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Discover how HeatnBond fusible webs performed in real-world tests on knits, fleece, denim, and more. Learn key insights for applique, hemming, and fabric adhesion success!
Learn how to use HeatnBond FeatherLite, Lite, and Ultra for sewing, applique, and fusible bias projects. Discover tips for best results with these adhesive tapes. HeatnBond, sewing tools, fusible web, applique projects
Learn how to use HeatnBond SOFTSTRETCH fusible web on knits, denim, fleece, and more! Get expert tips, test results, and best practices for perfect, stretchy hems and appliques.
Learn all about fusible web! Discover different types, weights, and uses, plus expert tips on working with HeatnBond products for quilting, applique, and crafting success.
Explore the differences between batting, stabilizers, interfacing, and fusible webs. Learn their unique uses and properties and how to choose the right one for your crafting projects!
Discover how to create, modify, and send embroidery designs wirelessly using mySewnet Embroidery Software and the Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3. Try it today!
Discover how to load embroidery designs and create custom patterns using the powerful tools on the Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3. Explore endless creative possibilities!
Discover 36 machine embroidery styles using the HUSQVARNA VIKING Designer Epic 3! Learn techniques like applique, quilting, cutwork, and more with built-in tutorials and accessories.
Discover the must-have tools and supplies for machine embroidery! From hoops to stabilizers, learn what you need to confidently create flawless embroidery projects.
Discover why an embroidery machine is a game-changer for quilters! From quilt labels to stunning embellishments, explore endless ways to elevate your quilting projects; Husqvarna VIKING Designer Epic 3
See how to machine embroider the cutest stuffed boots holiday ornament, designed entirely in the hoop using the PFAFF creative icon 2. The ornament is machine embroidered on felt.
Join Olesya Lebedenko as she shows you how to add the finishing touches to the cutest holiday boot-shaped ornaments, crafted with the PFAFF Creative Icon 2 Sewing and Embroidery Machine.
Join Olesya Lebedenko to continue your festive crafting journey! After embroidering Christmas ornaments, learn how to program and stitch the ornament shapes in the hoop.
Now that the felt Christmas ornament prep is done, it’s time to choose an embroidery design! Explore the PFAFF creative icon 2’s vast design library for endless inspiration.
See how to machine embroider the cutest stuffed boots holiday ornament, designed entirely in-the-hoop using the PFAFF creative icon 2. The ornament is machine embroidered on felt.
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…