What Is a Block Quilt? Contemporary quilters take for granted the old-fashioned step-by-step processes of making quilt blocks from small fabrics, then putting them together into the completed quilt top. Those processes seem good and intuitive to old quilters because from their point of view, ...
Then sew around the quilt, and when you get back to the beginning edge,stop an inch before the 'triangle' starts. Again, a detailed how-to of this part is described inthis binding tutorial. Step 4 - Cut and Tuck The Tail In! This is the hack part! But let me explain in detail: ...
How to... sew a pocket quilt.Offers suggestions for sewing pocket quilt. Use of the pockets as storage for small objects; Steps for stitching; Equipment needed.FritzAnneLouiseEBSCO_AspWomans Day
It can be tough to quilt large quilts when your machine doesn't have a very big harp space - that's the space between the needle and the motor on the machine. Yes, I have taught a class onquilting a king on your home machine, but even I have to admit quilting a massive quilt i...
Mark the Center:Make sure you take a moment and mark the center of the triangle before you sew it to the center square. What to Make with Economy Blocks If you’re looking for project ideas for all the blocks in our Quilt Block Pattern series, check out our article on “What to make...
Steps to Sew the 18” Doll Patchwork Quilt Note:Seams are 1/4” Cut Fabric and Batting Cut 81 fabric squares that measure 2-1/2” x 2-1/2” each Cut one fabric strip that measures 18-1/2” (w) x 2-1/2″ (l) Cut one piece of fabric that measures 18-1/2″ (w) x 20-...
See how to sew quilt binding: first, how to bind a quilt, a mug rug, a potholder, and how to sew mitered corners. Everything you need to know to make quilt binding corners - the easy way. And the BEST? I added a Quilt Binding Calculator for you - stop guessing and counting, ju...
In between your full-time day job and your home chores, maybe be a couple of toddlers too, you might have lost hope of being able to find time to sew. It ma ...
A circle is the shape of everything from atoms to stars, enduring the test of time. Skilled quilt artist Heidi Parkes incorporates many hand-sewn fabric circles into her quilts. In this class, she imparts her expertise in appliquéing circles of varying
Unique Ways to Use Quilt Blocks First, let’s chat about things to make with quilt blocks. Maybe you have a few leftover quilt blocks that didn’t make the “cut” in your final design, or perhaps you’ve just decided that you don’t want to make a big quilt and would instead use...