I found the most adorable tutorial on Instagram a few weeks ago - a stitched pin cushion ring! Of course, it took me a while to get around to making one. I did a little bit of searching, but couldn't find instructions or a pattern online. You can check out Vera's tutorial video here. It's … Continue reading Pin Cushion Ring
I've got a little project to use up scraps to share with you today. These little triangle pincushions are so quick and cute, and I've been whipping them up by the handful lately. They are fun and easy, and I think they will make perfect little gifts for students in my live workshops. I thought … Continue reading Triangle Pincushion Tutorial
Jen Shaffer of Patterns by Jen is at it again! I loved her Batting Buster week last year, and when she announced it this year I was super excited to join in. I'll be showing you how I use up batting scraps to make snap bags. They are one of my favorite quickie projects, and … Continue reading Batting Buster Week with PBJ
This week I ran into a problem with my new Bernina jumbo bobbin, and I was not able to find photos that were helpful online. I fixed the problem with some help from my dealer, Gotham Quilts. It was an easy fix, and I want to share what happened so no one else has a … Continue reading Bernina 570 Bobbin Issues
Today I've got the perfect Valentines Day quick project for you. My Secret Heart Pillow is the perfect quick project for someone special. I've been thinking about this one for a few years. Ever since I first did my Windows to My Heart pattern, I've been thinking about a companion pillow. My ideal was an … Continue reading Secret Heart Pillow with Sulky
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I've got a quick tip for you today that will help you increase the accuracy of your points, even when you are in a hurry. I'm working on this storm at sea block, and there are a ton of points in each block. Often I will pin every intersection that will show in the finished … Continue reading Accurate Piecing without Pins
Have you heard of National Sew a Jelly Roll Day? It is organized by Project Jelly Roll. The third Saturday in September is designated for us to open up one of our precious Moda Jelly Rolls and make something fabulous. This year I explored making my own pre-cut collection using my AccuQuilt Go! and my … Continue reading Sew a Jelly Roll with me and AccuQuilt!
I hope you are enjoying all of the tutorials being offered through Hunter Design Studio's Back to School Blog Hop! Thanks to Sam Hunter for pulling all of this together! Welcome to my tutorial! Machine binding is my primary method of finishing my quilts. Once in a long while I will do a hand binding, … Continue reading Accurate and Attractive Machine Binding
I had the opportunity to try out AccuQuilt's new Fork-Knife-Spoon die before it was released! I'm loving being part of the Go! Getter program. The project I created for the die is a picnic quilt. You can see the whole project over on the AccuQuilt blog, which includes a tutorial, so you can make your … Continue reading The Perfect Picnic Quilt
