There are many ways to create applique designs for quilts or bags, and one of them is reverse applique. This can be done in different ways, I love my way that uses a precision knife. For my latest bags I used faux leather, as this material does not fray. If you want to find out details about this technique, click on the link below. Reverse applique quilt tutorial These are my new bags … [Read more...]
New bag pattern release
Today is the day we've been waiting for! The brand new bag pattern is now available on the website, and if you enjoy making one-of-a-kind bags, this is the pattern for you! You absolutely have to check out this new pattern; there's a massive surprise waiting for you, and trust me, you won't want to miss it! This pattern is included in the BIG BAG BUNDLE - a collection of wonderful sewing … [Read more...]
Printable Quilt Care Instructions
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 guilty of! But I recently wanted to make a unique gift; I finally finished this baby quilt (made with LOVING HUGS II pattern)... ... started in 2015... ... quilted in 2018... ... bound and washed in 2023! I never gift a quilt … [Read more...]
Choosing foam for sewing bags
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, Vilene Style-Vil, By Annie's Soft and Stable, Bosal In-R-Form. I adore them all, but I am aware that these brands are not available in every country and that not everyone can afford to purchase them. You may also … [Read more...]
How to sew a zipper overlay
Tutorial update: I added 4 more templates for the zipper overlay. Sometimes you want to add a special touch to a bag you sew. On the exterior bag you use beautiful fabric and a beautiful design. But how about the lining? The lining is the place where you can add that special touch, it's the place that shows your attention for details. How about a 10-minute additional work that can … [Read more...]
Practice free motion quilting feathers
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 paper with a pen, or even better- and easier, stitch without thread on paper. Start with a small designs- this is the key to not feeling overwhelmed. I made for you this design, if you want to use it, download it … [Read more...]
A few tricks
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 the tutorials below: How to make continuous bias binding for quilts Continuous bias binding – cheat sheets, formulas and more A special binding ... but sometimes it is faster and easier to work with store-bought bias tape. You might … [Read more...]
The Adventurer’s Companion Bag
Books are and always have been special to me (oh, who would have thought I would write a book myself?). I spent my childhood in communist Romania and our family of four girls didn't have too many books. But we read a lot - borrowed from the school library or from friends. I was about 12 years old, and we all loved reading so much that my sister Oana (a year younger than me) and I were reading … [Read more...]
Fabric Wall Pocket Tutorial
If you need a quick, easy, and practical project, how about a wall pocket? I am glad to share with you this Fabric Wall Pocket Tutorial While you can use simple quilted panels for the pocket, you can add a special touch to the front panel, by piecing a few blocks - be as creative as you want! I chose four of these blocks- made with this pattern... and the pocket was ready for hanging in … [Read more...]
How to quilt textured blocks
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: always think about the size of the block, how the piece will be used, who will use it, how often, in what way, and how often it will be washed. If you want to preserve the look above, then you should do a minimal … [Read more...]
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