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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.
Wondering How to Finish a Quilt? Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, features an Easy DIY Tutorial for Finishing and Binding a Quilt. Click here now!!
How to hand quilt in 3 easy steps! In this blog and video tutorial I'll list out all of the supplies you need and show you how simple hand quilting is!
Repair a damaged quilt, including tutorials on mending rips and tears, and fixing holes and frayed seams caused by frequent washing, pets and other damage.
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.
Does batting have a right and wrong side? The answer is yes! Check out this photo guide to help you find the right batting for your next quilt.
Hi there, I’m hoping you can help me. I have a newly finished quilt that got a small hole in the top from my cat’s claws. What’s the best way to repair…
A Common Dishwashing Liquid Can Remove Migrating Dye! Have you ever finished a quilt only to have it bleed in the wash? While the first impulse is to panic, don’t worry. Dawn dishwashing liquid can usually remove the migrated dye. One year while putting her holiday decorations away Julie Cefalu from The Crafty Quilter discovered …
From fabric selection to piecing, our Beginning Quilting Series will guide you through the process step-by-step.
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.
"Common sense is seeing things as they are."
Getting perfect points in your quilt top isn't hard, but it does take a little aim! Continue reading to get perfect points in your quilts.
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.
Learn sewing secrets that every beginner should know. These sewing tips will save you time and frustration!
Who doesn’t love those illustrated ecards that float around the internet? I’ve seen so many funny sewing ecards, but often when I want to find them again, I can’t. So I went to the Someecards site and below I’ve compiled for you the best selection of sewing humor I found there. You can click on...Read More
Here are some of the most important lessons I picked up in my first year of sewing. This isn't an exhaustive list, but these are some of the things that I struggled with or that confused me at first. These tips and tricks should help a beginner who is just learning to sew.
There Are Three Styles to Choose From! Are you looking for a special ornament or gift idea? These patchwork fabric ornaments are unusual and so pretty. They have a polished handmade look that makes them extra special for handing down through the years. Anyone who enjoys quilts and fabric will love receiving one of these …
Learn how to make a quilt from start to finish. Where to start if you're a beginning quilter. Resources for beginning quilters
One of the things I love this week was getting a photo of a wren. I've often caught sight of them down by the pond because I think they like the heavy shrubbery on three sides. There is a meadow there as well and loads of grasshoppers which I know wrens are fond of. However, it was right in front of my kitchen window that I managed to grab two quick shots of this little guy while he was checking out the decaying plants. In the third shot I took he was a complete blur. This was my redworked wren from that Crabapple Hill Designs series, Flight of Fancy. Perhaps I've shown you all of them now. We don't have the banks of sumac here like those that lined the farm driveway, but there are a couple of bushes. Amazing reds this time of year. Before I forget, the header photo is one I took a number of years ago. Hudson's Farm puts pumpkins on a cart in this field every year and you are on your honour to pay for one. You can see the cash box there on the left by the big pumpkin on the end. Remember I started a Medallion quilt back in August. I have been working on it a little. I set up the next round which are Spools and have 7 of them sewn. Every little bit moves it forward I figure. I may have more time to devote to it as my Dreamy Hearts quilt is a finish! It was my October OMG at Elm Street Quilts. I'm happy with it and it is now tucked away to be a Christmas gift. It is very soft and warm and single bed sized. Recently there was a great little blog hop hosted by Carol at Just Let Me Quilt. Sewists shared their patterns for quick little quilty gifts you can make. Two of our Thursday Likes group shared their work at these posts, Pieceful Thoughts and Life in the Scrapatch. And I love this too. Lena generously shares her free pattern for this lovely Moon Flower block at her Lena Pugacheva Art Quilts site. Lena also hosts the Friday link party, Creations, Quilts, Art. Just love this too- both the hands and the message. The photo is by Newfoundland photographer, Ned Pratt, and is used by Nonia, a non profit organization that has been selling hand made goods by Newfoundland and Labrador women for over 50 years. These are the hands of one of those women. I know by working with wool and fabric I am doing what my mother, both grandmothers and the one great grandmother I knew as a child did. That great grandmother had snow white hair, sewed quilts by hand but it was her gold tooth that fascinated me. I'm thinking this morning about how the fate of humans all over the globe may well be in the hands of scientists and researchers. They are working tirelessly to achieve the perfect concoction of a vaccine for us, one that will be safe in and of itself and also protect us from this awful virus, a monumental task. I am very thankful for them, their knowledge, unceasing labour and care. Here is a link to a Q & A with one such American researcher talking about how their quest is going. Also love these meet ups on the net;- Not Afraid of Color, Creations Quilts Art, Paying Ready Attention, My Quilt Infatuation, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Alycia Quilts, Traffic Jam Weekend, Viewing Nature With Eileen and Quilt Fabrication.
