Sewn Modern Quilt Patterns — Tutorials
Sewing Machine Maintenance
Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase. We LOVE our sewing machines don't we? We work them to the bone so they definitely need some R&R every now and then. Today I'm sharing a few maintenance musts for you to keep in mind while you're quilting. Before we begin I have a quick note for you all. These are my own tips and guidelines that I follow for my Bernina 350. You should always refer to your...
Quilting Time Savers
Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase. We are always looking for ways to save a little time when we quilt aren't we? Occasionally, I'll give myself a leisurely amount of time to make a quilt but usually I have a deadline. I've noticed there are four categories where you can save a little time by shifting your routine a bit. Let's dive in! Start Strong: This might seem obvious, but I think everyone needs this...
Quilting Tools Deep Dive: The Notions That Make Our Lives Easier
Curved Corner Quilt Binding
Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase The quilt pattern shown here is the Natural Harmony Quilt Pattern. Have you tried curved corner quilt binding on your quilts yet? I'm now obsessed with this technique and want to bind all my quilts this way. This is a short and simple blog post illustrating how I executed my curved quilt binding. Start by squaring up your quilt: Next, use this handy template to...
Block Printing Fabric
Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase. When I am selecting fabrics for my quilts I almost always reach for a linen first. There are several quilt pattern fabric designers out there that print on canvas and use a technique called Block Printing. I am always drawn to the look of block printed, modern fabrics. So, I have wanted to give this technique a try for years! As I have mentioned before - I dream...