttutorial

Having trouble with consistency in your chain stitches?

Grab a ruler and water soluble pen and pre-mark your stitches! Eventually, you’ll develop the muscle memory to know how to evenly space them without marking.

#handembroidery #chainstitchembroidery #chainstitch

Having trouble with consistency in your chain stitches?

Grab a ruler and water soluble pen and pre-mark your stitches! Eventually, you’ll develop the muscle memory to know how to evenly space them without marking.

#handembroidery #chainstitchembroidery #chainstitch

New PDF Quilt Care Cards are in my shop!

If you’re gifting that wonderfully handmade quilt and want to share how to care for it…these are perfect! They’re PDF downloads available in mini and 5x7…plus they’re B2G1 free. I love the finishing touch in my quilt packages. Find them in my link in bio or comment CARE and I’ll send you a link!
#handmade #quilt

New PDF Quilt Care Cards are in my shop!

If you’re gifting that wonderfully handmade quilt and want to share how to care for it…these are perfect! They’re PDF downloads available in mini and 5x7…plus they’re B2G1 free. I love the finishing touch in my quilt packages. Find them in my link in bio or comment CARE and I’ll send you a link!
#handmade #quilt

💡 Ever gifted or sold a quilt and worried about how it would be cared for?
 You’re not alone! Handmade quilts require a little extra TLC, and that’s why I created these Quilt Care Cards – so every quilt gets the love it deserves!

✔ Perfect for gifting & selling ✔ 5x7 & Mini sizes ✔ Blue & pink color options ✔ Instant download – print as many as you need!
💙 These are B2G1 Free in my shop! No coupon code necessary. Find a link in my bio or comment CARE below to get a link in your inbox!

#handmade #quiltcare #quilting #quilt

💡 Ever gifted or sold a quilt and worried about how it would be cared for?
 You’re not alone! Handmade quilts require a little extra TLC, and that’s why I created these Quilt Care Cards – so every quilt gets the love it deserves!

✔ Perfect for gifting & selling ✔ 5x7 & Mini sizes ✔ Blue & pink color options ✔ Instant download – print as many as you need!
💙 These are B2G1 Free in my shop! No coupon code necessary. Find a link in my bio or comment CARE below to get a link in your inbox!

#handmade #quiltcare #quilting #quilt

I can’t wait to share more about this quilt!
#memoryquilt #tshirtquilt #handmade #customquilt

I can’t wait to share more about this quilt!
#memoryquilt #tshirtquilt #handmade #customquilt

Hand embroidered swaddle blanket for a new baby Rett 💜…plus the most beautiful rainbow over Cam’s first baseball practice.

#handembroidery #handmade #chainstitch #chainstitchembroidery #babygift

Hand embroidered swaddle blanket for a new baby Rett 💜…plus the most beautiful rainbow over Cam’s first baseball practice.

#handembroidery #handmade #chainstitch #chainstitchembroidery #babygift

The chain hand embroidery stitch will always be my favorite!
@sugarhousebaby

#handembroidery #embroiderersofinstagram #embroideryart #swaddleblanket

The chain hand embroidery stitch will always be my favorite!
@sugarhousebaby

#handembroidery #embroiderersofinstagram #embroideryart #swaddleblanket

3 of 5 kids are recovering from the flu. Blake is all good, and Cam is clearly on the ups, but Sara is still down on the couch. Cam and I are giving her a break today and finishing up a hand embroidered swaddle blanket 🥰

#workingwithkids #handmadebusiness #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #handembroidery

3 of 5 kids are recovering from the flu. Blake is all good, and Cam is clearly on the ups, but Sara is still down on the couch. Cam and I are giving her a break today and finishing up a hand embroidered swaddle blanket 🥰

#workingwithkids #handmadebusiness #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #handembroidery

It’s a little crazy in here! Comment below if you relate.

#quilting #quilt #moxie @handiquiltermoxielongarmers @handiquilter #longarm #longarmquilting

It’s a little crazy in here! Comment below if you relate.

#quilting #quilt #moxie @handiquiltermoxielongarmers @handiquilter #longarm #longarmquilting

Free-motion quilting can feel intimidating, but the meandering design is a great place to start. It’s a free-flowing, organic quilting pattern that adds texture and movement to your quilt without worrying about perfection. This is why it’s one of my favorite quilting designs and one that I recommend most to beginners! Here are my 4 favorite tips for the perfect meandering line:

1. Continuously Wiggle Your Line: The key to a beautiful meandering stitch is to keep the line moving! Avoid sharp angles or sudden stops—just gently wiggle your quilt in smooth curves.

2. Maintain Consistent Spacing: One of the biggest challenges for beginners is keeping even spacing between lines. Aim for a uniform distance between your meandering stitches to create a balanced look.

