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October 23, 2020 how to: ruler tutorial•Quilt Block Building Basics•Quilting Basics•ruler tutorial•tutorials•video tutorial

How to Trim Half Square Triangles with a Basic Ruler + GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT

Today’s post is part of a series of video tutorials showing you how to use some of my favorite...

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April 24, 2020 How to Make a Pillow•quilted pillows•sewing finishes•tutorials•video tutorial

How to Turn a Quilt Block into a Pillow – French Seam

Hey lovelies! I wanted to show you the French seam today. It’s pretty easy and has a lovely finish. Before we jump in…. if you are looking for the free motion quilting tutorial for this particular pillow top I’m working with, you’ll find it here. If you are liking the fabrics: the gold is here and the aqua floral here. Seam Methods Zig Zag Seam – This method is the quickest, and you can use it for any type of pillow and for any reason. Think of it as the go-to method. It’s meant to be similar to...

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March 17, 2020 How to Make a Pillow•quilted pillows•sewing finishes•tutorials•video tutorial

How to Turn a Quilt Block into a Pillow – Zig Zag Seam

Hey lovelies! We are talking about turning blocks into pillows today. I’ve got directions and a video below, but first let’s talk about when and what. There will be three of these posts, because there are three methods I use often enough and it’s all about that seam. There is reasoning for each of them though. Seam Methods Zig Zag Seam – This method is the quickest, and you can use it for any type of pillow and for any reason. Think of it as the go-to method. It’s meant to be similar to a serged edge when...

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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 repeat myself a little bit on this post, but since this is a tutorial I want you to know all that I know and I don’t want to assume you read last week’s post or make you hop somewhere else if this is the first time you are tuning in. I machine bind like many quilters do, using a method that is in countless Youtube videos. You can see my “old” method here. I’ve since changed my method with the...

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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...

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August 2, 2019 Finishing Your Quilt•How to: Binding•Techniques + Tutorials•tutorials•video tutorial

Finishing Your Quilt – Step 3 – Machine Binding – 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 Today I’m showing you my method for binding my quilts that I’ve used for over ten years. It’s a machine binding and it’s very fast. As you know, I’ve been exploring the different methods of binding quilts, this is not part of that exercise. This is the same old method I always use. If you are waiting for the post...

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July 26, 2019 Finishing Your Quilt•How to: Quilting•Techniques + Tutorials•tutorials•video tutorial

Finishing Your Quilt – Step 2 – Free Motion Quilting – 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 love free motion quilting. I get asked often if I quilt all of my own quilts, and yes, most of them I do. A few here and there end up sent out to friendly longarmers, but the majority I have to do...

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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...

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February 8, 2019 how to: quilt blocks•how to: ruler tutorial•quilt blocks•ruler tutorial•tutorials•video tutorial

How to Make 2-at-a-time Half Rectangle Triangles for the Bad Girl quilt (video tutorial)

There are only a handful of tutorials online for the half rectangle triangle, and I tried several. Some were fussy, some were not consistent enough, and some were definitely just too slow. Here’s what I learned: Everything is some kind of fussy when quilt making. If you don’t see a way that you like, find your own. Ain’t nobody around here about to mess with bias triangles. Today I’m going to show you my method of making HRTs. It’s not crazy fast, but it does make 2-at-a-time and it is full proof. Product Spotlight Free Spirit Fabrics...

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June 27, 2018 applique quilt•Free Quilt Patterns•how to: quilt blocks•how to: quilt patterns•quilt blocks•quilt finish•quilt pattern details•Quilt Reveal•scrappy quilts•Strip quilts•tutorials

Hand Cut Heart Quilt #7 + Free Quilt Pattern – quilt reveal + video tutorial

Today I’m showing off my 7th version of this quilt, all in blue this time, and I’m updating my tutorial of this block. I’m killing it lately with my scrap busting. Making monochromatic quilts is the way for me for this. Here’s what I do: I have a basket for each color of my scraps. All the pink and reds have a basket, all the greens, all the blues, each has their own basket. When the basket gets full, it’s time to USE them. If I don’t, I won’t have any place to put incoming scraps, so there’s my...

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April 25, 2018 How to: Binding•quilt finish•Quilt Reveal•scrappy quilts•Strip quilts•Techniques + Tutorials•tutorials

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 quilt and are left with this piece of binding. Sometimes it’s ten inches, sometimes it’s twenty. It can be any size under the moon, but there is almost always...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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October 22, 2017 Emerge Circle of do. Good Stitches•Free Quilt Patterns•how to: quilt patterns•quilt finish•Quilt Reveal•scrappy quilts•tutorials

Emerge Circle – Pineapple Parade Quilt (quilt reveal) + a FREE quilt pattern

Emerge Circle is a group of 11 quilt makers (including myself) dedicated to making quilts for those in need. Our aim is to donate 10 quilts per year. Our circle is part of the bigger group of charity quilters called do. Good Stitches. You can read about it and it’s creator Rachel Hauser here. Every month a different member of our group is Lead Quilter and in charge of deciding on quilt plans for a quilt that we all pitch in to make. Visit our #emergecircledogood on Insta to see all our blocks and quilt photos. If you find yourself wanting...

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August 27, 2017 Emerge Circle of do. Good Stitches•how to: quilt blocks•quilt blocks•tutorials

do. Good Stitches – Emerge Circle – The Pineapple Blocks Tutorial

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July 14, 2017 Dresden quilts•how to: ruler tutorial•ruler tutorial•tutorials

Friday Tuts – How to use the EZ Quilting Dresden Ruler ( video tutorial )

This is not a tutorial on how to make a Dresden quilt. It’s a tutorial on how to use the Dresden ruler. This ruler can be used to make many quilts. The fabric pieces that this ruler cuts are called “blades” (not to be confused with rotary blades). First things first, you will need to have a Dresden ruler. You can purchase one here. This ruler is inexpensive, very versatile, and comes with a hand dandy pointer creaser (for if you were making a Dresden quilt block) and a pattern. Speaking of rulers, has anyone tried this? It’s a...

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June 13, 2017 how to: ruler tutorial•quilt finish•Quilt Reveal•ruler tutorial•Strip quilts•tutorials

How to use the Hex N More Ruler to cut half hexies + Quilt Reveal – Hexagon quilt #7

This ruler can be used for SO many things. With this ruler you can make 4 different size hexagons and 4 different size equilateral triangles. There is also some other shapes (a jewel) that I haven’t even explored yet. In this tutorial I will show you how to use it to cut half hexies. Buy your ruler here. I only like to buy rulers that I know I’ll be using for multiple quilts. And I only like triangular rulers that have the notches. This takes out all the guess work on your piecing. If you make a lot...

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