So here you are. You have just made up all these gorgeous quilt blocks and now you have decided that you would like to add sashing to your blocks. The first thing you will do is measure your blocks and add a piece of sashing to one side of each block. Now you are going to sew the blocks together into a row. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for written … [Read more...] about How to Line up Sashing on Your Quilt Blocks
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Easy 4-Patch Quilt Block Method (Tutorial)
I'm always amazed at the patience of so many quilters who make those amazing quilts out of tiny bits of fabric. I don't think I will ever get to that stage but I sincerely admire those who have that ability to spend hours on their creations. Personally, I am a fan of quick quilts and I love trying to speed up the process of what I am creating hence why I love this method of … [Read more...] about Easy 4-Patch Quilt Block Method (Tutorial)
How I Learned to Sew on a Sewing Machine (without thread or fabric)
Each of us has our own unique tale on how we learnt to sew and we would love to hear your story, so why not share a comment below. Here is how I learnt to sew: My mother taught me to sew when I was very young. She also taught me to knit and crochet. Typical of a lot of women of her day she was proficient in all these crafts plus she was the most amazing cook. I would come … [Read more...] about How I Learned to Sew on a Sewing Machine (without thread or fabric)
Sewing with Denim: Tips and Tricks for Stress-Free Sewing
Guest post Denim is a great fabric, mainly because it looks very good but also because it's somewhere in-between casual and formal wear, with the ability to be either one when necessary. You can wear it in the summer or in the winter, it fits nicely with a wide variety of clothing combinations, and it's appropriate for both young folk and the more serious adults. When it … [Read more...] about Sewing with Denim: Tips and Tricks for Stress-Free Sewing