50 Quilting Cotton Sewing Projects

Learn how to make a DIY fabric tray with fabric scraps for simple organizing. It’s a great beginner sewing project that makes an easy gift!

Learn how to make a heart zipper pouch with this easy sewing tutorial. This beginner sewing project is a great handmade gift idea.

Learn how to sew four easy bookmarks with a free sewing pattern. Use scraps of fabric for a quick beginner sewing project to encourage reading!

Learn how to make a dog accessory with a free dog bandana sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is a great way to use up fabric scraps!

Learn how to make a DIY gingham apron with a free sewing pattern. This is an intermediate sewing project that makes the perfect gift!

Learn how to make placemats with a 1/2 yard of fabric!. This is a great beginner sewing project and can use the prettiest fabric!

Learn how to sew a sunglasses case with a free sewing pattern! Keep your sunglasses case safe in your bag with a beginner sewing project!

Learn how to make a kid size apron with just a fat quarter of fabric. This kid apron tutorial is a beginner sewing project perfect as a gift!

Learn how to sew a ball or sphere with a free ball sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for little kids or pets to play with!

Learn how to make an easy DIY harvest apron for the garden. It works as an apron, and it can turn into a little bag for carrying all your produce.

Learn how to make a pillowcase with the burrito method. This is a great beginner sewing project, and it makes a great gift for kids!

Learn how to make a DIY plastic bag holder to keep bags safely organized! This beginner sewing project only uses one fat quarter!

Make a DIY bowl cozy with all your fabric scraps and batting scraps! Bowl cozies are quick and easy to make and they make great gifts!

Learn how to make a DIY tote bag with a fold up pocket. With the reusable bag folded up in a pocket it’s easy to store in a purse or car until needed.

Learn how to sew with this small zipper pouch tutorial! This small zipper pouch can hold tiny essentials and clip onto a bag or keys!

Learn how to make a ice cream pint cozy with a free sewing pattern. Keep ice cream cold and hands warm while you enjoy a summer treat.

Learn how to sew an easy DIY pencil pouch with scraps of fabric and a zipper. This is a great beginner sewing project that teaches how to sew a zipper!

This fat quarter skirt is the perfect project for little girls. It’s fast, easy, and uses just one fat quarter of fabric! It’s a great scrap fabric project and would make an adorable gift!

Make a gorgeous DIY wrap skirt with this free pattern for any size! This skirt is fast to sew because it only has one seam and a lot of bias binding. The genius overlap prevents any flashing when the crossover flips up.

This beginner sewing project is so handy for storing and organizing all your little stuff!

Make an easy flat front skirt with this free sewing pattern and template! The skirt can be made for any size or age, and it’s really easy to sew!

Learn how to make a plus quilt using the Cricut Maker and a Riley Blake Designs quilt pattern and fabric. It makes the cutting quick, easy, and accurate. It’s the perfect baby gift!

Learn how to sew a simple table runner with cotton fabric and trim. Make one for everyday or for holiday decorating, and give it as a handmade gift.

Learn how to make a cheater quilt that is fast, easy, and you can use any striped or plaid fabric. A cheater quilt is perfect for gifts!

Learn to make a cat inspired purse with this Cricut Maker tutorial. Cut out the DIY cat purse pattern pieces with the Cricut Maker and then I’ll teach you how to sew it up!

Make a custom border print design with the Cricut Maker! Create the custom design based on you or your girl's favorite things, cut the fusible fabric with the Cricut Maker, and fuse and sew it to the skirt. You can even customize it more with unique details!

Learn how to make a bowtie with the Cricut Maker and quilting cotton. It’s so easy to make, and little boy’s look so cute!

Learn how to make a Fall placemat that is perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving! Choose a pretty Autumn fabric for this beginner sewing project!

Make use of all those organic cotton scraps of fabric by easily sewing or serging them into reusable cotton rounds. They are great for removing make up!

Learn how to make a DIY kid face mask with a free sewing pattern. This face mask PDF pattern has ear loops and a neck band so that it can’t be lost.

Make a cute cat shaped, mini zipper pouch with this free cat zipper pouch pattern. It’s perfect for Halloween or as a handmade gift for anyone who loves cats!

Learn how to make an easy envelope pillow cover that makes the perfect throw pillow. Add a flange or not to this beginner sewing project.

Learn how to make DIY cloth napkins with silk and cotton fabric for the perfect reusable table setting. They are luxurious and absorbant and can match any holiday decor!

Decorate your office with this easy DIY mouse pad with your favorite fabric. It would make a great back to school project or a great gift idea!

Learn how to sew a hanging dish towels that can’t be pulled off. It’s perfect if you have kids or pets, and it makes a great gift!

Learn how to make a fabric basket with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for decorating and organizing the home.

Make a cute Valentine decor with this “you light up my life” Valentine pillow tutorial. Use the Cricut Maker to cut out all the pieces!

Learn how to make DIY bunny baskets that are perfect for spring decorating or gathering Easter eggs. Just add bunny details to a simple fabric basket!

Learn how to make a US state map quilt with states sewn in the shape of a heart. Cut the US state patchwork pieces with the Cricut Maker for an easy, fast quilt!

With this free quilt pattern make an American flag rag quilt to decorate for the 4th of July and summer. Rag quilts are easy and fun to make!

Learn how to make a DIY pumpkin pillow with scraps of orange fabric. Cut the pumpkin shape with the Cricut Maker and applique with a sewing machine.

Learn how to make fabric pumpkins with this easy sewing tutorial and free pumpkin sewing pattern! It’s a great way to decorate for Fall!

Learn how to make a DIY spooky halloween sign using fabric, tassels, iron-on vinyl, and the Cricut Maker. The Cricut Maker does all the cutting for this sewing project!

Sew a fabric basket and then fill it with lots of sewing gifts. Enjoy giving this gift basket for a sewer, sewist, seamstress, or sewing lover!

Learn how to make a lined drawstring bag that makes the perfect reusable drawstring gift bag! It’s a great way to decorate for the holidays!

Learn the easy way to make Advent pillow to count down the days until the holidays! It’s a simple pillow cover with ribbon numbered pockets!

Learn how to make a gift card holder with a free sewing pattern. These look like Christmas tags and can hold a gift card or tiny card and envelope!

Christmas pillows are so fun to snuggle with, and they bring in the holiday spirit. With two fat quarters you can make your own French seam envelope pillow with this Christmas pillow tutorial.

Make a quilted tree skirt with a gorgeous fair isle design! The design is simple, and it’s actually half square triangles. Use the free quilt pattern to make your own!

Learn how to make a DIY Christmas tree advent calendar. This sewing project takes a little more time, but it’s so fun for kids to count and hang each ornament up.