[…] mark, draw a horizontal line every 3″. This will establish your grid. I knew I really wanted my quilting design to pop, so I chose light colored thread to add a little extra flair. Starting in the top left corner, intersect the top left corner of the first full rectangle and head for the […]
[…] fabric pulling one direction and then the opposite direction when quilting large areas, I quilt one line top to bottom, then lock the stitch and cut the thread. Starting from the top again, I sew another line. By sewing all of the lines in the same direction there are no tension issues and the […]
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[…] recognize this moment of clarity and peace you just gave yourself. Let’s Get Cutting! Since you prewashed your fabric you know for certain the vertical and horizontal threads that make up your fabric are no longer distorted or stretched from being on a bolt. That’s great news because the next thing we’re going to […]
[…] a bunch of fabric scraps Cutting mat Rotary cutter Scissors Ruler Temporary marker Basting supplies – either safety pins or basting spray Tailor’s Clapper Simple Sewing Machine Thread Straight pins Iron & ironing board or pressing mat Step 1: Assemble the Maypole Wall Hanging Top First things first – assemble your Maypole Wall Hanging […]
[…] Pink in this tutorial) Scissors Serger (optional) OR Zig zag foot Basic quilting supplies Optional Materials For Hand Quilting Sashiko needle for hand quilting Perle cotton #8 thread Hera marker Step 1: Make the Reflections Wall Hanging Follow the directions to make a 30″ x 30″ wall hanging quilt. Although the fabric requirements provided […]
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