Practical quilting tips and techniques, from mitered corners to fussy cutting.
Who wants to learn 4 easy ways to sew mitered corners? Mitered corners give your sewing projects a professional-looking finish. When in doubt, mitered corners are the way to go! In this blog post, you’ll learn how to sew a mitered corner with ease. With a few simple steps, you’ll be able to create a…
Why do you need a Tailor’s clapper for quilting and patchwork? Have you ever heard of a tailor’s clapper? Have you ever wondered what it is? And most importantly have you ever wondered if you need a tailor’s clapper for quilting? The short answer is YES, you absolutely do. But let me explain a few…
Santa pillowcase Did you ever wonder how to sew a fancy cushion cover with piping?You want a professional-looking pillowcase with piping on the edges?Here is a super easy step step by step tutorial.Since ’tis is the season’ I will use my happy Santa Head quilt block for this tutorial. Materials for Santa pillowcase Materials needed: (for a pillowcase aprox. 15.5″x 15.5″ finished)- quilt block 12″x 12″ plus 28 2 1/2 ” squares around the quilt blockor a 16″x 16″ quilt block(or […]
You know how to make your own bias tape, but you always wondered how to make your own piping? You’re asking yourself how can I make my own corded piping?What is piping for sewing? Or what kind of piping do I refer to here?I am talking about a trim or edging around a pillowcase or bag, that typically consists of a thin strip of fabric, usually a bias tape with a cord inside. This narrow tube is attached to the edges of decorative items such as pillowcases, garments or bags to enhance the edges or […]
How to easily sew a simple, quilted drawstring bag with a paper pieced quilt block? And there’s a bonus: it’s lined and with inside pockets. beachy summer drawstring bag I mean seriously is there such a thing as too many drawstring bags? I am sure we all agree ………… ABSOLUTLY NOT 🙂 You can use…
What is fussy cutting patchwork and how to use it in Foundation Paper Piecing, English Paper Piecing, or quilting in general? I have been quilting for a long time, and I remember the days when I was cutting fabric for a quilt and was giddy with joy when the pattern of the fabric ended up…
Foundation Paper Piecing is my favorite quilting technique. And as the name says, paper is one of the main foundation piecing supplies. Foundation paper piecing is used to create very accurate stitches and lines on a design, and I love accuracy, I’m a Virgo after all. But for me, it is also a great method…
How to quickly sew a zippered pouch with flat bottom?One can NOT have to many zippered pouches, it’s like shoes… you can never ever have too many, right?Zippered pouches are super easy to make and you can use them for anything and everything literally all the time.I’ll show you how quick and easy it is,…
How to shorten a nylon zipper ? A super short and quick way to solve this problem. Dont we all know the situation where we want to quickly sew a gift or project, like a pouch or bag, and we do have all the fabrics and supplies but… Oh No… the zipper is too long….
Choosing fabric for your quilting projects can sometimes seem overwhelming and will and should take some time and consideration. Not knowing where to start can hold you back from doing it at all. Sounds familiar? I have been there. You enter a fabric store and the selection is so stunning and colorful, you don’t even…
