Well, here we go! For you experienced quilters, there will be a little more info than needed. For those of you somewhat new to the game, I hope to provide ample information. Never hesitate to email should you have a question. I’m always here to help. 1. Pick out 5 complimentary fabrics and cut the following: 2. Cut your squares in half on their diagonal as shown. 3. Lay out triangles in order they will appear in block to help with the following step. 4. Match up your fabrics as follows: 5. Sew your all of your blocks together. Press…
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Coasters Tutorial
Read moreI made some of these for my friend for her birthday. They are so quick and easy! Directions 1. Cut out your fabric for the top and bottom, and a piece of batting to sandwich between, 4” square. Gather scraps, at least as big as the area you want to show through on top. I cut my scraps to 4” square, also. 2. Draw your design, to be cut out after sewing, on the backside of the scrap fabric. 3. Place the right side of your scrap fabric to the wrong side of the top fabric. Sew around your design 3…
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Hot Pads Tutorial
Read moreSo my mom has some ugly as sin, macramé “hot pads” that my step-cousin did for my stepdad when we were young. Really young. We never really used them (okay, not at all) until recently. It’s great for when she’s heated tea on the gas range. The tea pot handle is too hot to touch alone, so we always use that ugly thing. Well, time to make some new ones. Unfortunately, I still haven’t made her one. These went to my friend for her birthday this weekend. Directions 1. Cut your fabric/batting (or Insul-bright) 2 – 5 1/2” squares of…