Binding a Quilt. How to Finish the Edges
Binding Quilts: Binding finishes the edges of a quilt and there are quite a few variations on how it can be done. The majority of quilters use double-fold straight-grain binding unless the quilt has curved edges, in which case they opt for bias binding.
Glossary of Quilting Terms
Quilt Dictionary. Every craft has jargon, and quilting is no different. If you're new to quitting, it can be Like ordering from Starbucks for the first time. But instead of an "extra-hot skinny grande mocha with whip" you may ask for "fat quarter tone-on-tone batiks for a foundation-pieced crazy quilt." Both produce very different, though delicious, results! This dictionary will help you make sense of quilting terminology.
How to Applique. Quilting Tutorial
Sectional Quilting Tutorial
Dividing a quilt top into sections makes it possible to quilt a large top on your domestic sewing machine. This method is similar to assembling “quilt as you go” blocks, without the “as you go” part: piecing is done first, then quilting.
Beach Bag - Free Pattern & Tutorial
I need a BEACH BAG! … and I thought you might too! I have drafted a fun BEACH BAG pattern for you! It is a quilted bag and is completely finished on the inside. The bag has two large pockets on each end and is super soft and machine wash/dry-able.
Binding Tutorial: Great for quilts, bags and more!
This is one of those skills that if you’re going to make a quilt, you need to know. And it’s something I do all the time. Chances are you already know how to make binding but if not, here you go!
Migrating Geese Quilt Block Tutorial
Migration - a bee block. This 16” square block is made of three sizes of flying geese (1 x 2”, 2 x 4”, and 4 x 8” finished). Use the stitch-and-flip method to make four of the tiny geese, 19 medium geese and three large geese (and an extra reverse goose as a siggy block).
Quilted Sewing Machine Cover Tutorial
Before Christmas I made this sewing machine cover – I think it’s one of my favourite projects to date.
Geometric Zipper Pouch Tutorial
Create a funky and stylish way to carry your beauty products on the go with this Geometric DIY Makeup Bag. This adorable, little bag can be created out of scrap fabric and zips up to keep your powders, lipsticks, and eye shadows tucked away.
English Paper Pieced Tote Bag Tutorial
Today I will be sharing a tutorial for an English Paper Pieced tote! This tote finishes at approximately 13.5"H x 11"W x 4"D.
Selvage Star Pillow Tutorial
Selvedge, Selvage… whether you speak English or American, they’re the same thing. They are a gorgeous piece of fabric that often just gets thrown away. And that’s a shame.
How To: Sew Easy Inset Circles
Here’s how I sew easy inset circles using freezer paper and glue. Here is Folded Star (Somerset) Tutorial
Folded Star (Somerset) Tutorial
How To: Somerset Star. Lots of people were asking how I did the star, so here’s a little tutorial to walk you through it.
English Paper Piecing Tutorial
So today I bring you an English Paper Piecing Tutorial! One of my long term projects right now is an English Paper Piecing (EPP) project. This project will take me forever, and I am quite all right with that!
Houndstooth Tote – Sewing Tutorial
This is the perfect bag to throw your stuff in for a trip to the pool, or the park, or anywhere you need to go this summer.