Patterns, patchworks and projects
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Rose Marie from Applique and Patches shares a way to fold quilts that maximizes storage space. She demonstrates her method on a square and rectangle quilt. View her tutorial.… Read More ...
Linda used a vintage cocktail napkin as part of this fresh and cheerful oven mitt. She smartly used the napkin for the backing to keep the design intact.
She then pieced together a block the same size as the napkin. … Read More ...
Just out of curiosity, I did a search for a Heart shaped yo yo and taa daaa there is one and to make it even better , it is free. Penny Sanford has graciously provided this little cutie, along with … Read More ...
When I first started to Quilt, my most challenging and undecided moments were about fabric. The questions would be endless; will this color match that one, what if I get all the blocks sewn together and it looks horrible, do … Read More ...
It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to enjoy this little project by Love to sew. You will get a little taste of how to appliqué and a new little trick about turning your work inside out. … Read More ...
Over at Craft and Fabric Free Patterns there are 3 pages of very valuable Quilting Lessons for you to look over. On page one you will find how to assemble your quilt layers, batting, backing, binding, cutting, and how to … Read More ...
One great thing about the internet is that you can find almost anything and that includes how to begin to quilt. As your new Quilting Editor I want to make things really easy for you so please be sure to … Read More ...
You still have plenty of time to make up several of these quick and easy Valentines Day cards. The instructions do call for paper but just think of all the customization that you can do with this pattern. One idea … Read More ...
It’s easy to gather fabric with a zig zag stitch and some dental floss. This is a great tip from Ann Stevens of BeSewStylish blog, and definately a keeper for your sewing tool box.
Read the rest of Ann’s tip … Read More ...
Allison Ann Aller shows us a creative and easy way to add color to our quilt projects with cording. Allison has come up with a most creative application and I can see using this on lots of projects.
Look at … Read More ...
Quilters, have you tried your hand at paper piecing?
 
‘Tulips’ pattern from MH Designs.
Paper piecing, or foundation piecing, is another tool to consider adding to your quilter’s toolbox. Paper piecing offers accuracy and seemingly intricate piecing without … Read More ...
