I have a palm tree pattern that I downloaded free from Patterns2Go, and have been trying to decide how to use it to show off the beauty of it. The pattern is a counted cross stitch pattern, however because I’m convinced that those of us who sew and do crafts ALSO do other things, such […]
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Quilting Solutions
I love to quilt! My grandmother taught me how to quilt, my daughter is a quilter and we’re teaching my granddaughters how to quilt. As I was growing up I remember my grandmother spending her evenings handstitching quilts together. Two of my favorites that she made (and that I’ve made for my children) are the […]
Make Memory Quilts
Add New Dimension to Your Sewing — Make Memory Quilts! Memory quilts, like the one above, can be done several ways. The finished size of the wall hanging memory quilt shown is 23″ x 32″ tall, and has loops at the top in order to use a dowel […]
AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter
For those quilters, crafters and sewers who generally need to do a lot of fabric cutting, I’d recommend the AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter. For those of us who have some arthritis in the hands / fingers, this machine is really a Godsend! Not only is this fabric cutter 90% faster than rotary cutting and […]
Ways To Use Stuffed Fabric Tubes
Fabric tubes are very easy to make and there are many ways to use them. A basic tube could be approximately 18″ long x 4″ wide. You’d simply fold the fabric in half lengthwise and sew the long side. Turn inside out, fold under one of the ends and hand sew the opening closed, then […]
Make A Quilt With Your Child
I have several quilts that my grandmother made, and oh how they are so special to me! She passed away years ago, but the love of sewing and quilting that she and my mother instilled in me will last my lifetime! My daughter is a trememdous seamstress, quilter, pattern designer — all of it, and […]