My quilty friends, we’ve talked about many things within the pages of this blog. We’ve covered flannel and linen fabric, cotton and poly thread; we’ve even waved goodbye to conventional wadding and ushered in a new era of bamboo, wool, and midnight-shaded batting. But there’s still one material in which we’ve barely skimmed the surface, […]
[…] bales. The above pattern is Fly Away and can be purchased here. Silk SILK COMES FROM A WORM! Yeah, we already covered this in the post on how thread was made, but that doesn’t make it any less awweeesoooooomeee. The cocoon of the silkworm is harvested, then the silk lining is removed as a single […]
[…] tape Water soluble pen Safety Pins Ball point sewing machine needle (If you choose to use one. See this post for more details.) 50 wt. sewing machine thread Hand quilting thread (I used 8 wt. cotton thread.) Hand sewing needle (I like these embroidery needles.) Thimble (These leather thimbles are nice and come in […]
[…] your favorite fabric that you have been hoarding with no real plan to use? They could be perfect for patches. That last little bit of a gorgeous thread? It’s perfect for decorative mending! Creative mending is also an incredible opportunity to play and experiment on a small scale, whether that’s with texture and color […]
[…] you’re new to chain piecing, here’s a brief overview. Chain piecing is a technique that helps speed up piecing because you do not stop to trim your threads or lift your presser foot. Just sew your pieces together one after another without stopping so they are connected in a continuous chain of thread. It’s […]
[…] Inspired by the two beautiful metallic fabrics I chose for this lux black and white baby quilt, I decided to attempt free motion quilting with 12 wt. thread. I have quilted with 12 wt. thread before, but only straight line quilting. Read more – 5 Secrets to Machine Quilting with 12 wt. Thread. The […]
Finding a longarm quilter isn’t easy. Heck, finding a good babysitter isn’t easy, and they don’t even have to know how to bury threads! But here’s what longarm quilters and babysitters both have in common: they have to earn your trust, because you’re placing a prized treasure in their hands. That’s why I present […]
[…] 5 prize from Crimson Tate. Day 4 prize from Benzie Design. 12 Days of Giveaways Schedule December 1: Aurifil – Best Selection and NEW Suzy Quilts Evolve Collection thread sets December 2: Modern American Vintage – Suzy Quilts Butterfly Garden Thread Stand and seam ripper December 3: Trace Creek Quilting – Longarm quilting services (up to $100 on […]
[…] Basket Weave in Shrimpy, and Boho Birds in Snapdragon.) Water-based glue (Most crafting glues are water based but double check; I used an Elmer’s glue stick.) 80 wt. thread (Preferably the same or close to the same color(s) as your Fall Flower fabric(s); if you only want to buy one color, pick something neutral like […]
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