Quilts are notoriously difficult to photograph, yet we quilters understand we should at least document the quilts we make. Maria Elkins thinks anyone can learn to take just good enough photos right at home. Go HERE to learn more.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Rainbow hexagon table runner
So fresh. Check out Cintia’s (My Poppet) rainbow-hued table runner she made from hexagons. She says she pieced those hexies together using a running stitch and whip stitch, whichever she was in the mood to do. That’s my … Read More ...
Tutorial: Summer Breeze quilt
I adore the movement in this quilt made by Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow. A gift for her young daughter, she explains,
The Summer Breeze quilt was part of Mo Bedell’s booth during Spring Quilt Market in Portland.
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No-slip fabric cutting with pretty mat
Before you read this post I have to admit, I didn’t know what Margie of NannyNotes2U meant when her supply list called for glass paper. So, here you go. Glass paper = sand paper. Who knew! Well, Google did. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric gift bags
Lisa Tilse of The Red Thread did a guest post at Decor 8 sharing how to make these adorable fabric gift bags. Perfect for using up scraps from sewing or quilting projects, get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Quilted cushion with zipper
Chrissie of made by Chrissie D shares on her blog how to make a quilted cushion (aka pillow) with a little something extra, a hidden zipper. This gives such a nice polished finish. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Anorina’s Step in Time Quilt
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shares how to make this pretty quilt she calls Step in Time. Psst, it was featured in a major quilting magazine in 2012, kudos Anorina! You’ll use precuts to get a head start in piecing, so … Read More ...
Tutorial: Binding a quilt with less bulk
Kim of Lily Patch Quilts shares her method for attaching binding to a quilt that reduces bulk at the completion point. It’s a brilliant idea I’ve not seen anywhere. Techniques like this can take years to learn on your own, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bouncy patchwork ball
Ros of RosMadeMe claims her patchwork pentagon ball bounces. Want to make one? She takes you step-by-step from supply list, drafting your own template, English paper piecing, and stuffing. Get the know-how.
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Tutorial: ‘No Butt’ method to join bits of batting
Got batting scraps? Quilters do. Amy of And Sew We Craft shows her way to join small pieces of batting together so they’re ready for future quilt-y projects. Hint, she doesn’t butt them. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Paper pieced hexies Cintia’s way
Cintia of My Poppet shows on her blog how to make paper pieced hexagons. She explains,
… Read More ...Obviously I won’t be reinventing the wheel here, but I pride myself on finding the simplest way to do things, so hopefully you’ll see
Tutorial: Pressing board
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum shares on her blog how to make a pressing board she says is perfect for quilters to press blocks or seams. Sounds like something I need to make on a DIY weekend. Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Spiders Web quilt block
Sarah of Narcoleptic in a Cupboard shares how to make this pieced pattern block, a Spider Web. This is a good pattern for using up scraps. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Chevron tote with patchwork front
Maureen Cracknell made this adorable quilted tote and shares on her blog how to make it. Love the black and blue chevrons! Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Maureen Cracknell Handmade
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Tutorial: Stitched hexie necklace
Ever wonder what to do with leftover hexies? Mollie of Wild Olive made this one into an adorable necklace. Totally love how she finished it with the blue stitching around the perimeter. Find out how to make it, get the … Read More ...