Flying geese are an integral part of traditional quilt piecing, and often show up in modern quilts as well. Having a fast and accurate way to sew these will make your piecing more pleasurable, and the final product beautiful with perfect points. For today, I want to show you the no-waste method of making flying geese.
I use the words “scrap fabric” a lot when writing my blogs. I like to sew accessories and small things for the house and the kids. I don’t throw away fabric pieces easily, or for that matter.. I don’t throw away things easily in general :-). I know you’re thinking “Is she a hoarder?” But… at least I’m an organized hoarder. I do try to fight it and I keep everything as uncluttered as possible.
I’ve been sewing/quilting for a few years now but when it came to binding…I made my own…the hard way…without bias tape makers. When I saw the MadamSew Bias Tape Maker Kit makers would be…but the “Quilting Awl” was the one item in the kit that REALLY intrigued me. So, I made it my mission to find out what else this neat looking tool could do.
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For quilters, displaying our handiwork is one of the fun things about making projects. We put them on beds, tabletops, kitchen counters, over quilt stands and on ladders. Hanging a quilt is also a lovely way to show off your work, decorate your home, and showcase your creativity.
Have you dreamed of creating your own T-shirts for a family reunion, a trip to Disney World, or your daughter’s or son’s 1st birthday?
With the MadamSew Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) and Heat Transfer Accessories, you can create as many DIY shirts as you’d like! Not to mention one-of-a-kind designs for tote bags, aprons, dish towels - the possibilities are endless!
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These little egg cozies will keep your boiled eggs warm during your Easter brunch. They are really easy to make and you can jazz them up in any way you like: mix and match different fabrics, embroider little flowers, animals, add the first letter of the name of your loved ones, add bunny ears and a little tale…
Proper pressing of your quilting projects can enhance your accuracy and make quilting more of a pleasure. Your projects will lay flat as they should and result in neat, crisp intersections of seams. Improper pressing can distort blocks leading to inaccurate sewing and difficulty in lining up seams.
Do you know what spring loaded scissors are and why you need to check them out?
Instead of the push and pull movement of your hands needed with regular scissors, spring assisted scissors jump open after you push them closed. So, only half the strength is needed to perform the same action.
Making a classic block with a light side and a dark side gives you so many different quilts. Quilters have been doing this with the log cabin block since the beginning of quilting. For today, I want to show you a much simpler and faster block to achieve the same look.
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Have you tried to work on a project that required elastic but you were working with a dark fabric? Did you wonder if a black elastic would be better? Or have you seen black elastic and wondered what you can do with it?
Hello and welcome to Part 3 of the Slash Your Stash - Nine Patch Quilt Blog. If you missed Part 1 and Part 2 check them out to see the steps that led us here to the final installment for this quilt. If you are following along, I hope that you have either finished all of the steps so far or are well on your way to doing so. This is not a race so don’t worry if you still have work to do.
Ironing is a necessary evil in every household and especially if you sew or quilt, your ironing board gets a lot of use. After a while the stains on the cover just decide to stay, there are too many scorch marks… and then it is time to change the cover, just to make ironing a little more agreeable.