Northcott Quilting options for a Banyan Classics rail fence quilt by Michael Smith February 22, 2019 by Michael Smith February 22, 2019 Yesterday, I cut and sewed the rail fence blocks and placed them on the design wall so I could see the quilt come to life. The Banyan Classics fabrics make a very striking quilt, don’t you think? I just love the color palette! Whether you finish your quilt yourself on… FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
Northcott It’s hip to be square! Cutting and sewing rail fence blocks by Michael Smith February 21, 2019 by Michael Smith February 21, 2019 As a beginner, you likely won’t have a lot of specialized tools at your disposal, but a 12½” x 12½” square up ruler is one you should invest in right from the start. You’ll use it constantly, as in the following step. Cutting the blocks Yesterday I showed you how… FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
Northcott Easy pressing tips for a perfect square rail fence blocks by Michael Smith February 20, 2019 by Michael Smith February 20, 2019 If making a quilt is new to you, you may wonder about this constant back and forth between stations; cutting, sewing and pressing. I call it the trifecta of quilting. Each is an integral part of constructing a beautiful quilt, one which will hopefully be well-used and well-loved forever. Pressing… FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
Northcott Quick and easy cutting instructions for a classic rail fence quilt by Michael Smith February 19, 2019 by Michael Smith February 19, 2019 Yesterday, I introduced the colorways for the NEW Banyan Batiks, Banyan Classics Collection. I’m thrilled to start the rail fence quilt with this new batik line. Before cutting into your fabric it’s a good idea to give it a quick press, especially if you’ve chosen to wash it. Ah, to… FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
Northcott NEW Banyan Classics Collection makes for a knockout rail fence quilt by Michael Smith February 18, 2019 by Michael Smith February 18, 2019 I was beyond excited when asked to write about Banyan Batiks NEW Banyan Classics Collection. After all, what quilter doesn’t love the idea of receiving a box of fabric in the mail, right? Christmas came early! Imagine my delight when I saw the beautiful palette of the Banyan Classics Collection… FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail
