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New to Knit & Crochet Learn to knit & crochet! Start Here "New to Knit & Crochet" New to Homeschooling? Get started homeschooling here! Start Here "New to Homeschooling?" New to Cross Stitch? Learn everything you need to know about Cross Stitch! Start Here "New to Cross Stitch?" Sign up for my Newsletter! Sign up for my newsletter today and get my top tips , tutorials , exclusive coupons , and more delivered right to your inbox! I also share sneak peeks for upcoming products, seasonal faves , and more! You’ll also be the first to know about new releases! Subscribe today so you don’t miss out on the fun! Erica Arndt Merch! Get your Sew Quilty Merch here! Join in the fun with our sew quilty merch! I have t-shirts, hoodies, water bottles, and more! Stop by my Merch Shop to get your sewing groove on! 2024 Pillow of the Month Series! Join me for the 2024 Pillow of the Month series! Check out our other monthly series! Truck of the Month House of the Month! Each month will feature a different pillow design and a seasonal quilt too! Patterns will be available in Quilty and Cross Stitch versions, choose your favorite or do both! 2023 Sew With Me Series! Join me for the 2023 Sew With Me series! This beginner-friendly sewing series is the perfect place to start! This Sew With Me series is full of fun, and beginner-friendly quilt block patterns that will help build your quilting skills! The series includes 12 quilt blocks , video tutorials to help walk you through each block, and a few different finishing options as well. If you’re ready to get started, join me for the Sew With Me Series ! Beginner-Friendly Sherpa Tote Bag Tutorial! Bag / Sewing Bag Tutorial / beginner friendly / Sewing / Tote Bag Stop by my blog and learn how to make this soft, cozy, and beginner-friendly tote bag! Read more "Beginner-Friendly Sherpa Tote Bag Tutorial!" May Pillow of the Month and Stickers! Cross Stitch / Pillow of the Month / quilting / Stickers may / pillow of the month / Quilting Stop by and download this beginner-friendly May Quilty Flower Pillow of the Month pattern! Read more "May Pillow of the Month and Stickers!" Cup O’ Cheer Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorial Cross Stitch Christmas / cross stitch / Cup O Cheer / finishing / Tutorial Stop by to see how I’m finishing my Cup O’ Cheer cross stitch piece! Read more "Cup O’ Cheer Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorial" Crochet Sunburst Zipper Pouch Part 2 Crochet Crochet / Sunburst / Tutorial / zipper pouch Join me to see how to turn your extra crochet granny squares into a zipper pouch! Read more "Crochet Sunburst Zipper Pouch Part 2" EASY CROCHET: Join As You Go Method Part 1 Crochet beginner friendly / Crochet / granny square / Tutorial Last week we learned how to make these adorable crochet sunburst squares. Today I’m showing you how to join them together in the Join As You Go method! Read more "EASY CROCHET: Join As You Go Method Part 1" April Pillow of the Month (Stitchy and Quilty) Cross Stitch / quilting april / cross stitch / pillow of the month / Quilting Stop by and check out the April Quilty and Stitchy Pillow of the month patterns, along with our NEW Sticker Pack! Read more "April Pillow of the Month (Stitchy and Quilty)" Learn With Me! Need help? Join my eCourses and get started learning today! Scrappy Stars Quilting Online Class! Scrappy Stars Quilting Online Class! Are you ready to step up your quilting game? Join me for the Scrappy Stars Online Quilt Class today! Learn More! "Scrappy Stars Quilting Online Class!" How to Quilt 101: eCourse How to Quilt 101: eCourse Join me in this beginner quilting class where I walk you through the entire quilting process from start to finish! Learn More! "How to Quilt 101: eCourse" Ultimate How to Homeschool Masterclass! Ultimate How to Homeschool Masterclass! Learn how to successfully homeschool your children today! Learn More! "Ultimate How to Homeschool Masterclass!" NEW Homeschool Organization Masterclass! NEW Homeschool Organization Masterclass! Get your home and your homeschool organized with my easy tips! Learn More! "NEW Homeschool Organization Masterclass!" Sewing & Quilting Tutorials See all of my SEWING & QUILTING TUTORIALS here Sew Together Bag Zipper Pouch Tutorial Sew Together Bag Zipper Pouch Tutorial Today I’m showing you how to make the Sew Together Zipper Bag! It features three zipper pockets, and is perfect for sewing, knit and crochet supplies, makeup, art supplies, and more! Read More "Sew Together Bag Zipper Pouch Tutorial" EASY Gauze Star Ornament Tutorial EASY Gauze Star Ornament Tutorial Come make these hand-made, cozy, vintage star ornaments, perfect for the holidays! Read More "EASY Gauze Star Ornament Tutorial" 2023 Sew With Me | Block #10 2023 Sew With Me | Block #10 Stop by and download Block #10 of our 2023 Sew With Me Beginner Learn To Quilt series! Read More "2023 Sew With Me | Block #10" 2023 Sew With Me | Block #9 2023 Sew With Me | Block #9 Join me for Block #9 in our 2023 Sew With Me beginner-friendly quilt series! Read More "2023 Sew With Me | Block #9" 2023 Sew With Me | Block #8 2023 Sew With Me | Block #8 Join me for Block #8 in our 2023 Sew With Me beginner-friendly quilt series! Read More "2023 Sew With Me | Block #8" 2023 Sew With Me | Block #7 2023 Sew With Me | Block #7 Sew With Me Block #7 is live! Join me as I teach you how to make some of the most fun and classic quilt blocks! Read More "2023 Sew With Me | Block #7" Homeschooling Tip Tuesday See all of my HOMESCHOOL posts here My Top 5 Tips for Online School My Top 5 Tips for Online School I wanted to share some of what we’ve learned over the past few years and how I like to stay organized while overseeing my student in an online school setting. Read More "My Top 5 Tips for Online School" Mid-Year Homeschool Motivation Mid-Year Homeschool Motivation Having troubles getting your kids motivated to homeschool after the holiday break? Check out my tips for getting motivated for the new year! Read More "Mid-Year Homeschool Motivation" You Got This Homeschool Thing! You Got This Homeschool Thing! Having a rough transition back to school? Stop by for some tips on how to make your homeschool year better! Read More "You Got This Homeschool Thing!" Short-Term Homeschooling Short-Term Homeschooling Are you considering short term homeschooling due to COVID or another life circumstance? Here is what you need to know before starting! Read More "Short-Term Homeschooling" 10 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE HOMESCHOOLING! 10 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE HOMESCHOOLING! Stop by to find learn the top 10 things I wish I knew BEFORE HOMESCHOOLING! Read More "10 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE HOMESCHOOLING!" What is a Lapbook? What is a Lapbook? So what the heck is a lapbook and why should I use them in my homeschool? Well I’m so glad you asked! We’ve been using... Read More "What is a Lapbook?" Homeschooling 101: A Guide to Getting Started! New to Homeschooling? So you’ve finally decided to homeschool…but have no clue where to get started?...