Learn how to Foundation Paper Piece on a Large Scale and Big Quilt Blocks and Borders with this Video Tutorial
Large Scale Foundation Paper Piecing Video Tutorial
Tiny Foundation Paper Piecing Made Easy: Tips + Tutorial
Hi quilting friends! If you love foundation paper piecing (FPP), you know it’s a wonderful way to sew quilt blocks with super-precise results. But have you ever tried tiny foundation paper piecing? This technique is perfect for adding beautiful details, even easy curves by sewing straight lines near each other, to your quilt blocks. Tiny […]
How to Precisely Align + Match Your Seams when Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) — video tutorial
Have you ever struggled with getting seams to line up perfectly in your foundation paper piecing (FPP) projects? We’ve all been there! Today I’m sharing a simple technique called Positioning Pinning that revolutionized my quilting life. This technique is a perfect for ensuring precise seam alignment, not just in FPP but in any quilting project. What […]
Hand Embroidery Made Easy: Beginner’s Guide with Video Demos
As quilters, we know the satisfying whir of a sewing machine and the joy of creating beautiful, functional pieces. But have you ever considered the meditative calm of hand embroidery? Something that’s super portable that can be worked on anywhere and allows us to build new skills? During the pandemic, I rediscovered the world of […]
Sewing Zippers with Ease: Video Tutorial
Hey there, fellow quilters and makers! Today, I’m thrilled to guide you through the wonderful world of zipper pouch making. In this step-by-step video tutorial, we’ll breeze through the process together. Get ready to conquer those “zipper jitters” and sew along with me as we create a cute and functional accessory together. Are you ready […]
Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) with Freezer Paper — Video Tutorial / Mini-Class
Hello quilting friends! Today, I’m excited to share an alternative approach to Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) that will transform your piecing experience. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the art of FPP using freezer paper, a game-changing technique that eliminates the hassle of removing paper and allows you to reuse your templates effortlessly. Why […]
Tutorial: Make Pillows with your Quilt Blocks
Do you have an abundance of random quilt blocks or mini quilts that are sitting in a pile and you don’t know what to do with them? I have an idea for you—turn them into simple to make pillows! In this tutorial, I’ll show you an easy way (no zipper needed) to make a decorative […]
Video Tutorial: How to Match Quilt Binding to Piecing
You’ve picked your fabrics, pieced your quilt top, made your quilt sandwich, and quilted it! Hooray! Now comes a task that as a quilter you either LOVE or DISLIKE… binding it! Not only does binding protect the edges of our quilt, but it can also make our quilt extra special. The fabrics and design we […]
Tutorial + Formulas: 3 Easy Ways to Make Half Square Triangles (HSTs)
The Half Square Triangle (HST) quilt block may be one of the most basic blocks but there are so many ways to make them! Recently I revisited my Sun Salutations quilt pattern (a quilt entirely constructed out of HSTs) and did a bit of math to make a smaller version. Once you know the basic […]
Tutorial + Tips: Using Starch to Make Piecing Your Quilts Easier
To starch or not to starch? This is a question often asked by quilters. I always starch my fabric before cutting when I piece using these techniques: 1. curved piecing Because you need to cut across the grain when cutting curved shapes, starched fabric reduces the changes of cut pieces distorting and fraying. Starch also […]