[…] combined he is transforming quilting notions into beautiful works of art. See and shop what I’m talking about here! Winner #3 will get FOUR Aurifil color builder thread collections (winner’s choice) from the 2020, 2021, or 2022 Color Builders Collections. Aurifil is an accomplished Italian company based in Milan, specializing in the production of […]
[…] they can help you make super small, accurate stitches – quickly. I want to emphasize that these are preferred by traditional quilters who are using traditional quilting thread, which is much thinner than the Pearl Cotton No. 8 that I have grown to love. When using these needles for hand quilting, you should pair […]
[…] going to run us through the ins and outs of her process as well as what you should know about hiring a longarm quilter. Jessie Zeigler, of Threaded Quilting Studio, is a quilt pattern designer and award-winning longarm quilter living in Central Iowa. I got to meet Jessie for the first time a couple […]
[…] time into it… even though you didn’t, really. But make sure it’s chock full of love to make up for it. Supplies: Basic sewing machine Straight pins Thread Fabric scissors 1 yd. Minky 1 yd. Cotton 2. Pure + Simple Quilted Blanket I love Purl Soho’s minimalist style, and this pattern uses Quilted Double Gauze, […]
[…] the designer has usually put a cute label in printed fabrics) and a cut edge (the end that has been cut from the bolt). Fabric is woven with threads that run at a 90-degree angle to each other and create the grain of the fabric. Cutting your fabric on a 45-degree angle is what we […]
[…] 16 Home Accessories to Make with a Simple Stitch. This gorgeous book is full of simple DIY sophistication for the home that can be made with rope, thread, and any sewing machine. Keep reading to find out why we love this book and see examples of projects you can make yourself! This post is […]
[…] your fabric before you start cutting, especially if you pre-washed. Pre-washing removes the starch set into the fabric from the manufacturing process, so you’re left with buttery-soft threads. Nice for cuddling, but not the best for cutting and sewing lots of curved edges. Click here for more info on starch, great brands to buy […]
[…] step by step. Quilt Binding Supplies Sewing machine (in the tutorial video I use a Janome Memory Craft 7700) Walking Foot Ruler Rotary Cutter Cutting Mat Pins Thread Needle Iron Ironing Board Some optional supplies include: Thread conditioner Thimble Binding Clips View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suzy Quilts (@suzyquilts) What […]
[…] can’t tell you how much time I have spent searching for a thimble or trying to remember, “Which room was I in when I tripped over my thread basket? The kitchen?” I sincerely didn’t think of my domestically nomadic ways as being problematic until I saw that there was another option – organizational sewing […]
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