[…] at the end so you can see the process in real time. Decorative Binding Materials A quilt that’s ready for hand binding Water-soluble marker Wonder Clips Hand-quilting thread, perle cotton, or embroidery floss (I used DMC Pearl Cotton Thread size 12.) #3 or #5 embroidery needle Snips Optional: Thimble and needle grips Decorative Binding […]
[…] at vendor booths run by our friends and collaborators. Come say hi! Here’s where you can find me: Thursday, February 22 3:00: Aurifil meet & greet and thread collection signing 5:00: Aurifil thread collection and fabric giveaway Friday, February 23 10:00: Modern American Vintage 11:00: QuiltCon 8wt thread demo with Aurifil 2:00: Crimson Tate […]
[…] has a grid-like appearance I think a flowing, curved panto that very clearly is not trying to line up with the quilt pattern works best. Choosing a thread color: my simplest rule of thumb is to match the thread to either the background fabric or the lightest/second lightest shade of fabric in the top. […]
As quilters it’s easy to swoon over fabric and shiny machines. It’s fun to fill our thread racks with every color of the rainbow. And it’s such a treat to pop open a new pack of needles knowing that smooth sewing awaits us. But what about those sewing tools and notions that aren’t quite […]
[…] on Etsy! Cotton batting 3/8 yard of binding fabric, cut into (6) 2 1/2″ x WOF (Get this Key West Bound binding fabric on Etsy) Pearl Cotton Thread size 8 in Ecru and Yokota Sashiko Thread in Light Blue Lecien Hidamari Sashiko Needles (comes with a needle threader) Hera marker Ruler Basting spray or […]
[…] and barrettes in this tutorial. The 12″ x 18″ palette is best if you are planning to make many sets of pins and barrettes as gifts. Coordinating thread: I do all of my felt sewing with Sulky Petites, but you can also use DMC floss. Embroidery needle Snap clips Pin backs Scissors (These Fiskars […]
[…] to retire, chain stitch. You’re over the hill.) Now, modern sewing machines are working with the “lock stitch” which is way stronger, and made using two separate threads interlocking with one another through a layer of fabric. This is why you need thread through the top needle of the machine, and thread down below […]
[…] stitch length isn’t much longer than 2.5 or your seams will get stretchy. Stretchy seams = loose seams = torn seams = don’t DO IT! Use quality thread. I know it’s tempting to fish out the old wooden spool of thread handed down to you from great-granny’s sewing basket, but don’t. Treat yourself to […]
[…] ask if it’s okay to sew with canvas on your home sewing machine. The answer is YES! With an asterisk. And that asterisk stands for this stuff: Thread: Bring strong thread. 40 wt. cotton thread will do the job, but if you’re worried about lots of outdoor use, I suggest a water resistant bonded polyester […]
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