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...]
15 Techniques Any Quilter Should Know – TUTORIAL #1
Making the Most of Your Fabric Scraps! This is the first tutorial of the series 15 Techniques Any Quilter Should Know As quilters, we all have fabric scraps that hold a special place in our hearts. Whether they're remnants from previous projects or small pieces of a favorite fabric collection, it’s hard to part with them. That’s why I’m excited to share a simple yet fantastic technique that … [Read more...]
15 Techniques Any Quilter Should Know – FREE TUTORIAL SERIES
15 Techniques Any Quilter Should Know FREE TUTORIAL SERIES Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, this series is designed to take your skills to the next level. By subscribing, you’ll gain access to techniques that will transform your quilting experience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create beautiful, professional-looking quilts. All lessons are free, and … [Read more...]
Striped fabric binding trick
Sometimes, after investing so much effort into a project, the last thing you want is to fail at the very end. You want to make it even more special, which means paying attention to every detail, including the final steps. Binding a quilt or another project is one such final step. You can bind a project simply, and there’s nothing wrong with that. However, if you're aiming for something special, … [Read more...]
12 Quilting Mistakes I Made as a Beginner and How To Avoid Them
Quilting inevitably involves making mistakes, but fortunately, these mistakes are valuable learning experiences. However, many errors can be avoided, that's why I'd like to share some of mine with you! Some of these come from my early days of quilting, so if you're just starting out, I hope you'll find these tips helpful. 1. Not pre-washing fabric It looks like an additional step that takes … [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...]
How to sew double sided fabric napkins with mitered corners- tutorial
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...]
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...]
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