Maureen Cracknell did a guest post at Janome Blog to share how she made a quilt block she calls Diamond Weave. The tutorial showcases her fabric collections, Wild & Free and Fleet & Flourish.
Make 36 blocks and sew them … Read More ...
Tutorial: Baby doll quilt
Baby doll sleeps soundly under this flower applique quilt made by Jill of Snugglebug University. Of her project she says,
… Read More ...If you’re looking for something simple…this one is just for you! It’s more like a cheater quilt, but I love
Tutorial: Scrappy strip quilt 6 ways
Charming and cheerful quilt top
Cats amid bright strips of fabric make this quilt top sing. Made by Allison, of Cluck Cluck Sew, she says this is a great way to thin out the scraps from your stash. I’d … Read More ...
Tutorial: Thread catcher sewing helper
Keep your sewing space clutter-free with a thread catcher
Trina Gallop of Will Cook for Shoes did a guest post at Janome Life blog where she shares how she keeps her sewing table neat. Of the project she says,
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Make a Tri Love quilt | Free pattern
Perfect for beginners
This quilt is called a one-patch, because it’s made up of a single pattern, a 60 degree triangle. Designed by Melissa Lunden for Birch Fabrics, her choice of solids in cheery colors give it a modern look. … Read More ...
Put some patchwork in your pouch
Put some patchwork in your pouch
Amy Smart at Diary of a Quilter uses patchwork smartly (excuse the pun) in this pouch bag design. Of the project she says,
… Read More ...It’s a great one for using small scraps or mini charms.
Tutorial: Duvet in a day
This project is a great way to showcase some of your favorite fabrics. Giuseppe Ribaudo of Giucy Giuce Instagram did a guest post at Bernina’s We All Sew blog to show how he made this duvet cover. He explains,
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Floral Pincushion project from Sketchbook
Need some stitching practice and a quick gift? Get on over to We All Sew where they walk readers through making the floral pincushion you see here. In the instructional video, you’ll see they use a BERNINA 550 Quilters Edition … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bunnies and butterflies quilt | pillow
Bunnies and butterflies in soft pastels capture the joy of Spring in this mini quilt made by Amanda, from Jedi Craft Girl. She did a guest post at Thermoweb blog showing how to make it. She includes instructions for … Read More ...
Freebie: Bunny Applique Table Runner
Because there’s nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby, this table runner is especially nice for your Spring table. Heather of The Sewing Loft used six assorted fabric fat quarters for the ground. The bunny, check out the heart nose, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Smartly sewn arrow block
If you think these arrows are paper pieced, think again. Marzi, of Made by Marzipan, came up with a method she claims is much easier than PP plus wastes less fabric. I’m in.
Make a few dozen blocks, roughly … Read More ...
Tutorial: Make your own binding
Most of us can crank out quilt tops and maybe even sandwiches with no problem. But, what about the finish? Fear of binding is for reals y’all. But Tova, of Professor Pincushion, aims to help us out. In her … Read More ...
8 Ways to Use Yo-Yo’s in a Quilt
Yo-yo’s have been a popular and timeless staple in the world of quilting for many years. They provide a charming, simple, and versatile way to add some extra flair and character to any quilt.
Yo-yos are often overlooked and underestimated, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Denim Log Cabin Placemats
Leanne of Devoted Quilter took old denim jeans and transformed them into new table linens. Brilliant. But there’s more. During construction she practiced her quilting stitches, doing the swirl hook in an overall design. Organic overlays graphic, it’s the perfect … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sewing circle blocks
Do not fear sewing in the round. Yvonne of Quilting JETgirl has you covered with her step-by-step tutorial for how to machine piece circle blocks. The process reminds me of setting in a sleeve for a garment. By the … Read More ...