Tutorials
Fern Tutorial-For Beginners With Experience and Beyond!
I am passionate about teaching free motion quilting-I really want anyone interested to know that they CAN quilt their own work! I am always looking for motifs and projects that help beginners feel competent and to put them on the road to loving free motion quilting. Ferns are surprisingly easy to quilt, definitely in the…
Read MoreBasting a quilt with Mistyfuse
I Mistyfuse basted my recent Morning Hosta quilt and loved the method. It’s super simple as I’ll show you here. Mistyfuse is a unique product-a two-sided fusing product that does not alter the hand of the fabric. Additionally, its melting point is low, allowing its use on even delicate fabrics. I used it to fuse…
Read MoreTutorial-Applying a Quilt Hanging Sleeve
So how do I apply a hanging sleeve to the back of my quilts? Glad you asked! I have learned the hard way that this final step in finishing my quilts cannot be rushed. It pays off to be mindfulwhen I’m attaching the hanging sleeve to the quilt. Start by choosing the right fabric for…
Read MoreSquaring up “Morning Breeze”
It’s been an intense two weeks for me: a week-long visit to see my son in Maine followed by almost round-the-clock work to hit a deadline. I’ll write a post about my trip to Maine later this week-it was a fabulous visit! “Black and White Whole Cloth” is finally done and now has a name:…
Read MoreTutorial: Narrow Rolled Hem
Sometimes you want a beautifully executed narrow rolled hem. If you have a curved hemline on a circular skirt, or if you are working with fussy, thin or silky fabrics, a narrow rolled hem will give a beautiful finish and add a little body to the hemline, producing that lovely flip of the hem. I…
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