scrappy quilt

Scrappy Houses Quilt

Fifteen tiny scrap houses come together into a cheerful quilt top. A pieced border frames the design, and a few bonus block ideas use up any leftover squares. This post covers cutting the house pieces and sewing the little roofs and doors. It also covers arranging the rows and building…

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Raw edge applique – it’s all in the way you move

If raw edge applique on curved shapes intimidates you, you need to try the Husqvarna viking Opal 670 computerized sewing machine and an Open Toe presser foot. Read on to find out how Elaine Theriault achieves beautiful, smooth stitches on her applique shapes for her Valentine’s pillow, and how you can too!

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