Discover how to quilt edge-to-edge designs flawlessly using the Husqvarna Viking Large Magnetic Hoop and Designer Epic 3. Placement tools ensure perfect alignment every time.
Meet the Husqvarna Viking Large Magnetic Hoop—made for the Designer Epic 3. Get unmatched stability and ease of hooping for embroidery, quilting, and delicate fabrics.
Take a closer look at the stunning Nordic Frost Edition of the Husqvarna VIKING Designer Epic 3. Same powerful features with a fresh new look and improved ergonomics!
Create a small abstract quiltlet using buttons, twill tape, and decorative stitches while exploring color, texture, and creative freedom through playful quilting.
See how a simple button collection sparks creativity in this Serengeti-inspired art quilt, featuring applique, free-motion quilting, and playful finishing details.
Keep your purse deconstruction stress-free with two key steps: take lots of photos and label every piece. Learn how linings, pockets, and zippers go together.
Deconstruct a beloved fabric purse and reuse the zippers. Learn the two must have tools, how to inspect seams, remove bias tape, and prep pieces for a new pattern. Step by step!!
Create a small abstract quiltlet using buttons, twill tape, and decorative stitches while exploring color, texture, and creative freedom through playful quilting.
See how a simple button collection sparks creativity in this Serengeti-inspired art quilt, featuring applique, free-motion quilting, and playful finishing details.
Explore free-form felting with wool roving, using machine embroidery to create a dimensional flower artwork, and finish a felted pillow with creative closures.
Discover how to position appliqué with precision using Scan the Hoop and the Projection System on the Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 and the Large Magnetic Hoop.
Discover how to quilt edge-to-edge designs flawlessly using the Husqvarna Viking Large Magnetic Hoop and Designer Epic 3. Placement tools ensure perfect alignment every time.
Meet the Husqvarna Viking Large Magnetic Hoop—made for the Designer Epic 3. Get unmatched stability and ease of hooping for embroidery, quilting, and delicate fabrics.
Take a closer look at the stunning Nordic Frost Edition of the Husqvarna VIKING Designer Epic 3. Same powerful features with a fresh new look and improved ergonomics!
Explore fringe embroidery with the Husqvarna VIKING Designer Topaz 65. Learn how to stitch, cut, and customize for stunning textured effects with three finishing options.
Learn how to stitch ribbon designs in the hoop using the PFAFF creative icon 2. Create perfectly aligned decorative rows with Sequence Creator and embroidery mode guidance.
Learn how Exclusive Triple Ribbon Stitches work on the PFAFF creative icon 2. Follow step-by-step guidance to braid three ribbons into bold, dimensional decorative stitches.
Explore Exclusive Double Ribbon Stitches on the PFAFF creative icon 2. Learn how two ribbons fold and cross to create dimensional, braided designs using built-in stitch guidance.
Learn how Exclusive Single Ribbon Stitches work on the PFAFF creative icon 2. Follow step-by-step guidance to fold and shape ribbon into dimensional decorative stitches.
Discover PFAFF creative icon 2 Exclusive Ribbon Stitches. Learn single, double, and triple ribbon stitch techniques, setup tips, and how to add rich texture to sewing projects.
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…