Precision, precision, precision… Measure twice, cut once… When in doubt, rip it out… Quilting is a crazy thing Quilters are a crazy bunch. We know that the high you get from a (nearly) perfect quilt top is unbeatable and we beam confidence when we see someone else snuggling up underneath our homemade masterpiece. Besides the yearning for perfection, an obsession with fabric, and an ever-growing fabric stash, quilters need one more thing: The right tools. (Continue reading…)
It just feels like spring today—birds are sweetly singing, laundry is on the line, and the world smells new. That makes it the perfect day to release this little beauty! The Graze Placemat is here just in time for Easter, Mother’s Day, and the fun-filled days of summer! This paper pieced placemat whips up in a jiffy; for beginners, it’s a great way to learn how to paper piece, or for masters, it’s a nice break from a big quilting projects. Make sure to check out every last lovely little details and don’t forget to get a copy for yourself! (Continue reading…)
After talking to some new quilter friends of mine, I’ve quickly realized that there are so many different ways to do the same thing in quilting and sewing! A lot of people have questions about how to quilt their tops and how to do binding. Last week I went over how to quilt your project (see that post here!), and after quilting comes binding! My favorite way to do this involves a sewing machine and some hand sewing, let me show you how. (Continue reading…)
Happy Leap Day! I’d like to leap right on into spring right about now. In preparation for spring, I’m releasing an adorable quilted table runner today: Peony Parade. This quick and simple pattern is sure to shoo away those winter blues and get your table ready for Easter, Mother’s Day, and all your other Spring festivities! The modern blocks are just the right mix of simple and charming. Check it out below and make sure to pick up a copy for yourself! (Continue reading…)
There are 3 main steps to quilting: piecing the top, quilting, and binding. Piecing will always depend on the quilt you choose to make and your pattern will show you how to piece the top. Today I’m going to show you step 2: Quilting.
After you put together the top (check out my patterns for some great quilt top patterns!), you’ll need to add the top-stitching that makes a quilt, well…a quilt. There are a few different ways to go about doing this, but they all achieve the same end, lets start with the basics: (Continue reading…)
This quick and adorable tutorial is perfect for hostess gifts, grandparents, or for your own table. These half-circle Christmas tree napkins are more interesting than a square napkin and sew up in a jiffy! There’s a ton of different ways to fold them too! Below I’ll teach you how to fold then how to sew half-circle napkins, starting with a simple Christmas tree fold!
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