Have you ever wished you had the time to just play with your sewing machine? The more I play with the Husqvarna Viking H|Class 100 Q, the more I like the machine. Every time I turn it on, I find another feature or well thought out detail. This makes me…
Today, it’s all about the feet for the Husqvarna Viking H|Class 100Q sewing machine and all you ever wanted to know about them! Six feet are included with the machine, however you are not limited to those six feet as most of the accessory feet made for Husqvarna sewing machines will…
I must start today’s blog with a confession. As I mentioned yesterday I have been teaching quilt making for 14 years and have seen many many different kinds of sewing machines. Once I got into quilting in a serious way, I purchased a serious machine and while I did not…
Ahh…summer is almost here, which makes me think of travel and holiday plans! This year I’d really like to take my sewing machine with me, but the ones I have are not ideal for ‘taking along’. I came about this little treasure of a sewing machine that will make it…
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Baste your quilt like a pro with Odif 505, then echo quilt with clean, parallel lines. Paul Leger wraps up the landscape quilt project with texture and precision.
Discover the Thread Velvet embroidery technique on the Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 65! Learn setup, cutting tips, and how to add texture to holiday projects.
Learn how to use Clover ¼” Quick Bias Tape with a SCHMETZ twin needle to frame and enhance a quilted landscape. A stunning stained-glass effect made easy!
Learn how to secure fabric layers for your quilt landscape using HeatnBond interfacing and Odif 505 Temporary Adhesive Glue Stick. A game-changer for precision placement!
Paul begins shaping his landscape wall quilt using OLFA rotary cutters, freehand or with a curve ruler. Learn how to layer hills and build dimension with confident cuts.
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.
Explore yarn couching on the Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 65! Learn how to set up, choose designs, and combine this technique with traditional machine embroidery.
Explore Stitch Out Mode on the Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 65! Learn about Ghost Mode, Exact Position, Hoop Settings, and how to customize your embroidery workflow.
Discover the Husqvarna VIKING Designer Topaz 65’s embroidery power! Explore editing features, design tools, built-in help, and why it’s ideal for creative stitchers.
Explore all the quilting modes of the Husqvarna Viking Topaz 55Q—free-motion, ruler work, and dual feed options for beautiful stitches on any project, large or small.
Embroider reversible charger-style placemats with pumpkins and holly using the PFAFF creative expression 750 and SINGER MOMENTO 24” Craft Cutting Machine.
Create a reversible holiday runner using the embroidery side of the PFAFF creative expression 750 and endless CREATIVATE designs for fall and Christmas.
Discover how to make casserole, bowl, and ice cream cozies with precise cuts on the SINGER MOMENTO 24” and perfect stitching on the PFAFF creative expression 750.
Learn how to make a 100% cotton casserole cozy, cut on the SINGER MOMENTO 24” and sewn on the PFAFF creative expression 750 for perfect handmade holiday gifts.
Start your holiday sewing early! Cut and embroider perfect gifts with the SINGER MOMENTO 24” Craft Cutting Machine and PFAFF creative expression 750.
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…