Have you ever looked at extremely skinny appliqué patches or points and wondered how on earth the seam allowance was turned under? Maybe the quilter used a process that involved underlays. The technique is sometimes referred to as working “off the block”. Here’s how it works. The frames that surround each block in the quilt [...]

Add a flourish to this Grids & Grommets handbag from Indygo Junction, using the vertical motif in the Flourish on the Vine Pattern Pack.

Although I am quite familiar with foundation (or paper) piecing, I picked up a few excellent tips making two recent quilts.

Find out how to make a 12″ x 40″ table runner using the Flourish on the Vine Pattern Pack.

This cute round mini-quilt measures 9″ across and would look great on an accent table or as a centerpiece. You could even quilt it with heat-resistant batting and use it as a trivet!

How do you store your quilts when they are not in use? Perhaps you don’t have this problem because they are all in use! I have many quilts that are used for trunk shows, class samples, and exhibitions and they need to be stored between events. We all know that keeping quilts folded for great [...]

Charlotte’s Fusible Web is actually fusible thread from Superior Threads. Learn how to use it for applique and find out how to make a Four Hearts A-Flourish wall quilt.

Find out how to make a 12″ x 56″ table runner using the Flourish on the Vine Pattern Pack.

Razzle Dazzle is a sparkly 8-weight polyester thread made by Superior Threads. Due to its thickness, it isn’t intended to be used in the sewing machine needle but to be used for couching or bobbin work.

There are a variety of basting methods to choose from. When it comes to machine quilting, my preference is pin basting.

The idea of taking small bits of fabric and arranging them to form a picture – like a mosaic – sounded fun and creative, and I decided that this was a technique I wanted to try.

There are a number of finishing steps before a quilt is truly finished and this new series will explore each one. This week, we will discuss washing and blocking.

Find out about another way to “mark” a quilt for quilting using Simple Foundations Translucent Vellum Paper from C&T Publishing.

It is possible to successfully machine quilt any size quilt on a home sewing machine, but the layout of your workspace will influence your results.

Basting a large quilt can be a challenge, but I have found that working at it in sections makes the job very manageable. Here’s how.

Trapunto adds marvelous dimension to quilts. Judges and viewers alike love to see the extraordinary visual texture it creates. Find out how to add trapunto to your next quilt.

Why have I spent close to 15 hours marking quilting designs on my current quilt project? Especially when I usually go to great lengths to avoid marking? Find out what goes into the big decision: to mark or not to mark.

There are over 5,000 fabric swatches included in EQ7. But just like with our real life fabric stash, no matter how many choices we have, we are always ready to add more! In this article, I will show you how to add more fabric to your “electronic stash”.

Shadowing occurs in a quilt when a darker fabric shows through a lighter fabric. Here are some strategies to help avoid it.

What is a partial seam? Why is it needed? How, exactly, is it done?

Needle-turn appliqué is my favorite method of hand appliqué. I find it to be very accurate as well as flexible. But a big reason is the ease with which the patches are prepared beforehand. Here is how I prepare the patches for needle-turn appliqué.

It always surprises me when I hear people say that choosing fabrics for a quilt is the hardest part of the process. It’s the best part, I say! This article describes an easy and effective way to choose fabrics by using a multi-colored print fabric: a focus fabric. The focus fabric may be used in your quilt as patches or as a border, or it may not be used at all. Its purpose is to set the color palette for the quilt and to make choosing fabrics fun!