Today’s Sewing Basics post will show you how to use a clapper for quilting and sewing. I’ve included photo and video tutorials along with the written instructions. If you’re new to clappers, I answer some frequently asked questions about tailor’s clappers. Let’s get started! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no … Read more
Today’s Sewing Basics post is a guide to scrap quilting without a pattern. If you’re like most beginning quilters, you have a growing pile of fabric scraps in your home and you don’t know what to do with it. I’ll walk you through crumb quilting, string quilting, and other freeform ways to use up your … Read more
Visible mending is trending again, but if you don’t prefer to sew and embroider by hand, you may have thought it wasn’t for you. In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing 5 different ways to do visible mending on your sewing machine, along with tips and tools for your next visible mending project. This post … Read more
Are you on the hunt for the perfect gift for your favorite quilter (or, a wishlist item if YOU are your favorite quilter)? Today, I’m sharing my unboxing of the EQ for You Starter Box along with more details on Electric Quilt and what’s inside the box. I also include a video unboxing, so read … Read more
In today’s Sewing Basics post, I’m sharing how to crochet on fabric with the Quilted Placemats with Crochet Shells Border workshop. This was an online class I taught at a summit a few years ago. I’ve updated it to include more detailed written instructions and your choice of watching the full video or shorter sections … Read more