Spring cleaning is more than house chores for me. Instead, it means that I need to clear out my UFO’s and turn them into something usable. Now, that doesn’t mean that I have to finished the original project. Instead, I like to challenge myself to create something totally different and completely useable. 
To help you do the same, I’ve put together a bunch of free patterns from my archives in hopes to inspire you. There are more than 25 FREE sewing patterns here to help you turn those orphan blocks or UFO’s into something functional.
UFO Projects
- Artwork– video instructions
- Baby Bib
- Book Cover
- Caddy Bag
- Drawstring Bag
- Eyeglass Case
- Lunch Bag
- Kitchen Mat
- Make Up Roll– video instructions
- Mini Wall Hanging
- Mini Wallet
- Mug Rug
- Oversized Bag
- Placemat– video instructions
- Pillow
- Pillow Wrap
- Pincushion
- Postcards
- Scrap Basket
- Sewing Machine Cover
- Sewing Mat
- Softie Cat
- Sunglass Case
- Table Runner
- Tote Bag
- Zipper Bag
So the next time you feel like a project is just not going your way, step out and move in a different direction with one of these patterns.
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Comments & Reviews
The tote bag on the left is great done with strips. Do you have the pattern?
Don’t you just love the way that turned out!! It started as a crazy block (https://thesewingloftblog.com/sewing-with-scrapscrazy-square-block-2/) and was put on hold forever. Then I transferred it to bosal foam base and continued. I used the tote bag tutorial (number 25 on my list) as a guide to finish it up. I lined it and put the pocket on the inside. It was really just an improv piece.
~Heather
Sorry the tote bag on the right? done with strips. like log cabin maybe.
Thank you! I plan on working this idea into a program and challenge for our quilt guild next year!
Hi Heather. I have not been able to find the applique pattern for the Sewing Machine Cover, Item #20. Clicking on the link to Craftsy indicates that something went wrong. Has it been removed? Thanks for the great patterns. Love them.
Hello Ellen,
Thank you for the note. Craftsy recently made changes to their site and removed many designer patterns. While many of mine are still active on their site, others need to be updated and moved to another location. I’ll keep you posted.
-Heather