Quilting Basics

October 9, 2019 How to: Binding•Quilting Basics•Techniques + Tutorials•tutorials•video tutorial

Ditch Binding – Video Tutorial

I discussed this quite a bit in my Exploring Binding Methods post last Wednesday. Forgive me as I...

August 16, 2019 how to: ruler tutorial•Quilt Block Building Basics•Quilting Basics•ruler tutorial•tutorials•video tutorial

Ruler Tutorial – The Quilt in a Day Half Square Triangle Ruler ( video tutorial )

Today’s post is part of a series of video tutorials showing you how to use some of my favorite rulers. Find more ruler tutorials here. Today I’m showing you how to use the Quilt in a Day half square triangle ruler. I wish I had my first half square triangle quilt to show you. What a disaster! It was one of those chevron quilts, you remember when they were popular, don’t you? If not, there was a day when chevron was the thing. I was very new to quilting. I cut a whole bunch of squares, I...

July 19, 2019 Finishing Your Quilt•How to: Basting•Quilting Basics•Techniques + Tutorials•tutorials•video tutorial

Finishing Your Quilt – Step 1 – Wall Basting – Video Tutorial

After you have completed your quilt top there are still three rather large tasks to complete before you have a quilt that’s ready for snuggling: Baste your quilt Free Motion Quilting and trim up Bind your quilt This series covers each of these topics using the exact methods I use for my own quilts. I’ve been wanting to get this series up here all year long. Finally, I’m tackling it. I do have every one of these tutorials in this series on here from years ago, but now they are updated. Fingers crossed they turn out better than...

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...

March 30, 2018 Quilting Basics•Techniques + Tutorials•The What Is? Series•Uncategorized

What is Chain Piecing? ( video tutorial )

There is a lot of words thrown around by quilt makers that might leave an outsider or new quilter scratching their head. The What Is Series is where I tackle those topics. View all articles in the series here. If you have something that you wanted covered, please let me know by contacting me here. 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...

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 22, 2018 hand sewing•quilt labels•Quilting Basics•Techniques + Tutorials•tutorials

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 using are: Havel’s Sewing curved tip embroidery scissors, basic embroidery needle, white sewing thread, and Pearl cotton thread. Product Spotlight ● Professional quality, double-sided, self-healing ● Five layers thick...

February 8, 2018 how to: thoughts•Quilting Basics•The What Is? Series•thoughts on WIP•work in progress

What is a WIP? + my current count of them

There is a lot of words thrown around by quilt makers that might leave an outsider or new quilter scratching their head. The What Is Series is where I tackle those topics. View all articles in the series here. If you have something that you wanted covered, please let me know by contacting me here. What is it? So what is a WIP? It’s a ‘work in progress’, sometimes called a UFO (unfinished object). In the quilt world, a WIP is that huge stack of half made quilts that you have hidden in the closet,...

January 12, 2018 graphs and charts•how to: thoughts•Meaningful fabric choices•Quilting Basics•Techniques + Tutorials

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 are frustrated with the fabrics you chose or maybe it’s the fabric combination that you came up with. In my early days of quilting, I did this ALL. THE. ...

November 10, 2017 How to: Binding•Little Miss Sawtooth Stars Quilt-along•Quilting Basics•Techniques + Tutorials•tutorials

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 unusual way of completing this task here, but today will be with a video tutorial. Hopefully, it makes it easier to see and understand, but feel...

November 3, 2017 How to: Quilting•Little Miss Sawtooth Stars Quilt-along•Quilting Basics•Techniques + Tutorials•thoughts on quilting•tutorials

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 Quilt Labels A little bit about quilting The definition of quilting is the act of stitching three layers together: your top, batting and backing. If you didn’t add...

October 27, 2017 Little Miss Sawtooth Stars Quilt-along•Quilting Basics•Techniques + Tutorials•tutorials

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 bear with me (and DO NOT make fun of my accent please!). JK, it’s okay if you do. 🙂 I first learned...

October 12, 2017 Quilting Basics

Basic Patchwork Skills for Quilt Making (video tutorial)

Maybe you have never ever sewn patchwork. You know how to work your sewing machine, and that’s it! You’d like to start making a quilt, perhaps? You are in the right place! I have created a series of videos to get you started down Quilt Making Lane. Most of these topics are steps you might come across while following a quilt pattern. If you have questions after you watch this video or you feel like I’ve left something out, just ask or let me know in the comments. Basic Supplies For a list of the supplies I...

May 10, 2017 how to piece like a rockstar•Quilting Basics•Uncategorized

How to Piece like a Rockstar – Part 3 – Nesting Seams + Pressing Tips

This post has been edited to add in this video on 10/12/17. I want to start this off my saying that you are making a quilt. The little things really don’t matter. Like if your points line up, or if your edges are wobbly, or if you have a pinch or two in your quilting. These little imperfections are okay. You are making something with your hands. The whole idea is to enjoy making the quilt, or snuggling up under the quilt or even giving the quilt to someone you love. It’s not to beat yourself up about....

April 13, 2017 how to piece like a rockstar•how to: quilt blocks•how to: ruler tutorial•product reviews•Quilting Basics•quilty spreadsheets•ruler tutorial•sewing tips•tutorials

How To Piece Like a Rockstar – Part 2 – Make Better Half Square Triangles

This post has been edited to add in this video on 10/12/17. I want to start this off my saying that you are making a quilt. The little things really don’t matter. Like if your points line up, or if your edges are wobbly, or if you have a pinch or two in your quilting. These little imperfections are okay. You are making something with your hands. The whole idea is to enjoy making the quilt, or snuggling up under the quilt or even giving the quilt to someone you love. It’s not to beat yourself up about....

March 29, 2017 how to piece like a rockstar•how to: ruler tutorial•Quilting Basics•tutorials

How to Piece like a Rockstar – Part 1 – Better Cutting Methods

This post has been edited to add in this video on 10/12/2017. I want to start this off my saying that you are making a quilt. The little things really don’t matter. Like if your points line up, or if your edges are wobbly, or if you have a pinch or two in your quilting. These little imperfections are okay. You are making something with your hands. The whole idea is to enjoy making the quilt, or snuggling up under the quilt or even giving the quilt to someone you love. It’s not to beat yourself up about....

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...