When it comes to sewing bins, boxes, or bowls, one crucial factor that significantly contributes to the success of a project is THE INTERFACING! It's not just about using good quality interfacing; it's about using the proper one. The advantage of these small projects is that you can even use interfacing scraps - I'll show how. BATTING or FLEECE For my first box, which I stitched probably 15 … [Read more...]
How to choose fabrics for quilts
Do you find it challenging to choose fabrics for your quilts? If so, here are some strategies I frequently use that might help. 1. How to choose fabrics for quilts - MULTICOLOR STRIPED FABRIC This approach will save you time and money! One of the most versatile and economical fabric options for quilts is multicolor striped fabric. With just one piece, you will have a variety of colors … [Read more...]
If you sew bags, you need this trick!
Working with bulky seam allowances is not fun, especially if your sewing machine does not handle such things well! But there is a trick that reduces bulk considerably! Here is this trick, explained in the sewing of the corner of a bag. You must turn the seam allowances in different directions, nesting the seams. But this is not enough to make sewing easier if your layers are … [Read more...]
New tutorial- Sewing grids on faux leather bags
Have you seen my latest pattern, Heart Harmony? Click here for details. It features woven heart designs on faux leather and many other options. Here are a few projects: The back panel of the bags is "quilted" with different grids, so I thought to show you how to quilt these grids because some challenges appear and it is good to know how to avoid them! Here is a tutorial on how to sew … [Read more...]
Fun with folded strips
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...]
3D accents on small quilts
Here are my last projects of 2023! Pretty (and easy to create) folded trees inserted into a hexagon. A quick and easy project. The hardest thing is choosing the fabrics for your first project! YOU MAY ALSO LIKE These folded trees are pretty 3D accents. The quilting is quick and easy- even for beginners: everything is stitched with the walking foot. If you don't have … [Read more...]
How to sew double sided fabric napkins with mitered corners- tutorial
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...]
How to sew double sided napkins with flanged binding
Edited to add: I turned these instructions into a printable file- download it at the end of the page. I am working on new Christmas quilt patterns and I am taking a short break to show you how you can use small panels of beautiful fabrics from your stash. I have a panel with 10'' blocks and thought to turn a few of them into napkins. But not the usual napkins, but embellished with a flange - … [Read more...]
Next level kaleidoscope experience
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...]
New pleated tree pattern
Last year I made a pleated tree design and turned it into a tote bag. I loved so much the texture that I wanted to re-create it, but using a different technique. And different it was, because I ended up with two trees, created from a rectangular panel. The pleats are created in a different way and know I have a problem: which one to love more? Anyway, with this technique I have … [Read more...]