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...]
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...]
New bag pattern release
Today is the day we've been waiting for! The brand new bag pattern is now available on the website, and if you enjoy making one-of-a-kind bags, this is the pattern for you! You absolutely have to check out this new pattern; there's a massive surprise waiting for you, and trust me, you won't want to miss it! This pattern is included in the BIG BAG BUNDLE - a collection of wonderful sewing … [Read more...]
Printable Quilt Care Instructions
How often do you give quilts as gifts and then ship them to the recipients with no instructions on how to care for their quilt? This is something I am guilty of! But I recently wanted to make a unique gift; I finally finished this baby quilt (made with LOVING HUGS II pattern)... ... started in 2015... ... quilted in 2018... ... bound and washed in 2023! I never gift a quilt … [Read more...]
Choosing foam for sewing bags
I LOVE using foam for sewing bags: it adds lots of structure to a bag, without adding weight. These brands are very popular and offer excellent quality: Pellon Flex Foam, Vilene Style-Vil, By Annie's Soft and Stable, Bosal In-R-Form. I adore them all, but I am aware that these brands are not available in every country and that not everyone can afford to purchase them. You may also … [Read more...]
How to sew a zipper overlay
Tutorial update: I added 4 more templates for the zipper overlay. Sometimes you want to add a special touch to a bag you sew. On the exterior bag you use beautiful fabric and a beautiful design. But how about the lining? The lining is the place where you can add that special touch, it's the place that shows your attention for details. How about a 10-minute additional work that can … [Read more...]
Practice free motion quilting feathers
I enjoy quilting feathers on a variety of shapes, but especially on these 3D designs. If you want to practice free motion quilting feathers, you can start by drawing on paper with a pen, or even better- and easier, stitch without thread on paper. Start with a small designs- this is the key to not feeling overwhelmed. I made for you this design, if you want to use it, download it … [Read more...]
A few tricks
This post is all about pretty accents, created with bias tape! You can make your own bias tape, from the fabric you like and in any size you need, see the tutorials below: How to make continuous bias binding for quilts Continuous bias binding – cheat sheets, formulas and more A special binding ... but sometimes it is faster and easier to work with store-bought bias tape. You might … [Read more...]
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