Okay, this is serious! Yarn tied quilts have been bad-mouthed. I have heard it repeatedly. I have even saw someone roll their eyes. "Oh, she used yarn?" with eyes widening and disgust on their face. I cannot for the life of me figure out where the disdain comes from. I don't know if it's a poor man's version of quilting or just something else. I can't figure it out. If you do know the ...
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All About Scrappy Binding + Coin Quilt #2 (quilt reveal)
The other day I asked you about scrappy binding on Instagram. I was surprised how even things were on this topic. There were many who loved it, many who did not, and many who had never heard of it. Today I'm going into details about where the scrappy binding comes from, how to make it yourself and lots and lots of pictures. Where it comes from You're binding a ...
What is Chain Piecing? ( video tutorial )
Chain piecing! That's what we are talking about today. If you have been quilting for awhile, do you remember that moment when you first discovered chain piecing or heard of it? Did you palm your face in exasperation? Did you ask yourself why you didn't think about this VERY obvious method before all those hours you spent sewing square after square after square? That's exactly how I ...
The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Havel’s Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat ( product review ) (sponsored post)
I was planning on writing a post about the cutting mats I use since I feel they are so very important to the exactness of cutting fabric. I was going to tell you that I have two cutting mats: a huge one that measures 36x59" and sits across our old dining room table that I claimed years ago and moved down to my studio for the sole purpose of a cutting table, plus a very small one that measures ...
Three Methods for Stitching a Corner Quilt Label ( video tutorial )
Hello, sweet quilt loving makers! This is a post I have been meaning to write forever. I do sell custom quilt labels, so a tutorial for how to add them to your quilt is lonnnnnng overdue. Things you should note: You can purchase my quilt labels here. They are completely customizeable to suit YOUR needs. The "why" you should label your quilt can be found here. The supplies I'm ...
How to choose fabric for a quilt – Being Thoughtful about your choices + 3 methods for choosing + a freebie worksheet
Hey, Lovelies! Today I wanted to talk about my personal favorite part of making a quilt: choosing fabric. Yah! Are you excited? Fabric combinations are subjective. I may just be enamored with something that you don't find pleasing to the eye whatsoever or vice versa. I may hate a particular color combination, and you may love it. To each her own. BUT have you ever made a quilt and you ...
How to Machine Bind a Quilt
Hello lovelies! I'm back with the final step of the Little Miss Sawtooth quilt along. Next time I post about this quilt it will be with completed pictures. It's been such a lovely journey to have you take with me and I have very much enjoyed the company. I'll be sure to post some of the finished quilts that you have made as well. Today we bind. I've discussed this topic and my ...
Explorations in Dresden Plates – #2 – Sashiko stitches and iron on adhesive ( video tutorial + product review )
If you are participating in the Bari J Quilt Along with me, then this past Monday you got the low down on iron on adhesive. It's pretty much my new best friend. It's magical. I hate when I'm so late to the party. You have to tell me these things, people! We are friends! Hello! I told you about "cheater sashing", didn't I? I've always been (with the exception of fabric) fairly frugal when ...
How to Free Motion Quilt a basic meander (video tutorial)
We are quilting up our Little Miss Sawtooth quilt today with a full tutorial and video. Are you ready? It's time! Your quilt top is basted and sandwiched and you are ready to add the touch that will make your quilt the dreamiest possession you own. It's time to quilt this lovely! Don't start your fretting! You can do this! And you can do it on YOUR machine. Custom ...
How To Spray Baste a Quilt on the Wall (video tutorial)
Hello, everyone! I am so, SO happy you are here! Today I have a basting tutorial for you and it's a basting method I've been using since 2013 and I just love it so much. I've been asked about it many times, but I've never been able to properly show it due to the fact that I didn't have the proper equipment for a video. Times have changed. The video still isn't the best, so please ...