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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

The Adventurer’s Companion Bag

June 21, 2023 2 Comments

Book bag pattern

Books are and always have been special to me (oh, who would have thought I would write a book myself?). I spent my childhood in communist Romania and our family of four girls didn't have too many books. But we read a lot - borrowed from the school library or from friends. I was about 12 years old, and we all loved reading so much that my sister Oana (a year younger than me) and I were reading … [Read more...]

Filed Under: bag patterns, handmade bags, sewing

How to sew a monogrammed zipper pouch

May 8, 2023 Leave a Comment

Monogram zipper pouch tutorial

A zippered pouch is always a great gift but if you want to make it even more special, add a striking detail: a  monogram. I am glad to share with you how I made this pouch. I used faux leather for my pouch but you can use any fabrics you would like. The faux  leather is especially great for the appliqued letter -  as the raw edges do not need special stitching, you can applique it with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: bag tutorials, handmade bags, sewing, tutorials

Webbing straps for bags- a few tips

April 1, 2023 3 Comments

How to sew straps for bags

When sewing SHOULDER bags, when I have to make the straps, I pay attention to these aspects: the width of the strap and the material it is made of. Width of strap The width of the strap is a matter of preference, but what I know for sure is that a too narrow strap will hurt your shoulder and a too wide strap is even more uncomfortable- the bag will fall from your shoulder. So if you have a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: bag tutorials, sewing

Tips for sewing zipper pouches

March 15, 2023 3 Comments

Quick and easy zipper pouch pattern

If you struggle to sew zippers, here are a few tips that will make your next zipper pouch experience fun. Tips for sewing zipper pouches - TIP #1 There is one thing that will help you successfully sew zippers. And that thing is the double sided adhesive tape. This glue tape has a paper backing and it comes in many widths. 1/4” is a very common size used for sewing bags and pouches but wider … [Read more...]

Filed Under: bag patterns, bag tutorials, handmade bags, sewing, tutorials

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...]

Filed Under: quilting tips, quilting tutorials, sewing

Origami hearts and a fusible web trick

January 11, 2023 2 Comments

Fabric heart ornament pattern

This is my latest pattern - fun and easy origami fabric heart ornaments. The pattern includes instructions for three different styles.  You need some quilt weight fabric and fusible web interfacing squares; some folding and pressing and in minutes your first heart ornament is ready to be used. Pretty ornaments, great for any celebration. BUY THE PATTERN HERE Do do save your fusible … [Read more...]

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

Folding Napkins

December 22, 2022 2 Comments

Folded napkins pattern

It seems I have a passion for folding! After so many folded stars, now it's time for folded napkins. Sew a cloth napkin (10 minutes) then a few folds, some pressing and voila... These festive napkins can be made in any fabrics; just change the fabric and you will make napkins suitable for any celebration. If you don't have time for sewing napkins, you still can use the techniques … [Read more...]

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Fabric Stars and Wreaths- new patterns

November 22, 2022 1 Comment

Stars and wreaths -ornament patterns

Taking my old star patterns to the next level! These pretty projects are made out of fabric and fusible web squares. I have a box full of fusible web scraps so I was glad to use some of them - actually, most of them! The technique used  to create these stars is simple: you fold the squares into new shapes and then combine these shapes. A modified origami technique, adapted to … [Read more...]

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Useful trick- how to turn a rectangle/square quilt block into a triangle

November 2, 2022 2 Comments

Christmas tree quilt patterns

This cute little block is one of the designs of my latest quilt patterns. This is such an easy and quick and fun sewing! The result? Rectangular blocks. You can join a few blocks into a table runner (I made one and I adore it!). But what else can you make? You can turn the block into an equilateral triangle. And six triangles will make a beautiful hexagonal design. Isn't this little … [Read more...]

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

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