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Aka to make one of these…. I first came across QAYG blocks and the technique over at Rita’s Red Pepper Quilts blog very shortly after I’d started sewing in 2010. Being new to sewing, and recognising that while I’d LOVE to do a big quilt, I really couldn’t see me ever having the courage to […]

I made a doll quilt before Christmas and realized I’d never posted a tutorial on this quick and easy binding method. Since I know a lot of you are beginners…this is a really great way to dip your toes into binding a quilt. I especially love it for small things like hot pads,...Read More

Are you ready to make the easiest quilt ever? If so, read on to see how I made this easy quilt with no measuring or pattern required!

Now that so many of you have coverstitch machines, I thought I’d rerun this tutorial from 2001. This is a very easy and neat (yes, I love my sewing to be neat and tidy!) way to finish a knit.…

Today I'd like to share a very useful tutorial for those of you who sew. I'm also linking up to Young House Love and Bower Power's Pin...

A FREE watermelon quilt pattern! Learn to sew curves with the Mod Melons quilt pattern. Includes a video tutorial and instructions on how to sew curves!

Hi Itch to Stitch Readers! Last week we talked about how to sew bias bound seams in just three easy steps. This week, I’d like to show you another seam finish you’re going to love using in your garments: French Seams. French Seams work by “trapping” the raw edges of your seam in another seam. […]

I don't know if you have a "quilting bucket list", but I sure do! And a cathedral window quilt was at the top of that list! There's something so elegant and perplexing about how they're constructed and I always love a good challenge of figuring things out and stretching my skills and this quilt did just that! I first d

By popular demand, I have posted this wonderfully simple Fat Quarter quilt onto Craftsy for you. This design has gone crazy on Pintrest!

If you've been following along with us for a while, you'll remember back in September 2018 when we started the Tamarack Society Sew-Along. I had grand plans of turning our Tamarack Jacket pattern into a long coat inspired by an Isabel Marant jacket I'd fallen in love with a few seasons earlier. I started the jacket straight away after posting but it soon stalled out amongst my other work. It's hard to sew for fun when it's also your job because whether you want it to or not, everything for work takes precedence. Well it took me a year to finish the jacket (I set a deadline for the end of 2019 and stuck to it) and another 2.5 months to blog it but it is done and posted! To recap, here's the actual Tamarack pattern, my inspiration image, and a list of the adjustments I knew I'd need to do. I'll be talking more about those on Wednesday in part 2 of this post but this way you can get an idea of the journey to this final coat. I did end up doing each of these adjustments and that was it, nothing unexpected came up which was a nice surprise! I love this grid of photos because you can really see the coat from every angle – including inside! Every seam allowance on this coat is bound and stitched down which makes for a very neat inside. I copied the stitching pattern from the Isabel Marant coat as well as I could and I think it looks pretty great. The coat closes with 6 oversized snaps on the bodice which are very secure. I wish I had a photo of the coat before I gave it a few runs through the washing machine and dryer because it was soooo stiff! It was actually pretty hilarious. I absolutely love how this coat came out! I feel great wearing it and it's really comfortable and due to our unseasonable winter I've actually gotten a fair amount of use out of it. It's about to go into heavy rotation once things start warming up a bit more. I know a lot of you have questions about how I altered the pattern to make this version and I'll be talking more about that on Wednesday, so pop back over for that post then.

Great good fun this month. Decided a couple months ago to enter a contest. The Modern Quilt Guild ( www.themodernquiltguild.com ) did a c...

I'm so excited to share all the beautiful Orbital quilts that my pattern testers made! This modern curvy quilt pattern is so versatile, as you can see with the variety of looks here. I'd love to know which Orbital quilt is your favourite! The Orbital quilt pattern also has a Mini size, Twin size, and King size option. I can't wait to see what you'll make with it!

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This is a great super, fun and easy tote bag tutorial that you will want to make over and over again! (updated 04/18/2014) Please read entire instructions prior to cutting fabric or starting. What you need is: 1/2 yd of 2 different fabrics 2 yds coordinating webbing 2 pieces batting, thin like warm and natural 15"x 10" -not meant to cover whole bag From these items you want to cut you're fabric into these measurements: 2 pieces batting (thin like warm and natural) 15"length x 10" wide 2 bag pieces 15"length (left to right if using directional) x 20.5"wide (up and down) 2 pocket pieces 15"length x 16.5" wide cut webbing into two 1 yd pieces Now you're ready to start! First fold pocket piece in half and press, then you're going to layer your pieces You should have 2 sets of these sandwich like sets.. Next take one set and pin one of the webbing yards, to make the straps. Starting at the bottom leave about 4" between each strap. do this to the other set, so both look like this.. Now you're going to stitch the strap to all 3 layers, starting at one cut end of webbing, sewing along the edge of the strap. You will stitch pass the pocket and up to where your batting edge ends. (this will allow the fabric to show at the top above the pocket when finished) Pivot your bag with needle down and sew the other edge of the strap back down to where you started. This will tack down both edges of this strap. Repeat this to other side of strap on same side of bag your working on. Repeat to other bag side. Once both are complete you are half way DONE! Now layer the 2 bag sides one on top of each other right sides together. At this point your straps are loose on the inside of the bag, just make sure to keep them out of the way, when you sew. Pin together leaving a 5" opening at the top center. (remember sewn straps are at the bottom of the bag) Stitch 1/2 inch around all 4 sides. Remembering to leave a 5" opening. Now you're going to shape corners of bag and lining. (bit tricky) You're going to open up the corner and press it down so it looks like this. then pin it and measure 2" from the point and about 4" across and sew along that 4". Do this to all 4 corners. Does you're bag look like this? (TIP before you cut the corners I would make sure that the lining fits great, just in case you need to make some adjustments...I'm talking from experience) NOW slowly turn it inside out, and if you're lining sits great, then go ahead and cut the corners. You can now stitch closed the lining (the 5" opening) with a small stitch.. and lastly you're going to top stitch the top of the bag...Remember you're top stitching so make a bigger size stitch, like a 4.0 would be great.. isn't this cute? my friend made this one for her little girl.. even her inside looks so professional.. Now both of these bags used the same pattern, but obviously they turned out a little different..(I think my bag measurements were a little off.. to my defense it was about 7pm and my brain shuts off at 5p...) but they both still look good. so with that said if you bag comes out a little bigger or smaller it will still do it's job and know one will know but you.. Go and make some and send me pictures. I would love to see what you can create! My elephants bag was made from Daiwabo Japan Fabric, Tip Top Elephant Walk grey, lightweight Cotton canvas and zag stripe chevron in pink. Friends bag made from Patty Young Sanctuary line, Aromatherapy sherbet and glass tiles sherbet from lining.. all fabric can be found HERE and batting and webbing can be found at any local fabric shop. I got mine from jo-anns. Our bags finished size (yours could come out slightly different) width 13.5" height 10.5" including handle 16" high depth 4"..

