batting

Yesterday I listed all the supplies we’ll need to create a quilted spring banner. Are you all set? Let’s go! Today, let’s prepare the applique pieces and apply them to the background fabric. Step 2 Prepare the fabric and fusible web For this project I used HeatnBond Feather Lite extra …

Last month in my post Adding dimension to applique pieces using fabric markers, we learned how to accent a floral applique with color. During this week’s posts, I’ll show you how to use fusible web applique to create a fun quilted spring banner. This is a great project to practice …

My little project is definitely coming together. And to think I had such a creative block at the beginning of the week. Yesterday I showed you how easy it can be to sew curves using 4 steps the right way. I’ll use a no binding finish for the placemats which …

Yesterday, I kept track of everything and was able to put all those squares together without any reverse sewing thanks to those great organization tips I used. They sure made life much easier. I’ve put the borders on and now it is time to think about quilting this masterpiece. There …

When I was a kid, the women of my family would show up with for a visit with their creative works in progress. As they chatted about the latest news, family gossip, or the plot lines to favorite soap operas, our visitors worked on their knitting — a mitten or …