Batting and interfacing are bulky so shipping is VERY expensive (especially for those who order them from abroad, like me!). That makes every little scrap of it valuable. So, what can we do with batting scraps? Small bags and pouches are just two options. But I use scraps when I have to make larger pieces too. I "piece" the batting scraps into bigger pieces and I am able to use them for baby … [Read more...]
New quilt, new technique!
I finally finished one of the two quilt tops I made some time ago. Since I used a new technique, it was a fun project and I was anxious to see it finished. Do you remember the top? At the time I said after quilting it should look significantly different. I wanted to use the design for a quilt with a mosaic effect (like this "Secret Flower Garden" quilt). Then I changed my mind and instead … [Read more...]
Sunday Morning Reading 10
Rainbow Bargello Tutorial 7 Clever Uses for Glue Sticks in the Sewing Room Easy Peasy Bias Strips Triangle Pillow Tutorial Tiny hexagon Flowers How to remove stitch marks from fabric Finger Drawings by Judith Braun Watercolored coffee filter wreath DIY Post-it Note Photobooth Backdrop 9 Ways to be more possitive How to set and achieve your goals Book to buy: The Miracle Morning … [Read more...]
How to Sew a Flat-Felled Seam
Flat felled seam is a strong seam with no raw edge exposed, with a clean and smooth finish on the inside. It's the seam commonly found on jeans and it is great for reversible garments too. I used this seam to join the pieces of a shopping bag. I did not want to use lining and I needed a seam with no raw edges exposed. I used quilt weight fabric for my bag (Heather Bailey). You might think … [Read more...]
Sunday Morning Reading 9
Scrappy 9-patch quilt Big Binding Quilt Installing a basic zipper Shadow Block- charm pack tutorial Cut bias tape in seconds Clamshell tutorial Half square triangle technique Craft room storage ideas Ruler Organization Washi Tape Storage Wreath of paper flowers DIY Roman Shades Mod Podge Canvas Photo Prints Why non-stop work is killing your success Have a lovely Sunday,Geta … [Read more...]
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