Get started with this beginner's guide to crumb quilting. Explore the materials, techniques, and tips for completing a beautiful quilt!

No matter how well designed a pattern may be, it cannot fit each individual perfectly. Each human body has its own quirks, and each person has different fitting needs. You may find that you need to enlarge a pattern beyond the sizes available on the sheet, or you might need to shrink it. Perhaps you

Easy How To Sew Women's Sleep Shorts With Free Pattern. This tutoral is easy and fun. How to sew women's sleep shorts with free pattern. Sewing tutorial.

Happy Stripes Quilt Pattern by Emily of Quilty Love. Happy Stripes is a stash buster quilt pattern! Use this quilt pattern to start sewing through your stash. Use fat quarters, layer cake squares, jelly roll strips or your scrap stash for this fast and fun strip pieced quilt pattern. Happy Stripes includes two bonus patterns! Use up the cut off half square triangles in a simple patchwork quilt or a sawtooth star quilt. You won't be able to stop at just one! - Includes 8 size options: Baby, small throw size, medium throw size, large throw size, twin size, full size, queen size and king size. - Stash Friendly! Use fat quarters, layer cake squares, jelly roll strips or your scrap stash. - Quick and easy. - Pattern assumes that the quilter has basic piecing and quilting knowledge. - Ambitious beginner pattern. - Fabric Requirements listed in photos. Quilty Love Patterns are easy to read and follow with detailed cutting instructions and plenty of graphics for the visual learner. Please see our website www.TheStitchingCorner.com for inventory counts reflected on each product page and to support our Brick & Mortar.- Terms & Conditions for Preorders and Special Order items- -Patterns generally arrive within a month of their release (Market and Expo times can cause variation). New releases can be about a month while existing releases may only take a few days as they are simply being restocked. -Fabric will be dyed to order and time varies between the Dyers. Generally between 4-12 weeks. -Threads generally arrive within a few days to a month. -Should you want to cancel your Preorder items or Special Order items, you will only be refunded in store credit. -If I cannot fulfill your order due to supply issues or discontinuance, I will refund your original payment method and contact you for alternatives. -Preorder & Special order items are NOT IN STOCK and will ship within 2 business days of arrival. If you order these items and other in stock items, your entire order will ship when your FULL ORDER is in stock. Please contact me if you need items from your order sooner, we can work on it together.

These leather pillows are one of my favorite projects to date. There is just something so satisfying about taking an unwanted item that was destined for the thrift store and/or dump, and turning it into that perfect something that you were unable to find. If you remember a couple

The 3D bow tie quilt block is so much easier to make than you might think. And if you use a charm square pack then there is no cutting needed. However, you can also cut your squares from fabric in your stash. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for written instructions Can't see the video? You may have an adblocker installed. TOOLS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL These are items we use all the time when we are quilting. You can check the latest prices at Amazon by clicking on the links below: Creative Grids Ruler 8½” x 24½”

The Everbloom Quilt pattern, a traditionally pieced quilt recommended for the intermediate sewist and up, includes instruction for two sizes: Crib and Large Throw Size. The Everbloom block finishes 12" x 21 1/2". This 12-page pattern is thorough, detailed, features colorful illustrations, and tags for labeling your cuts of fabric. Crib Quilt Size: 47 1/2" x 52 1/2" Larger Throw Size: 69 1/2" x 79" Designer: Pen + Paper Patterns Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern Return Policy: There are no refunds for patterns.

Rag quilts are the latest trend in quilting. They are a quick, fun and unique type of quilt that offers a refreshing break from traditional quilting.

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I'm finally having a baby girl. And I knew I wanted to make my baby girl's quilt a pinwheel with adorable fabrics. Here's the quilt top (without the outer sashing). I can't wait to quilt

Okey Dokey, here is my first attempt at a tutorial…feedback encouraged! Hopefully at least some of this makes sense. :) I’m going to explain the ridiculous way I figured out how to do t…

Sewing is one of those skills that I want my kids to learn. It is practical and fun. A great project for kids to start with is a one piece pillowcase.

Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, shares their Simple and Easy Fat Quarter Bag tutorial, the perfect beginner sewing project. Click here now!!

I’ve compiled a great round up of free baby lovey patterns and tutorials to sew. On my pinterest travels I come across heaps of free lovey patterns to crochet, but not many to sew so I thought it would be great to put all of the best free lovey patterns in one place for you. […]

Collect all four block patterns in this sampler quilt that sewers of all skill levels will love. These are the instructions to make block 3. (Get the entire pattern here.)

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