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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How to Attach Sashing to Your Quilt Blocks
Adding sashing to your quilt blocks is ideal for when you want to separate the blocks, rather than sew them together. It also adds a bit of oomph and interest to your quilt blocks. You can make sashing as wide or as narrow as you want. For this tutorial I have cut my sashing at 2". This will give me a finished sashing size of 1½". This is a generic tutorial to show … [Read more...] about How to Attach Sashing to Your Quilt Blocks
What is a quilt sandwich and how to create one?
What is a Quilt Sandwich? A quilt sandwich is simply three layers of fabric that are put together in a specific order to construct a quilt. A quilt sandwich is made up of: The quilt top layer The batting layer The backing layer The quilt top layer is the layer that you pieced together to create the design of the quilt. The batting layer is the middle … [Read more...] about What is a quilt sandwich and how to create one?
How to Bind a Placemat or Table Runner
In this tutorial, we are going to be showing you how to bind a placemat but bear in mind, the same process described below also applies to a table runner. NOTE: If you are wanting to create the table runner and placemats used in this tutorial then click the following link: Kids Placemats & Table Runner Tutorial Watch the video below or scroll down for written … [Read more...] about How to Bind a Placemat or Table Runner
How to Cut 10″ Layer Cake Squares from Metres Instead of Yards
We had a question recently, from a reader who wanted to know how to cut 10" layer cake squares from meterage and not yardage. (If you want to cut from yardage, then click here for that tutorial.) As quilters, we tend to work with imperial measurements like inches and yards and this applies even for those of us in countries like Australia who use the metric … [Read more...] about How to Cut 10″ Layer Cake Squares from Metres Instead of Yards
How to Cut 10″ Layer Cake Squares From Your Yardage
In this tutorial, we show you how to cut your own 10" Layer Cake squares for your quilting projects. (Note that this tutorial is how to cut from yardage however if you would like to know how to cut layer cake squares from meters, then click here for that.) We love pre-cuts! They save time and you don't have to worry about coordinating fabrics, as it is all done for you. … [Read more...] about How to Cut 10″ Layer Cake Squares From Your Yardage
How to Cut Your Own Charm Squares from Your Yardage
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to cut your own charm squares for quilting (or anything else for that matter). Charm squares are 5" x 5" squares of fabric and are sold by the company Moda. They usually come in a pack of 42 squares and are coordinated so that you can easily use them in a project. However, other companies also make 'charm squares'...they just … [Read more...] about How to Cut Your Own Charm Squares from Your Yardage
How to Machine Couch Without a Couching Foot
Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions What is Couching? Couching is a technique where you lay yarn, thread, ribbon, etc on top of your fabric and stitch them in place with a zigzag or fancy stitch, either in a similar thread or a contrasting thread. Couching adds interest and texture to your projects. I love playing around with … [Read more...] about How to Machine Couch Without a Couching Foot
How to Attach a Darning/Quilting/Embroidery Foot to a Singer Confidence Sewing Machine
We often get asked, "How do you attach the darning, embroidery, quilting foot to your Singer Confidence Quilting Machine?" For those of you who have this machine and this darning foot, you will know just how tricky it is to attach the foot to your Singer Confidence Quilting Machine. The manual that comes with this machine is less than helpful when it comes to attaching … [Read more...] about How to Attach a Darning/Quilting/Embroidery Foot to a Singer Confidence Sewing Machine
How to Attach a Walking Foot to a Singer Confidence Quilting Machine
I recently purchased a Singer Confidence Quilting machine and was stumped when it came to attaching the walking foot (Even Feed Foot). It has some odd-looking arm attached to it and although I had some idea of how it went on, I really had to go online to make sure I was doing the right thing. Even the video instruction disk that came with the machine wasn't terribly helpful … [Read more...] about How to Attach a Walking Foot to a Singer Confidence Quilting Machine