Make your own DIY embellishment for every scrapbook page or card with the top 10 fussy cutting tips on how to fussy cut like a pro
Have you ever found someone online that makes the most beautiful quilts? We all have different styles and colors and patterns we prefer. Rita from Red Pepper Quilts makes the most beautiful quilts&…
For years, I believed fussy cutting was a tedious process unworthy of my time. But it wasn't until I started using it more and more that I realized how powerful it is. Combine that with a fascinating technique, and you'll be excited to spend time creating one-of-a-kind blocks and quilts. To make fussy cutting easier, sometimes a transparent plastic template is required. Depending on the complexity of your project, this template could be a simple shape, such as a square or triangle. For other projects, it could be more complex than this. Here is how I made my template for
Hi creative friends, One of the frequent questions I receive from readers of my blog is about fussy cutting; what tools do I use and how best to do it. Fussy cutting papers is not hard to do and with the right tools and technique, even people with arthritis in the hands can usually manage to fussy cut. So today I am sharing my top tips for fussy cutting digital elements. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my policy disclosure. My Top Tips for Fussy Cutting #1. Tools The best place to start is with the tools required to fussy
Learn how to fussy cut with this quilting how-to video. The fussy cut is a simple technique that can add a lot to your quilts!
Make your own DIY embellishment for every scrapbook page or card with the top 10 fussy cutting tips on how to fussy cut like a pro
Quilt Along! The original Patchwork of the Crosses, a HUGE English Paper Pieced Quilt made by British Author, Lucy Boston, has long been on the bucket list of many a quilter, and because of that, held little appeal to me. Everyone else had made one, or started making one. Why did I need to? I had a
Join us for our May meeting as we take a look at fussy cutting and English paper piecing. Saturday, May 9th Quilt n Stitch, 6049 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA 71291 10:00 am – 12:00 noon A couple mon…
Mini quilt tutorial featuring tips for fussy-cutting novelty fabric as well as easy step by step photos for sewing partial seams. Features Tasha Noel's Seaside fabric for Riley Blake Designs.
Learn one of the most used techniques for quilting, fussy cutting! There is more to it than meets the eye and in this tutorial, we will break down every step on how to convert you into a fussy cutting pro. Apply this technique to your favorite patchwork projects and enjoy some free sewing patterns that you can practice on like coasters, a cradle arranger, and an EPP necklace!
Knowing how to fussy cut allows quilters and crafters to unlock the hidden potential within their fabrics, creating beautiful, unique quilts.
Learn how to fussy cut fabric and see seven quilt blocks that are ideal for showing off this fun and beautiful fabrics.
Make your own DIY embellishment for every scrapbook page or card with the top 10 fussy cutting tips on how to fussy cut like a pro
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Make your own DIY embellishment for every scrapbook page or card with the top 10 fussy cutting tips on how to fussy cut like a pro
Recently, the kind folks at Quilt Girls, LLC sent me a darling, vintage inspired “Sweet Alice” print by David Textiles. Set on a pale blue background, the fabric depicts tossed images of Alice in W…
Quilters have fussy cut quilt patterns for decades to get special effects and to create secondary designs. We have two great methods now.
Come fussy cut with me! 🍄🍄🍄 Take any cute fabric that has an image you like and cut it into a square. I like to use a 2 1/2” clear acrylic template so I can center the design I’m cutting. Here are...
How to make the most of the designs in your fabric by fussy cutting. This video tutorial will show you how to create a cool effect when cutting your fabric.
Economy Quilt Blocks also known by many other names has been around forever. My Heather Ross and Munki Munki stash has been around not quite as long but I decided the two should get acquainted an make some magic! There are numerous patterns available on the internet in a variety of sizes for this block. It is the perfect beginner paper piecing pattern. If you think you cannot paper piece, try this block! For these blocks, I chose the free paper pieced pattern from Generations Quilt Patterns. They offer the pattern for this block in four different sizes. I chose the 4 inch block for these special fussy cut centers! To help with perfect fussy cuts, instead of making a plastic template, I cut the center out of the pattern. Some of the centers are very tight with no room to spare. Being able to clearly see the fine lines ( I need all the help I can get) and placement is a must. After figuring out the best placement, I used my 3 in ruler to trim the 1/4 inch seam around the outside each side of the frame. If you feel more comfortable with a little more seam allowance that is good too! Better to have too much than too little. You cannot put it back! For the first few ( or if you are new to paper piecing) try numbering the pattern by step. This way your blocks will all match. I found I made two that did not match and so decided to number a couple until I got my groove on ;O) I use Aurifil 50wt thread for all of my piecing and paper piecing. It is a two ply thread that is both very thin and also strong. Perfect for making your blocks flat! I love 2600 but am out of stock here in the gogostudio. I have been using many different shades of the med to light gray that I have on hand and am finding they work just as well. Here are a few more of the blocks I completed yesterday and the day before! I have more center fussy cuts ready to go and a huge mess of fabrics to create more today! If you are making these and are on Instagram , I would LOVE to see yours! Please find me at gogokim and tag me with your #economyblocks. Blair from Wise Craft Handmade and Lucy from Charm About You will be making some too! I love this fun online quilting club! Let's make some Economy Quilt Blocks!
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A true Sewing Survival Skill! The word fussy sounds negative. But in the world of sewing, a fussy cut is a beautiful thing. It means cutting in a way that precisely captures a specific section of fabric for a specific purpose.
Is there a favorite fabric you have set aside for something special? Learn tips to meticulously place and feature your treasured fabrics so you can cut fabric with confidence.
How to make the most of the designs in your fabric by fussy cutting. This video tutorial will show you how to create a cool effect when cutting your fabric.
“Fussy Cutting” simply means to intentionally cut a piece of fabric that features a specific detail or image. You'll love these ten fussy cutting tips!
What is Fussy Cutting? Fussy Cutting is where you take a detailed focal point that you've either painted or drawn yourself or is taken from a collage book
Learn how to make an 8” economy quilt block. Perfect for fussy cutting!
Want to perfect a fussy cut? Stacy Grissom provides helpful tips for fussy cutting in this sewing video.
Lately I’ve been having a bit of a love affair with the humble economy block. They’re fun to fussy cut, quick to piece, and look pretty darn adorable! These little blocks are 4″ finished (4 1/2″ unfinished) and perfectly frame the fussy cut square in the middle. I went for a 4″ finished (4.5″ unfinished) […]
