Quilt me Happy! shows how she blocks a quilt. Blocking or squaring a quilt comes in after the three layers are quilted but before the binding is sewn on. She said she doesn’t bother doing this step on small quilts, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Y-Seams quilt block
Faith at Fresh Lemons shares her method for creating the often feared Y-Seam. She even created this badge with the following pithy saying on her Flickr group:
I scream, You scream, We all scream, For Y-seams.
So funny. Go … Read More ...
Patchwork placemats start ’12 Gifts’
Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts kicked off the 12 Gifts of Christmas Blog Hop event with a tutorial on these modern, reversible patchwork placemats. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ryan’s Holiday Ribbon block
Ryan at I’m Just A Guy Who Quilts shows how to make his Holiday Ribbon Block, (photo left). Each finished block measures 12 1/2″ square. Make 16, join them together in rows of four, add a border and you will … Read More ...
Free Motion Practice Along at Fluffy Sheep
Cindy at Fluffy Sheep Quilting is hosting Free Motion Fridays on her blog so she and others can learn and improve their free motion quilting skills. She calls it a Practice Along. If you want to join in first view … Read More ...
Kim’s list: 101 handmade holiday tutorials
Get your handmade on with 101 Handmade Holiday Tutorials by Kim at Everything Etsy. Wow, that’s a lot of research.
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Tutorial: Bella Crossing quilt at Moda
Elizabeth Dackson at Don’t Call Me Betsy couldn’t get the idea for this quilt – Bella Crossing – out of her head. I’m very glad because she ended up creating it. Even better, she made a tutorial and submitted it … Read More ...
Two tutes in time for holiday gifts
I found two potholder tutorials at Prudent Baby as part of their Sewing Machine Double Down contest; posted Dec 29, 2010 and Jan 05, 2011. Though out too late for Christmas presents last year, consider making some this … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric pumpkins using a yo-yo base
Joanna at Applique Today shares how she made these cute fabric pumpkins starting with a basic yo-yo pattern in three sizes. Go HERE to get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Homemade liquid laundry soap
Quilters, at some point all that pretty cotton fabric you bought from your LQS (local quilt shop) or the Goodwill will need a good washing. For years I’ve used baby shampoo to prewash my fabric, but then I ran across … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric coasters with wonky quilting
Melanie at A Sewing Journal did a guest post at Skip to my Lou as part of the Holiday Bake, Craft and Sew Along. Melanie says this about her project,
… Read More ...I came up with these easy-to-make, reversible coasters that
Tutorial: Quilted Halloween Fall pumpkin coasters
Looking for a fun and festive addition to your fall decor? Check out these adorable Pumpkin Coasters by Christina at A Few Scraps. Perfect for adding a touch of seasonal charm to your home, these coasters are not only cute … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pillow cover with zipper
See how to make a basic pillow cover over at sew la vie. She places the zipper on the back piece instead of in one of the side seams. Brilliant! Get the tutorial. Also, see her entry in … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cup and saucer mug rug
Kerry at verykerryberry used several piecing techniques while making this mug rug. She says the combination keeps it from being too “fiddly”. Love that word. Love her mug rug. Click HERE to get the know-how.
Image credit: verykerryberry
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Tutorial: Jack’s Hills Quilt
Mary Lane Brown from The Tulip Patch shows how she made this twin sized quilt at the Moda Bake Shop. She used a shortcut for the top and the backing. Click HERE for recipe.… Read More ...