I finally finished one of the two quilt tops I made some time ago. Since I used a new technique, it was a fun project and I was anxious to see it finished. Do you remember the top? At the time I said after quilting it should look significantly different. I wanted to use the design for a quilt with a mosaic effect (like this "Secret Flower Garden" quilt). Then I changed my mind and instead … [Read more...]
Sunday Morning Reading 10
Rainbow Bargello Tutorial 7 Clever Uses for Glue Sticks in the Sewing Room Easy Peasy Bias Strips Triangle Pillow Tutorial Tiny hexagon Flowers How to remove stitch marks from fabric Finger Drawings by Judith Braun Watercolored coffee filter wreath DIY Post-it Note Photobooth Backdrop 9 Ways to be more possitive How to set and achieve your goals Book to buy: The Miracle Morning … [Read more...]
How to Sew a Flat-Felled Seam
Flat felled seam is a strong seam with no raw edge exposed, with a clean and smooth finish on the inside. It's the seam commonly found on jeans and it is great for reversible garments too. I used this seam to join the pieces of a shopping bag. I did not want to use lining and I needed a seam with no raw edges exposed. I used quilt weight fabric for my bag (Heather Bailey). You might think … [Read more...]
Sunday Morning Reading 9
Scrappy 9-patch quilt Big Binding Quilt Installing a basic zipper Shadow Block- charm pack tutorial Cut bias tape in seconds Clamshell tutorial Half square triangle technique Craft room storage ideas Ruler Organization Washi Tape Storage Wreath of paper flowers DIY Roman Shades Mod Podge Canvas Photo Prints Why non-stop work is killing your success Have a lovely Sunday,Geta … [Read more...]
Sunday Morning Reading 8
Maple leaf centerpiece tutorial Cathedral Windows table runner Perfect Points and the Positioning Pin Scrappy Drunkard's Path: Piec-lique Tutorial Colorful Tuffet Cutest Yo-Yos. Crochet Box puff stitch - this could easily put you in the crochet mood! Add trim to a seam Perfect Pressing Board Tutorial Wavy ruffles Lettuce hem Amazing umbrella Snowflake wreath 10 Quotes on … [Read more...]
Free Quilt Designs
Free Quilt Designs for my newsletter subscribers. I designed a series and I am happy to share all these designs with you. The Flamenco pattern and last month's designs are from the same series. Lots of options, hopefully you will like at least one! … [Read more...]
French Seams Tutorial
A French seam is a simple way to create strong, professional-looking seam in any sewing project. The raw edges of the fabric are not visible, they are fully enclosed for a neat finish. French seams are great for clothing, home decor items or totes. They work really nicely on light- to medium-weight fabric. On heavier fabrics they will create bulky seams. For a piece of garment this might be … [Read more...]
Sunday Morning Reading 7
Add Any Trim to a Seam Without Pins Beautiful baby quilt Amazing folded block quilt Folded hexagon yo-yo Pillow Bed Tutorial Recycling socks: Sewing doll tutorial Ruffles Triangle Quilt Inspiration Vintage Patchwork Wallpaper How to clean your sewing machine Crochet Box puff stitch The String Art of John Eichinger - mandalas String Art with twine Is there a quilt shop … [Read more...]
Quick Tips for Quilters- 2
Today's quilting tip is about binding. And I can't believe I figure this out only now, in my 15th year of quilting! So what could it be? Prepare the binding as soon as you finish the quilt top! Don't wait until the quilting is done! So you just finished a quilt top. You clean up your sewing space, fold all the fabrics used and put them back in your closet. You are now anxious to see it … [Read more...]
Quick Tips for Quilters- 1
Let's share some quick tips for quilters! About FUSIBLE WEB I use a lot of fusible web - like Wonder Under, Vliesofix/Bondaweb, Heat and Bond, Steam a Seam. Fusible raw edge applique is a quick technique that makes working with tiny pieces or odd shapes a breeze. I have made many quilts in this technique and here are some tips: Fusible web makes the applique pieces stiff.This stuff is … [Read more...]
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