Lettering in quilts adds a personal, meaningful touch—whether it's an inspiring message, a name, or a favorite quote. When paired with floral fabrics, the result is a stunning blend of text and nature, creating quilts that are not only beautiful but also deeply expressive. My Bloom Where You’re Planted and Rise Bloom Thrive quilts are perfect examples of how lettering and florals work together … [Read more...]
The Quilt Binding Struggle: Solved!
You’ve pieced your quilt top, quilted it beautifully, and squared it up. The finish line is in sight—until you realize you still need to bind it. That’s when the questions start: Do I have enough of my preferred fabric? Should I cut the strips lengthwise or widthwise? How many strips do I need? Now, you’re pulling out a calculator, doing the math, or cutting a few strips, laying them … [Read more...]
15 Techniques Any Quilter Should Know – TUTORIAL #2
How do you baste your quilts? When I basted my first large bed quilt 23 years ago, as a complete newbie, it was nothing short of a nightmare! I engaged almost my entire family—two sisters and even my husband—to help. It turned into one of the most stressful experiences of my early quilting years. We did the job on a small table with nothing but pins—no clamps, spray, or extra tools. Looking … [Read more...]
Sewing Bag Tips: How to Reduce Bulk in Seams for a Professional Finish
Bulky seams can be a challenge when sewing bags. Reducing this bulk is important not only for smoother sewing but also for a cleaner, more professional finish. While pressing seams open is often a go-to solution, bag sewing typically benefits from pressing the seam allowances to one side. Here's an easy and effective technique for minimizing bulk while allowing you to press the seam to one … [Read more...]
How to mark faux leather/vinyl
15-Year-Old Tool Saves the Day! Can you believe it? A quilting tool I bought 15 years ago and never used finally came in handy for sewing a bag! I’m talking about chalk wheel markers! Many quilters use these for marking quilts, but mine stayed tucked away in a drawer since I rarely mark my quilts before quilting (and I have other marking options, anyway!). A few days ago I stitched a … [Read more...]
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