3. Keep Changing Directions: To achieve an organic, flowing look, make sure you’re changing directions regularly. If your meandering lines start looking too uniform or repetitive, try making larger curves or varying your motion.

4. Practice, Practice, Practice! Yes, you see me write this in just about every blog post. Free-motion quilting is all about muscle memory. The more you practice, the more natural your movements will become. Try doodling meandering lines on paper before stitching or practice on scrap fabric. This will help train your hands and eyes to work together for smoother quilting.

Find more information on each tip and a new YouTube video through the link in my bio!
#quilting #freemotionquilting #meanderingline #handmadequilt #quiltingtutorial

Free-motion quilting can feel intimidating, but the meandering design is a great place to start. It’s a free-flowing, organic quilting pattern that adds texture and movement to your quilt without worrying about perfection. This is why it’s one of my favorite quilting designs and one that I recommend most to beginners! Here are my 4 favorite tips for the perfect meandering line:

1. Continuously Wiggle Your Line: The key to a beautiful meandering stitch is to keep the line moving! Avoid sharp angles or sudden stops—just gently wiggle your quilt in smooth curves.

2. Maintain Consistent Spacing: One of the biggest challenges for beginners is keeping even spacing between lines. Aim for a uniform distance between your meandering stitches to create a balanced look.

3. Keep Changing Directions: To achieve an organic, flowing look, make sure you’re changing directions regularly. If your meandering lines start looking too uniform or repetitive, try making larger curves or varying your motion.

4. Practice, Practice, Practice! Yes, you see me write this in just about every blog post. Free-motion quilting is all about muscle memory. The more you practice, the more natural your movements will become. Try doodling meandering lines on paper before stitching or practice on scrap fabric. This will help train your hands and eyes to work together for smoother quilting.

Find more information on each tip and a new YouTube video through the link in my bio!
#quilting #freemotionquilting #meanderingline #handmadequilt #quiltingtutorial

Some things just make me happy ❤️. New blog post and YouTube video drop tomorrow! Today’s post is a little teaser…I can’t wait to share more!
#quilt #quilting #freemotionquilting #babylock

Some things just make me happy ❤️. New blog post and YouTube video drop tomorrow! Today’s post is a little teaser…I can’t wait to share more!
#quilt #quilting #freemotionquilting #babylock

It was incredibly satisfying to open my restock shipment of baby swaddle blankets, only to realize the colors that everyone loves all match perfectly 🥰.

Swaddles, hand embroidered swaddle kits, and well everything has free shipping this week! Use the code FREESHIPPING at checkout ❤️

It was incredibly satisfying to open my restock shipment of baby swaddle blankets, only to realize the colors that everyone loves all match perfectly 🥰.

Swaddles, hand embroidered swaddle kits, and well everything has free shipping this week! Use the code FREESHIPPING at checkout ❤️

Are you team spray baste or pin? Or maybe both?? Comment below!
#quilting #quilt

Are you team spray baste or pin? Or maybe both?? Comment below!
#quilting #quilt

Restock Alert! Your favorite swaddle colors have been restocking in the Hand Embroidered Swaddle Kits. Balsam, Linden, Seafoam, Lilac, and Baby Pink are back! Get free shipping on any order placed this week. Use code FREESHIPPING at checkout.

Restock Alert! Your favorite swaddle colors have been restocking in the Hand Embroidered Swaddle Kits. Balsam, Linden, Seafoam, Lilac, and Baby Pink are back! Get free shipping on any order placed this week. Use code FREESHIPPING at checkout.

Valentine’s Day is coming💕. Find out how to make these adorable hearts and fuse them to a sweatshirt in my bio!
#valentinesday #handmade #handembroidery #applique

Valentine’s Day is coming💕. Find out how to make these adorable hearts and fuse them to a sweatshirt in my bio!
#valentinesday #handmade #handembroidery #applique

Just a friendly reminder that if you’d like a Graduation t-shirt quilt made this year…don’t wait until May 1st to ask 😂. Yes- you’d be surprised how often this happens lol. I have a limited number of spots available this season! Message me save your spot.
#tshirtquilt #quilt #quilting #longarmquilting

Just a friendly reminder that if you’d like a Graduation t-shirt quilt made this year…don’t wait until May 1st to ask 😂. Yes- you’d be surprised how often this happens lol. I have a limited number of spots available this season! Message me save your spot.
#tshirtquilt #quilt #quilting #longarmquilting

It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! If you’re looking for a fun project, head to my link in bio- I’ve got a blog post and YouTube video sharing how to make this adorable heart sweatshirt. You can even add a hand-embroidered name or saying to it!
#handembroidery #valentinesday #diyclothes

It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! If you’re looking for a fun project, head to my link in bio- I’ve got a blog post and YouTube video sharing how to make this adorable heart sweatshirt. You can even add a hand-embroidered name or saying to it!
#handembroidery #valentinesday #diyclothes

I received quite possibly the sweetest message ever in my inbox: “Good Morning. I just wanted to send a message to you on your tutorials and posts. I have created a hand embroidered children’s line and I have been accepted into 5 retail stores which house handmade creations from local vendors. Without your posts, I would not have my new business.”

