Learn this method on how to make a half square triangle with this easy-to-follow tutorial which includes step-by-step photos.
Once your quilt has been quilted, it’s time to trim the excess batting and backing off of your quilt so it is ready to be bound. This process is called squaring up a quilt. Squaring up your quilt after quilting it is an important step in the quilt making process. It’s essential to trim off...
You did it! You successfully pieced, sandwiched, and quilted a cool new project. It’s looking great, but before you finish it off with binding, there’s one more step you just can’t skip: squaring the quilt. This week I’m demonstrating how easy it is to achieve perfect straight sides and 90-degree corners. Click HERE to watch the tutorial and learn how to take your quilts from “good enough” to first-class!
Learn how to square up fabric before cutting any pieces for your next quilt - especially when dealing with longer strips.
It is important to square a quilt before starting the preparation for long-arm and free motion stitching. Learn how to square any size quilt topper.
In my less-than-perfect world, I often have less-than-perfect quilt blocks. Learn how to square up a quilt block easily for your patchwork quilts too.
In this sewing tutorial I will show you how to square up fabric if you need to cut fabric straight. Squaring up fabric usually means straightening fabric before cutting. Sounds simple, right? But in fact this is often a real problem that needs to be addressed. Learning how to cut fabric properly is a huge step toward becoming a better sewist. If you know how to find the grain of fabric and how to square up fabric that’s problematic, your sewing projects will improve tenfold.
Learn how to square up fabric before cutting any pieces for your next quilt - especially when dealing with longer strips.
Quilt basting is essential to prepare your project for quilting. Learn how to make a quilt sandwich and discover 4 ways how to baste a quilt.
Whether you’re new to quilting or just brushing up on the basics, this Half Square Triangle tutorial is quick and to the point with photographs to guide you along the way! I’m sure since you’ve taken…
In this quilt block tutorial, we are going to show you how to make the village quilt block that is used in the Moda Village Quilt Pattern. Watch the step-by-step video below or scroll down for the written instructions Start by cutting your pieces according to the downloadable pattern. Take the first side roof piece and overlay it over the main roof. Sew with a quarter inch seam and press open. Overlay the other side roof and sew with a quarter inch seam and press open. Your village roof should look like this. Now we need to trim the roof
Quilt basting is essential to prepare your project for quilting. Learn how to make a quilt sandwich and discover 4 ways how to baste a quilt.
This is an easy tutorial on how to square up fabric before cutting. Follow the photos to prepare your fabric for any sewing project.
How to Sew a Quilt Coat or patchwork jacket. A full diy tutorial with pattern suggestion, sewing tips, outfit ideas, tools to use, total cost,
Choose your favorite 5" charm squares to make you own cute and scrappy My Town quilt!
Hello hello! I've been lucky enough to have had the chance to play with Tilda's new fabric range Harvest over the past few weeks. It's such a pretty collection of colours and prints and today's the day I get to share what I've been making as part of the Blog Hop 2 Green
There is something so classic and simple about a patchwork square quilt. It feels homey, vintage, yet simple enough to be classified as
Learn How to Make a Perfect Economy Quilt Block with these simple instructions. Free downloadable tutorial instructions included.
Learn how to piece the easy and versatile Windmill quilt block. Photo tutorial from NewQuilters.com. #quilting, #piecingquiltblocks, #quiltingforbeginners
I made a barn quilt for our back patio last fall, and since I shared pictures of it in my last Home Sweet Home post, I thought I...
Are you new to machine quilting? You may have made tied quilts for a while and now want to explore machine quilting. I’ve seen a lot of advice given for how to machine quilt but I think mos…
Learn How to Make a Sawtooth Star Quilt Block with these simple tutorial instructions. This block is a great skill building and looks beautiful in a quilt.
Double Pinwheel & Peeping Cats Quilt Blocks. Free Pattern and Tutorial
Do you want to learn how to join granny squares with a flat seam that's completely invisible? This simple guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.
From fabric selection to piecing, our Beginning Quilting Series will guide you through the process step-by-step.
Learn how to machine bind a quilt in just a few easy steps! This is the best way to sew quilt binding quickly and accurately.
When it comes to changing the size of quilt blocks, Gigi Levsen knows what she's doing, so she's sharing how to resize almost any block!
How To Make A Puff Quilt The Easy Way ~Bubble Quilt ~ Puffer Quilt. Free sewing Tutorial
Create a simple quilt that's sure to make a splash with this stunning modern star quilt tutorial. This Supernova Star Quilt Tutorial may look complicated, but is incredibly simple to piece together, and is made up of beginner-friendly half square triangles. This throw quilt uses a combination of strategic color placement and diamond shapes to create movement within the design, and can be made with precuts or fabric scraps, depending what you've got on hand. Complete with a layout diagram, this modern quilt is a great project for beginners who want to work on their piecing skills, and is sure to be a conversation-starter wherever it's displayed.
Learn how to make a rag quilt, the easiest quilt there is! This simple tutorial shows you how to make 2 different sized rag quilts.
This quilt tutorial gives a detailed explanation of how to make a perfect square in a square quilt block with no muss, no fuss and no worry!
This sewing tutorial will focus on bargello quilt patterns.
Learn to make 4 half square triangles with just two squares of fabric. Also included: free printable cutting size chart, step photos and video.
March 2023 Update: I now recommend cutting the smaller squares ⅛” larger than listed in the table (so 1½”, 1¾”, 2″, 2¼” 2½”, 2¾”, 3″, 3¼” 3½…
Learn how to make a rag quilt with this step-by-step tutorial that’s perfect for beginner quilters or more advanced quilters looking for a quick project.
How to make a four patch quilt block. Two 4 patch quilt blocks in one go, I can show you the easiest and the quickest way to do that!
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
Among the plethora of quilt designs, the Log Cabin quilt block stands as an enduring symbol of tradition, warmth, and innovation. With its
