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Crochet-Edge Blanket Workshop

Learn how to add crochet stitches to the edges of a flannel blanket or napkin with this free, two-part mini workshop. Part 1 helps you navigate yarn selection and shows you how to prepare your fabric hems to hold the crochet stitches. Video modules let you work at your own pace and can be access time and again as needed. Part 2 teaches you how to make simple crochet stitches through video modules and includes a downloadable PDF instruction sheet to create four different edge designs like a modern square edge, clamshell, picot, and pom-pom edge.

Past events:

2021 Sweet Home Quilt Along

Now public, no membership or sign-in required

 

Heart Quilt Sew Along

The following PDF download and companion blog tutorials are for the Heart Quilt Sew Along hosted by myself and Maureen Cracknell. This sew along was held from February 1 - February 14, 2020. Follow along from the first blog post, HERE.

Copyright

Much thanks to Allison Harris of Cluck Cluck Sew for granting us permission to reference her Heart Block tutorial used in making the quilt design for our sew along. Sew along materials/quilt patterns are for personal use only. Items can be given as gifts but are not to be produced for sale. Patterns, instructions, illustrations, and photos are for personal use only. Sew along PDFs are not to be included in kits or used for workshops/course material without written permission. Reproduction and distribution of any part of a pattern is strictly prohibited. If this quilt design is used in a show, competition, or for display, please credit ”Allison Harris” @cluckclucksew and “Sharon Holland” @sharonhollanddesigns for the design. All rights reserved. ©2020

Tips for trouble-free downloading: Click on image to download the free PDF. If you're experiencing difficulties downloading, make sure your computer is set to allow pop-ups from this site. Your PDF will pop up in a new window and be ready to download from the Adobe prompts.

Happy sewing!

Hold Tight Sew Along

The following videos are companion tutorials for the Hold Tight quilt pattern for purchase in my Shop and additional support for the Hold Tight Sew Along event running March 20 - April 10, 2019.

Copyright

Sew along materials/quilt patterns are for personal use only. Items can be given as gifts but are not to be produced for sale. Patterns, instructions, illustrations, and photos are for personal use only. Sew along PDFs are not to be included in kits or used for workshops/course material without written permission. Reproduction and distribution of any part of a pattern is strictly prohibited. If this quilt design is used in a show, competition, or for display, please credit “Sharon Holland” @sharonhollanddesigns for the design. All rights reserved. ©2019

Tips for trouble-free downloading: Click on image to download the free PDF. If you're experiencing difficulties downloading, make sure your computer is set to allow pop-ups from this site. Your PDF will pop up in a new window and be ready to download from the Adobe prompts.

Happy sewing!

 

2018 Community Sampler

Welcome to Sharon Holland Designs and the Community Sampler sew along. Download the free PDF patterns from this page and be sure to take advantage of the in-blog tutorials for the different patchwork techniques used throughout the event. Pick up tips and block variations beginning with the first blog post Community Sampler Week #1 and then follow the thread of posts to the present. The Community Sampler sew along is a free, virtual sewing bee and a fun way to try a variety of quilt block designs and piecing techniques, as well as an opportunity to connect with other quiltmakers via a social media platform.

My sister Art Gallery Fabrics designer and very good friend Maureen Cracknell and I are co-hosting this event over a 16-week period, beginning February 21st, 2018 with finale reveal on June 30, 2018. Feel free to join in the fun at any time and share your makes along with the #CommunitySampler hashtag on Instagram. Read more about this and the sponsored prize giveaways on any Community Sampler related posts on this blog or on MaureenCracknellHandmade blog.

Copyright

Sew along materials/quilt patterns are for personal use only. Items can be given as gifts but are not to be produced for sale. Patterns, instructions, illustrations, and photos are for personal use only. Sew along PDFs are not to be included in kits or used for workshops/course material without written permission. Reproduction and distribution of any part of a pattern is strictly prohibited. If this quilt design is used in a show, competition, or for display, please credit “Sharon Holland” @sharonhollanddesigns for the design. All rights reserved. ©2019

Tips for trouble-free downloading: Click on image to download the free PDF. If you're experiencing difficulties downloading, make sure your computer is set to allow pop-ups from this site. Your PDF will pop up in a new window and be ready to download from the Adobe prompts.

Happy sewing!

 

2017 Sewcial Bee Sampler

The Sewcial Bee Sampler sew along is a free, community sewing bee. This will be a fun way to try a variety of quilt block designs and piecing techniques, as well as an opportunity to connect with other quiltmakers via a social media platform.

My fellow Art Gallery Fabrics designer and very good friend Maureen Cracknell are co-hosting this event over a 26-week period, beginning February 1st, 2017 with finale reveal on August 2nd, 2017. Feel free to join in the fun at any time and share your makes along with the #SewcialBeeSampler hashtag. Read more about this and the sponsored prize giveaways on any Sewcial Bee Sampler related posts on this blog or on MaureenCracknellHandmade blog.

If you've just found us and want to make the Sewcial Bee Sampler quilt after the event has ended, you may want to take advantage of the in-blog tutorials for the different patchwork techniques used throughout the Sewcial Bee Sampler. Pick up tips and block variations beginning with the first blog post The Start of Something Sewcial

Copyright

Sew along materials/quilt patterns are for personal use only. Items can be given as gifts but are not to be produced for sale. Patterns, instructions, illustrations, and photos are for personal use only. Sew along PDFs are not to be included in kits or used for workshops/course material without written permission. Reproduction and distribution of any part of a pattern is strictly prohibited. If this quilt design is used in a show, competition, or for display, please credit “Sharon Holland” @sharonhollanddesigns for the design. All rights reserved. ©2019

Tips for trouble-free downloading: Click on image to download the free PDF. If you're experiencing difficulties downloading, make sure your computer is set to allow pop-ups from this site. Your PDF will pop up in a new window and be ready to download from the Adobe prompts.

Happy sewing xxx