Once you have finished your quilt top, it is time to choose your batting. When it comes to quilt batting types, there are a lot of factors to consider. Which is the warmest quilt batting? Which is hi loft batting? Which is low? With How to Choose the Best Quilt Batting, you will learn all about batting and what batting to use when quilting your next project. When discussing types of quilt batting, there are different fibers, thicknesses (also known as loft), and other features, such as fusibility, allergens, and price to name a few. Choosing the best batting depends whether you are using a machine or hand quilting as well. Besides giving an overview of what quilt batting is, we will go over all of the previously mentioned aspects of batting for quilts in the following sections. We also have some quilt batting tips to help you build your quilt. Check out the information below and find the best batting for quilts of all kinds. Table of Contents What is Fabric Batting? Bamboo Quilt Batting Cotton Quilt Batting Polyester Quilt Batting Silk Batting Wool Quilt Batting Quilt Batting Labels Quilt Batting Tips
Sewing tricks from professional seamstresses. Your sewing is about to get easier and more efficient. Grab a project to test them out!
Learn these six common stitches and you can apply them to a myriad of projects.
Unlock Your Creative Potential! Be your own expert at thread sketching, thread painting and artful appliqué. Use these tutorials to learn how to get started in creative free motion stitching and art quilting, and take your work to a new level. Begin an exhilarating journey into the world of thread sketching and thread painting –
There’s just something about a great sewing meme that makes me so happy! Whether you are cursing over popped stitches sewing knits
In this sewing tutorial I want to show you how to use a twin needle - a very simple tool that expands the capabilities of even the most ordinary sewing machine. Learn threading a twin needle, twin needle types and sizes, find out how to avoid tunneling when using a twin needle. Very useful sewing tips. #sewingtutorials #sewingtips #howtosew #sewinghacks
Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.
In today's culture of disposable fashion, the simple art of basic darning and mending has been all but forgotten.
Sew directionally - This handy sewing tip helps you get both sides of the garment to stay the same length throughout the construction process.
This fabric star ornament tutorial walks you through step-by-step instructions to create a unique folded fabric ornament
Here is a very interesting sewing tutorial for your sewing projects. Learn how to sew with the bobbin thread in the needle. Find out why you may need to do it.
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
Find the perfect quote or saying for your next quilt label. 60+ sayings and quotes for all occasions from NewQuilters.com #quiltingideas #sayingsandquotes
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Know Right Away of the Bobbin Tension is the Problem! If your machine is having tension problems and nothing seems to help, it may be the tension regulator on the bobbin case that’s causing the issue. The bobbin tension may be either too loose or too tight. There’s a quick test that will help you …
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How to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller - sewing pattern grading - make a sewing pattern a different size
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Sewing machine skipping stitches? Learn all about common causes and the top 10 fixes to troubleshoot this problem. Instead of a regular, even line of stitching, you’re met with some lengths of thread that are longer than others, skipping across the fabric instead of anchoring it together. These longer stitches are called “skipped stitches.” They’re frustrating and annoying, and they happen to even the most experienced seamstresses.
Learn how to knit for total beginners with this detailed knitting guide. Using video and photo tutorials, learn how to knit step by step through repetition.
How to choose a sewing machine needle - universal vs knit vs sharp needles - which needle should you use for which fabric
22 easy and useful crochet patterns for beginners. Why not learn how to crochet? Not only is it relaxing, there are many useful projects you can make for yourself or your home. www.domesblissity.com
YouTube is full of fascinating videos involving all sorts of things, including sewing! Whether you often check out sewing videos on YouTube or have yet to explore that world, we think you will appreciate this list of what we think are the 10 Best Sewing YouTube Channels you'll want to follow. It was difficult to narrow down the list to only 10 as there are many more amazing tailors and seamstresses who make useful videos and who truly make the best sewing channels on YouTube, but we felt that these were the accounts with the most variety. There are also videos on techniques and projects for all skill levels. No matter what you are looking for when it comes to sewing, you will find a channel in this list that is worthy of hitting that "subscribe" button. Before we get to these top sewing YouTube channels according to us editors here at AllFreeSewing, did you know that we have videos, too? Check out our original sewing videos here. Watch our useful video right below and then keep scrolling down to get to our awesome list of sewing YouTube channels we love. If you like them, be sure to subscribe to take advantage of all the free tutorials, tips, tricks, and projects they all have to offer every week! Sign Up For More Free Patterns >>>
Here is a very interesting sewing tutorial for your sewing projects. Learn how to sew with the bobbin thread in the needle. Find out why you may need to do it.