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Fun with folded strips

December 22, 2023 3 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: finished quilts, quilting tips, quilting tutorials, quilts

How to sew double sided fabric napkins with mitered corners- tutorial

November 23, 2023 5 Comments

How to sew double sided fabric napkins with mitered corners

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; this project is fun, quick, easy and you will be able to use beautiful fabrics from your stash. You can make them in any size, depending on the size of the fabrics you have at hand. If you have fat quarters from the same … [Read more...]

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Next level kaleidoscope experience

November 22, 2023 2 Comments

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), because you will need to cut your pieces from only 4 layers of fabric. I have a Kaleidoscope pattern that uses an easy technique for cutting the pieces from 4 layers, but do you know … [Read more...]

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Fussy cutting tips

November 3, 2023 Leave a Comment

Fussy cutting tips

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 it is. Combine that with a fascinating technique, and you'll be excited to spend time creating one-of-a-kind blocks and quilts. To make fussy cutting easier, sometimes a transparent plastic template is required. Depending on the … [Read more...]

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Printable Quilt Care Instructions

September 9, 2023 3 Comments

Printable quilt care instructions

How often do you gift quilts and send them off without including care instructions? I have to admit—I’ve been guilty of this too many times! Recently, though, I wanted to create something extra special; 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 without … [Read more...]

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Choosing foam for sewing bags

August 11, 2023 1 Comment

Foam for bag sewing

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...]

Filed Under: bag tutorials, handmade bags, quilting tips

Practice free motion quilting feathers

July 28, 2023 3 Comments

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...]

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A few tricks

July 13, 2023 Leave a Comment

Fabric bin pattern

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...]

Filed Under: Accessory Sewing, boxes and bowls tutorials, fabric boxes and bowls, quilting tips, sewing

How to quilt textured blocks

May 10, 2023 8 Comments

Folded fabric quilt pattern

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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A trick

March 2, 2023 3 Comments

Edge guide trick

Do you have this accessory for your sewing machine? Do you use it? It allows you to stitch at the desired distance from a previous seam. It’s great for echo quilting or for grid quilting. I have a Pfaff machine and this is called edge/quilting guide. I have a new sewing machine - an industrial machine! This is my second industrial machine, the first one I use only for free motion … [Read more...]

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