Learn how to sew your first quilt with simple instructions and video tutorial from quilting instructor Melanie Ham. This is for beginners to learn to quilt.
This modern patchwork apron tutorial is a quick project for beginners! It's a unisex apron that fits all sizes and you only need basic sewing supplies.
Knowing how to start a quilt, especially when it comes to quilting can be difficult. Get expert tips on how to start quilting your next quilt.
A super quick and easy way to make a potholder with scrap fabric you have lying around. These potholders are the perfect housewarming gift!
Use your scrap fabric to make this free quilted sleep mask! Step by step instructions for a beginner-friendly tutorial.
You only need FOUR things to quilt your own quilt. Yep...that's it!Years ago, I was doing exactly what you're doing; trying to figure out how to quilt the first quilt I had worked so hard to create! I'd come this far...I definitely didn't want to send it off to someone else to finish! The task sounded so daunting. I honestly wasn't sure where to start. I spent hours online digging through resources and even more time on YouTube watching people tell me what to do and the endless supplies that I w
Quilting for Beginners teaches newbies how to quilt from the basics, start to finish. This 5 part series walks you through each step of quilt making.
Hand quilting is the technique of sewing together the three layers of a quilt (batting between two layers of fabric) in a decorative freehand stitch.
Download the FREE Ombre Puff Quilt Pattern here! If you've been around for any amount of time, you might've seen my Puff Quilt that my grandmother made for me. I love this thing SO much. She used various scrap fabrics and clothing to create this very dense, yet very snuggly quilt. . . . When I look at this quilt, I see something new each time. Recycled tablecloths from the 80s, pieces of my grandfathers button-down shirts, left-over fabrics from previous quilt projects. The list goes on. Some fabrics are used multiple times within the quilt, while other fabrics are only represented once. I love looking over all of the puffs and finding all of the similarities and differences between the squares. . . . My Granny made this for me when I was 7 years old. I absolutely LOVE that she created a tag for this quilt. I also love that she referred to the quilt as a
The Ivy League quilt pattern is a modern take on classic argyle. This pattern works well with solids, prints, or a mixture of both and is!
In an unprecedented act of blogging fanciness I decided to make a video documenting how I create the woodgrain texture (so thoroughly photographed in my last post) with free-motion quilting. Warning:
A curated list of small quilting projects that you can start and finish in the same weekend! Great beginner quilt projects to try.
Mix and Match quilt block patterns and hundreds of projects for the beginner quilter
Hi everyone! I had so much fun writing the last tutorial and it kept me accountable so I thought I would continue on with the series talking about what I’m currently working on. And of course included some of my recent favourite listenings! What I’ve finished since my last update! Reading throug
Knowing how to start a quilt, especially when it comes to quilting can be difficult. Get expert tips on how to start quilting your next quilt.
When it comes to sewing with stretch, how do you choose the correct types of elastic? Learn all about the various types of elastic for sewing and how they can be used in different projects that you may want to create. Don't be stuck staring at a wall of elastic for hours trying to figure out which one is the right one! Simply watch this how-to video and our tip tutorial and learn everything you need to know about sewing with elastic. Besides showing you several types of elastic, Angel Peterson will also walk you through some basic tools and principles you need to know when working with them. Elastic is very common, especially in children's and casual wear. If you sew, you need to know how to use this material! It's an easy way to finish off a cuff or waistline. If you know the basics of sewing with elastic, it's really easy to work with. From defining what sewing elastic is to explaining the different types of elastic that sewists use, our guide on the unique types of elastic and how to sew elastic is perfect for beginner sewists. If you're new to sewing, chances are you've probably heard of elastic and know that it's often used for waistbands and similar stretchy projects, but you may not know how to use elastic.
Learn to make quick and easy fabric bookmarks using fabrics scraps. This tutorial walks all level of quilters through the steps to make a fabric bookmark.
You can learn to quilt on small projects just as easily as on big quilts! Here's a big list of easy, small quilt projects that you can make, that aren't entire quilts.
These quick fabric corner bookmarks can be made from fabric scraps, take no time at all and would be great paired with a book or bookstore gift card!
Discover 26 brilliant, creative and thoughtful DIY items to handcraft to donate to your local nursing home.
Just getting started with sewing? You'll love this roundup of easy sewing projects for beginners including pillows, blankets, a dress, and more.
This kantha needle book tutorial can inspire your creativity, improve improv quilting skills, and give you a chance to experiment with hand stitching.
Hello lovelies! It feels great to finally finished my very first knit project. I made a cute little cowl for my sweetheart, gray yarn 60 cm Length / 25 cm Width. It looks nice but I am still not sure yet if he will like it or not :-) but as a beginner I really challenged myself to do the 2 all Knit and 2 Purls pattern to make something look good for a beginner skill. And it took me quite sometime to finish it as I am still slow in my hand movement with the sticks. It only gets faster and better with practise. So here I gathered these ideas for some of you who are intrested like me in house and holiday projects, alternative handmade gift or just for the sake of trying new challenging hobbies. And by the way Its great to have hobbies added to your weekly activites, it fills your free time with something meaningful and make you feel good about yourself. So here I present my next project which I am willing to add as a new product to my E-shop this winter. Simple knited white and beige yarn scarfs 120 cm Length 20 cm Width - Patterns : Stockinette Stitch, Garter Stitch and Rice (Moss) Stitch Pattern , just as shown in the pictures above. So if you are willing to learn for the first time or improve your knitting skills you dont have to sign up for a course or something, simply try to join a knit club to keep you inspired and motivated, gather and collect small projects to your pintrest board or bookmarks ext.. and watch some of the many knitting videos on youtube that can show you all details of how to start until how to cast off your project. Enjoy it! Photos: The Purl Bee.
