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Bargello Placemat Quilt Along – Part 1
Part 1 – Fabric Selection, cutting and Strip Piecing. Welcome fellow quilt alongers! This will be part 1 of a 3 part quilt along to make some simple placemats and an optional table runner using the bargello technique.
Bargello Placemat Quilt Along – Part 2
Part 2 – Cutting your tubes, using your seam ripper and sewing rows back together. Miss Part 1? You can find it here! By now you should have all your fabric cut and sewn together into tubes. Depending on which pattern you are doing you should either have four tubes sewn together for the placemats or two tubes for the table runner. If you are doing both you will have six tubes total!
Cathedral Window Quilt Tutorial
I hope the instructions make sense, and that you enjoy making this blanket as much as I did. My advice...start small. Try a doll quilt or baby quilt before you get yourself in too deep. I would also say that as you increase the size of the quilt, increase the size of your squares.
Interlocking Seasons Quilt Block Tutorial
This 12.5” x 12.5” block will require 6 different fabrics; 4 for the outer rings, 1 for center ring, and 1 for background.
Swirling Hexagon. Quilt Block Tutorial
This Hexagon quilt piece will require 6 different fabrics and can be made as large as you’d like just by continuing the swirl. This tutorial will use three 1” wide strips and a 1” triangle per each color.
Modern String Quilt Block Tutorial
This Modern String Block is perfect for quick, minimalist quilts or table toppers. Use up some of your scraps to make these wonky striped blocks in order to create a gorgeous, understated finished product.
Prairie Points Two Ways Tutorial
I was playing with Prairie Points so I thought I'd share a little tutorial for anyone interested.
Dresden Plate Easy Tutorial
I've been on a dresden plate kick lately and have had many questions about the block. It truly is easy so I thought I'd share a little "how to."
Kaleidoscope Quilt Blocks Tutorial
I'm a visual learner so there are lots of pictures. I hope this is helpful as well as clear. So here we go...
Pooch Pouch Tutorial
Abby has been wanting me to share a tutorial for the pooch pouch I made for her when we attended doggie obedience school.
Japanese Otedama Bags Tutorial
How to make Japanese patchwork juggling bags (otedama). They’re made from strips of fabric just 1 3/4″ x 3 1/2″. For the less coordinated among us who don’t have a hope of learning to juggle, these would also make super cute pattern weights.
Pebble Applique Tutorial
Scrappy Hoop Sampler Tutorial using Freezer Paper Applique. You can make this project any size you like. My hoop measure 8″ but you could go bigger or smaller or a different shape hoop. I really like the oval shaped ones . Or if hoops aren’t your thing you could go square or rectangle and stretch your fabric over a canvas or pop it in a regular picture frame.
Liberty & Linen Napkin Tutorial
Liberty & Linen Napkin with Reverse Applique & Bias Binding Tutorial. Mix in some bias binding, a spot of reverse applique and a few hand stitches & you’ve got yourself some personalised cloth napkins…
How to Make a Drawstring Bag
I used little drawstring bag tutorial as the base pattern to which I machine appliqued droplets of Liberty, adding a few hand stitches and some vintage ribbon & sequins for a subtle sparkle.
Re-Usable & Reversible Bag Tutorial
So we covered Fabric Wrapping Paper previously, but what about when you just need a gift bag? I know most people already save and reuse gift bags, but how much cuter is one made out of fabric - that's also reversible?!?
DIY Applique Pillowcase
This pillowcase took me about a day to make but it was a lot of work. It's the first time I tried to applique something - meaning, laying a piece of fabric decoratively on top of the project, and then stitching it on there as an additional layer.
Boy Messenger Bag Tutorial
I searched the internet, high and low for a tutorial on a cool boy messenger bag. Alas, there weren't any that fit what I wanted... A cool, medium sized bag, to house my boy's Bible and binder that he brings to church each week.
DIY: Oil Cloth Bag / Purse Tutorial
Hi There. So I worked hard to create a tutorial for you to make one of my favorite things… My oilcloth wristlet. It is cute, fun and super convenient for quick trips out, walking kids to the park, carrying essentials at the gym or on a bike ride (the large strap fits nicely over the handlebars).
Easy Vinyl Zipper Pouch Tutorial
Here are some answers to a few of the questions i have received regarding sewing with PVC. Now you understand that this is the way I do it, so it is probably technically speaking against the rules! But this is whats works for me!
Quilt Binding Tutorial
How to make Felt Flowers - Daisy
Just in time for Valentine’s Day. A bouquet of red roses and daisies. Perfect for my yellow-brown thumb. :) 12 lovely roses and I’ve added 12 daisies. For these I haven’t found any pattern so here you can find my tutorial for making them.
Learn How to Peyote Stitch: Part 3
Oh, I love stitched cuffs. Let’s make this little beauty shall we?
Learn How to Peyote Stitch: Part 2
Today we will learn the basics of peyote stitch and make a ring! Once you get the hang of it you can make one in 15 minutes. Be careful… it’s addicting.
Learn How to Peyote Stitch: Part 1
One of my favorite crafting techniques is jewelry stitching because the supplies are easily portable. So when I am camping with the family I can still squeeze in a little bit of crafting. I’m not so sure my sewing machine would fit in around the campfire.
Fat Bottom Pouch Tutorial
I wanted to do a tutorial for a simple little pouch. Something no-fuss that could be made in a few short hours. I don't know about you, but I have a TON of friends, family, and coworkers that I have to make birthday and Christmas presents for, so as much as I love show-stopping gifts and elaborate bags & pouches, sometimes it's nice to have a small, quick gift in your repertoire :)
Crochet 101: How to Crochet for Beginners. Part 4
Now you will know how to finish your crochet projects! Surely you feel confident enough to try this one now. Just getting started? Check out this tutorial on all the materials you need to start crocheting.
