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Susan Brubaker Knapp is fiber artist, author, teacher, host of Quilting Arts TV and a Bernina Ambassador. And, also makes amazing art quilts!
Join the Sew Much Moore Quilt Block Club Swap and connect with quilters worldwide in a creative, community-driven exchange
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Hey friends! I have been trying to think of ways to be more environmentally friendly when I am quilting. I am really thoughtful about the beautiful fabrics I select and I want to use every scrap so that nothing goes to waste. Today I am sharing a scrap buster tutorial to make a quilted bookmark! How to make a quilted bookmark: Materials: Fusible Midweight Interfacing Quilter's Cotton Scraps Sewing Machine Iron & Pressing Mat Other Helpful materials: 6 1/2
While shopping at the antique mall, one of the things I’ve been noticing re-surge more and more are Victorian Crazy Quilts and all of their lovely styles and forms. Since I cannot begin to to…
Is there anything more cozy than grabbing a hot drink, your favourite magazine and a hot water bottle to snuggle up with your favourite quilt when the weather starts to turn cooler? I have designed this fun Quilted Hot Water Bottle Cover pattern as part of the Handmade Holiday Challenge . It make
Learn to sew an invisible stitch with this Ladder Stitch (Slip Stitch) video tutorial. Perfect for sewing up softies.
Never make the mistake of forgetting these 4 important things to include when you gift a quilt! You'll be so glad that you did #4!!
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
Are you looking for a neat vintage 70s pot holder sewing pattern? Here are three! These leaf shapes make darling pot holders for your cottagecore kitchen or to give as gifts! You get the maple leaf, dragonfly leaf, and ladybug beetle leaf. The leaf veins are embroidered for a quilted look. Simple and clear directions; the pattern needs to be enlarged to 1" squares Size: about 8" wide Maple Leaf Dragonfly Leaf Ladybug beetle Leaf For all the iconic 70s and 80s sewing patterns in my shop, check out here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PearlShoreCat?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=stuffed Written in English using US terms Questions? Just ask!
Little zipper pouches... why are they so addictive to make? Every time - like EVERY SINGLE TIME - I just want to make a quick little project next to all the work I should be doing instead (like doing my taxes, working on that long forgotten WIP, write a new pattern, clean the bathroom, the list is endless...). But then I am becoming obsessed. It never is only one. I have to make them in big batches... Do you know what I am talking about?
Use this standard quilt size chart to design your next project. It covers all sizes from baby to California King. Size chart is easy to read and printable.
This is a PDF Sewing Pattern with written Tutorial accompanied by a picture walkthrough. The Pattern includes PDF files for Projector, A0 printing, and at home US Letter printing, and utilizes Adobe Layers for an easy viewing experience in Adobe Acrobat. The tutorial is detailed and is suitable for all skill levels, including brave and adventurous beginners who are looking to learn new sewing skills! The Wings are structured but soft, and ready to go where ever adventure takes your little one! These wings are Heirloom quality, and open ended play that kids don't tire of! My children reach for these daily, and when I used to sew to sell these always sold out like hot cakes! I hope you enjoy this pattern as much as I have. Materials: - Main Fabric (3/4 yard) -Appliqués fabric (scraps work great!) -Heavy weight fusible interfacing (Pellon 809) -Sew in interfacing (must be see through) 3/8 yard. -Quilt Batting (I like high loft) 3/8 yard. -1” Braided elastic, 1 yard. -Thread -Snaps -Turning tool to poke out corners -Elastic Bodkin or Safety Pins -Fabric pen/Marker -Quick Tacking Fabric glue, or adhesive applique spray -Forceps *Optional Sizes: 0-1 year 1-4 years 4-11 years
Stand out in your Halloween costume by making a custom witch hat! Create one for yourself, and the rest for your ‘ghouls’ following our visual tutorial.
If you have purchased a custom quilt jacket, pullover, etc, upcycle the leftover quilt scraps for a matching stocking (or several!).
This is where I share my photos of the quilts that I have made. Many of the quilts are inspired by my travels. Others are my version of someone else's patters.
Easy sewing project for the kitchen that you can do in under an hour to make a DIY fabric bowl cozy from quilting cotton fabric.
