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It's that time of the year again! Dust off your broomsticks and polish your cauldrons, Halloween is just around the corner! Get into the spooky spirit with a quick and easy last-minute witch hat garland project with your little ones. These adorable hats are fun to make with fabric scraps or our Fabric Wonders: 10” Square Packs, and they’re perfect for decorating your Halloween festivities!

We’ve whipped up some spooky magic with our 'Spooky ‘n Witchy' premium quilting cotton collection for these adorable little witch hats! Watch our quick how-to-video and download the Little Witch Hats Garland ...

Have you tried the hera marker yet?!

If you’ve been quilting or sewing for a while, you’ve probably heard of the Hera marker—but if you haven’t tried it yet, you’re in for a treat!

This simple tool may not look like much at first glance, but it can completely change the way you mark your fabric.

No more worrying about smudged lines, fading ink, or finding the right marking tool for different fabrics.

The Hera marker uses pressure to create a crease in the fabric, giving you a clear line to follow while sewing or ...

If you follow me you know I love my Chihuahua Tucker.

But, These cat panels by Rubin Design Studio, exclusively from eQuilter are just fabulous!

Mysterious Kitty panel measures 43.5″ x 29.5″. I decided to cut my strips 3.25″ yielding 168 – 5″ finished hexies.

I decided to start my design at the top of the panel, choosing the upper right corner to start, and placing 8 hexies across the top before going down to start the left side.

Above is the design I settled on. The edges of the panel range from black to dark blue. I ...

If you’re like me, you can never have enough quick, fun quilting projects—especially when they’re as cute and practical as mug rugs!

I’m always on the lookout for new patterns, and today, I’ve rounded up 30 free mug rug patterns just for you. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea or a simple way to brighten up your coffee table, mug rugs are the perfect little project.

They’re small enough to whip up in an afternoon but still give you plenty of space to play with fabrics, colors, and even some fancy ...

Master Electric Quilt 8’s Most Popular Feature: Importing Fabrics!

Each section of this booklet is separated out into fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions, with separate steps for Mac and Windows users, where relevant. Readers will also gain access to supplemental online materials, such as how to work with the latest image file types.

After mastering the process of importing images and editing them to suit their needs, readers will love the easy-to-follow instructions for saving their imported fabrics to a favorites library.

Tips for how to fill out the Notecard associated with each fabric will ensure that the EQ yardage ...

For sewing this week I made the 9th feathered star, this time in my neutral... lime green. The color of the month for the next four months at RSC is not color actually, so I chose my own for the rest of this year. 

turns out I don't have a lot of scraps in lime but look at some I used...

I love that bit of words , the daisies, a Christmas angel, spirals, and that bit of repeated lime has sparkles on it ...

Fun little sews using all the fabrics. It has been fun to make them from current & older fabric designs. They make cute little reminders of fabrics that I love & can be switched out for moods & seasons.

Well, if you heard a loud squeal sometime Sunday afternoon, that was me. I hit on a design for our Fall Fortnight, and I like it so much that I’m going to make several! Oh, now I cannot wait for October!! At this point, I think the event will begin on Sunday, October 13, and have three posts a week until Sunday, October 27. I have some giveaway prizes, and maybe one or two more coming. The pattern will be free, and I’ll have a pdf download for you. It will use up your scraps, and you’ll ...

I saw this panel depicting the 4 Seasons of the Ukraine and loved the soft colors. These Ukrainian figures, costumed in traditional dress, collect Easter baskets in spring, dancing in summer and autumn, and keeping warm by candlelight in winter.

Digitally printed, 29″ panel, includes four 14″ x 21″ frames, 4 Seasons of Ukraine by the Rubin Design Studio, designed exclusively for eQuilter.

I prefer one large panel, so I cut apart the four scenes and stitched them together starting with Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn.

I cut my strips 3.25″ to yield 5″ finished hexies. This panel yielded ...

hand embroidery

This month’s quilt block is this fun Train quilt block! Such a fun design to make. It does have some small piecing,

The post Train Quilt Block – Free Pattern appeared first on Always Expect Moore.

You may notice that when you are changing the diaper of a baby boy… he may pee. It’s pretty common and really can be such a surprise when you are not ready!

To help you not get peed in the face or caught unawares, here’s a quick and simple to make tinkle tent. This has also been called a Teepee because it’s the same shape as a Teepee.

It’s a quirky little fabric cone designed to save you from surprise splashes during diaper changes. Whether you’re a seasoned pro at the sewing machine or just ...

Little half circle applique pockets

It is going to be a very busy week, and I hit the ground running yesterday with the turn-in for the Mountain State Fair competitions. My final count is 22 items submitted – 5 in Photography, 4 in Quilting, 7 in Amateur Crafts, 6 in Senior Crafts. I packed it up Monday morning, and took it over to the fair. I got my entries sorted into categories and did one category at a time. The proper tag goes on each one, and I bring my entry sheet with me to be sure I do it right. I put the tag on ...

I’m thrilled to introduce our latest Pattern Bundle, a treasure trove of creativity that’s all about making the most of your fabric stash! If you’re anything like me, your fabric collection is a colorful blend of cherished pieces, waiting for the perfect project.

This bundle is designed with that in mind, offering a delightful variety of patterns that will inspire you to dive into your stash and start sewing.

This bundle features 13 talented designers, each contributing a unique pattern that reflects their personal style. From traditional quilts to modern designs, there’s something for everyone.

Whether ...

Thanks for all the suggestions on taking the pill! Well, not THE pill, but my weekly pill. I will try my new alarm and see what happens. Quite frankly, I'm a dunce, and why did I do what I did? Well, there are wonders in this world, and that was one of them. It's not my most brilliant move, to be sure. If that doesn't work, I like the idea of these other medications that don't require a weekly pill. I'll definitely look into those. 

So there is some GREAT news this morning. The last ...

When it comes to making quilts or other fabric projects, fusible batting tape is a handy tool, but it’s not the only option out there.

If you’re curious about alternatives or wondering how they stack up, I’ve got you covered.

Let’s dive into some other products similar to fusible batting tape and see how they compare in terms of washability and ease of use.

General information on whether fusible batting tape can be washed:
Fusible batting tape can usually be washed, but it’s important to check the manufacturer’s guidelines for specific instructions. In general ...

Join us for this episode where Vanessa is comparing two of HTVront’s mini heat presses. Which one is better for pressing fabric? Can I use they fuse interfacing to cotton fabric? How hot do they get? Can they be used as a mini iron for sewing/quilting?

Vanessa will answer these questions and more!

• Mini Heat Press (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/4n4eo

• Mini Heat Press 3 (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/4n4ei

• WIP Wednesday #141: Unboxing a Mini Press!: https://craftygemini.com/2024/08/wip-wednesday-141-unboxing-a-mini-press.html

What we’re covering:

0:23 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday #142

2 ...