Flanged Binding Tutorial
A wonderful method for starting out, and getting some experience with machine finished binding, is a Flanged Binding, also known as a faux flanged binding or piping. This Flowering Table Runner was finished with a flanged binding. After practicing the flanged binding method on many, many quilts, my confidence grew
St. Louis 16 Patch quilt block tutorial
Today I am sharing a finish and a tutorial for the St. Louis 16 Patch. Hope you enjoy! The traditional St. Louis 16 Patch block is simply four rows of four patches. This block is normally pieced using a checkerboard layout, alternating between two fabrics. St. Louis 16 Patch quilt
Binding Inside Corners Tutorial
The Triangle Quilt Along with Paula of The Sassy Quilter has been a blast! It’s been great to follow along with everyone’s progress each week.And it’s fun to see how differently each quilt looks as they are developing. I have my rows all pieced and my top is finished!
Kansas Dugout Quilt Block and Y Seam Tutorial
I just love this little guy. Such an amazing little piece. The 1/4″ presser foot with guide. Have you ever noticed those little notches along the side before? Me either… Until now! Each is spaced exactly 1/4″ apart. Hmmm….. In Monday’s post, I promised to share my secret on
Granny Square Quilt Block Tutorial – Part 2
As outlined here in Part 1 of this tutorial, your intended layout and fabric selections will be used to determine how to make your granny squares quilt. If your layout will be with sashing, you will make BLOCKS. If your layout will be without sashing, you will make ROWS. BLOCKS
Granny Square Quilt Block Tutorial – Part 1
Last week I posted about my completed Granny Square baby quilt and expressed my desire to share a tutorial about the Granny Square. I was disappointed that I had not thought through the whole process before I began making my blocks. And wished I had considered the block layout before
Pillow Case Tutorial with French Seams
I have been having sew much fun! Playing with scraps, my Aunt Elna and I have been sewing up doll quilts and matching pillows. It has been a really long winter…. Again. Don’t these bright, happy colours remind you of spring? Scrappy Medallion doll quilt and matching Pillow Case
Equilateral Triangle Quilt Tutorial – Part 2
Welcome back for part 2. Yesterday I covered how to cut your equilateral triangles here. Today we will cover how to sew your triangles together into rows. And then to sew the rows together to make your top. Line up the first two pieces in your row, with right sides
Equilateral Triangle Quilt Tutorial
Equilateral Triangle Quilt Now that I have tackled and overcome the whole hexagon, I thought it was time to take on the Equilateral Triangle. And while I am at it, I thought it would be fun to share my experience with a tutorial. The sides of an Equilateral Triangle
Tutorial for Sewing Hexagons by Machine
It’s a Friday finished quilt top! Modern Flower Garden – finished at 53.5″ x 55″. Whole Hexagon Quilt Below, you will find a tutorial for sewing whole hexagons by machine. This is also part 2 of the Oblongagonalong Quilt Along instructions. Week 2 – Quilt Along Update: Last week
Flanged Binding Tutorial
A wonderful method for starting out, and getting some experience with machine finished binding, is a Flanged Binding, also known as a faux flanged binding or piping. This Flowering Table Runner was finished with a flanged binding. After practicing the flanged binding method on many, many quilts, my confidence grew
St. Louis 16 Patch quilt block tutorial
Today I am sharing a finish and a tutorial for the St. Louis 16 Patch. Hope you enjoy! The traditional St. Louis 16 Patch block is simply four rows of four patches. This block is normally pieced using a checkerboard layout, alternating between two fabrics. St. Louis 16 Patch quilt
Binding Inside Corners Tutorial
The Triangle Quilt Along with Paula of The Sassy Quilter has been a blast! It’s been great to follow along with everyone’s progress each week.And it’s fun to see how differently each quilt looks as they are developing. I have my rows all pieced and my top is finished!
Kansas Dugout Quilt Block and Y Seam Tutorial
I just love this little guy. Such an amazing little piece. The 1/4″ presser foot with guide. Have you ever noticed those little notches along the side before? Me either… Until now! Each is spaced exactly 1/4″ apart. Hmmm….. In Monday’s post, I promised to share my secret on
Granny Square Quilt Block Tutorial – Part 2
As outlined here in Part 1 of this tutorial, your intended layout and fabric selections will be used to determine how to make your granny squares quilt. If your layout will be with sashing, you will make BLOCKS. If your layout will be without sashing, you will make ROWS. BLOCKS
Granny Square Quilt Block Tutorial – Part 1
Last week I posted about my completed Granny Square baby quilt and expressed my desire to share a tutorial about the Granny Square. I was disappointed that I had not thought through the whole process before I began making my blocks. And wished I had considered the block layout before
Pillow Case Tutorial with French Seams
I have been having sew much fun! Playing with scraps, my Aunt Elna and I have been sewing up doll quilts and matching pillows. It has been a really long winter…. Again. Don’t these bright, happy colours remind you of spring? Scrappy Medallion doll quilt and matching Pillow Case
Equilateral Triangle Quilt Tutorial – Part 2
Welcome back for part 2. Yesterday I covered how to cut your equilateral triangles here. Today we will cover how to sew your triangles together into rows. And then to sew the rows together to make your top. Line up the first two pieces in your row, with right sides
Equilateral Triangle Quilt Tutorial
Equilateral Triangle Quilt Now that I have tackled and overcome the whole hexagon, I thought it was time to take on the Equilateral Triangle. And while I am at it, I thought it would be fun to share my experience with a tutorial. The sides of an Equilateral Triangle
Tutorial for Sewing Hexagons by Machine
It’s a Friday finished quilt top! Modern Flower Garden – finished at 53.5″ x 55″. Whole Hexagon Quilt Below, you will find a tutorial for sewing whole hexagons by machine. This is also part 2 of the Oblongagonalong Quilt Along instructions. Week 2 – Quilt Along Update: Last week