I work with big pieces of fabric for my project bags, but in the process, I get a lot of offcuts. These pieces are too small on their own, but still very beautiful, dyed with dyes that I extract from plants. It would be a shame to toss them! So to limit the waste to the minimum, I decided to start making bags made with
Learn sewing secrets that every beginner should know. These sewing tips will save you time and frustration!
Turn a bunch of fabric scraps into an adorable postage stamp quilted pillow. A cute fussy cut quilt project. A great beginner sewing project.
Learn how to hand quilt with this expert guide from Sarah Fielke.
Watch and learn more about quilt stitching with a sewing machine with this instructional quilting video from National Quilter's Circle.
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Well, maybe we aren't CRAZY, but we do have a slight obsession with crazy quilts. Both Teri and I (Kara) are fascinated with crazy quilts of all kinds, and we have our good friend and author Janice Vaine to thank for it. At the end of the 2013 Elly Sienkiewicz Appliqué Academy, Jan showed us her latest quilt purchase and her thoughts and ideas for it to be the subject of her next book. When we saw this quilt, it was love at first sight. Embroidery and Patchwork Revisited, by Janice Vaine. See grahamcrackercollection.com for more about Jan. We immediately volunteered to help Jan stitch some samples, and much to our joy (and trepidation) she took us up on our offer. Thus, our fascination with crazy quilting began. Oh, the threads, the stitches, the combinations, the colors! So many options were there for our choosing that sometimes we just had to put it down and walk away. At the next Appliqué Academy, Jan unveiled her beautiful book Patchwork and Embroidery Revisited, and we were able to see the fruits of our labors put into a splendid quilt. Last spring our local quilt shop mentioned that they had some customers who were looking for a crazy quilt class and asked if we would be able to put something together. We of course said yes and put together a couple of samples for the new class that would take place in the fall. Kara's crazy quilt sampler Teri's crazy quilt sampler In both samplers, we used a few motifs from Jan's book, and found inspiration for others from pictures or in our gardens. During that summer, we were at Quilt Odyssey in Hershey, Pennsylvania, perusing the vendors when we came across a booth selling vintage items. Our eyes were immediately drawn to an all velvet crazy quilt hanging on the wall. The velvets were all in the most gorgeous jewel tones, yet the embroidery was simple, which only enhanced the velvets. As we were drooling gazing upon this beauty, the vendor approached us and asked if we needed help (most certainly we did). We asked where she had found the quilt and if there was any information as to its provenance. All she knew was that it came from a small town in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and probably was old. That was it; no more details about such an amazing quilt. Teri asked the price and seriously contemplated purchasing it but wanted to think about it first. After all, we were teaching a crazy quilt class soon, and what a great teaching tool it could be! We walked away from the booth and I tried to play the devil's advocate (her husband doesn't believe that part), but we didn't even get two booths away before the decision was made. We walked back to booth and the quilt was gone! Fortunately, the vendor had set it aside with thoughts of keeping it for herself, but relinquished it into Teri's loving hands. All velvet crazy quilt, approximately 72-inches square, dated around 1930. Detail: each block is about 18" square. Note the tree embroidered in the center, found in the center of each block, always placed on a red patch. Since there was very little information about the quilt we began to get creative, wondering how someone could acquire all those different velvets. Did they work in a violin case factory, or better yet, did they work in a place that lined caskets? Those were just a couple of the crazy ideas that we suggested, (because it seems that if one doesn't know the story of a quilt, making up its history is the logical result.) Upon further research, we found out that packs of velvets were able to be ordered, and we also discovered that the pattern for the tree design embroidered in each block was published by Singer around 1930. Those questions were answered, but many more still remained. Who made this quilt that had such thoughtfully placed embroidery and colors? Was it made for anyone in particular? Did the maker nearly lose her mind while piecing all that velvet? We will probably never know. Our crazy quilting class was such a success and the demand so high that we ended up teaching two classes this past fall and have another one scheduled this month. We were both surprised at the response to our class, but shouldn't have been surprised that many others shared our love for this particular quilt genre. What is it about these quilts that catches