[…] them down, the design possibilities are huge! Just look what I was able to achieve with some scraps of fabric and fusible webbing! Read more about my adventures with Toyota here. Are you ready to practice your new raw-edge appliqué skills?? How about you practice with a FREE PATTERN! That’s right!!! You get a […]
[…] pattern is not absolutely necessary to quilting, but it sure does open up a larger world of sewing projects. This book includes simple patterns for all things quilty – a tote, wall hanging, table runner, and more. There is even a section on precut bundles of fabric, since we all know how much quilters […]
Hey quilty friend, are you up for trying some simple free motion quilting scallops with me? These rolling hills or “organic scallops” are one of my favorite free motion quilting motifs. Why? Because you don’t need to spend time drawing guide marks and once you get into a rhythm they are incredibly fast to […]
Happy New Year, friends! If you’re anything like me, your scrap bins are positively overflowing from last year’s projects. One of my quilty resolutions for this year is to use more scraps than I make. So with that in mind, let’s make a scrappy quilt!If you’re new to scrappy quilting and just don’t know […]
[…] on its merry way wrapped securely inside an envelope, binding can be a sweet addition to your card! I love this method because it adds an extra quilty touch, and looks nice and neat. Press the 2″ x 24″ piece of fabric in half the long way to create quilt binding. Here’s where quilted […]
Quilty friends, have you ever considered working with fabrics other than our beloved quilting cottons? Maybe you’re thinking of making a memory quilt, or perhaps you’re just looking for more cost-effective fabric options. No matter the reason, this guide to upcycling fabric for quilting is for you! I love thrifting for fabric that […]
[…] a Maypole quilt I didn’t like and there are over 2,000 in the tag #MaypoleQuilt on Instagram! Check it out for yourself! You May Also Like… A Quilty Adventure: How to Sew with Different Fabrics How to Make the Softest Baby Quilt in the World Maypole Quilted Floor Pillow Tutorial New Horizons Quilt with Double […]
[…] simple re-thread was all you needed to do. Note: Some fabric substrates have special needs when it comes to thread, needles, and stitch length. Check out my Quilty Adventure series to find the fabric you are using and make sure you’ve packed the proper gear. How to Sew with Denim How to Sew with Double […]
[…] the fabrics include: Essex Yarn-Dyed Linen Loominous woven cotton Yarn-Dyed Chambray *If quilting with different substrates is new to you, check out my fun blog series called Quilty Adventure – Sewing with Various Substrates. Above family photos by Lais Livon. The quilt below uses: Arizona After Pano Spring Arizona After Scatter Apricot Arizona After Strata […]
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