Inside: All About Sewing Machine Needles Did you know that using the right needle for a sewing project can make a huge difference on your project's outcome? The correct needle will glide through a project making beautiful, even stitches. On the flip side, using the wrong needle (or a worn/damaged needle) on a project can create a whole host of problems like skipped or uneven stitches, and ... Read More about All About Sewing Machine Needles
Autumn Star Mini Quilt Tutorial
Inside: Autumn Star Mini Quilt Tutorial Are you ready to sew something fun for the Fall? The Autumn Star Mini Quilt is the perfect project to get you ready for the seasonal change. This project is the perfect size for a table topper or would make a nice wall hanging. You're going to love the simplicity of this project because it's just squares and half square ... Read More about Autumn Star Mini Quilt Tutorial
Quilted Cactus Pillow Tutorial
Inside: Quilted Cactus Pillow Tutorial One of the best ways to brighten a room is with pillows. And, if you want to add a bit of quilting to the room without committing to an entire quilt, then a quilted pillow is the perfect project. A quilted pillow is also a great way to try out a new technique. And that's what this Quilted Cactus Pillow Tutorial is all about. It uses ... Read More about Quilted Cactus Pillow Tutorial
Strip Piecing Basics
Inside: Strip Piecing Basics One of my favorite quilting techniques is Strip Piecing. This simple and efficient technique uses fabric strips that are sewn together to form strip sets. These strip sets are then cut into smaller units and can be used to create a variety of quilt blocks. Because this method is so productive it saves time, money, and fabric. If you have a roll of 2.5" ... Read More about Strip Piecing Basics
All About Sewing Machine Stitches
Inside: All About Sewing Machine Stitches If you're new to sewing you may be wondering about all of the different stitches on a sewing machine. First, let me assure you that as a beginner all you really need are two basic stitches and a buttonhole stitch. Different sewing machine brands will vary in the number of stitches available on their different model machines. It's natural to think ... Read More about All About Sewing Machine Stitches
Patriotic Mini Quilt
Inside: Patriotic Mini Quilt It's no secret, I love quilted table toppers (and table runners). They are ideal for adding some simple holiday decor and can be whipped up in an afternoon or two. And that's the idea behind this quilted Patriotic Table Topper. It combines a Sawtooth Star quilt block with Log Cabin-like construction. But, I have to warn you...This project is easier than ... Read More about Patriotic Mini Quilt