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Making a puff quilt with upcycled face masks
Puff quilts are certainly making a comeback. They are great as quilts (they feel like a weighted blanket), baby mats, and dog beds! I remember my mother making a puff quilt in the 70's and it was pretty awesome (and time consuming). This quilt tutorial one is very modern as it...
Quilting 101: How to Bind your Quilt by Machine
In this installment of Quilting 101, we walk you through the process of adding quilt binding to finish your quilt using your sewing machine. Written by Jeanne O'halleran. I love all aspects of the quilting, except maybe binding my quilts. I’m think it’s mostly because I’m too excited to get...
Week 1: Celebration Quilt Along by Tammy Silvers: Paper Piecing
Welcome to the Celebration Slices Quilt Along! We are so very glad you joined us! This week we cover what you will need to get started, best practices plus a video on paper piecing!! Celebration Slices is an easy paper piecing pattern, but before we get into the nitty gritty...
What is Stitch in the Ditch or Ditch Stitch?
The sewing term "stitch in the ditch" OR "ditch stitch" refers to the term of stitching right in the seam line or in the space between the fabrics in a seam. It’s most commonly used in quilting, attaching waistbands and finishing binding. This article talks about stitch in the ditch...
Beginners Guide to Quilting
In our guide we will explore: What is quilting? Types of Quilts Quilt Supplies How to Quilt Tips & Tricks What is a Quilt? A quilt is a cherished keepsake passed down through generations marking special life events like a wedding or birth of a child. A quilt provides warmth...
How to make 1/2 (half) square and 1/4 (quarter) square triangles
1/4 square and 1/2 square triangles are the basis for many quilt block designs and creating them quickly and accurately can help make a myriad of classic quilt designs such as: Flying Geese, evening star, royal star, hourglass, diagonal, chevron, basket, pinwheel, and many more. Half square triangles are made...
My favorite beginner’s quilt- the Classic 9 Patch
My favorite beginner’s quilt- the Classic 9 Patch The 9-patch is such a great quilt to start with as a beginner, but it has so many design options that it can create amazing results for experienced quilters as well and it comes together quickly. What is a 9-patch? The 9-Patch...
