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 ...
Yo Yo Heart
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 ...
Quilting Fabric Knowledge
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 ...
Country Heart Candle Mat
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. by making … Read More ...
Craft and Fabric Quilting Lessons
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 ...
Quilting for Beginners
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 ...
Homemade Valentines Day Cards
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 ...
Gather Fabric With A Zig Zag Stitch And Dental Floss
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 ...
Add Cording To Your Quilts
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 ...
Paper Piecing Offers Accuracy
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 ...