May
15
Ros of RosMadeMe claims her patchwork pentagon ball bounces. Want to make one? She takes you step-by-step from supply list, drafting your own template, English paper piecing, and stuffing. Get the know-how.
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May
15
Got batting scraps? Quilters do. Amy of And Sew We Craft shows her way to join small pieces of batting together so they’re ready for future quilt-y projects. Hint, she doesn’t butt them. Get the tutorial.
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Apr
30
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shares on her blog how to make a pressing board she says is perfect for quilters to press blocks or seams. Sounds like something I need to make on a DIY weekend. Get the tutorial.…
Apr
20
Kerry of verykerryberry believes good binding can add to or detract from your quilted items. She shows the best way to bind what she calls ‘small quilty things’ with a single binding method (double binding is standard for bed quilts). …
Apr
17
Paper piecing gives you great results. Lindsay of Craft Buds shares this technique for sewing up a Square in a Square quilt block. Do check out her Square in a Square pillow, so cute! Get the tutorial.
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Apr
11
These pretty reverse applique circles remind me of Spring. That’s a good thing since I had to turn the heat back on today. Yep, another cool snap. Lindsay of Lindsay Sews shows you how to create these shapes, saying it’s …
Apr
4
Are you feeling stitchy? Julie of The Crafty Quilter shares the last tutorial in her three-part series on machine applique. To make sure you get great results with your own needlework efforts, she shares lots of great photos of the …
Mar
31
Linda of Linda’s Quiltmania made this block, along with eleven more, and sewed them into a quilted wall hanging. She used the Comma fabric line designed by Zen Chic for Moda. Of her Fractured Nine Patch design, she explained it …
Mar
25
If the idea of doing an entire hexagon quilt seems like too much, why not start with a small project like this baby bib with a hexies flower embellishment. Yucenur of Home of Homemade Treasures shares on her blog how …
Mar
21
Megan of Canoe Ridge Creations is a fan of straight line quilting. She explains,
It gives such a fresh & modern feel and can be used in so many different projects and patterns. Straight-line quilting also creates a great texture,
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Mar
21
Narelle of Cook Clean Craft shares on her blog how to make a puff quilt using the quilt-as-you-go method. The quilt was a gift to her mom, and the tutorial is a gift to her readers. That’s a win/win! Get …
Mar
18
What’s wrong with this image? Lots. Let Andy Baird and Holly Knott of Holly Knott Designs explain the common mistakes creators make when shooting their finished quilts. Their tips can help you get professional results. They cover what camera to …
Mar
17
Ever wonder what to do with leftover batting? Made by ChrissieD has a thrifty solution that does not limit their uses to mug rugs and other tiny quilt projects. Sew them together to make a batting sheet. Brilliant! Get the …
Mar
16
I love the modern take on this Dresden Plate! Vicki of the Quilting Lodge graciously shares on her blog a pattern for her Swirly Twirly Dresden. A paper pieced construction, go HERE to get the pattern.
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Mar
16
If you’ve put off learning to quilt with worries over precision, listen up. Bia of Ms. Elaineous had the same fears but saw some hope with the crazy quilt style. She explains,
I loved that nothing really needed to line
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