This straightforward construction allows for endless variations. By changing the size of the center square or the borders, quilters can create blocks of different dimensions, adapting the pattern to suit their needs. Scrappy Style: This block is perfect for using up fabric scraps. Each section can...
And by adding borders, I mean adding rectangles or strips (that is, borders) to any side of your panel, if you need to enlarge your fabric panel. To make it easier for the first time, simply imagine having a several-piece patchwork to make. This is what my panel quilt top here actua...
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...
One option is to create a pillow. This is just 4 of the blocks sewn together and quilted. The size of your pillow will depend on the size of the blocks you begin with. You can also add borders and sashing to the blocks if you want your pillow to be larger. These quilt blocks were...
This quilt could be enlarged by using more squares or even by buying a Layer Cake (10” squares) instead of a 5” charm pack. The process is exactly the same, just bigger squares and larger borders. Please don’t worry if your first attempt is less than perfect, learning how to make...
However, when properly squared, your quilt will lay perfectly on a bed or fold neatly with all of the corners matching. Pro Tip: Add borders or widen borders on your quilt tops because quilting can shift and change the shape of your quilt. When squaring, you may have to trim away more...
needle: forward, backward, sideways, in curves, etc. Use a darning foot to get the best stitch formation. Free-motion work takes more practice than machine-guided quilting, but it’s a marvelous way to follow quilting designs or sketch as you go. There are two ways to quilt with free ...
wrapped in brown bear fur and playing in the black, chilled grainy earth just a few feet in front, that resembled my older sister far too much for my comfort); I had liked my mother’s frequent trips around Ucratsia and even crossing non-Ucratsian borders, all for the sake of art....
Stars and Stripesare a great way to fill borders or backgrounds in your summer quilts. They also are a great addition toQuilts of Valor! To make your quilting easier, doodle first! Doodling is essential for developing muscle memory and creating smooth quilting lines. ...
Bind a quilt with easy mitered corners with step-by-step instructions and illustrations to sew a perfect binding every time.