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[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] fabric so special?” Or, more to the point, “Why is Liberty fabric so expensive?” I cover this along with sewing tips in the blog post – A Quilty Adventure: How to Sew with Lawn. Liberty fabric is printed on Tana lawn. Tana Lawn is specific to Liberty of London fabric not because it is a […]
[…] tools is just as important as perfecting your sewing skills. This Quilting 101 post will help you fill up your toolbox with everything you need to create quilty magic. (And since I’m the kind of person that likes to write things I’ve already done on my to-do lists just so I can cross them […]
[…] this because for this book tour I made a quilt from another designer’s pattern. And you know why? The designer is super sweet and simply irresistible (in a very quilty way). Even before I got to meet Jemima Flendt (which I did this past 2017 Spring Quilt Market), I agreed to be on this Weekend Quilting tour because […]
[…] might not actually be the best person to ask about appropriate footwear, but I do know what I’m talking about when it comes to universal needles.) My Quilty Adventure series will give you more detailed information on which fabric pairs with what needle, but as a general rule, use a stronger, thicker needle with stronger, […]
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