Inside: Magic 8 Half Square TrianglesHave you ever needed to make a lot of identical Half Square Triangles (HSTs) for a quilt or other quilting project?It can be daunting, but not if you use Magic! Here is a way to magically make eight at a time.Materials:(1) 10" square Blue Fabric (1) 10" square White FabricBasic Sewing Supplies NeededSewing Machine ... Read More about Magic 8 Half Square Triangles
How to Sew a Drawstring Mesh Bag
Inside: How to Sew a Drawstring Mesh BagWith summer in full swing, our family can't wait to head out on summer adventures. Most adventures in our home consist of a body of water such as an ocean, lake, or nearby muddy ditch.Where there is water there is rock collecting, shells, and of course....SAND.Let me just say, I am not a huge fan of sand. I'd go so far as to say I hate sand. ... Read More about How to Sew a Drawstring Mesh Bag
Beginner Foundation Paper Piecing
Beginner Foundation Paper PiecingI love foundation paper piecing! I think it is the easiest way to get perfect quilt blocks every time. Unfortunately, the technique is not as straight forward as patchwork and requires us to think a little backward!Let's take the mystery out of the foundation paper piecing technique by showing what you need to get started. Soon enough you will be ... Read More about Beginner Foundation Paper Piecing
Row by Row Quilting Experience
Inside: The Row by Row Quilting ExperienceHave you heard about Row by Row Experience®?If you haven't, here's what you need to know. Janet Lutz created Row by Row Experience® a few years back. Every summer there is a new "experience" with events involving travel, collecting, and shopping - all for quilters!It's centered around people traveling during the summer. But with a twist - ... Read More about Row by Row Quilting Experience
How to Make a Triangle in a Square Block
Inside: How to Make a Triangle in a Square BlockDo angled blocks scare you? Me, too. I like the design of the Triangle in a Square block, but sewing those angles always seems to be a challenge.But, that doesn't have to the case. Today I'm showing you how to simplify this block by using the V Block Ruler. This ruler is a quilting game-changer. Read more and you'll learn why!This block ... Read More about How to Make a Triangle in a Square Block
Make a Cute Library Tote From Placemats
Inside: Make a Cute Library Tote From PlacematsSummer is upon us and that means lots of free time for the kiddos. Lots of free time subsequently means lots of library time.We’re big readers and usually walk out of the library with armloads of books. Sometimes, I grab a reusable shopping bag; but those get scattered and forgotten in the car.And they’re huge and floppy, the book corners ... Read More about Make a Cute Library Tote From Placemats