Kinusaiga is a traditional Japanese art form where fabric pieces are pressed into grooves cut into a foam board to create stunning, textured pictures — no sewing required. The word “kinusaiga” roughly translates to “silk picture,” and while you don’t need to use silk, the technique is the same: cut a design into foam, then tuck colorful fabric into each section to bring the image to life.
Straight Grain vs Bias Binding- which is better? This debate has been around in the quilting world for years. Some quilters swear by bias for durability. Others prefer straight grain for stability. Instead of relying on tradition or opinion, we decided to test it.
Get our FREE Hawaiian Quilt Block pattern and instructions. Create a beautiful pillow or wall hanging with this hawaiian quilt block using Machine Applique or Appli-quilting techniques.
