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...]
How to quilt feathers on hexagons
Hello friends? Do you like to quilt feathers? Have you tried it yet? I ADORE it and my favorite shape to quilt on is the hexagon. AURIFIL 28wt - my new LOVE! I have a big wholecloth quilt quilted with Aurifil 12wt thread (very thick thread!!), a few quilts quilted with 40-50 wt thread (the regular weight for quilting), this time I used Aurifil 28wt - not too thin, not too thick. I think this … [Read more...]
Free Heart Pattern for Coasters
If you have only two hours for sewing, this free heart pattern is for you! A few fabric squares, some fusible web and some heavyweight interfacing (scraps work, too). This is an older design, but this time I made it in another technique. That quick technique that uses a knife! I honestly wanted to sew these with the traditional fusible applique technique. But the knife does its job … [Read more...]
Binding quilts with odd angles- a tutorial
Everyone learns how to bind quilts with 90- degree corners in the first month of quilting. Some quilts have odd corners and we have to bind those quilts too. Here is an easy way to do this, and it works for any angle smaller than 180 degrees. Let's see how to bind this octagonal block. Firstly, do you join the binding strips like this? I confess: joining them with a straight seam is faster … [Read more...]
20 Time-Saving Tips for Quilters
We all want to quilt more in less time. I am glad to share a few tips with you; these tips improve my quilting productivity. 1. Learn everything about the sewing machine Learn how your sewing machine works and use the best tools for it. Find out what are the best needle and thread for any job you have to do. I know people say PRACTICE is the key. While practice is important, I think the most … [Read more...]
Quick and easy charm square quilt -tutorial
If you need a baby quilt for today or tomorrow, this project is for you! This quilt took me six hours, from start to finish. Sometimes I sew really fast, but I think any confident quilter can sew it in one day, following this quick and easy charm square tutorial. Why is this project so quick? You don't waste time choosing your fabrics -you will use a few charm packs. You don't … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Gifts to Sew for Christmas
Hello friends! Are you looking for quick and easy gifts to sew for Christmas? Here is a list of 10 free patterns from my blog. Maybe you want to sew something for the little ones in your life, a new mom or a dear friend. Some projects don't take more than half of an hour. 1. Flower Boxes Sewing pretty (and sturdy, long-lasting) boxes is so easy. The technique is quick and once you … [Read more...]
Quilting Through Paper
Quilting Through Paper- how to enjoy quilting on dark color or difficult fabrics Is there a fabric that you avoid using in your quilts? I know I avoid dark color fabrics in these situations: I want to quilt a fancy design on it The fabric is the background for an applique design Why? Because when you have to transfer the design from paper to fabric, it's hard to see it through fabric … [Read more...]
20 Tools for Easy Quilting
I have been quilting for 16 years and I thought to share my favorite tools for easy quilting with you; these are the tools I use all the time and I can't imagine my quilting without them. I hope you will find a few helpful ideas; we all want to quilt more and make our quilting more enjoyable. 1. Washable markers The day I discovered the washable markers designed for kids was a big day; I … [Read more...]
How to finish the edge of the hexagon quilts
Wondering how to finish the edge of your hexagon quilts? Stitched by hand or by machine, the quilts made out of hexagons, with all those zig zag edges, need finishing (with or without binding) like any other quilt. Here are 4 different ways to finish the edge of your hexagon quilts. 1. Straightening the edges If you want the fastest (and easiest) method, this is the one. I finished my … [Read more...]
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