Edited to add: I turned these instructions into a printable file- download it at the end of the page. Learn how to sew double sided fabric napkins with mitered corners; this project is fun, quick, easy and you will be able to use beautiful fabrics from your stash. You can make them in any size, depending on the size of the fabrics you have at hand. If you have fat quarters from the same … [Read more...]
How to sew double sided napkins with flanged binding
Edited to add: I turned these instructions into a printable file- download it at the end of the page. I am working on new Christmas quilt patterns and I am taking a short break to show you how you can use small panels of beautiful fabrics from your stash. I have a panel with 10'' blocks and thought to turn a few of them into napkins. But not the usual napkins, but embellished with a flange - … [Read more...]
Next level kaleidoscope experience
The kaleidoscope technique involves piecing together identical fabric shapes to create a visually complex and symmetrical design. The easiest kaleidoscope is the one that uses 4 pieces (squares or triangles), because you will need to cut your pieces from only 4 layers of fabric. I have a Kaleidoscope pattern that uses an easy technique for cutting the pieces from 4 layers, but do you know … [Read more...]
New pleated tree pattern
Last year I made a pleated tree design and turned it into a tote bag. I loved so much the texture that I wanted to re-create it, but using a different technique. And different it was, because I ended up with two trees, created from a rectangular panel. The pleats are created in a different way and know I have a problem: which one to love more? Anyway, with this technique I have … [Read more...]
Fussy cutting tips
For years, I believed fussy cutting was a tedious process unworthy of my time. But it wasn't until I started using it more and more that I realized how powerful it is. Combine that with a fascinating technique, and you'll be excited to spend time creating one-of-a-kind blocks and quilts. To make fussy cutting easier, sometimes a transparent plastic template is required. Depending on the … [Read more...]
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