My Resources
Basting on the Longarm
A simple basting process for those quilts that need a bit
of extra stability or squaring up.
CLICK HERE for the tutorial.
Quilt Retreat Essentials
These are a few of my favorite things......to bring to a
quilting retreat. First, and most important, is readiness
to laugh with your friends.
CLICK HERE for the list and the backstory.
Perfect Flying Geese
Some simple tips to keep the accurate without
the extra trimming step.
CLICK HERE for the tutorial.
Pressing Matters!
Thorough pressing makes piecing quilts SO much
easier and more accurate.
CLICK HERE for the tutorial.
Webbing Block Assembly
Use the webbing method for speed, and to keep your pieces
from getting turned or out of order.
CLICK HERE for tutorial.
Spinning Seam Allowances
This greatly reduces the bulk where the seams
intersect. Your quilter (even if it's yourself!)
will love you.
CLICK HERE for tutorial.
Precision Trimming
Tips for trimming 45 degree angles (think HSTs
or pinwheels). Getting them perfectly square
is not the only consideration.
CLICK HERE for tutorial.
Applying Binding on the Long Arm
Doing the initial application of binding, while the quilt
is still loaded on your long arm machine, can be a
HUGE time saver. It is then ready to hand stitch from the back.
CLICK HERE for tutorial.
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Machine Binding Machine binding saves time, is ultra durable, and can look really sharp to boot! My YouTube tutorial will walk you through it step by step. |
Calculate Binding Requirements
Extra! Extra! This little pdf helps you calculate how much
binding you need, and how much fabric it'll require.
The Kendra Sweater
Downloadable FREE pattern for a knitted sweater.
I knit this little hooded sweater for my granddaughter from super soft Bernat Baby Velvet yarn. It IS like velvet!
Note: this pattern is heavily edited from a free pattern published by Lili Comme Tout called Lino's Coat.
Step by step pictorial for self-binding a quilt. If you're finishing
up an older work-in-progress, and it's difficult to find matching
binding fabric, consider this option, using the backing
fabric.
CLICK HERE for tutorial.