Cut the corners off the seam, being careful not to cut where you sewed. This will help the corners fold out square. Clean finish the seam edges with a zig zag stitch to prevent fraying. Press the seams toward the back of the duvet cover. (The direction that it is pressed is important...
Don’t go all the way through the cushion; you are simple anchoring the strand around the knot through the top layer of the pillow. Bring the strand from the back, through the center of the felt circle’s starburst, then loop down again through to the back side of the felt. Pull taut...
This month, I am focusing on finishing a quilted cushion I started at a Guild Class in 2018, an orphan spinning spools quilt I adopted, and a Christmas tree skirt that was started in the early 1990’s. I have started setting goals every month to make my UFO pile shrink! Log in to ...
On the plywood stool base, draw a line 1 inch from each edge. Now draw additional lines between the rectangle’s corners to create an X. Tool Tip: Using a Combination Square A combination square is a great tool for marking a uniform line along an edge. To do so, just adjust the head...
3. put my leaky bag on the table (used packing tape to cover the holes) and cut off one corner about 2 inches to make a round pastry tube like funnel. 4. had hubby hold the bag and the liner while I tipped the “pastry bag” into the trash bag….. fill away…. about 1/2 ...
Your square will be used to measure how far away from the side of the curtain panel your ribbon goes, and how big the design in the corners is. Here’s my little square. Isn’t it adorable? Okay, stop ogling it. You’re making it uncomfortable. ...
NOTE:Be sure to review the next sections on corners, curves, and joining the ends before heading over to your sewing machine, there’s more to know! Place the two sides of the pillow right sides together. Sew around the edges of your pillow cover again. ...
I was able to figure out the blanket stitch, how to get around corners (plenty on a Christmas tree!), and adding in more thread! I still have a lot more to go and this is a first for me, but I'm excited and you helped me! Thanks for the great step by steps. ...
For rolled form: Roll dough out to 1/6″ thickness, cut into 2×2″ squares, place jam diagonally down the center, fold two opposing corners over the filling. For thumbprint form: Make small balls from the dough and roll in the sugar mixture. Press flat and create a well for the jam...