I consider myself a perfectionist, and just a few days ago, one of my sisters suggested I should let go of it. However, as I worked on my current projects (which I can’t wait to share with you), I realized that sometimes perfectionism has its place. For instance, I’ve been binding the interior raw edges of some bags. These edges are hidden and don’t necessarily need to be flawless. But my … [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...]
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...]
Quilting tips
Whenever I spot a gorgeous print, I can't help but imagine it in kaleidoscope blocks. They truly transform designs! For my latest project I used this winter fabric... and the instructions of my Kaleidoscope quilts patterns for the blocks below. The blocks use 4 squares with identical print - this is the easiest type of kaleidoscope. These blocks would have made a gorgeous quilt, but … [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...]
Technique taken to the next level
There are many ways to create applique designs for quilts or bags, and one of them is reverse applique. This can be done in different ways, I love my way that uses a precision knife. For my latest bags I used faux leather, as this material does not fray. If you want to find out details about this technique, click on the link below. Reverse applique quilt tutorial These are my new bags … [Read more...]
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