How to sew binding on a quilt
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How to sew binding on a quilt

Today’s video tutorial is all about binding. I cover every aspect of putting binding on your quilt from start to finish. You’ll learn how to: Prep your binding for sewing Use a walking foot Sew binding to the top of the quilt Sew mitered corners on your binding Use an invisible hand sewing stitch to […]

It’s going to be a sewing weekend!

This weekend I have zero plans. No in-laws to get the house spotless for. No closets I feel the need to organize. No events I need to attend. That means I’m sewing all weekend. It’s been a while since I spent the weekend at my machine and besides a quick clean of the house and […]

Must-have notion: Machingers Quilting Gloves

I’m not going to recommend a product on this blog unless I really love it and couldn’t imagine quilting without it. Machingers Quilting Gloves definitely fit that description. The gloves are made from a lightweight, breathable fabric so you won’t get sweaty hands while you’re quilting. But what makes these gloves absolutely essential for quilting […]
Quilt Addicts Anonymous – January 2016 Stars in the Night 2016 Block of the Month video tutorial
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Quilt Addicts Anonymous – January 2016 Stars in the Night 2016 Block of the Month video tutorial

This is the start of a brand new block of the month from Quilt Addicts Anonymous. We are using an alternative grid layout with different sized blocks. The first features an 18-inch star pattern, made with paper piece and half-square triangles. Free printable instructions are available at this link: http://www.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/product/january-2016-block-of-the-month/

Stash too big? Donate to Quilts of Valor

About a month ago I watched a program on Iowa Public Television about the Quilts of Valor Under Our Wings program. The program connects experienced quilters with men and women who have never sewed before to make a quilt for a veteran. I don’t come from a military family, but I just cried throughout the […]