Sometimes we get so carried away showing our readers amazing quilt designs that we forget to go back to basics once and a while for all the newbies to quilting. That is how we came across this very detailed article … Read More ...
Oasis QAL: center medallion and Circle Applique tutorial
You don’t have to be part of this Quilt along to learn a valuable lesson in quilting. This tutorial guide is all about appliquéing a perfect circle onto your piece. The tutorial is detailed and full of tips and tricks … Read More ...
No Nipples Quilting Tutorial
For those of you who have clicked thru wondering why we are talking about nipples, then I am sorry to disappoint. We are not talking about those nipples. We are talking about nipples, ripples, tufts, bumps and lumps that appear … Read More ...
Video tutorial: X Plus Block
Yesterday, I shared Miss Print’s novel method of constructing an X Plus Block. But today, it’s back to trad. Australian Amanda Rolfe, in a YouTube video, takes on the X Plus Block – breaking it down into manageable units. This … Read More ...
The X Plus Block | EPP Template
Kaye Prince of Miss Print had an idea. She took this block that is traditionally pieced and created a template for English Paper Piecing (EPP). The upside to EPP is portability. Hand sewing is not for everyone, but it’s definitely … Read More ...
Tips for sewing fabric strips
Sherri of A Quilting Life shares tips for sewing long strips of fabric together for the piecing part of making a quilt top. One is a technique I use when I’m sewing together a row-by-row quilt top. It’s confirmation from … Read More ...
Quilted baby mat + complete pattern
Kirsty Cleverly of Bonjour Quilts created this 36 inch square quilt mat for baby to have a special place to play. In it, she features fabrics from the Blueberry Park collection by Karen Lewis for Robert Kaufman. Of her project … Read More ...
Embellish a grocery store tote
Kerby Smith of We All Sew created this project, and it’s a win-win. He took a photo of a friend’s puppy and digitally manipulated onto a red heart with a black ground. He printed the image to fabric, then stitched … Read More ...
Tutorial: Strawberry Thief Hearts Quilt
The hearts in this quilt show off to perfection The Strawberry Thief fabric collection. The blog by the same name shares detailed instructions on how to make the blocks. The heart shape is pieced, not appliqued, and I have to … Read More ...
Paper piece a pussy cat
It’s brilliant how Charise, of Charise Creates, fussy cut the eyes of this cat with blue birds. She finishes this sweet feline face with blue and red embroidery threads atop tiny pink hearts. Be still my heart. A talented quilter, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sweetheart ornaments + free pattern
A slice of Sacher torte and a truffle are the center of these yummy looking Valentine’s Day ornaments. Susi of Tiny Toffee Designs sewed these up using fabric, felt and a bit of ribbon. Her tutorial includes a free download … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Patchwork doll slippers
So precious is my Liberty collection, I save every little scrap from sewing projects, don’t you? Now, look at what Heidi, of Fabric Mutt, made. She pieced tiny strips of Liberty fabric to make the tops of these baby … Read More ...
FREE 2017 BOM {Diamond Hill}
Newsy. Esther of Esther’s Blog launched her 2017 BOM this week where participants will make a Diamond Hill quilt. Best news is it’s FREE. And if you’re familiar with some of her past projects, like Oma’s Blues, then you … Read More ...
Make a simple quilt block + learn to nest
If nesting in quilting leaves you cold, don’t miss this video tutorial by Laura Ann Coia of Sew Very Easy. She’ll take you step-by-step how to make a simple quilt block and by the time you’ve finished your first one, … Read More ...
Cat quilt video + Pins and Paws pattern
Jenny of Missouri Star Quilt Co. shares how to make this cat-themed quilt. It takes 42 kitty blocks to create the pieced section. Two borders complete the top.
Though Jenny uses fabric by designer Marina Kalinowski, you can use whatever … Read More ...
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