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July 29, 2020 applique•How to Make a Dresden Plate•quilt makers toolkit•video tutorial

Applique – Perfect Circles with Aluminum Foil

I’m going to show you how to make perfect circle appliques using a method of turned edge applique...

June 18, 2020 applique•How to Make a Dresden Plate•quilt makers toolkit•Techniques + Tutorials•video tutorial

Applique – Using Interfacing or Heat n Bond Adhesive

Since these two methods are so very similar, I decided to pop a video tutorial about both of them into the same post. Before we get to that though, let’s talk about each of them and I’ll tell you what I like about each one. Please note that these two methods are for RAW edge applique. Fusible Interfacing – I use Pellon 911 mid-featherweight. Find it in my shop here. The interfacing will fuse to the wrong side of your fabric. It’s a bit thicker than the adhesive, so if I’m appliqueing something light to something dark, I’m...

April 27, 2020 how to: ruler tutorial•quilt makers toolkit•ruler tutorial•Techniques + Tutorials

I designed a ruler! The half rectangle triangle ruler + video tutorial

I have been waiting for this day for almost a year. I designed a ruler for making half rectangle triangles last year while in the midst of the Bad Girl quilt along. We were making all the HRTs with a paper template, do you remember? So one day I sat down in Illustrator with a notebook and made ever line, every number, exactly what you see in the picture above. It’s hard to believe that a file in my computer conjured up this tangible piece of acrylic. Can you tell I’m excited? I asked Havel’s Sewing to manufacturer...

September 18, 2019 quilt makers toolkit•Techniques + Tutorials•video tutorial

The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Diagonal Seam Tape – SKIP Drawing Lines ( Video Tutorial )

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. Being excited about this product is an understatement. I’ve used washi tape for quite some time for the purpose of skipping drawing those lines for triangle points in my...

September 11, 2019 quilt makers toolkit•Sponsored Posts

The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Wool Pressing Mat from Nido Goods

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. Friends! Last week I was gifted a wool pressing mat from Nido Goods. I have been wanting one ALL YEAR LONG. Anything that might help me improve making...

August 29, 2019 how to: thoughts•Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt Along•product reviews•quilt makers toolkit•sewing supplies

An Interview with Shelly from Havel’s Sewing + My favorite Havel’s products

We start the Little Miss Sawtooth quilt along in 8 days! I hope you are ready! The quilt along is free provided by our sponsor, Havel’s Sewing. It’ll take place over on their blog. That is where you’ll find the main post and all the patterns throughout the quilt along. You can sign up for the quilt along and in doing so receive an email each time a pattern releases pointing you to the right place. I’ll also have a post up here each time pointing you to the right place as well. This is my second year...

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November 2, 2018 applique•quilt makers toolkit•Techniques + Tutorials•work in progress

The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Charlotte’s Fusible Web for Raw Edge Applique – video tutorial

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. If you are joining in my latest quilt along, I am Enough, then you learned about my favorite new applique method a few weeks ago. Today it’s time...

September 24, 2018 quilt makers toolkit

The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – How to Make Your Own Starch

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. Instead of a Monday fabric post (sorry!) I’m sharing a starch recipe today. I shared this on Instagram this past weekend: I’m working along, making a bazillion flying...

August 3, 2018 I am Enough Quilt Along•quilt makers toolkit•Sponsored Posts

Getting to Know Havel’s Sewing

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. Today was scheduled to be about scissors from Havel’s Sewing, but I’m changing things up a bit and making this post more about getting to know Havel’s...

July 5, 2018 how to: thoughts•quilt makers toolkit

The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – The Topstitch Needle for Quilters and Tips for Solving Your Frustrations

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. I don’t know about you, but there are times when I think my machine is a janky tyrant out to make my life so much harder than it...

June 29, 2018 applique•English Paper Piecing•hand sewing•product reviews•quilt makers toolkit•Sponsored Posts

The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – The Bottom Line + MicroQuilter Threads by Superior Threads + King Fisher Stitch-Along + a GIVEAWAY

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. Hiya, quilty peoples! As you know Rachel from Stitched in Color has been hosting a stitch along for everyone to learn English paper piecing and make a GORGEOUS...

June 22, 2018 quilt makers toolkit

The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Havel’s Ruler Cutter – video tutorial

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. Hiya! Today I’m doing a sponsored post on a product that I’m newly in love with from Havel’s Sewing. It’s their ruler cutter! Find it in their shop...

June 6, 2018 quilt makers toolkit

The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Thread for Quilt Makers

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. A couple of weeks ago I asked you about thread. You responded in an incredibly helpful way. You mentioned threads I’d never tried before and I feel like...

May 11, 2018 how to: thoughts•quilt makers toolkit

Testing Threads + Your Thoughts

Hey sweet friends! I’ve been quiet this week, I know. I’ve been battling un-inspiration. That may not be a word, but it’s definitely a thing. I have felt zero desire to sit at my machine and get my quilts completed. Instead I’ve been sitting in different places, like my sofa, my front porch swing and my lounge chairs out back. I’ve been dragging around an old completely handmade quilt and doing a repair job on it. I’ve been pretty happy for the break. I also think I’ve mastered whip stitch repairs, which is new for me. Normally I do...

April 11, 2018 product reviews•quilt makers toolkit•Quilting Basics•tutorials

The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Havel’s Snip-a-Stitch Seam Ripper ( video tutorial ) + How to use a seam ripper

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. Hello, lovelies! I hope you are having a wonderful day. We’ve got sunny skies and warmer weather here, so I’ve been doing lots of porch sitting and slow...

February 27, 2018 product reviews•quilt makers toolkit•Quilting Basics•Sponsored Posts•Techniques + Tutorials

The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Havel’s Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat ( product review ) (sponsored post)

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. 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...

February 10, 2018 product reviews•quilt makers toolkit

The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – my favorite batting – The Warm Company

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. There are so many of us quilt makers that have strong feelings about our batting and I am no different. I have tried several different kinds of batting. ...

August 16, 2017 applique•orange peel quilts•product reviews•quilt makers toolkit•scrappy quilts•sewing supplies•Techniques + Tutorials•work in progress

Heat n Bond Iron on Fusible Interfacing ( Product Review )

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. Hello, hello, my sweet people! I’ve tried out a ‘new to me’ product that you might need for your own toolkit. I’m making another one of my orange...

April 7, 2017 bag making•product reviews•quilt finish•quilt makers toolkit•Quilt Reveal

Reveal & Pattern Review – Amy Butler’s The Weekender travel bag

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. What do you think of when you are thinking of the greatest feat when it comes to making a quilt? Is it a Lone Star quilt? Maybe one...

March 14, 2017 product reviews•quilt makers toolkit•Quilting Basics•sewing machines

The Quilt Makers Toolkit

Today’s post is a part of a series called The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit, showing and teaching about the products I use while I make my quilts. There are no products in this series that I do not use and use often, though sometimes my opinions may change as I grow and move along in my journey of quilt making. To view all posts in this series click here. This post has been edited on 10/12/17 for a video of the essentials needed for basic patchwork + a little bit about purchasing fabric. In this...