Any Dresden Fan/Plate block comes with a hole in the center. Usually it is covered with a circle that is appliqued over it. Finding the exact center of a block is not fun and it takes time. Out of necessity, here is how I thought to transform this annoying task into something quick and fun. First, I don't like circles! If they aren't PERFECT, you immediately notice the imperfections. So … [Read more...]
Tips for piecing Dresden Fan Plate Blocks
Dresden Fan/Plate is a very fun block. If you sew this block for the first time, here are a few things I noticed while piecing my recent Dresden blocks. They will make your piecing more accurate and FUN- the most important thing!! The ruler There are many rulers on the market for the Dresden Fan/Plate blocks. They have different angles and the blocks require a different number of wedges. I … [Read more...]
Multicolor Free Motion Quilting
I am happy to share with you my latest quilt! This is the mini version of my pattern- the flower sphere measures 15'' and the quilt is 25''. It was a quick quilt to sew- if you already bought my pattern, I highly recommend to start with this version. I love the color palette and the quilting. This multi-color free motion quilting is new to me. It takes less time than you expect and it is easier … [Read more...]
How to Sew Quilted Bags
Learn to sew quilted bags- if you are a quilter, then there is nothing easier than this! These are cheaper versions of the bags made with interfacing (because you probably already have some batting scraps). Learn a few tricks and sew quilted bags with a professional look and a long life! NOTE You need to follow a pattern. This tutorial will show you how to prepare the pieces of your … [Read more...]
The best needles for quilting
What are the best needles for quilting? Topstitch needles Years ago I started using topstitch needles for free motion quilting and it made a huge difference in my quilting. One of the major frustration when free motion quilting is thread breaking. You will LOVE or HATE free motion quilting - it depends on how often your thread breaks. I hated it many times, but as long as we stitch - we try … [Read more...]
How to quilt spaced pebbles
Learn to quilt spaced pebbles It's easy- but time consuming as all the pebbles! And it takes a lot of thread! More than you think! Start stitching the pebble as usual. Then outline the first stitching with a new stitching, close to the previous one, but not on top of it. Repeat 3-4 times. Then start a new pebble, leaving enough space between them so they don't overlap. It's fun and … [Read more...]
Washable markers for quilting
Did you find the "perfect" washable markers for quilting? In the past I rarely used markers for my quilts. The ones specifically designed for quilting were expensive and I had to order them abroad. Now I can find them in Romania too but they are still expensive. This reason and the fact that marking a quilt top for quilting takes time made me completely ignore this option. Then a little … [Read more...]
Tips for Quilting with Thick Thread
Let's see some tips for free motion quilting with very thick thread. After I bought the fabric and thread for a wholecloth quilt I thought that I am ready to start! Actually, I wasn't prepared at all! I did not want to wait even one more day and I started the adventure of a wholecloth quilt quilted with Aurifil 12 wt thread. Click on the picture below to learn more about this … [Read more...]
Floral Quilt Tutorial
I am happy to share a new idea with you- a floral quilt tutorial! I wasn't prepared for a new tutorial, I wanted only a new free design for my newsletter subscribers. And I designed this block. Then I thought that a few guidelines on how to sew this would be great too. Then I thought that the way these blocks are constructed is cool and I can't keep it secret on the blog. So here is an … [Read more...]
Quilting Techniques – tutorial series
I wrote this tutorial series with my newsletter subscribers in mind. With so many quilting techniques, I am sure they would like to have more options for the free designs I send them monthly. Of course, you could use any design. Some designs look better stitched in a certain technique, other designs are easier to make in another technique. There are many possibilities to stitch a design. … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- Next Page »