modern patchwork – Ma & Me Designs

Economy Blocks Made Easy (Even With Scraps & Directional Prints)

Free Step-By-Step Tutorial If foundation paper piecing has ever felt a little… fiddly — you’re not alone. I used to think FPP was something you either got or you didn’t. Too many steps, too much trimming, and somehow my directional prints were always upside down 🙃 But once I slowed things down and figured outContinueContinue reading “Economy Blocks Made Easy (Even With Scraps & Directional Prints)”

Journal Pen Holder

Journal Pen Holder Tutorial Who else grabs their journal or notebook, only to realise the pen has disappeared… again? This happens to me all the time. While I don’t keep a traditional journal, I do have a trusty notebook where I plan sewing projects and jot down pattern notes – and it always seems toContinueContinue reading “Journal Pen Holder”

Fabric Postage Stamps — A Patchwork Embellishment for Your Bags & Pouches

Fabric Postage Stamp Tutorial Looking to add a little personality and visual interest to your next bag or pouch project? Fabric postage stamps are a fun, modern patchwork embellishment that make great use of small scraps and add a unique touch to any surface – perfect for zipper pouches, tote pockets, or mini accessories. They’reContinueContinue reading “Fabric Postage Stamps — A Patchwork Embellishment for Your Bags & Pouches”