Add stunning checkered borders to the Jelly Roll Quilt with a Twist
Learn to sew checkered borders using 2½” squares with Gütermann 50wt thread and SCHMETZ Universal Needles. Achieve smooth seams and perfect diagonal movement in your quilt.
Learn to sew checkered borders using 2½” squares with Gütermann 50wt thread and SCHMETZ Universal Needles. Achieve smooth seams and perfect diagonal movement in your quilt.
Learn how to piece a jelly roll quilt using SCHMETZ Universal Needles and Gütermann Cotton Thread for smooth stitching, clean joins, and precise quilt construction.
Learn how to square fabric and cut perfect 2½” strips and squares using OLFA rotary cutters and Omnigrip rulers—essentials for building a flawless quilt top.
Get started on a jelly roll quilt with a twist! Prep your stash, press with the Oliso Tula Pink iron, and gather tools for a fun and stress-free quilting adventure.
Learn how to design and stitch custom quilting motifs using Creativate Embroidery Software and the Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3, plus tips for hooping and exact placement.
Learn to sew checkered borders using 2½” squares with Gütermann 50wt thread and SCHMETZ Universal Needles. Achieve smooth seams and perfect diagonal movement in your quilt.
Learn how to piece a jelly roll quilt using SCHMETZ Universal Needles and Gütermann Cotton Thread for smooth stitching, clean joins, and precise quilt construction.
Learn how to square fabric and cut perfect 2½” strips and squares using OLFA rotary cutters and Omnigrip rulers—essentials for building a flawless quilt top.
Get started on a jelly roll quilt with a twist! Prep your stash, press with the Oliso Tula Pink iron, and gather tools for a fun and stress-free quilting adventure.
Explore creative quilts like Hope Springs Eternal and Nos Aïeuls quilts using SCHMETZ Twin Needle, Clover Quick Bias Tape, and Gütermann thread for stunning stitched designs.
Learn how to design and stitch custom quilting motifs using Creativate Embroidery Software and the Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3, plus tips for hooping and exact placement.
Learn to create stunning machine embroidery appliqué using Creativate Embroidery Software, SVG files, Singer Momento, and Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 with ease.
Learn how to design and cut beautiful appliqué using Creativate Crafting Software and Singer Momento. Discover tips for fusible web, cutting mats, and maintaining your tools.
Discover how to design quilts using Creativate Quilting Software and cut fabric with the Singer Momento digital cutter. Save time and create precise pieces with ease.
Explore Creativate’s new tools for sewing, quilting, crafting, and embroidery. Learn about its software, apps, and design catalogue to elevate your creative projects.
Learn how to quilt and bind a runner with exposed decorative seams using the PFAFF admire air 7000 serger. Tips for chain stitching, fusible thread, and neat finishing!
Create a striking table runner with exposed decorative seams using the PFAFF admire air 7000 serger. Learn how to pair fabrics and metallic threads for bold, beautiful results.
Learn how to piece a Quilt As You Go baby quilt using the PFAFF admire air 5000 serger. Quick, neat, and fun—perfect for layered strips and fast finishes with great results.
See how quick it is to piece an I Spy charm quilt using the PFAFF admire air 7000 serger and create a custom embroidered name panel for a fun and personalized finish.
Discover how to piece a jelly roll quilt using the PFAFF admire air 5000 serger for fast, fray-free seams and creative design freedom. A fun twist on traditional piecing!
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…