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How to sew a zipper overlay

August 8, 2023 8 Comments

How to sew a zipper overlay- tutorial

Tutorial update: I added 4 more templates for the zipper overlay. Sometimes you want to add a special touch to a bag you sew.  On the exterior bag you use beautiful fabric and a beautiful design. But how about the lining? The lining is the place where you can add that special touch, it's the place that shows your attention for details. How about  a 10-minute additional work that can … [Read more...]

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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...]

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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...]

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Incredible texture with matchstick quilting

April 11, 2022 2 Comments

Heart quilt patterns

I am back to blogging! My blog remains my favorite way to keep in touch with you! Here is one of my latest patterns - an easy patchwork heart design, stitched in horizontal rows. All the pieces are cut from strips of the same width, making the piecing of the block quick, easy and fun. The designs made out of narrow rows are so easy to quilt with straight lines, with the walking foot.  … [Read more...]

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Sew Quick Christmas Gifts- sewing and quilting tutorials

October 8, 2015 2 Comments

Learn to sew quick Christmas gifts. Surprise your family and friends with these handmade gifts. They will feel even more loved! No binding small quilts - placemats/coasters/table runner, wall hanging. One-hour baby quilt Flower Boxes New Boxes Card holder … [Read more...]

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1 Quilt – 2 Techniques – Applique and Trapunto

March 4, 2014 8 Comments

Applique and trapunto tutorial

This shadow trapunto quilting tutorial is part of the series 1 Design - 5 Quilting Techniques. Here is an "improved" version of the applique technique. The design is appliqued then it is raised with a layer of batting -this is an interesting combination of applique and trapunto. The batting under the design and a dense quilting will make the design stand … [Read more...]

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Raw Edge Applique – Quilt Tutorial

March 4, 2014 7 Comments

raw edge applique tutorial

 This raw edge applique quilt tutorial is part of the series 1 Design - 5 Quilting Techniques. You can make applique quilts using a few techniques, for me the raw edge applique technique made with fusible web is the easiest and fastest one. Here is the little sample I stitched for you. And here is a close up of the applique stitching.   For this technique you need: … [Read more...]

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How to Make Shadow Trapunto Quilts- Tutorial

April 5, 2013 25 Comments

 This shadow trapunto quilting tutorial is part of the series 1 Design - 5 Quilting Techniques. Here is the shadow trapunto sample I stitched  for this tutorial.   Many layers! The shadow trapunto quilt has 5 layers. From top to bottom: organza (a sheer fabric), trapunto design made from batting (the white part), and the 3 layers of the familiar  quilt "sandwich". This kind of … [Read more...]

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How to make Trapunto Quilts – tutorial

March 29, 2013 23 Comments

trapunto quilt tutorial

 This trapunto quilt tutorial is part of the series 1 Design - 5 Quilting Techniques. In just a few words, trapunto means a quilt design raised with an additional layer of batting and with a pronounced "stuffed" effect. While it wasn't an easy technique in the past, today's quilters made it easier- you just have to try it. Here is a small sample I made. You can see below  (you can … [Read more...]

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How to Make Wholecloth Quilts – Tutorial

March 22, 2013 25 Comments

Wholecloth quilt tutorial

 This wholecloth quilts tutorial is part of the series 1 Design - 5 Quilting Techniques. The top of a wholecloth quilt is a single piece of fabric - no piecing or appliques. The design must be transferred  to the  top then the marked fabric is layered with batting and backing and the sandwich is quilted. A wholecloth quilt is about color and texture - one color and a lot of texture; it's … [Read more...]

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