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How to post photos a Flickr group

I’ve heard from a couple readers who want to join the Block a Day Challenge, but aren’t quite sure how to post photos to the Block A Day Flickr group. If that describes you, then check out this step by step tutorial on uploading photos to Flickr. Go to Flickr.com and click “Sign In” or […]

T-shirt quilt tutorial: Quilting

What you’ll need: Machingers quilting gloves Sulky Premier Invisible thread Cotton thread to match your backing fabric in the bobbin Walking foot A large table to work on Tips: I find that wearing a sports bra while quilting at my home sewing machine helps reduce back fatigue. Don’t ever use the invisible thread in the […]

I tried, I really did

My husband/video tutorial cameraman, works second shift so we only have two nights off together each week. Yesterday was one of those nights, so I worked my little tail off to finish sewing my T-shirt quilt top together so we could film a video on how to mark it, layer and baste it. I got […]

T-shirt quilt tutorial – Sewing the sashing part 2

Supplies: Sashing strips and sashing with cornerstones attached. (See how to cut and sew the sashing in the previous post.) T-shirt quilt blocks with fusible interfacing attached to the wrong side of the fabric Sewing machine Iron Applique pressing sheet Previous posts: Fabric requirements Cutting the T-shirts Attaching fusible interfacing Sewing the sashing – Part […]

Dare to DIY – Fall placemats

My friend Kim blogs over at NewlyWoodwards.com. In addition to just finishing the remodel of her third home (she’s under 30), Kim is also very creative and is hosting a Dare to DIY blog party. I’m participating and today’s theme is a making your own Thanksgiving-themed project. I’m cheating a little because I made these […]