Make an entrance at your next function with this gorgeous Japanese knot bag from the Bernina blog. Learn how to make the block and all of the embroidery. It will be the talk of all of your friends.
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Make an entrance at your next function with this gorgeous Japanese knot bag from the Bernina blog. Learn how to make the block and all of the embroidery. It will be the talk of all of your friends.
In the … Read More ...
I’ll be the first to admit that I am horrible about labeling my quilts, and it is a really important thing to do. Meghan Makes Do shows us how to make our own labels which will (hopefully) encourage us all … Read More ...
Are you interested in adding some wool felt appliqué to your next quilt project? This handy tutorial from Fresh Figs will help you with your plans.
With detailed step-by-step instructions and photos, you will be adding appliqué to plenty of … Read More ...
In this tutorial from Lori Kennedy you will learn how to machine quilt a butterfly design. Lori’s tutorials are always helpful and detailed, and this one is no exception.
Photos are provided for each step of the butterfly making process … Read More ...
Are you looking for a unique gift item for that quilter who seems to have everything? Here’s a terrific idea. Make them this English paper piecing travel kit from Red Handled Scissors. What a great idea!
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As a quilter, I have always been fascinated by the history and beauty of crazy quilts. These quilts have a rich history and were initially created as a way for women to showcase their embroidery skills and use up … Read More ...
Appliqué is a nice technique that quilters use to add shapes and texture to a quilt. This tutorial, from Amy Loves to Sew, demonstrates the raw edge method for doing appliqué.
In this method, fusible webbing is used … Read More ...
Sometimes a project comes along and you just have to do a double take. That is the case with this stunning idea from National Quilter’s Circle. How to Make Quilted Bracelets not only includes instructions for the bracelet, but … Read More ...
If you are an AccuQuilter and are looking for some fun and festive Christmas embroidery designs then look no further than this list. Here’s a round up of all of the adorable holiday designs that AccuQuilt has to offer.
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Have you ever wanted to try out big stitch hand quilting? Not everyone is familiar with it, but it’s basically a different hand quilting method. Larger stitches are used, not only to hand quilt a piece, but to add an … Read More ...
Calling all AccuQuilt fans! If you love Halloween then you have to check out these absolutely adorable embroidery designs. Every one of them is more charming than the next one, and there are so many to choose from, it will … Read More ...
It’s brilliant how Charise, of Charise Creates, fussy cut the eyes of this cat with bluebirds. She finishes this sweet feline face with blue and red embroidery threads atop tiny pink hearts. Be still my heart. A talented quilter, she … Read More ...
Forget crayons, pull out some fabric to turn this free coloring printable into a mini, mug rug or post card quilt. Think about it. The David Mamet quote is spot-on for the center. The border lends itself to strip pieced … Read More ...
Val Laird combines embroidery and applique for this patchwork wall quilt she calls, You are Blessed. She stitched seven blessings from the Beatitudes in the Bible. At 32 inches square this is doable before Christmas.
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Lorrie, of Sew Mod Designs, channeled her inner middle school with this cute-as-a-button mini quilt. Look to the left of the L-O-V-E appliqued letters, and you’ll see she dotted the i of Zombie with a pink heart. Aww. She … Read More ...