our attention, and how did this style begin? Piecing small pieces of worn out garments into blankets had been a practice since the Colonial times, but it didn't become an art form until the Victorian era. Some crazy quilts were made with nostalgia in mind and might have scraps of garments that brought thoughts of special people or special days. Other crazy quilts were made by wealthy ladies as a way to showcase there needlework talents. Japanese art greatly influenced the motifs and settings in these Victorian-era quilts. When I was in Maine this past fall, I was fortunate to see an amazing crazy quilt. The stunning quilt was a fine example of a Victorian-era quilt. The embroidery was mostly done in vibrant shades of silk perle, and the motifs and edge stitches were clever and creative. That quilt was a splendid example of why I think crazy quilts are so intriguing—that you almost always see something different every time you look at them. Carla's quilt, detail Yesterday, Teri and I stopped into Patches, our local quilt shop, and saw this gorgeous quilt hanging. It was made by Carla Fultz, who works there and took our class last fall. We were stunned by the beauty of her quilt and loved her color selections. Carla's creative motif choices add quite a spark of interest to her quilt. We were honored that she allowed us to share it with you. Carla's crazy quilt Given our penchant for stories, we found this adorable reprint of a Victorian postcard that depicted Little Red Riding Hood at Grandma's house and have pieced this block using more embellishment. At some point in the future, this will be another class and will allow our students to broaden their repertoire of skills that can be used on their crazy quilts. Little Red Riding Hood, as stitched by Kara The sky is the limit nowadays as to what a crazy quilt can look like and what fabrics, fibers and details can be used. Some are simple with just embroidery, and some have fantastic embellishments throughout. A crazy quilt can be themed with a story, or with color elements, or even using one type of fabric such as silk or velvets. Every crazy quilt is unique to its maker and his or her tastes, and not necessarily a reflection of the maker's mental state . . . well, okay, we may be a LITTLE crazy!
This ‘book nerd quilt’ is such a great pattern to let your own individual style shine - travel around the world, bury yourself in the classics, whip up the romance or make a book cover that might inspire you to write a book of your own someday.
Learn how to hand quilt with this expert guide from Sarah Fielke.
Match the patchwork seams in your work perfectly every time with this quilting tip - so simple you'll wonder why you didn't think of it yourself!
Something that surprised me when I first started quilting was that most quilt patterns teach you how to make a quilt top, but stop short of telling how to actually finish the quilt. Little details like basting, binding, and, you know, quilting the quilt. Of course now I realize that including all of this would […]Continue Reading...
It's been over a year since our last Ombre Puff Quilt along and I've really been itching to do another! So far I've made two Ombre Puff quilts and I have an idea for a 3rd one, so I'm excited to make it alongside ya'll! The fun kicks off Oct. 24, 2022 and wraps up a few weeks before Christmas! If you haven't already downloaded the pattern, you can do so below, and keep scrolling for more details! Ombre Puff Quilt - FREE PDF . Click below to take you to that week's information. Week 1 - Plan - Oct. 24 Week 2 - Cut - Oct. 31 Week 3 - Sew Pockets - Nov. 7 Week 4 - Create Rows - Nov. 14 Week 5 - Stuff Rows - Nov. 21 (2 weeks) Week 6 - Baste & Quilt - Dec. 5 Week 7 - Bind - Dec. 12 . . If you want to sign up for weekly email reminders, click here! . GIVEAWAY If you plan to participate, share the image below to your Instagram profile and use the hashtag #puffQAL2022 and #loandbeholdpatterns and you'll automatically be entered to win a $50 giftcard to our shop! You have until midnight PST on October 23rd to enter. Your account must be public, otherwise we will not see your entry! . . .
This is Sandra’s Cora Quilt and it is a pattern designed by Fabriculous Quilt Shop. I just love the large Ric Rac in the inner border, that really makes this quilt special. She purchased the pattern from Fabriculous, here is a link to their website. Sandra left the quilting design up to me and at first I thought I would do free hand swirl across it as she said this will be a dragger quilt for her granddaughter. But then changed my mind since the batting is Dream Puff and the backing is Minkie, I really wanted this to be a squishy soft quilt for a toddler to drag around, so more open quilting was the way to go. I decided on a large orange peel design since I had a perfect grid to work with and I also wanted to try more of my new Quilted Pineapple Templates. This time I tried the 10 inch template and I love how it turned out! I stitched in all the ditches and around the Ric Rac and then added a simple X in the outer squares for contrast.