Here’s a handy tutorial on Joining Batting pieces together that will help you save money and help the environment all at once. My sewing machine has a zigzag stitch (called double ZZ) that puts three stiches in each zig and
Ergonomics 101 for Your Sewing Area
There’s a great article over on the Lemon Tree Tales’ web site, Sewing Room Ergonomics or why does it hurt when I sew?. My sewing machine and table set-up are my problem. I really need to lower my machine, about
Triangles for On-Point Quilts
I found myself this morning wondering how to calculate the triangles needed for setting a quilt on-point. No, I’m not working on a quilt being set on-point right now, I was just curious. I found this information, Cutting Corner and
Cathedral Window Quilt Tutorial
Ever tried the Origami-style of folding fabric? Here’s a great tutorial on making the Cathedral Window Quilt. The instructions with photos are very well done, and the finished quilt is simply gorgeous using the jewel-toned fabrics.
Marking Quilting Designs with Freezer Wrap
Here’s a very interesting idea on using Glad’s Press ‘N Seal Freezer Wrap to mark quilting designs. I might give this a try on the quilt I need to finish this weekend. Have you tried it?
Table-Top Ironing Board
I found this old table-top ironing board someone had left beside the garbage bin downstairs. It needs some new padding, and a new cover, but I think it’ll work nicely on my table beside my sewing machine for certain projects.
Binding with Elmer’s School Glue
I came across these three video tutorials created by Sharon Schamber where she shows using Elmer’s School Glue for attaching binding to a quilt. It sure looks easy when she does it. Yesterday afternoon, I picked up some of the
Easy Appliqué with a Dryer Sheet
Christina over at A Few Scraps has written a great tutorial on using a Dryer Sheet for Appliqué. I used to have a stack of used dryer sheets that I was saving to try this technique, but they’ve long since
Crafty Postcards
I have been intrigued by hand-made fabric postcards that I see popping up on various web sites, and was delighted to find this wonderful Postcard Tutorial. I’m not sure I’d trust the Post Office to such a beautiful work of
Freezer Paper Piecing
If you hate paper piecing, or even if you don’t, here’s a great technique to try, Freezer Paper Piecing.