Check out this video tutorial on Invisible Machine Stitch Appliqué and see just how easy it is to make a hand made look with your sewing machine!
Appliqué is a fun way to express yourself with fabric. Learn How to Applique Like a Pro by following these easy steps. It's easier than you think.
machine finished hand applique workshop
Learn different ways to do quilt applique, including machine and hand stitch applique, and use products like template plastic, fusible web and interfacing.
This great ruler pack by Inspira and the Husqvarna Viking Designer EPIC 2 combine to make ruler work extremely fast and easy to do. Using rulers is so easy if you know what you're doing. Inspira ruler foot templates. Clover Chaco Liner.
Appliqué is a fun way to express yourself with fabric. Learn How to Applique Like a Pro by following these easy steps. It's easier than you think.
This guide tells you all you need to know about machine appliqué with clear examples of different styles and lots of tips to give you confidence.
A great how to for beginning sewers who want to learn how to applique using their sewing machine! Check out the step by step instructions. Pictures included!
Appliques are a unique and beautiful way to add a little pizzazz to any project you’re working on, but if you’re wondering how to apply an applique with a sewing machine correctly, not to worry because it is much easier than you think. At one time, sewers thought the only way to get an applique […] Read more...
Yarn couching is an easy technique to dress up an applique block or a garment. Three tips to help perfect your yarn couching adventure are discussed. You'll also find some great applique ideas using decorative stitches.
In this post, you can explore your options of machine quilting designs as a beginner and create your first quilting project.
Tips on Machine Applique {Sewing Tips and Tricks} Here is a post all about appliquéing! Perfect timing since appliques are super trendy right now. You can sew on a monogram or your child'
Appliques are a unique and beautiful way to add a little pizzazz to any project you’re working on, but if you’re wondering how to apply an applique with a sewing machine correctly, not to worry because it is much easier than you think. At one time, sewers thought the only way to get an applique […] Read more...
It has been a weird week. I am running up against the deadline for finishing the "Elements" pieces and I essentially lost two days this week. Monday morning I woke up with a stiff neck and by bedtime I was in a serious amount of pain. Did not sleep and by morning I was in such pain and fear of what might be causing it that I went straight to the Urgent Care Clinic near us. It was a strained trapezius muscle in my neck, making my neck impossible to move without screaming, hot pain and sending tentacles of pain winding up around my skull. The recommendation was rest and drugs and sleep and a soft cervical collar to support the weight of my head. So I lounged around all day on Tuesday reading and sleeping, felt a little better on Wednesday and much better today. So I was back in the studio this afternoon. "Water" should have been easy (that's why I left it for last), but I had a hard time settling on an idea. Close to my heart is the wetland area where we walk, so that began to take shape in my head. I started with an assortment of blue, gray and tan fabrics and fused some strips to form a base. At the end of today I had this: I think I am nearly there. A few additions, then I will trim it to size and bind it. Speaking of the wetland area, we had a surprise when we walked last week. Sofia was with us, and as we came around the corner near the Fanno Farmhouse, Beth and I were talking away and Sofia piped in "look at the turtle!" There, studiously digging in the dirt at the side of the trail, was a large turtle. I took its picture with my phone. That evening on the local news was a story of another turtle that was captured in a backyard several miles away. They are snapping turtles that have invaded the wetlands and creek. They are not native to the area and are thought to have been pets, originally, that were released into the creek and have bred there for years. This is the season when they come onto land to dig holes and lay eggs. They are quite destructive, eating the native fish, frogs, even baby ducks and can take a finger off if you are dumb enough to offer it to one. We found this one pretty interesting and were happy to have encountered it until we learned later what pests they are. If we see another we are advised to call the Parks department or Fish and Wildlife, who will come and take it away. Wish I had known. Now I am on the lookout when we walk.
The 5 Best Machine Quilting books to help you jumpstart your skills and allow you to quilt like a pro on your domestic sewing machine at home!
See how to machine applique for beginners! This easy sewing technique is a great way to use up fabric scraps and here are tips for sewing appliques.
Short answer is YES, you can quilt with a regular sewing machine. Learn how to master quilting with your sewing machine today!
A great how to for beginning sewers who want to learn how to applique using their sewing machine! Check out the step by step instructions. Pictures included!
Use our three free quilt block patterns to start making your own handmade quilt. Follow our tutorial and start sewing today.
Learn all about sewing binding on a quilt with our in-depth hands-on tutorial. We'll show you how to calculate binding, make binding for a quilt, and how to finish binding!
Most quilters find the binding step to be the most time-consuming part of making a quilt but it doesn't have to be if you use your sewing machine. This method is a popular way to finish a quilt that both saves time (compared to hand sewing) and completes the quilt by giving it a nicely finished border edge. We personally sew all of our binding using a sewing machine as it's quick and easy and to be honest, we really don't like hand sewing all that much. This tutorial goes over the basics of quilt binding plus it illustrates the
Sewing machine walking foot guide - get the most from your walking foot!
Monogram with applique letters. Fabric letters are attached to another piece of fabric with decorative stitching. FREE printable letters
When I began quilting, I learned to make bias binding and to finish by hand. Now, my preferred method is to attach the binding completely by machine. Most often, by the time I'm at the binding stage I'm just ready to be done and I really appreciate the speed of this method. Start by creating ...continue reading →
Hello everyone! I’m back today and sharing a little bit about Free Motion Applique. I’ve done some lately for a recent tour which you can read about over on my blog here, and Kennis asked me to share about FMA as it was a new-to-her skill. Just to make things fun, I’m sharing a free […]
Step by step tutorial on how to use an embroidery machine (Brother SE400/SE600) to complete an embroidered applique design!
Learn how to bind a quilt with a sewing machine only. We're sharing our secrets and tips that yield great-looking binding every time!
A detailed step by step guide with illustrations and infographics for turned edge applique using paper backed fussible web.
See how to applique with sewing machine, how to make appliques from fabric scraps, and learn applique techniques that are easy to use.
See how to machine applique for beginners! This easy sewing technique is a great way to use up fabric scraps and here are tips for sewing appliques.
Check out this round up of adorable free dog applique patterns. They are perfect for crafts like sewing, quilting or even just for coloring. Download your favorite dog applique template today!
A great how to for beginning sewers who want to learn how to applique using their sewing machine! Check out the step by step instructions. Pictures included!
How I learnt to Applique When I first started to sew I answered an add on a local notice board for someone requiring help with their sewing...
It is time for block 2 of the free patterns to support St. Judes that the Fat Quarter Shop is running, and it's the sewing machine! I decided 2015 was my year to do another charity piece to benefit an organization. When I saw that the Fat Quarter shop is again hosting a sew along to raise funds for St. Jude's I knew this was the one I would do. Their 2015 Snapshots Quilt Along is made with the beautiful fabric from the Daysail collection designed by Bonnie & Camille. For the quilt along, the patterns will be available for...
How to quilt zig zag walking foot quilting using your walking foot on your home sewing machine. Easy walking foot quilting to quilt your own quilts.
I now have a video tutorial to walk you through this post! Sewing accurate 1/4" seams will make all the difference in your quilt tops!
This blanket stitch tip represents another way to add colorful threads and a decorative edge to the your next quilt. Try for yourself.
Tiny fibers and dust accumulate inside your machine. Learn how to keep everything running smooth and when to clean your sewing machine.
