Blog Archives - Suzy Quilts

10 Oct

Becoming a BERNINA Babe with the B 570 QE

I have so many fun, free and exciting things to cram into this one post about the NEW BERNINA 570 QE, it’s going to be really hard for me to stay on track. Since I want to be sure you don’t miss anything because of my excessive rambling, I have written a detailed outline that I will strictly adhere to...

JK, I’m totally going to deviate.

Posted on October 10, 2017October 16, 2017 by Suzy Quilts 66 Comments

06 Oct

Sewing Tools

Quilt Marking Tools: Different Ways to Draw Guidelines

There are so many different quilt marking tools available to us sewers, it can be a little bit overwhelming and a LOT bit scary since many of them come with their own whispered horror story. Let me do my best to clear away the mystery surrounding some of these tools so you can go forth and draw guide marks with confidence.

Posted on October 6, 2017October 18, 2017 by Suzy Quilts 51 Comments

29 Sep

Quilting 101, Tutorials

How to Baste a Quilt

This tutorial will show you 3 different ways to baste a quilt, but first let’s begin with a quick attitude check for those who need it. Growing up I lived across the street from a retired military man and he would say, "AC, Suzy." He was never one to elaborate, but I knew what he meant.

Posted on September 29, 2017October 5, 2017 by Suzy Quilts 30 Comments

21 Sep

Quilting

Fly Away Quilt Pattern: Use Up Those Scraps!

The Fly Away Quilt Pattern is available for instant download!
Get the pattern here.

Scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE Fabricworm quilt kit giveaway details!

Even though the Fly Away quilt pattern originally made its debut in Modern Patchwork Magazine in 2016, and then continued its journey across America to be apart of QuiltCon East in 2017, that is not where the life of this quilt truly began.

Posted on September 21, 2017October 11, 2017 by Suzy Quilts 466 Comments

16 Sep

Quilting

What to Listen to While Sewing

More and more I have found myself enjoying the slow and steady work of hand-quilting. It can be quite meditative – the rocking of the needle, the feel of the fabric and the smooth length of thread between my fingers. All of these elements work together to create a wonderfully relaxing environment...for about an hour.

Posted on September 16, 2017September 25, 2017 by Suzy Quilts 20 Comments

11 Sep

Free Patterns, Tutorials

10 Creepy & Fun Halloween Sewing DIYs

Here are the only Halloween sewing DIYs you'll need for this fall season, so grab a chai tea, a handful of candy corn and let's dive in!

Out here in the Midwest, we like our abrupt transitions. So, last week, we were all about sippin’ margs on the patio in our summer rompers, and then suddenly someone hit the “fall” button, and it’s all about SWEATERS!

Posted on September 11, 2017September 17, 2017 by Suzy Quilts 6 Comments

07 Sep

Sewing Tools, Tutorials

How to Fix Fabric Bleeds

The pattern seen in this post is Nordic Triangles. You can find it here in the shop!

Hi, I’m Dr. Suzy, and welcome to Quilting Medical School. Today’s class will be about a special sort of quilt surgery: fixing fabric bleeds.

Posted on September 7, 2017September 18, 2017 by Suzy Quilts 40 Comments

31 Aug

Sewing Tools, Tutorials

4 Creative Ways to Label a Quilt

In the words of the 21st century philosopher Beyoncé, “If you liked it then you should have put a label on it.” What?… she didn’t say that? Well, I'm pretty sure it was something close to that.

Posted on August 31, 2017September 17, 2017 by Suzy Quilts 36 Comments

26 Aug

Sewing Tools

The Best Iron for Sewing (One Quilter’s Opinion)

If quilters were cowboys, they would all have irons in their hip holsters. Sometimes I wish I could spin my iron around on my index finger before pressing wrinkles, but I think I might break a finger. Irons really are an essential tool when you’re working on precise sewing projects like quilts, so you should know what the best iron for sewing is!

Posted on August 26, 2017October 6, 2017 by Suzy Quilts 29 Comments

The Fly Away Quilt Pattern is available for instant download! Get the pattern here.

Scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE Fabricworm quilt kit giveaway details!

The pattern seen in this post is Nordic Triangles. You can find it here in the shop!

The Fly Away Quilt Pattern is available for instant download!
Get the pattern here.