Do you find it challenging to choose fabrics for your quilts? If so, here are some strategies I frequently use that might help. 1. How to choose fabrics for quilts…
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I have many favorite sewing techniques, but this one that uses folded strips of fabrics is in TOP 3! Here is what you can do with some multicolor batik. This…
Edited to add: I turned these instructions into a printable file- download it at the end of the page. Learn how to sew double sided fabric napkins with mitered corners;…
The kaleidoscope technique involves piecing together identical fabric shapes to create a visually complex and symmetrical design. The easiest kaleidoscope is the one that uses 4 pieces (squares or triangles),…
For years, I believed fussy cutting was a tedious process unworthy of my time. But it wasn’t until I started using it more and more that I realized how powerful…
How often do you give quilts as gifts and then ship them to the recipients with no instructions on how to care for their quilt? This is something I am…
I LOVE using foam for sewing bags: it adds lots of structure to a bag, without adding weight. These brands are very popular and offer excellent quality: Pellon Flex Foam, …
I enjoy quilting feathers on a variety of shapes, but especially on these 3D designs. If you want to practice free motion quilting feathers, you can start by drawing on…
This post is all about pretty accents, created with bias tape! You can make your own bias tape, from the fabric you like and in any size you need, see…
Have you seen my latest patterns? This is one of them – a simple folding technique that textures fabric beautifully. But how to quilt these textured blocks? First thing first:…