Category Archives: Tutorials

Finishing with a Facing

I thought I’d share today how I add facings to a quilt. I prefer a facing to a binding on a modern wall quilt. I cut my facing strips 2 1/2” wide. I fold over and press one edge about … Continue reading

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Art Quilts with Bias Tape

I thought I’d share my process of using bias tape with you today. It really is fun to play with. First, I quilt my foundation. I like using parallel lines about a quarter to a half inch apart. I’ve been … Continue reading

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9 Patches

I decided to make some little 9 patches for another doll quilt. I thought I’d share my method with you. It works for any size strips, but I used strips cut 2” wide. And yes, I used my AccuQuilt die … Continue reading

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Binding

I said yesterday that I would share more about the binding technique I used on this little quilt. I really want to do most of my binding by machine from now on to save my hands. I was pleased with … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day Tutorial!

I made this little quilt quite a few years ago now, but those that have seen it seem to really enjoy it. So I thought I’d make and share a new version today, along with a quick tutorial so you … Continue reading

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Building a New Design Wall

Happy New Year! Mr. Wonderful was on vacation for the last several weeks and that means very little sewing has happened. I had scheduled all my blog posts ahead, but have not kept up with responding to comments. Here is … Continue reading

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Binding

My machine binding isn’t great. But I keep trying and I think I’ve settled on a method that works for me. It uses Elmer’s School Glue. I use 2 1/2 inch strips to make my binding and press it in … Continue reading

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Signature Block Tutorial – Part 1

Recently, I made this table runner for my mom. I was asked if I had a pattern for it. I don’t, but thought I could do a quick tutorial on how to make the block. I made 48 of these … Continue reading

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Quick and Easy Baby Quilt ~ Part 1

I picked up this little bundle for a whole dollar at Walmart a while back. I hardly ever buy fabric there, but, a dollar! I challenged myself to come up with a plan for a baby quilt. I added fat … Continue reading

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Leader/Ender Block Tutorial

I’ve finally finished these leader/ender blocks! I’ve been asked to do a tutorial for these. They are very simple. For one 12 inch block, you will need 40 scrap squares cut at 2 inches, 8 background squares cut at 2 … Continue reading

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