In the winter, the best way to warm up is with a yummy bowl of soup. Save yourself from burnt fingers and create Removable Sewn Bowls Covers. Beginner sewing projects like this one help you learn and grow as a designer. This project doesn't require a ton of time, skill or expertise, making this ideal for busy crafters. This is also a great holiday gift ideas, so make a few and give them out during gift swaps and Secret Santa exchanges. Best of all, you can remove the fabric cover, so the bowls can go right in the dishwasher when your meal is over. Notes: (1) If you plan to use your fabric bowl holder in the microwave, only use 100% cotton fabric, batting, and thread. (2) Always preshrink your fabric, so your project won't change in size after going through the wash.
No matter your skill level, our sewing projects for clothing, accessories, handmade gifts, stuffed animals, and beyond will hope you hone your skillset.
It’s Perfect When You Want Stitches to Blend or Even Disappear! Monofilament or invisible thread is a good choice for many quilting projects. For example, it’s often used for machine applique where you want the stitches to disappear. It’s also handy for machine quilting when it’s hard to choose a color, for example in quilts …
the eastern Jewels blanket is live I never been so eager to write about a project as much as I have been for this latest blanket.
Stars 'n Stripes 'n Scraps Quilt (queen size--just finished Sun 3/13/16) Answering the question--what to do with all those lovely fabric scraps? I'm still pecking away at my fabric scrap piles, building as many scrappy queen size quilts as I can by May, then I'll switch to building purses, baby quilts, table runners, and pot holders. I am full speed in my commitment to reduce 3 big bins of scraps, mostly 2.5" strips. I have a fourth bin full of 1.5" strips - and here's what those 1.5" strips made in the past: a decorative pocket for a soft luggage, this travel bag is 22 x 22. and I make other soft luggage out of upholstery material--oh yeah, got a big bin full of upholstery material scraps. Here are a couple pics of the soft luggage the small cotton fabric scraps I build these . . . little padded pouches with metal swivel clasp to carry cell phone or eye glasses. and rope baskets that are cool seriously, it takes a full day to make one of these. I wrap fabric strips around 1/4" cotton clothesline rope to create a disc (bottom of the basket), then I start nudging the disc upwards with my left hand to build the wall while I stitch. A zig zag stitch holds firmly. Ok, ok back to photos of current quilt Stars 'n Stripes 'n Scraps . . . my signature free hand edge to edge quilting "Feather Bouquet" I confess, even after doing the last three quilts--I made only a dent in the scrap piles. Ah, oh well. I'll keep sewing 'n sewing. I'm sure I mentioned one more scrap pile of 1" wide or less strips and short lengths?? I give them to my friend Jerry who uses all the colorful bits in beautiful rag rugs he looms. They are gorgeous! Here's the half way point of long arm quilting process. Lots of color loading quilt (floating quilt) After removing the quilt from the frame, I cut away excess batting and backing, square the quilt, sew 400+ inches of fabric binding, install the binding, then sit for 5-6 hours turning the binding and hand stitch. It's not complicated work. Its time consuming, but relaxing. I'll drop in more photos later. Right now, I'm going to take a nap. Talk to you later.
If you've been around since the beginning of Lo & Behold Stitchery, you might remember that key fobs were my JAM. Back in the early days, I cranked out SO many key fobs in all sorts of variations and stocked my Etsy shop with them. They are super fun to make and very quick and rewarding! I eventually phased out of making them for sale, but I do still really enjoy making one from time to time! They make great teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, party favors....whatever you'd like! All you need is some scrap fabric, scrap batting and a key ring (which you probably already have!) Gather all of your supplies and lets get to it! PS - Looking for a printable PDF? I have this tutorial condensed into six lovely, printable pages for your convenience. Download it here. . . Okay, here's what you'll need: Basic sewing supplies (Sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, scissors, iron, ironing board, etc.) You can find a list of all of my favorite supplies here. Fabric - One 3
When you walk down the quilting aisle of the craft store, it is easy to get overwhelmed with the number of supplies and quilting gadgets available. However, when it comes to essential hand quilting tools, the list is shorter and more specific. As you become more advanced with your quilting skills, you may find that more tools make specific projects or processes easier and streamlined, but the 13+ Must-Have Quilting Tools listed below are all you need for most quilting projects. Supplies such as scissors and needles, along with specifics about which types you may need and suggestions from professional quilters. Both materials needed for hand quilting and machine quilting basics for beginners are included here. Besides the must-haves, we are also mentioning some other quilting tools that may come in handy. If you're a beginner, this page will be incredibly valuable for you but it's also helpful for anyone who would like a refresher on the tools available. Bookmark or pin it and search for what you want when you need it. PLUS! Check out the video tutorial right below to learn how to design a quilt. It's easier than you may think to create your own quilt pattern.
In today's culture of disposable fashion, the simple art of basic darning and mending has been all but forgotten.
Make a difference in the world by sharing your talents - a list of charities in need of sewing and quilting and fabric donations.
A quick and easy DIY basket you can knit up no time flat. These small baskets are soft and flexible and can be folded down for storage.
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Easy Sew Cosmetics (Makeup) Bag. DIY free Sewing Tutorial & Pattern
