Category Archives: Tutorials

9 Patches

Posted on August 25, 2022 by katyquilts

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

Posted on June 11, 2022 by katyquilts

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!

Posted on February 14, 2022 by katyquilts

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

Posted on January 3, 2022 by katyquilts

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

Posted on December 7, 2021 by katyquilts

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

Posted on November 10, 2021 by katyquilts

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

Posted on September 20, 2021 by katyquilts

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

Posted on July 7, 2021 by katyquilts

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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Scant Quarter Inch?

Posted on February 16, 2021 by katyquilts

I was asked recently if the Accuquilt GO! Dies are accurate with a regular quarter inch seam allowance, or a scant quarter inch. I think we’ve all heard about this mystical scant quarter inch. But what exactly is it? I … Continue reading →

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9 Patches from a Charm Pack

Posted on August 20, 2020 by katyquilts

I’m working on some secret sewing that I can’t share, so I decided I’d share an older tutorial for Throwback Thursday. I first shared this over six years ago so it should be new to many of you. I picked … Continue reading →

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