Forget that new car smell, nothing makes me smile more than that ‘new machine’ smell. I can’t describe it any other way than to say it’s a smell of happiness and wonder at the same time. It’s better than being a kid at Christmas because as an adult I’ll cherish…
It’s here, it’s here, it’s finally here! 5 stellar features on a NEW entry level sewing machine – the PFAFF Creative 1.5! And I’m so glad you joined me on this new adventure, stay tuned for an exciting week, with an awesome quilt project to boot! But for now, let me…
Isn’t this exciting! So many ways to keep us quilters amused over the summer. Today’s tips will help pass the time on those rainy days when you can’t be outside or need some downtime. Number 41 – Assemble a jigsaw puzzle For whatever reason, you’re stuck inside? Why not assemble…
Wow, it’s Friday already! The week has sure flown by and has been packed full of all kinds of tips, tricks and great tools for quilting. Today is mostly about binding and the 3 most important tips for binding. I left off yesterday with the flowers stitched down to the…
Today is applique day! Applique is one of my favorite ways to embellish a quilt. My favorite method of applique is with fusible web and stitching everything down with the machine. If I had to do needle turn applique which I think is just gorgeous we wouldn’t finish this project…
Now that our flowers, leaves and bows are nice and dry, let’s use an easy no-sew way to add a bit of pizzazz to our 3D spring banner! Free tutorial. Free pattern.
Today, with Christine Baker, find out how you can create shapes and shape fabric to make 3D flowers that will make your spring banner POP! Free tutorial. Free pattern.
Here’s another great Spring project! Get your background ready for a cute little Spring Banner and see how Sulky threads are great for straight stitching and topstitching! Free pattern. Free tutorial.
Let’s paint! Use a combination of paints or take a shot at mixing paints to create a splash of new colors to stencil your tea towels! The possibilities are endless! Free pattern. Free tutorial.
Your next Spring project starts today! Plan on a fun and colorful adventure while learning ways to create your stencil. Free pattern, free tutorial.
Find out how this embroidery technique is perfect for piecing or quilting in the hoop with the Husqvarna VIKING DESIGNER EPIC 3. Try out today’s project, a leaf-shaped hot mat. Free tutorial.
There are so many amazing things you can create or decorate using Floating Stitches on the Husqvarna VIKING DESIGNER EPIC 3. Free tutorial
Find out what Elaine Theriault learned using the Husqvarna VIKING DESIGNER EPIC 3 for quilting a quilt. These tips are real game-changers! Free tutorial.
Using a Quilters Metal Hoop with the Husqvarna VIKING DESIGNER EPIC 3 is the perfect way to get the results you want on your next quilt. Free tutorial
You’ll LOVE this easy and fast way to ‘quilt’ your quilt with the speed and ease of the Adjustable Stitch in the Ditch foot and the large space on the DESIGNER EPIC 3. Free tutorial
Finishing this week’s free quilting pattern using the blanket stitch and binding the table topper on the PFAFF passport 2.0. Free quilting pattern for a spring table topper and tutorial
Know about the specialized quilting and applique stitches on the PFAFF passport 2.0 Sewing Machine, to facilitate your joy in making quilts. Free quilting table topper pattern
Thanks to the needle up/down feature and the IDT System on the PFAFF passport 2.0 Sewing Machine, no need to use any pins when sewing the strips to this spring table topper. Free quilting table topper pattern
Going over 3 key features that make accurate piecing a breeze on the PFAFF passport 2.0.
Join us this week as we unbox and review the very portable PFAFF passport 2.0 before starting a quilting 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…