Posts tagged: "video tutorials"

  1. Tips for Selecting Fabrics and Color Combinations with Jen Kingwell VIDEO

    Posted by on October 11, 2021

    Did you ever think that a 14-minute video could change your quilting life? Well, here you go! Build your color confidence with the help of "Quilt Recipes" author, Jen Kingwell, as she explains how she picks fabrics for her projects. She walks you through her tiered method (don’t worry, it’s not scary–it’s just a way […]

  2. What a neat trick! 💡 3-at-a-time Nine Patch blocks

    Posted by on October 4, 2019

    Making Nine Patches from squares: easy. Making Nine Patches from long strips: easier. Making Nine Patches from long and short strips: easiest! Fun fact: The term “Nine Patch” refers to the tried-and-true quilt-block pattern, but did you know it also refers to an entire category of blocks? Any block that has seams that divide units […]

  3. Learn how to make prairie points in just 2 minutes!

    Posted by on September 13, 2019

    >>> Stitch This readers, be sure to jump to the bottom of this post <<< for a VERY SPECIAL announcement! Looking to spice up your quilting life during National Sewing Month, but want to keep things simple? We’d like to make a point about that—prairie points, that is! It’s so easy to add dimension and […]

  4. Pinnacle of patchwork: a fresh way to make 🍍Pineapple🍍 blocks (+ fabric giveaway!)

    Posted by on September 6, 2019

    Many quilters aspire to sew a Pineapple quilt—and why not? Pineapple blocks are classic, timeless, and filled with delightful movement. You can create a streamlined color scheme or go wild with a variety of colors and patterns. When Sherri McConnell and Corey Yoder teamed up for their book Sunday Best Quilts, they gave each other […]

  5. Pat Sloan applique tutorial: SUPER simple đŸ© donut đŸ© method (video!)

    Posted by on August 23, 2019

    If you’ve ever shied away from fusible appliquĂ© because of the stiff feel of fused fabric, get ready to learn something new today! Hop on the fusible bandwagon with the clever method Pat Sloan uses for all of her machine appliquĂ©. In her book Pat Sloan’s Teach Me to AppliquĂ©, Pat says, “Fusible web tends […]

  6. Equilateral triangle quilt tutorial: WAY easier than you might think! (video)

    Posted by on August 16, 2019

    Triangles are a staple shape in so many quilts, and if you’re a confident beginner, it’s likely you’ve already sewn lots of them. They’re everywhere! But have you tried sewing equilateral triangles—where all sides and angles are the same size? Equilateral triangles (also called 60-degree triangles) are used in all kinds of quilts, including the […]

  7. NO knots on the back of your embroidery. NONE. Watch how it’s done (video 🎬)

    Posted by on August 12, 2019

    How can you embroider without any knots to hold your stitches in place? It’s totally doable . . . and it’s as easy as can be! Knots on the back of your work can make the front of your work look lumpy and bumpy. Thread tails can show through to the front of your work […]

  8. 🎬 Video: how to do lettering on quilts (say it with your sewing!)

    Posted by on August 9, 2019

    Take our *word* for it—you’re gonna love today’s new video! Text It! author Sherri Noel is a whiz when it comes to adding words to quilts. In her fun book, she shares a variety of ways to add letters to projects, from baby, lap, and bed quilts to cute pillows. With her simple techniques, you […]

  9. An easier way to applique: stitch-and-flip method (must-see video 🎬)

    Posted by on July 29, 2019

    If you feel like your hand appliquĂ© isn’t as precise as you’d like it to be, today’s post is for you! Stitched from the Heart author Kori Turner-Goodhart was in the same boat: she felt that her traditional needle-turn appliquĂ© lacked finesse—until a change of technique allowed her to create out-of-this-world appliquĂ©. Here’s what she […]

  10. Before it’s on your pants 👖 How to de-lint a Jelly Roll f-a-s-t (video)

    Posted by on July 22, 2019

    If you’ve ever unfurled a Moda Jelly Roll, you know how fun the experience can be: colors flying, prints sparkling, creativity churning. And you may have also noticed another part of the experience: lint sticking. To your cutting mat, your shirt, your pants, the cat. Sometimes quilting can be a messy business! Because we love […]