[…] much as good as it gets. Oh! And before you ask, below are my all time favorite hand quilting notions: Gold Eye Embroidery Needles DMC Pearl Cotton Thread Clover Needle Threader Hera Marker Gingher Snips Quilting-Tutorial Fly Away Quilt Pattern: Use Up Those Scraps! Quilt Pattern Available From Suzy Quilts | Suzy Quilts https://suzyquilts.com/fly-away-quilt […]
[…] from the seams. For some added texture and visual interest I hand stitched white Xs inside each black “kross.” For hand-quilting, I use DMC #8 Pearl Cotton Thread, Clover Gold Eye embroidery needles and always a needle threader. If you’re on Instagram, use #KrisKrossQuilt so we can all enjoy your beautiful designs! Now let […]
[…] some good news! Linen actually gets along pretty awesome with sewing machines. It’s not too slippery and doesn’t stretch a ton. You can use your typical quilting thread and a universal needle on your machine. The best thing to pack when getting ready to have an encounter with linen is a good attitude. Get […]
[…] quilting and hand quilting as an added touch. This is also a fun way to add little pops of color through stitching. Can you see the orange thread on the lavender fabric? Don’t forget the Maypole extension patterns! We added extra sizes in these Maypole quilt extension patterns! Maypole Wall Hanging Maypole Pillow Use […]
[…] micro-serrated edge (see serrated-edged scissors below.) Other Cutting Tools to Complete Your Entourage Tula Pink 5″ Curved EZ Snip Have you ever used scissors to trim a thread and accidentally cut a tiny hole in your quilt? Ack! After all the work you put into piecing or quilting, a scissors accident is the last […]
[…] The Week 7 Prize More free longarm quilting! Can you even handle all of the free longarm quilting that is getting passed out around here? Knot and Thread Design is sponsoring free edge-to-edge quilting on a single throw quilt. Shipping and batting are not included. If you’re new to longarm quilting, be sure to […]
[…] 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. And then…well, and then I can get a […]
[…] (6) 17″ square napkins Fabric (see details below) 5/8″ ric rac: 2 1/8 yd. each of 6 colors Rotary cutter Ruler Cutting mat Iron and ironing board Thread Straight pins Simple sewing machine Seam ripper Point turner (optional) Step 1: Choose Your Fabric It was difficult to decide which fabrics to use for my […]
[…] synopsis concludes with discussion questions for you to think about or even talk about with a book club! A letter from the editor (me) discussing the common threads running throughout the issue and why we selected its theme. Issue 1 Sneak Peek! Ready for a sneak peek of our first issue? It’s simply Meet […]
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