Last week, I finished a new quilt, and as the quilt top lay on the floor, I was amazed at how perfectly everything came together. Then I realized something: I had followed all the steps to piece perfect quilts! This inspired me to share some of those tips with you. Whether you're new to quilting or just looking to sharpen your skills, learning how to piece perfect quilts starts with mastering a … [Read more...]
How to choose fabrics for quilts
Do you find it challenging to choose fabrics for your quilts? If so, here are some strategies I frequently use that might help. 1. How to choose fabrics for quilts - MULTICOLOR STRIPED FABRIC This approach will save you time and money! One of the most versatile and economical fabric options for quilts is multicolor striped fabric. With just one piece, you will have a variety of colors … [Read more...]
Fun with folded strips
I have many favorite sewing techniques, but this one that uses folded strips of fabrics is in TOP 3! Here is what you can do with some multicolor batik. This is a very easy technique! When the design was completed, I didn't like the color of the center patch at all, so I had to find a way to change it! You may encounter this problem too (especially if you work on a multicolor … [Read more...]
3D accents on small quilts
Here are my last projects of 2023! Pretty (and easy to create) folded trees inserted into a hexagon. A quick and easy project. The hardest thing is choosing the fabrics for your first project! YOU MAY ALSO LIKE These folded trees are pretty 3D accents. The quilting is quick and easy- even for beginners: everything is stitched with the walking foot. If you don't have … [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...]
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...]
A once-in-a-lifetime adventure
If you are a subscriber to my newsletter, you have already seen this, but if this is your first visit, this is a lovely story! The story of a fantastic quilt I made together with a group of my Romanian quilting friends and my three sisters : it won a prize in Houston! It's been 10 years since we created that masterpiece. Every so often, I get asked if there's a pattern for this quilt or if … [Read more...]
How to quilt textured blocks
Have you seen my latest patterns? This is one of them - a simple folding technique that textures fabric beautifully. But how to quilt these textured blocks? First thing first: always think about the size of the block, how the piece will be used, who will use it, how often, in what way, and how often it will be washed. If you want to preserve the look above, then you should do a minimal … [Read more...]
How to cut diamonds with the regular rectangular ruler
Learn how to sew this pretty little quilt, based on 60 degree diamonds. Cutting diamonds looks like a hard task? Do you need a special ruler? NO! I will show you how to cut diamonds with the regular, rectangular ruler that any quilter owns. You will cut the diamonds from fabric strips, so you can cut strips in any width you want. I started this tutorial with a 5 1/2'' wide … [Read more...]
You are…
Do you know someone who needs to hear and see these words everyday? Maybe a kid? Maybe a friend? Maybe you? How about sewing a quilt? This is the top I made in a few hours, using the reverse applique technique. The beautiful fabric is by Rubin Design Studio from equilter.com. If you want to sew such a quilt, you need: 1 piece of fusible web (I used HeatNBond) 17'' x 20'' main fabric … [Read more...]
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