Foundation paper piecing (FPP) is a technique used in quilting, where a pattern is printed or drawn onto a piece of paper. Fabric is then sewn onto the paper, following the lines of the pattern, in a specific order. Once all the fabric pieces have been sewn onto the paper, the paper is removed, and …
A bowl cozy helps to keep your food warm and your hands from burning while you enjoy the company of friends and family – perhaps around a camp fire?
Your sewing machine takes a lot of abuse (including the verbal kind!) but there are a few simple things that will improve the relationship! Let me know which of these you’re guilty of. Don’t pull your thread against the thread path Yes, I do this too. I’ve finished with whatever thread and I yank it …
The bug has bitten, and you’re eager to get going on your patchwork and quilting journey. With so many tools on the market, what is it that you really need? Well, my fellow quilter, here’s the answer to your question. Rotary Cutter These babies come in various sizes and shapes, but you simply cannot go …
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It is surprising how argumentative quilters can be about ironing and pressing. I do both! And I’m not referring to the laundry.
English Paper Piecing or EPP as most quilters call it, is one of the oldest methods to make a quilt. Back in 18-whenever it was, there wasn’t templates and rulers and rotary cutters. In fact, there was probably only one scissor in the house used for fabric, paper (eeeekkkk!) and leather. Said scissor was used …
You’ve heard about longarm quilting, and you’ve seen quilts made by longarm quilters – but what is longarm quilting?
A tailor’s clapper is used to get beautiful flat seams. I can already hear you saying that your iron does that – well, try doing half a quilt with a tailor’s clapper and half without. You’ll wonder why you ever doubted me.
Here are three machines that I consider cheap sewing machines that with a few add on accessories will work well for a beginner quilter.
