Today, we’re talking about the final touch that takes your quilt from  “nice” to “wow” – adding binding. It’s not just about looks; binding  also makes your quilt sturdier. I’ll walk you  through it step by step, making this essential quilting skill easy to  master. Let’s get started and give your quilts the perfect finishing  touch! This is an exclusive Patreon video. Watch the full tutorial on my Patreon page. Join my Patreon page Get a new video tutorial every week and lots of other inclusions. You can join with a choice of 3 tiers with different benefits per ti ..read more

MHexagons rank high on my list of favorite blocks, and I also have a fondness for striped fabric. Combining the two seems like the perfect choice. Hexagon blocks prove to be both quick and straightforward. Incorporating striped fabric adds a modern touch to the blocks. Let’s learn with this short video tutorial: A 60 degree ruler is recommended but if you don’t have one you can always use a square ruler with 60 degree markings. The quilt is 60” x 59 ½”. If you like the look of this quilt, check out my hexagons quilt Hexagonal dream. Hexagonal dream comes with a 60 degree ruler paper templat ..read more

This block has been circulating on the internet for some time. I’m not sure who created it initially, but I believe it’s a block worth picking up. It works particularly well with layer cakes (squares measuring 10″ x 10″), and it achieves its best look when used as a scrappy block in a quilt. Block companion This is an exclusive Patreon video. Watch the full tutorial on my Patreon page. If you’re in Tier 2 or 3, you can grab the block companion for free from my Patreon shop. For Tier 1, it’s available for purchase. Join my Patreon page Get a new video tutorial every week and lots of other i ..read more

You’ll find this block under different names and made with different constructions.  It’s similar to the block Star and cross I made a while ago. The block is very large and I’ve turned it into a table topper or a mini quilt. This is an exclusive Patreon video tutorial. Join to watch the full tutorial and download a free block companion if you join as Tier 2 and Tier 3. If interested in geometry, this is a drawing of the pattern. Source. Join my Patreon page Get a new video tutorial every week and lots of other inclusions. You can join with a choice of 3 tiers with different benefits ..read more

This technique was developed by Karin Hellaby. She called it simple pineapple block. It certainly is simple! Other names for this block that I’ve come across is exploding pineapple block. If you’d like to make a full quilt with this technique, checkout Sew Simple Pineapple: Patchwork Techniques for the 21st Century by Karin Hellaby Learn to make a simple pineapple block in 2 minutes Join my Patreon page Get a new video tutorial every week and lots of other inclusions. You can join with a choice of 3 tiers with different benefits per tier. Stay connected and share your quilting journ ..read more

Quilt as You Go, or QAYG, is a fantastic technique that simplifies the  quilting process. Instead of tackling the entire quilt at once, you work  on smaller sections, quilting as you proceed. It’s a practical  approach, especially for beginners, allowing you to focus on manageable  portions and experiment with various designs. With QAYG, you assemble  the quilt block by block, making it an enjoyable and achievable way to  create beautiful quilts. Today the tutorial is for a pot holder but the technique wouldn’t be any different if we were making a quilt block. Th ..read more

This is a fun block to make. There’re no points to match and you can get creative with the use of fabrics and even turn this quilt into a scrappy quilt. Let’s start. If you’re a fan of my videos and can’t get enough of them, I’ve got great news for you. By supporting me on Patreon, you’ll gain exclusive access to even more of my captivating content. Patreon allows me to continue creating high-quality videos and tutorials, sharing my passion for quilting with you and the world. Join me on patreon! Join my Patreon page Get a new video tutorial every week and lots of other inclusions. You ..read more

This is a quick modern block that looks great made scrappy. This is an exclusive Patreon video. Watch the full tutorial on my Patreon page. This tutorial comes with a block companion pdf. Join my Patreon page Get a new video tutorial every week and lots of other inclusions. You can join with a choice of 3 tiers with different benefits per tier. Stay connected and share your quilting journey! Subscribe to my blog for tutorials in your inbox, and follow me on YouTube for even more quilting inspiration. Share your quilt creations on Instagram with @teresadownunder and #teresadownunder, or j ..read more

Woven logs is made with partial seams. We’ve done partial seams before and you know they look harder than they really are. The rest of the block is pretty straightforward. You can make it all scrappy or coordinated. Either way it’s a pretty block. Uneven nine patch is a classic and it’s a perfect block to combine with other blocks. Watch the short tutorial: Join my Patreon page Get a new video tutorial every week and lots of other inclusions. You can join with a choice of 3 tiers with different benefits per tier. Stay connected and share your quilting journey! Subscribe to my blog for tu ..read more

When you use quick quilting methods, you often end up with extra triangles. You can turn these into Half-Square Triangles (HSTs), or you might already have some ready-made. Here’s an idea for using these HSTs. You can gradually add them to make a quilt until it reaches the size you want. Alternatively, create a few standout blocks and add them to the back of a quilt. How to use left over half square triangles Join my Patreon page Get a new video tutorial every week and lots of other inclusions. You can join with a choice of 3 tiers with different benefits per tier. Stay connected and sha ..read more