Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog on how to square up quilt blocks. Even if you’ve been very careful with your piecing, there is always some distortion from the sewing machine or hand, so never, … Read More ...
Tute: Strip tubing a jelly roll yields HSTs
Joy of A Joyful Soul covers a new-to-me quilt piecing *technique on her blog this month – strip tubing. Starting with a Hello Luscious jelly roll she walks you through the process that will end with perfect half square triangles … Read More ...
Tutorial: Snap bags from bandanas
Linda of Buzzing and Bumbling shares how to make these cute snap bags from bandanas. Different trims give each one a different look. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Cupcake mug rug with a heart
Adorableness alert. This mug rug with appliqued cupcake and a heart on top make it a must-have for every kitchen. Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shows you how to make one on her blog. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Patio Umbrella block for hop
Michele of Quilting Gallery shared a tutorial on her blog for this patio umbrella block. This 10″ paper pieced block is her entry in the Garden Party Blog Hop at Sewhooked. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Shoo Fly Sashing | Kim’s Crafty Apple
Diane of Lapacek’s Orchard shares a tutorial at Kim’s Crafty Apple showing how to create Shoo Fly blocks for sashing. Diane starts off her instructions with the following explanation,
… Read More ...Warning: These are those teeny tiny pieces that drive Kim crazy.
Tutorial: Oh My, Shabby Butterflies quilt
Jennifer Overstreet of Gable House Quilting and Design shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for her butterfly quilt, shown. She said she designed it with a girl in mind. I love how the colorful butterflies seem to be flitting … Read More ...
Tutorial: Framed Patchwork quilt top
Natalie of Greenleaf Goods shows how to make this Framed Patchwork quilt top on her blog. If you have put off making a quilt, this project is for you. Natalie demonstrates how to cut up fat quarters into simple squares … Read More ...
Tutorial: Erin’s zig zag apron for festival
Erin of Two More Seconds made this colorful, fresh zig zag apron as her contribution to the Festival of Half Square Triangles put together by Canoe Ridge Creations. The green and yellow color combo is lovely. See how to make … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cutting fabric for quilting
This is an oldie, but has information that is worthy of repetition. Rebecca of Chasing Cottons shares a tutorial on her blog that covers a basic skill for quilters – cutting fabric. Her method includes a rotary cutter, ruler … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scrappy Potholder by Felicity
Felicity of Felicity Quilts did a guest post at FairyFace Designs with a tutorial on how to make this scrappy potholder as part of the {Sew} Get Started: Beginner Sewing Tutorials series. Felicity will show you how to paper piece … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cakecup Pincushion
Jessica of Teacher Gone Crafty shows us how to make a cupcake pincushion on her blog. A batch of these would make great gifts for family and friends. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Twelve Triangles BOM Placemats
Fabric Fascination shares how to make quilted placemats starting out with four blocks from her Twelve Triangles Block of the Month (BOM) pattern featured last week on her blog. After you add some fabric, you will end up with … Read More ...
Tutorial: Diamond Stack quilt block
Anna of Six White Horses made this 12.5″ diamond stack quilt block for the 4×5 Modern Quilt Bee where she is a participant. Of the block she says,
… Read More ...I think it’s much easier to make than it looks, but you
Tutorial: Kindle Cover
Jennie of Clover and Violet shares how to make a patchwork Kindle Cover on her blog. She explains how to adapt her dimensions to fit any size reader. I like both of her examples, shown here, although the one with … Read More ...