When the folks on the By Annie team reached out to me about being part of their #SewPink initiative to raise awareness
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read moreThe Dresden plate is a beautiful and classic quilt block, known for its fan-like segments. Creating your own template gives you control over the size and shape of the petals, making your quilt truly unique.
Let’s take a look at the easy steps to make your own Dresden plate template.
You don’t need any special skills or fancy tools—just some basic materials you likely already have in your quilting stash. We’ll explain everything in clear, simple terms, so you won’t feel overwhelmed.
First, we’ll go over the materials you’ll need: a ruler, cardboard ...
read moreLearn how to make bias tape the fast way! So simple and your binding will turn out perfect every time!
If you’ve ever tackled a quilt with those tricky curved edges, you know the challenge of finding the perfect binding to finish it off smoothly.
Enter the game-changer: making your own bias binding.
It’s the secret ingredient for wrapping up those curves neatly, ensuring your quilt looks as polished on its edges as it does in the center.
I’ll will walk you through the surprisingly simple steps of creating bias binding from scratch.
Not only does this ...
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Crochet can be such a great hobby and with some extra helpful tips – you can finish the crochet project you start. Here’s how you can start a crochet chain.
It is a little bit of mindless work. That is the reason I like it. I can sit in front of the t.v. or hang out with the kids at the park and have a little something to keep my fingers busy.
There is a little bit of counting and if you are following a pattern you do need to pay attention to a few things, but really it ...
read moreCrochet can be such a great hobby and with some extra helpful tips – you can finish the crochet project you start. Here’s how you can start a crochet chain.
It is a little bit of mindless work. That is the reason I like it. I can sit in front of the t.v. or hang out with the kids at the park and have a little something to keep my fingers busy.
There is a little bit of counting and if you are following a pattern you do need to pay attention to a few things, but really it ...
read moreThis was long overdue!
I updated the Quick Flying Geese tutorial to make it easier to download and print.
You can still watch the video on the YouTube Channel over here.
This is a tutorial for making 4 identical flying geese units at a time, with absolutely no fabric wasted.
Determine the size of your cut pieces
1. Decide which size you’d like your flying geese units to finish at. (The height has to be half the width.)
2. Add ⅞” to the shorter measurement. (a)
3. Add 1¼” to the longer measurement ...
During the summer and fall of last year, I did many demonstrations of the Boxed Bag template. Many, many demonstrations. Often, I
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read moreThe four-patch block of the month is a fun and simple quilt to make in 2023! This pattern doubles as a calendar
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read moreSew a giant gift bag in just 15 minutes! It is perfect for giving oversized gifts, and is quick and easy to
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read moreWhen people ask me where to start with Sashiko, I often suggest one of these fukin (foo-keen) and tell them to pick a design they will actually finish. If you go for the super complex designs on your first try, it’s more likely you’ll get frustrated and shove it in a drawer, never to be seen again.
Keep your hands happy. Make a little Sashiko Fukin (刺し子ふきん) towel, also called a hana-fukin (“flower cloth” 花ふきん) or yume-fukin (“dream cloth” 夢ふきん). I’ve selected a classic design for beginners that I think you’ll enjoy even if you’re ...
read moreI’m so excited to share the 2022 Mini Quilt Advent with you! The Mini Quilt Advent is available for pre-order now, at
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read moreI’m so excited to introduce the Boxed Bag Template to you! The Boxed Bag Template is a brand new notion that I
I often get comments about how much I get done in a small amount of time. I thought I would share some tips that help me keep my work flow. . . well. . . flowing.
Featuring English Autumn fabrics from Benartex.
These tips are piecing related, if you are looking for tips to keep your life organized, I am not that person.
read moreI made a quilt coat from orphan blocks, and have gotten many questions about which pattern I used, the process I used for making it, and other construction details. I’m going to detail all my quilt coat making details here so that I can use them for reference if I want to make another Quilt […]
Turn your scraps into a useful placemat with this quilt-as-you-go scrappy placemat! You can whip up this placemat in about an hour using the quilt-as-you-go method, and your scraps. And, you can use your scraps of batting as well! Placemats are so handy to have, and scrappy, quilted placemats like these are super fun. Make […]
If you’re looking for a fun and unique Halloween decor piece, look no further than this Spider Web Table Topper. While the lace-like technique used to put these pieces together is perfect for some spooky fun, it will work perfectly in seasonal decor of all kinds – just change out the thread color for a […]
I’m working on a Left-Handed Stitching book. It’s a HUGE project, but I’m determined and am taking it one small stitch at a time. Yesterday I was working on a Threaded Backstitch and so I began to stitch on a piece of linen that I whipstitched some wool shapes onto. Once I had done one… Continue reading A Stitching Book: Tell Me What YOU Want to See
read moreNormally I bind my quilts (baby quilts, lap quilts, bed quilts) using double folded straight-of-grain binding cut between 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 inches wide, folded in half (wrong sides together) and sewn on the quilt. For more info on that process, go to my blog post: How to Bind a Quilt—The Secret to Perfect Corners. Double fold is great for projects that will take need to stand up to a lot of wear and tear.
But I’ve found that single fold binding is perfect for most of my smaller projects, like wall hangings, table toppers, etc. I ...
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