First, I wanted to give a huge congratulations to Kerri from @briahnadesigns …how AMAZING is this?! If you have a second today, hop on her page and follow her, or leave a high five in the comments below. Her designs are so beautiful and this is such an encouraging message for those starting a new business in 2025!

Second, thank you to anyone who has ever messaged me a photo, thank you, or just to say hey! I read every single message, comment, and email and am so grateful that God has put me on this path to connect with each of you. You’re amazing!
#smallbusiness #handmade #shopsmall

I received quite possibly the sweetest message ever in my inbox: “Good Morning. I just wanted to send a message to you on your tutorials and posts. I have created a hand embroidered children’s line and I have been accepted into 5 retail stores which house handmade creations from local vendors. Without your posts, I would not have my new business.”

First, I wanted to give a huge congratulations to Kerri from @briahnadesigns …how AMAZING is this?! If you have a second today, hop on her page and follow her, or leave a high five in the comments below. Her designs are so beautiful and this is such an encouraging message for those starting a new business in 2025!

Second, thank you to anyone who has ever messaged me a photo, thank you, or just to say hey! I read every single message, comment, and email and am so grateful that God has put me on this path to connect with each of you. You’re amazing!
#smallbusiness #handmade #shopsmall

Taking a few days off this week after the launch of my hand embroidery course to spend with the people I love the most❤️. We haven’t had snow like this in years! If you live in a place with regular snow…high five. We’re not built for it 🤣

Taking a few days off this week after the launch of my hand embroidery course to spend with the people I love the most❤️. We haven’t had snow like this in years! If you live in a place with regular snow…high five. We’re not built for it 🤣

Would you believe this is made using 7 beginner friendly embroidery stitches🥳🥳

Would you believe this is made using 7 beginner friendly embroidery stitches🥳🥳

Questions are my favorite! Today, I’m answering three that I’ve seen recently about my new hand-embroidery course, which is open now for enrollment! Have questions? DM me.

#handmade #handembroidery #embroiderytutorial #handembroidery @membershipio

Questions are my favorite! Today, I’m answering three that I’ve seen recently about my new hand-embroidery course, which is open now for enrollment! Have questions? DM me.

#handmade #handembroidery #embroiderytutorial #handembroidery @membershipio

Inside Module Three of the Beginner’s Guide to Confident Hand Embroidery, we are diving into a project that shares how to bring our simple stitches together into complex looking designs. Believe it or not, these four stitches are completely beginner friendly. We learn each of them, plus a few more inside Module Two! If you’re interested in learning more check my link in bio!

#handembroidery @dmcthreads #handmade #handembroider

Inside Module Three of the Beginner’s Guide to Confident Hand Embroidery, we are diving into a project that shares how to bring our simple stitches together into complex looking designs. Believe it or not, these four stitches are completely beginner friendly. We learn each of them, plus a few more inside Module Two! If you’re interested in learning more check my link in bio!

#handembroidery @dmcthreads #handmade #handembroider

Last up on our top 5 YouTube videos for Southern Sewing Co. is the hand embroidered swaddle video! This has been forever one of my favorites and is really what sparked me to want to teach others to sew. I didn’t know there was a need, honestly. I posted this video just on a whim. Within a year, I had millions of views on Pinterest, hundreds of thousands on YouTube, and insane notifications coming from my website. It has been so fun seeing everyone’s creations, and now, being able to offer a whole kit to make these yourself! If you’d like to see which YouTube videos made the list, check out my link in bio!
#handembroidery #handmade #create #dmc @dmc_embroidery

Last up on our top 5 YouTube videos for Southern Sewing Co. is the hand embroidered swaddle video! This has been forever one of my favorites and is really what sparked me to want to teach others to sew. I didn’t know there was a need, honestly. I posted this video just on a whim. Within a year, I had millions of views on Pinterest, hundreds of thousands on YouTube, and insane notifications coming from my website. It has been so fun seeing everyone’s creations, and now, being able to offer a whole kit to make these yourself! If you’d like to see which YouTube videos made the list, check out my link in bio!
#handembroidery #handmade #create #dmc @dmc_embroidery

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