The Mosaic Pinwheel Block is such an easy block to put together and it creates a lovely effect when a number of blocks are sewn together. You are really going to be pleasantly surprised when you see just how easy it is to make. The Mosaic Pinwheel quilt block looks great in a quilt, cushion cover or even a table runner. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the … [Read more...] about Quilting Block Tutorial: Mosaic Pinwheel Quilt Block
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Shabby Chic Quilt – Memory Quilt – Tutorial
I have a number of doilies that were crocheted by my mother and mother in law back in the day when it was fashionable to have doilies set about the house. Doilies were used to stop the surfaces of tables, sideboards from being scratched by the large vases of flowers that always adorned our living room, and to protect dressing tables from being scratched by crystal perfume … [Read more...] about Shabby Chic Quilt – Memory Quilt – Tutorial
EASY Strip Rag Quilt Tutorial – Step by Step
We use flannel to make our rag quilts, it makes them warm and cozy. You just want to wrap yourself in one on cold winters night (or day). We did a video tutorial on making a rag quilt using 10" squares a while ago, but this strip rag quilt is even quicker and easier to make. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions What You Need: Note: … [Read more...] about EASY Strip Rag Quilt Tutorial – Step by Step
Easy Envelope Cushion Cover – 16″
We made these cushions using a leftover layer cake square for one of them, and for the others, we cut fabric from our scrap stash. They look lovely when they are finished and they take hardly any time at all to make. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions Size The measurements are for a 16" finished cushion cover. What You Need: 1 @ 10" … [Read more...] about Easy Envelope Cushion Cover – 16″
Quilt Block: Arkansas Crossroads Quilt Block Tutorial
This would have to be one of my favorite quilt blocks. The Arkansas Crossroads Quilt Block is quick and easy to make and looks awesome when you put 6 of them together. It forms two patterns - a cross pattern and a square in a diamond pattern. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions (Can't see the video? You may have an ad blocker … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Arkansas Crossroads Quilt Block Tutorial
Quilt Block: Hope of Hartford Quilt Block Tutorial
The Hope of Hartford quilt block is a lovely block that looks nice when it is done with three different fabrics, but of course, you can use more if you wish. We have used a light, medium and dark fabric. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions What You Need for a 10"x 10" finished block (10½" unfinished): Light fabric 1 piece 5 ¼" … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Hope of Hartford Quilt Block Tutorial
Magic Pillowcase Tutorial (AKA Burrito Pillow/ Roll-Up Pillow)
This is such an easy project with beautiful results. The Magic Pillowcase is made with a unique process that results in a professional looking finish with no seams showing, especially if you follow along with us as we sew it together using a french seam. What You Will Need Main fabric - 1 piece at 27" by the width of fabric Cuff fabric - 1 piece at 9" by the width of … [Read more...] about Magic Pillowcase Tutorial (AKA Burrito Pillow/ Roll-Up Pillow)
Quilt Block: Snail Trail Quilt Block Tutorial
The Snail Trail quilt block is a little more tricky than some of the blocks we have done previously, so it's probably more suited to someone with a bit of experience in putting quilt blocks together. Having said that, if you follow our video and instructions you should be able to manage just fine. I am going to give you the instructions to make one block, but … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Snail Trail Quilt Block Tutorial
Quilting Blocks: Square in a Square Quilt Block Tutorial
If you've never tried making the Square in a Square quilt block then you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to make. This block requires one large square of fabric and 4 smaller squares so cutting requirements are easy. And sewing it together is a snap. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions Cutting calculations for a Square … [Read more...] about Quilting Blocks: Square in a Square Quilt Block Tutorial
Scrap Buster – Needle Holder Tutorial – Sewing Project
For our latest tutorial, we wanted a quick and easy project and this needle holder fits the bill perfectly. It uses just a few scraps of fabric and some batting and it can be whipped up in no time at all. We made the basic version in our tutorial but you can embellish this in so many different ways to make it your own. They make great little gifts for your quilting and … [Read more...] about Scrap Buster – Needle Holder Tutorial – Sewing Project