How to make a zippered pocket with an orphan quilt block
Turn an orphan block into a zippered pocket for your tote! This step-by-step tutorial shows how to add fabric, insert a zipper, and topstitch for a neat finish.
Turn an orphan block into a zippered pocket for your tote! This step-by-step tutorial shows how to add fabric, insert a zipper, and topstitch for a neat finish.
Protect your quilted tote with Odif Odicoat! Discover how to apply gel coating and sew a pocket using orphan blocks in this easy-to-follow step-by-step sewing tutorial.
Learn how to make sturdy tote bag handles with BOSAL Craft-Tex and fabric. This easy tutorial shows how to press, fuse, and stitch with pro tools for perfect results.
Turn orphan quilt blocks into a colourful tote! Follow 6 easy steps using BOSAL, SULKY, Oliso, and more. A fun quilting project that’s practical and creative.
Complete your zippered pouch with ease using the Husqvarna Viking Onyx 30. Learn tips for inserting zippers, topstitching, and box corners with decorative precision.
Turn an orphan block into a zippered pocket for your tote! This step-by-step tutorial shows how to add fabric, insert a zipper, and topstitch for a neat finish.
Protect your quilted tote with Odif Odicoat! Discover how to apply gel coating and sew a pocket using orphan blocks in this easy-to-follow step-by-step sewing tutorial.
Learn how to make sturdy tote bag handles with BOSAL Craft-Tex and fabric. This easy tutorial shows how to press, fuse, and stitch with pro tools for perfect results.
Turn orphan quilt blocks into a colourful tote! Follow 6 easy steps using BOSAL, SULKY, Oliso, and more. A fun quilting project that’s practical and creative.
Discover how Sulky Heat-Away Clear Film stabilizer works for embroidery projects that can’t get wet, plus see results from Sulky’s water-soluble stabilizers after washing tests.
Complete your zippered pouch with ease using the Husqvarna Viking Onyx 30. Learn tips for inserting zippers, topstitching, and box corners with decorative precision.
Discover how to use decorative stitches on the Husqvarna Viking Onyx 30 to enhance a zippered pouch. Learn tips on stabilizers, presser feet, and setup techniques.
Explore decorative stitching on the Husqvarna Viking Onyx 30 with tips on mirroring, elongation, sequencing, and the mySewnet app for an elevated sewing experience.
Learn how to wind the bobbin, thread the machine, and navigate the stitch menus on the Husqvarna VIKING Onyx 30. Get setup tips for flawless stitching and tension control.
Get to know the sleek Husqvarna VIKING Onyx 30! Discover its top features, included accessories, and why it’s perfect for sewing projects at home, class, or on the go.
Discover how to flip your patchwork designs and recover from stitching mishaps easily using the Mirror and Stitch-out Progress features of the PFAFF creative icon 2.
Effortlessly quilt a cushion with the PFAFF creative icon 2’s automatic quilting, precise IDT System, hands-free stitching, and easy assembly—perfect tension on every small piece!
Discover how easily the PFAFF creative icon 2 creates flawless patchwork blocks in the hoop—no hand sewing needed! Learn template tracing, fabric prep, and precision stitching.
Learn how to set up your PFAFF creative icon 2 for precision patchwork blocks stitched entirely in the Elite Hoop, expect perfect results for sewing with the creative icon 2!
Learn how to quilt, bind, and finish a mini-quilt using the PFAFF creative expect 350. Follow this beginner-friendly guide for tips on sandwiching, quilting, and binding your project!
Use up the fabrics in your stash to make your very own pieced backing! Figure out how much fabric you need and how to use it [horizontally, vertically, or multi-pieced]. Christine Baker guides you through the process in 5 quick steps using her Brother NQ900. Free tutorial.
Go beyond the ordinary! Finish your quilt top with something different…a floating border for your flying geese! And, with the Brother NQ900, you’ll be dazzled by the results. Free tutorial.
Gather your flying geese and get ready to create your teams! Today’s tips show you how to sew your flying geese quilt blocks together to make your four borders. With the Brother NQ900, it’s even easier to create a fun and unique look. Free tutorial.
Making flying geese blocks without wasted fabric is ‘sew’ easy, especially with the Brother NQ900. 12 steps…That’s it! Make a bunch and come back tomorrow to find out how to sew them together to make a border. Free tutorial.
Fabric panels are great for so many projects. This week, Christine Baker uses a bee-themed panel to make a lap quilt with fun pieced borders using the Brother NQ900. It all starts today with choosing your fabrics, making the right cuts, and sewing on your first border! Free quilting tutorial.
It’s a great summer so far and I can’t imagine the weather turning cooler. Yesterday I shared a fall runner… thinking ahead. For this week’s last post, I’ll finish with Christmas in mind. Really, it’s never to soon to think of Christmas projects. Here’s an adorable holiday garland made up…
So far this week I shared ideal quilting project that highlight the glorious summer season. Yesterday, I shared the Dresden Delight quilted cushion cover by Linda Turner Griepentrog is the perfect quilting project for learning how to make the Dresden plate quilt block. Today, and in tomorrow’s post, I’m looking ahead…
Quilting for baby is one of the most common reasons we pick up quilting as a hobby, and yesterday’s quilting project, Tummy Time Mat is certainly one of those baby essentials that are enhanced by art of quilting. I have a bright and inspiring sewing project for you today designed…
Yesterday I posted the instructions for the Coral and Blue wallhanging, a very cool design by Linda Turner Griepentrog, a regular contributor at Coats & Clark. This project highlights the very versatile Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP® All-purpose Thread. Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP® All-purpose Thread is 100% polyester thread…
Welcome to a super fun week of quilt project using Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP® All-purpose Thread. Are you ready? Coats Dual Duty XP All Purpose Thread is 100% polyester thread useful for hand sewing and machine sewing. Use hand needles 7, 8 and machine needles 11, 14 for best…
In yesterday’s post, I demonstrated my method of quilt sandwiching. The time has come to discuss quilting and what I call, the appliquilting that I have referencing all week with my Fireside Modern Drunkards Path quilt made with the luscious Banyan Batiks Jungle Rose Cool fabric. How to choose the quilting for…
All week, I have been explaining the process of making a quilt to showcase the beautiful Banyan Batiks Jungle Rose Cool Banyan fabric. Yesterday I pieced my quilt together and now I’m ready to demonstrate my method of quilt sandwiching. For smaller projects and in particular this Fireside Modern Drunkards Path…
The last 2 days, I’ve been discussing fabric selection with Jungle Rose Cool fabric from Banyan Batiks and the supplies needed along with cutting instructions for the gorgeous Fireside Modern Drunkards Path lap quilt shown below. Today, I’ll discuss how to applique the arcs and get moving on the piecing…
Yesterday, I spoke about the gorgeous Banyan Batiks Jungle Rose Cool fabric and showed an image of the finished quilt. Today, I’m discussing cutting and preparing the fabric. What’s really neat about batik fabric is that it doesn’t fray as easy as other types of cotton quilting fabric. Because of this…
This year, I designed the Fireside Modern Drunkards Path quilt from the Jungle Rose Cool colorway by Banyan Batiks as a way to show quilting enthusiasts a last minute quilt can be done in time for Christmas. The quilt’s name is inspired by Fairfield Quilter’s 80/20 Batting and as a lap…