[…] to Step 3 to see the layout diagram. You may need a larger cut of fabric if the print is running the wrong way.* Simple sewing machine Thread Cutting mat Rotary cutter Ruler Straight pins Iron & ironing board or pressing mat Scissors Large sheet(s) of paper – I used wrapping paper, but posterboard […]
[…] Week 1:Cottoneer – $50 gift certificate AND Noodle and Bee – winner’s choice of quilt t-shirt Week 2:Broadway Fabrics – $100 gift certificate Week 3: Aurifil – thread set AND Modern American Vintage – handmade tailor’s clapper Week 4: Traveling Dye Co. – winner’s choice of hand-dyed fabric bundle Week 5: Fabric Stork – fat […]
[…] sewing. Our next blog series, Meet the Maker, is going to feature other creatives in the sewing space, showcasing all of the incredible things that needle and thread can do! For example… have you ever considered dabbling in the garment-sewing world? A simple, elegant pattern is the perfect place to start. Introducing Wiksten, your […]
Notions are the theme of this month’s issue, and what better place than a basket to keep all of your snips, threads, and thimbles?! So how cute and fitting is it to have a basket block tutorial for you to use as pillows, quilts, or whatever your quilty heart desires! I took a traditional […]
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[…] Supply Co. and Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids is simply dreamy. Quilted Sham Tutorial Supplies (One Sham): Starling Pattern 2+ FQs (I used 4 for more variety.) Thread Cutting mat Ruler Scissors Rotary cutter Straight pins Disappearing ink pen Iron & ironing board Wonder Clips For a standard-size pillow sham: 1 1/2 yd. of background/border […]
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[…] if you’re working with similar looking fabrics like me. If you are new to chain piecing, below you can see it in action. I’m not snipping the thread between blocks. Instead I am “chaining” them together be continuous sewing. This makes the sewing process much more efficient. Only do this if you can stay […]
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