How to Make a Group Quilt Making a quilt together with a group is just a down right good time. It is. I love it. I have no idea how many times I have put together a quilt with a group of women, youth, or family members. But what I do know is that by now I have it down to a science....one that makes it easy for anyone to participate in...and makes it simple for me to get the quilt finished up and off to the person who the group made it for. Here's what I do: First of all ... View the Post
What is a Walking Foot?
Often as we are teaching classes we get asked a variety of questions and one of the questions that pops up frequently relates to what, when and how to use a walking foot. So today we wanted to give a quick spotlight to an attachment that is absolutely fantastic but can seem a little bit intimidating. Let’s get started! What is a walking foot? A walking foot is a larger foot attachment that can be attached in place of the regular presser foot to aid in feeding fabric through the ... View the Post
Color and Print Choices for Quilting
Color and Print Choices for Quilting: Today we thought it would be fun to share a mini trunk show of sorts to demonstrate how color and print choices can affect your quilt patterns. For example this quilt: and this quilt: are both made from our "Make it Over the Weekend" Quilt Pattern but, they look like completely different quilts! However, the only real difference is fabric choice. (And one is quilted while the other has been tied...other than that they are exactly ... View the Post
How to Use your Rotary Cutter, Acrylic Guide Ruler, and Cutting Mat
How to Use your Rotary Cutter, Acrylic Guide Ruler, and Cutting Mat. Here's a quick video walking you through how to use these awesome tools for cutting your quilting fabric...or at least how I use them! Happy Quilting and cut safely! *Don't have a rotary cutter, ruler, and mat? You can find a great starter set HERE on Amazon. (affiliate link) *For more great sewing tool ideas check out THIS POST. *And...pin the image below to save for later! ... View the Post
Fabric Nesting Tray Tutorial
Materials: (These materials will make all four nesting fabric trays). (2) 10" x 10" squares of quilting cotton(1) 10" x 10" piece of fusible fleece(2) 8" x 8" squares of quilting cotton(10) 8" x 8" piece of fusible fleece(4) 5" x 5" squares of quilting cotton(2) 5" x 5" pieces of fusible fleece Directions: Take one 10" square of quilting cotton and press fusible fleece to wrong side.Then take the second 10" square of quilting cotton and place RST on top of the other square of ... View the Post
A Pretty, Little Gift Pouch Tutorial
Today I'm excited to share a pretty, little gift pouch tutorial with you. This pouch is perfect for those just starting to sew...especially teen girls who want to make handmade gifts for friends or teachers! (And they look super cute filled with a few favorite things as well!) Here's what you will need to make these pouches: *2 coordinating fat quarters (You can actually make 2 of these pouches using your 2 fat quarters!) *Iron-on Interfacing *Velcro *Your usual sewing ... View the Post
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