How to make quarter square triangles from squares

Piecing triangles can be a nightmare. Sewing on the bias can stretch out the seam, warping the block, getting the points all out of whack and giving you a block that doesn’t lie flat or piece together properly. That’s why I developed a Triangle Boot Camp class, teaching methods where all the triangles are made […]

Stephanie Soebbing

25 July, 2013

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How to hide threads and use a self-threading needle

Today’s tutorial is a must watch for new quilters, anyone trying out longarm or free motion quilting for the first time or anyone who has trouble threading a needle. I show you how to hide threads once you’re done quilting (you know the thread ends that you have to leave so the quilting doesn’t unravel […]

Stephanie Soebbing

13 July, 2015

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Everything you know about stitching in the ditch with open seams is wrong!!!

OK, today’s video title is a little clickbaity … but today we’re going to dispel the quilt police notion that you can’t stitch in the ditch when you have your seams pressed open and you’re going to watch me do it all over my quilt! First of all, there is no “ditch” when you press […]

Stephanie Soebbing

29 December, 2022

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How to cut strips for quilting

Cutting accurately and sewing a consistent quarter-inch seam are the two keys to creating perfect piecing every time. I’ve already covered sewing a quarter-inch seam in my video tutorial showing three different ways to set up your sewing machine to sew a quarter-inch seam. So today’s tutorial is all about cutting accurate strips. This video […]

Stephanie Soebbing

28 July, 2015

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New Course! Intro to Rulerwork Sneak Peak …

Quilting with Rulers 5-Pack Kit: I am so excited to announce Intro to Rulerwork, a new course we have coming on May 2! I lover rulerwork because it makes me look like a much better quilter than I am. You just need to learn how to keep your ruler foot in contact with your special […]

Stephanie Soebbing

18 March, 2023

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How to Make a Pillowcase – Sewing with Kids – featuring the Future Quilter and Ponies

I am constantly making things with my daughter. It is a combination of her seeing me constantly being creative and wanting to be like mom, and my belief that creativity helps kids thrive by teaching them new ways to think and solve problems. So we are going to be doing a new occasional series at […]

Stephanie Soebbing

22 June, 2018

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18 Carat Revisited: Fat Quarter Half Square Triangle Quilt that’s WAY easier than it looks!

There’s nothing better than an easy pattern that looks complicated. That‘s what you get with 18 Carat Revisited. The blocks for this quilt are created by slicing up half square triangles to create the angled strips that make up the spiky block design. This pattern is a re-imagined version of 18 Carat, which creates the […]

Stephanie Soebbing

29 June, 2023

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Make a BIG bag perfect for take-along projects! Adeline by Sew Many Creations

I loved making the Adeline Crossbody bag by Sew Many Creations. It’s a versatile piece that can work as a crossbody or a handbag thanks to the adjustable handle. With an outer zippered pocket, twist lock flap closure and divided center pocket, I am looking forward to taking it with me all over the place […]

Stephanie Soebbing

23 June, 2023

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Easy Star & Loop Meander – Quilting Stitch Tutorial

For our remake of Twinkle, I chose a super simple star and loop meander. This design is very beginner friendly. You just need to be able to quilt a loop and a five-pointed star, both of which you probably have been doodling since grade school. I love this design because it is fast, simple and […]

Stephanie Soebbing

21 July, 2021

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Christmas scrap buster! Check out this Ghost of Christmas Past tutorial

Click here to download the Ghost of Christmas Past pattern for free until December 31, 2017! Pretty much every quilter has scraps left over from Christmas sewing projects. The challenge is not all reds and greens are created equal. So while some reds looks great together in a line, they may look terrible next to […]

Stephanie Soebbing

26 December, 2017

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