Machine Binding with the Edge Joining Foot
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by Heather
4d ago
I’ve always admired the look of quilt binding with machine stitching but struggled to perfect the technique. Well now, thanks to the edge joining foot, that’s a thing of the past! This small piece of metal will elevate your quilting projects with a professionally finished machine binding! I’m excited to share a step-by-step guide on machine binding. In my video, I attach a mock flange detail in the form of a binding, to my Sweet Peep Bunny Pillow Cover. This extra pop of color creates a polished accent detail without hand stitching. But as an extra bonus, adding binding by machine instead of ..read more
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March Printable Calendar
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by Heather
3w ago
Wow, March really crept up on me. Not only did I not get much personal sewing done but my February to-do list still feels a mile long. Luckily, it’s time to print out the March calendar and start fresh. Now, I will share that life was busy and I was distracted by my new Baby Lock multi-needle embroidery machine but boy, do I wish I completed a few more things. On a bright note, the embroidery experimenting has been so much fun! Take a look at this cute design that I’m working on. Even though I stitched it out on my new machine, it’s perfectly sized for our sewing & embroidery machines. S ..read more
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Sweet Peep Bunny Quilt Block
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by Heather
3w ago
I’m so excited to share this adorable Sweet Peep Bunny quilt block with you today! This sweet 4″ x 4″ block is not only free to download but is also a breeze to make, making it perfect for quilters of all skill levels. Sweet Peep Bunny Details The finished Sweet Peep Bunny quilt block measures- 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ ( 11.43 cm x 11.43 cm) unfinished 4″ x 4″ (10.16 cm x 10.16 cm) finished Material & Supply List: Assorted scraps of two contrasting colors Cutting mat / rotary cutter/quilt ruler Heat erasing marking tool* Spray starch Basic sewing supplies *This tool is helpful but not requir ..read more
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Mini Wallet SWAP 2024
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by Heather
1M ago
Wow, so many of you exchanged such beautiful scraps in our first SWAP last month and I can’t wait to see what you make with all of those goodies. That’s why I’m thrilled to launch our next SWAP, mini wallets. I love hosting sewing swaps! They are the perfect way to meet someone who shares your passion, understands that creativity can be messy, and knows how hard it can be to toss that small scrap of fabric! Best of all, each participant pours their heart into each and every exchange. I am consistently blown away by the amazing packages of happy mail. No matter what your daily task list looks ..read more
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Heart Mug Block Assembly
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by Heather
1M ago
I love grabbing a cup of tea and spending an afternoon stitching at the machine. So today, I am flashing back to a block favorite, the Heart Mug quilt block. This block was first released during the early part of my Blocks 2 Quilt series and is perfect for this time of year. At the time of release, I was still exploring and learning EQ8 so, there was not much time to film a step-by-step instructions video. Luckily, I’m fixing that today but before we dive in, let’s chat about the block details. Heart Mug Quilt Block Details The finished Heart Mug Quilt block comes in 2 finished sizes. 6″ x 6 ..read more
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February Calendar Printable
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by Heather
1M ago
2024 is off to a rolling start! Things in the studio have been super busy and even though I want to spend all of my time stitching up a storm, I feel like I am strapped to the computer. So, I carved out time on my calendar and started the month off with a quick sew session. I pulled all the red, pink and white scraps from my Color Club Collection and started stitching a few 4″ finished blocks. My plan is to stitch a few blocks a week all year long and create a rainbow quilt from these fun blocks. If I play my cards right, I’ll finish the year off with a playful quilt that is full of charm. (wi ..read more
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Assorted Scrap Bag | It’s time to SWAP
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by Heather
3M ago
It’s time to kick off the new year with our first SWAP, the assorted scrap bag! This exchange is a great way to meet a new friend that shares your love of quilting and to refresh your scrap stash with fresh new prints. This time of year is when we all hit the reset button to start fresh. We tidy up our workspace, take stock of our supplies, finally catch up on machine maintenance, and start making our quilty plans for the year. This year, I suggest you take a minute to look through your scrap stash and ask yourself, will you really use this piece of fabric or will it be better suited for a fr ..read more
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January Monthly Calendar | 2024
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by Heather
3M ago
Let’s welcome in the new year with fresh ideas, organized plans, and the creative freedom we all crave! Normally, I like to kickstart each year with a clean space, a plan, and big dreams for the year ahead but this year feels a little different. I’m more determined and want to be more intentional with my time. So, I started off like I normally do by sorting my scraps, cleaning my machine, and unpacking all my WIPs. I quickly realized that my scrap stash was hard to manage and needed more organization. To help get things organized, I stacked and sliced my fabrics into a few usable sizes that I ..read more
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Quick and Easy Embroidered Gift Tags
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by Heather
3M ago
‘Tis the season for gift-giving, and even though Christmas is only a few short days away, there is still time to create something personalized for anyone on your list! That’s right, I have a quick and easy embroidered gift tag project that will take only a few minutes for you to stitch up. With the help of my Baby Lock Altair sewing machine and the embroidery component, I turned a plain piece of felt into a personalized masterpiece in under five minutes. Thanks to the machine’s built-in fonts and frames, I can stitch up a few of these charming embroidered gift tags in a flash. The best part ..read more
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Designing Colorful Quilts with EQ8 | Insider Tips
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by Heather
4M ago
Quilting just got a whole lot cooler, and I’m here to spill the beans on how you can start designing colorful quilts with EQ8. This software makes color and fabric selection a slam-dunk. Imagine a world where designing quilts is as easy as picking your favorite ice cream flavors. Well, that’s the magic of EQ8, and I’ve got some insider tips to make our quilting adventures as smooth as a cozy morning on the couch with your favorite cup of tea. There are so many aspects of designing a quilt but when you break them down one by one, they are easy to master. From creating your blocks to picking fa ..read more
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