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...]
Mastering Quilt Piecing: How to Piece Perfect Quilts
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 … [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, … [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...]
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...]
New tutorial- Sewing grids on faux leather bags
Have you seen my latest pattern, Heart Harmony? Click here for details. It features woven heart designs on faux leather and many other options. Here are a few projects: The back panel of the bags is "quilted" with different grids, so I thought to show you how to quilt these grids because some challenges appear and it is good to know how to avoid them! Here is a tutorial on how to sew … [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...]
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