In the previous post, I showed you how to make continuous bias binding. The technique is great, but to really benefit of it, you should know how to calculate how much fabric you need to make the desired length of your binding. I am glad to help you with this; I did the math for you, I made some cheat sheets and I also shared the formulas with you. You can download everything at the end of this … [Read more...]
How to make continuous bias binding for quilts
Do you use bias binding? It's a must if your quilt has curved edges! I don't make often quilts with curved edges so I usually stay away from it. I prefer the straight binding, made with strips cut on the grain. A few days ago I prepared this piece of fabric and in order to achieve the desired effect for my binding, I had to make a bias binding, with fabric strips cut on the bias. I wanted to … [Read more...]
A special binding
Hello friends! Do you love preparing and sewing binding to your quilts? For me, this is not a favorite task. I want to finish it as soon as possible! Usually, I cut straight strips from one of the fabrics used in the quilt and this is my binding. Many times I am lazy and I join the strips with straight seams (not a crime, of course, but here quilt police is right: the bias seams are … [Read more...]
30-Minute Fabric Bowls Pattern
If you have some fabric scraps that you cherish and don't know what to use them for, here is an idea. These little bowls measure about 7'' and I needed 10'' fabric and interfacing pieces. They are great for storing work-in-progress projects or for creating beautiful decor, for Easter, as example. The best thing about them: you can sew 2 or 3 in one hour! You need a … [Read more...]
New Wholecloth Quilt Pattern
Do you remember these little white hexagon flowers? I love the look so much and I thought to quilt an entire flower sphere with this motif. And here is the result: The flowers are small and easy to quilt and you may think that I changed the color of the thread after each flower? Not at all! I quilted with the same color 4-5 flowers then I changed the thread and quilted other … [Read more...]
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