Sewing & Quilting
Hawaiian Quilts: All you need to know
Our quilt tech expert Sarah Griffiths shows you how to create your very own island-inspired designs.
Free hexagon templates for paper piecing
Hexagons are the buzz word in quilting right now! To help you jump on the trend, we're giving you this set of free hexagon templates to use in your sewing and quilting.
Get a Janome sewing machine worth £149 when you subscribe to Simply Sewing magazine
Get your Janome 224A sewing machine when you start your Simply Sewing magazine subscription! Offer strictly limited - join our friendly sewing community today and start your sewing journey.
Discover expert-led crafting holidays with Stitchtopia
Choose a close-to-home crafting retreat or venture further afield on a holiday you'll never forget with Stitchtopia.
The best online fabric shops for 2025!
We've rounded up the UK's best online fabric shops so you can buy all your gorgeous fabrics from the comfort of your sofa!
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Make an adorable cat quilt with this free pattern
Create the cutest kitty portrait using clever FPP cat quilt pattern by Jo Carter.
8 cat quilt patterns every quilter will love
Discover the cutest cat quilt patterns with our handpicked selection.
Your scraps deserve this diamond quilt pattern (and it's free!)
This stash-busting quilt by Laura Pritchard can also be made using old baby clothes or linens, to make a special keepsake.
Simply Sewing patterns & templates
If you're a Simply Sewing reader, bookmark this post and use it to find links to all of our recent issues' patterns and templates for the projects inside our magazine.
Simply Sewing Magazine - out now!
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
Quilting
Looking for free quilt patterns or patchwork projects? Our quilting section includes a range of quilts, cushions and accessories for you to make tonight. You'll find step-by-step instructions, free downloadable patterns and help & advice to help you master the basic techniques, from paper piecing to binding your quilts.
Free English Paper Piecing Templates
Kaleidoscope EPP is the traditional quilting technique that's all the rage in the sewing community. Print, cut and sew these free paper piecing patterns to give it a go!
Make our free mountain quilt pattern
Sew your own gorgeous sunset landscape with Gracey Larson's free mountain quilt pattern!
A complete guide to quilting for beginners
Get ready to make your first quilt – no previous sewing skills needed! Learn the ropes with our beginners guide to quilting and you'll be hooked in no time.
Sewing
Find your next sewing project here! Dive into this section to find easy sewing patterns for making your own clothes and accessories or home sewing and gift ideas. You'll also find guides to answer all your questions, from the basics to next-step-help and advice from our experts.
Free Jumper Dress Sewing Pattern
You can never have too many snuggly knits in your wardrobe, so add another to your collection with our Jumper Dress Sewing pattern PDF download!
How to sew a hole (big or small) and fix pulled threads
Start your sustainable sewing journey by learning how to sew a hole! Patching up your clothes has never been so easy…
How to sew a circle cape: free pattern
Stitch up your own swishy circle cape with this tweed cape tutorial by Portia Lawrie. We'll show you how to make your own cape sewing pattern – perfect for practising sewing with wool-weight fabrics.