That Pop of Color is a Lovely Finish! Add a final decorative touch to your quilt with a flanged binding. That little strip of color can be just the accent your quilt needs for a beautiful finish. The binding is done entirely by machine and looks great on both sides. Mitered corners give it a …
A quilt back does not have to be boring. Sharing my 18 ideas for a pieced backing for quilts to make the design process a little easier.
Knit Front and Back (KfB) and Purl Front and Back (PfB) Knit front and Back (KfB) and Purl front and back (PfB) are the easiest ways (in my opinion) to increase the number of stitches you have when…
A quilt back does not have to be boring. Sharing my 18 ideas for a pieced backing for quilts to make the design process a little easier.
Three weeks ago we wrote our first post about Jeans Therapy (quilts from recycled denim). Today we are finishing the series with a wonderfu...
A quilt back does not have to be boring. Sharing my 18 ideas for a pieced backing for quilts to make the design process a little easier.
Self-Binding Quilt Tutorial Self Binding means: Bring the quilt backing to the front and using it as your binding, I am bring this over from The Quilt Ladies, this post is used and asked for all the time, Thank you for that. Just a few days ago I received this comment on my original post: … Continue reading "Self-binding a Quilt Tutorial"
This quilt is fat quarter friendly and consists of only 1 block style. I cut my focus rectangles from 6 different fat quarters using 20 on the front and saving 4 for a pieced back that I’m s…
I've been making a lot of pillows lately as part of my determination to Make More Buy Less this year. I got the idea from Melissa over at Oh How Sweet Co and have been up to my ears in pillow making ever since! This pillow was made a little while ago. You might remember
Want to learn the basics of hand embroidery with an easy online workshop - totally free? Sign up for Embroidery 101 here. You'll learn how to get started, the tools and supplies you'll need, the four most basic stitches, how to transfer your pattern and how to display your work. If you already know the
A quilt back does not have to be boring. Sharing my 18 ideas for a pieced backing for quilts to make the design process a little easier.
A quilt back does not have to be boring. Sharing my 18 ideas for a pieced backing for quilts to make the design process a little easier.
I've been making a lot of pillows lately as part of my determination to Make More Buy Less this year. I got the idea from Melissa over at Oh How Sweet Co and have been up to my ears in pillow making ever since! This pillow was made a little while ago. You might remember
Repair a damaged quilt, including tutorials on mending rips and tears, and fixing holes and frayed seams caused by frequent washing, pets and other damage.
Fresh, bright quilting, sewing projects, patterns, and free tutorials.
Such a delicate touch and so easy to do. Choose your contrasting fabric and learn how to add a flange to your binding, giving just the right pop to your quilt!
Quilt-As-You-Go is so much more than just log cabins! Try this new Blooming Quilt Pattern technique for a fun effect.
Learn the different methods for sewing hems and seams using stitches that seem almost invisible from the front and sometimes from the back of the fabric
Sew directionally - This handy sewing tip helps you get both sides of the garment to stay the same length throughout the construction process.
Installing an invisible zipper into a pillow is one of the easiest sewing skills to learn. Your family will think you’ve lost your mind because you can’t stop making them. Materials: -1 invisible zipper (a few inches shorter than your pillow form/or follow a tutorial to shorten it) -front and back pillow panels (cut...Read More »
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!
Instructions on how to make a whole cloth quilt- a quick and easy yet super satisfying project !
Is there anything more frustrating than being ready to quilt only to find your tension is off? Not too loose, not too tight–how to get your sewing machine stitches just right! We all know what
I have had the pleasure of quilting three different Butterfly quilts for Tula Pink and in my most recent live chat, I got to share what I learned! Watch the live chat below: During Tula Pink's latest Tuesday Talk with Tula, she shared the quilting I had done on her latest butterfly
For this week's sewing 101, let's talk about facing. Facings are so easy to make and give your garment a professional finish, without a full lining. Of course you can face and line a garment,
Ever wanted to sew the Liesl + Co. Classic Shirt as a pop-over instead of button-front style? Now you can with this free popover placket pattern piece and tutorial.
Quilted Reversible Double Gauze Cotton - Exclusive Quilted designs from a UK Supplier. Double sided. 100% cotton for jackets, nurseries etc.,
How to Front and Back Post Double Crochet (FPDC & BPDC): If you’ve ever seen FPDC or BPDC in a pattern, or wondered what it meant…here it is! It stands for Front Post Double Crochet & Back Post Double Crochet. When finished, it looks similar to knit & purl ribbing in knitting. It sounds so in…
Love to quilt gifts for just about everyone you can think of? So do we, and we are always looking for creative quilted gift ideas for family and friends. Especially with Christmas right around the corner, it is time to start thinking DIY gift giving. Whether you need something for mom or dad, neighbors, co-workers
