Block A Day Challenge round up – Week 1

The Block A Day Challenge got a slow start this week, but the participants have made some good progress. I’ve sewn more blocks for my New York Beauty in one week than I have in the last six months. Here’s a few of the blocks that were completed this week:   If you’re hesitant to […]

Stephanie Soebbing

6 January, 2012

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Wear all the babies

My sister is expecting her second child soon and she asked if I could make her a ring sling so she can hold baby number two while caring for baby number one. Of course I said yes because it involved sewing something for my sister/new nephew, going to the fabric store with my sister and […]

Stephanie Soebbing

23 April, 2015

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How to sew a perfect quarter-inch seam every time

Learn three different ways to set up your machine and presser feet to sew a perfect quarter-inch seam every time. For more tutorials, visit http://www.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/tutorials/

Stephanie Soebbing

27 April, 2015

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Craftsy’s Sewing Studio is perfect for beginners

I love taking classes on Craftsy. I’ve gotten to the point where I can usually teach the technique at most of the sewing classes offered near me, so Craftsy is a great resource where I can learn more advanced quilting skills and improve my garment sewing. I enrolled in Sewing Studio, Fashion, Fitting, Home Decor & […]

Stephanie Soebbing

29 April, 2015

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Building a soft book library

I don’t know how it happened, but my little quilter turned one last Friday. It is amazing to look back and see how much she has developed over the past year, finding her voice, learning to feed herself, crawling, standing and developing a clear list of likes and dislikes. One of her likes are books. She […]

Stephanie Soebbing

13 May, 2015

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Virtual Shop Hop: Quilter’s Heaven, Northbrook, Ill.

Quilter’s Heaven in the Chicago suburb of Northbrook, Ill., really is a paradise for modern quilters. Everywhere you turn there are bright, large prints. And I do mean everywhere. Every room in this converted house is filled from floor to ceiling with fabric. Everywhere you look there is a riot of color. I especially couldn’t […]

Stephanie Soebbing

9 January, 2012

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Quilt National continues to push boundaries

The first art quilt exhibit continues to push boundaries in its 19th installment, scheduled to open next week at The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, Ohio. Beginning in 1979, Quilt National is the preeminent art quilt exhibition, a juried competition that features the work of nearly 90 quilters from around the world. The 86 quilts […]

Stephanie Soebbing

15 May, 2015

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How to make a T-shirt quilt – Part 7

Learn how to mark your quilt top and how to make a quilt sandwich by layering and pin basting the three layers of the quilt together. For complete instructions, supply lists and fabric requirements, visit http://quiltaddictsanonymous.com/tutorials/.

Stephanie Soebbing

8 January, 2012

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How to transform a dining room hutch using Annie Sloan Chalk paint and two-color distressing

I picked up this dining room hutch on Craigslist and documented the transformation into a stylish storage solution that doubles as a display in my sewing studio. Read more at this link: http://www.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/2015/05/dining-room-hutch-to-sewing-room-chic/

Stephanie Soebbing

19 May, 2015

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T-shirt quilt tutorial: Making the sandwich

What you’ll need: A large flat surface to work on, such as a floor or folding table. Backing fabric that is 10 inches wider and longer than your quilt top. I buy fabric that is specifically made for quilt backs that is 108 inches wide. Warm and White or Warm and Natural batting that is […]

Stephanie Soebbing

7 January, 2012

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