You’ve pieced your quilt top, quilted it beautifully, and squared it up. The finish line is in sight—until you realize you still need to bind it. That’s when the questions start: Do I have enough of my preferred fabric? Should I cut the strips lengthwise or widthwise? How many strips do I need? Now, you’re pulling out a calculator, doing the math, or cutting a few strips, laying them … [Read more...]
15 Techniques Any Quilter Should Know – TUTORIAL #2
How do you baste your quilts? When I basted my first large bed quilt 23 years ago, as a complete newbie, it was nothing short of a nightmare! I engaged almost my entire family—two sisters and even my husband—to help. It turned into one of the most stressful experiences of my early quilting years. We did the job on a small table with nothing but pins—no clamps, spray, or extra tools. Looking … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Quilted Bags Are the Best Gift Option
If you enjoy sewing bags, chances are you’ve gifted a few to loved ones. Bags take effort, time, and money, so ensuring your handmade creations are beautiful and functional is essential. Here are some tips to help you create stunning, practical, and well-loved bags: A Touch of Handmade Charm Quilted bags showcase the effort and artistry of handmade creations. Each stitch adds personality, … [Read more...]
Mastering Quilt Piecing: How to Piece Perfect Quilts
Last week, I finished a new quilt, and as the quilt top lay on the floor, I was amazed at how perfectly everything came together. Then I realized something: I had followed all the steps to piece perfect quilts! This inspired me to share some of those tips with you. Whether you're new to quilting or just looking to sharpen your skills, learning how to piece perfect quilts starts with mastering a … [Read more...]
15 Techniques Any Quilter Should Know – TUTORIAL #1
Making the Most of Your Fabric Scraps! This is the first tutorial of the series 15 Techniques Any Quilter Should Know As quilters, we all have fabric scraps that hold a special place in our hearts. Whether they're remnants from previous projects or small pieces of a favorite fabric collection, it’s hard to part with them. That’s why I’m excited to share a simple yet fantastic technique … [Read more...]
15 Techniques Any Quilter Should Know – FREE TUTORIAL SERIES
15 Techniques Any Quilter Should Know FREE TUTORIAL SERIES Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just starting out, this series is designed to take your skills to the next level. By subscribing, you'll gain access to techniques that will transform your quilting experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create beautiful, professional-looking quilts. All lessons are free, and your … [Read more...]
Striped fabric binding trick
Sometimes, after investing so much effort into a project, the last thing you want is to fail at the very end. You want to make it even more special, which means paying attention to every detail, including the final steps. Binding a quilt or another project is one such final step. You can bind a project simply, and there’s nothing wrong with that. However, if you're aiming for something special, … [Read more...]
12 Quilting Mistakes I Made as a Beginner and How To Avoid Them
Quilting inevitably involves making mistakes, but fortunately, these mistakes are valuable learning experiences. However, many errors can be avoided, that's why I'd like to share some of mine with you! Some of these come from my early days of quilting, so if you're just starting out, I hope you'll find these tips helpful. 1. Not pre-washing fabric It looks like an additional step that takes … [Read more...]
How to choose fabrics for quilts
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 - MULTICOLOR STRIPED FABRIC This approach will save you time and money! One of the most versatile and economical fabric options for quilts is multicolor striped fabric. With just one piece, you will have a variety of colors … [Read more...]
Fun with folded strips
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 is a very easy technique! When the design was completed, I didn't like the color of the center patch at all, so I had to find a way to change it! You may encounter this problem too (especially if you work on a multicolor … [Read more...]
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