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[…] to buy it. Plus Suzy and I share our favorite conditioners! Get the Adventureland quilt pattern, pictured above! You Might Also Like… 5 Underrated Quilting Notions Quilt Tying Tutorial: How to Tie a Quilt with Yarn or Embroidery Thread The Difference Between Cotton and Poly Thread: A Hard-Hitting Interview 5 Secrets to Machine Quilting […]
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a wholecloth quilt using Kantha-style stitches. A wholecloth quilt differs from the types of quilts you’ve probably made before because there is no piecing. Instead, two whole pieces of cloth are used for the top and back. That makes this type of quilt excellent for whipping upContinue Reading…
For your reference, I’ve created a list of basic and not-so-basic quilting terms, tools and supplies. In this post you’ll learn common quilting acronyms, technique names, and, if your head isn’t spinning by then, lots of links to blog posts that dive in-depth into many different aspects of sewing. However, before we jump into that,Continue Reading…
[…] make a quilt block punch needle masterpiece! You Might Also Like… Fly Away Quilt Pattern: Use Up Those Scraps! Meet a Fabulous Fiber Artist: Judith Scott Quilt Tying Tutorial: How to Tie a Quilt with Yarn or Embroidery Thread How is Fabric Made? Understand the Process in 3 Steps How to Add Decorative Stitching […]
Binding: you either love it or hate it. For some, it’s the last opportunity to add a handmade touch to their beloved quilt and a moment to be savored. For others, it’s the last obstacle in the way of being finished and getting to use their quilt. Regardless of where you come down on theContinue Reading…
I have been fascinated by barn quilts since I saw my first one in rural Michigan this past Christmas. I made my husband drive up a snow covered path so I could hop out of the car, scamper through the snow and snap a photo. You can see that photo below. You may be justContinue Reading…
I’ve made many quilts over the years. Some quilts needed rushing so I could finish for a special date. Other quilts allowed me to linger, stitching by hand and pouring myself into the memory of its making. The beautiful thing about quilts is that they can be treasured by the recipient, whether the process wasContinue Reading…
With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be thinking about what to wear for the holidays. For me, I usually opt for the stretchiest pair of leggings I can find paired with a chic oversized sweater, perfect for maximized feasting capacity. But have you thought about what your tree will wear? You heard me –Continue Reading…
[…] happened? What went wrong? Why me? Sleep Walking I’m awake I tell myself. Get up. Put on pants. Tie your shoes. What was I doing? Oh yeah… tying my shoes… I can’t move my limbs without enormous effort. I’m supposed to be washing a glass, but it’s not until the water gets too hot […]
