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Spotlight: Erin Hentzel, Indie Pattern Designer
As many sewists do, indie pattern designer, author and teacher Erin Hentzel sewed for her children and their dolls. Sometimes the outfits matched, and other times the designs advanced hours,…
How to Make the Antique Tile Quilt Block: Five Sizes
The Antique Tile Quilt Block is a nine patch format that uses strip piecing techniques for some of the units. This is a perfect quilt block for beginners who what…
How to Make the Double Hourglass Quilt Pattern 2
This version of the Double Hourglass quilt pattern 2 is a nine patch format using squares and half square triangles with three (3) fabrics. This version was first identified by…
How to Make the Double Hourglass 1 Quilt Pattern
There are several variations of the Double Hourglass quilt block, depending on the source for the layout and design. In this article, I'll show you how to make the Double…
Spotlight: Jenny Rushmore, Pattern Designer
Challenged to find stylish clothes that fit and flattered her shape, body positive activist and pattern designer Jenny Rushmore decided to take back the power of fashion and develop a…
Spotlight: Melanie Tuazon, Fiber Artist
When her children were young, fiber artist Melanie Tuazon started quilting as a way to explore creativity while making practical, useful things. The making of utilitarian objects has grown into…
Snail Trail Quilt Block Pattern: Free Tutorial
The Snail Trail Quilt Pattern is generally made with two fabrics. I've seen some designs that are quite impactful that use four fabrics, each spiraling around one center patch. The…
How to Make Swamp Angel Quilt Block: Free Pattern
The Swamp Angel quilt block is a nine patch format made from half square triangles, quarter square triangles and a square center unit. This is a perfect block for beginners…
How to Make the Card Trick Quilt Block Pattern
The Card Trick Quilt Pattern is a nine patch quilt block format that uses half square triangles, split quarter square triangles, and a center quarter square triangle unit. It is…
Big Stitch Hand Quilting: How-To Technique Tutorial
Add visual and textural interest to your quilt with big stitch quilting! It's a stunning form of hand quilting. No longer do you need perfect small and even stitches that…
How to Tie a Knot in Thread for Hand Sewing
Learn how to tie a knot in thread with our simple step-by-step directions. In this article, I've covered three different ways to make a knot for your sewing projects -…
Spotlight: Laura Hartrich, Quilt Artist
Have a seat because quilt artist Laura Hartrich may exhaust you! While raising her kids, working and pursuing a degree, Laura still finds time to create original, innovative quilt designs.…
Spotlight: Megan Brown, Sewist and Entrepreneur
Finding her stitch mojo early on, garment sewist and entrepreneur Megan Brown had family role models to inspire her. Now she makes a business out of her sewing and embroidery…
Spotlight: Julia Wachs, Modern Quilter and Designer
Modern quilter and designer Julia Wachs' engineering roots are evident in her precisely conceived modern quilts. Noted for crisp lines and sharp angles, Julia's quilts sing with color. Foundation paper…
How to Cut and Make Bias Strips from Fabric, Two Ways
Bias strips make custom bias binding, as well as to finish the inside of a handmade fashion garment seams (and more sewing projects!). There are different ways to make bias.…
How to Make the Spool Quilt Block Pattern: Free Tutorial
The Spool Quilt Pattern is a nine patch layout made from square and half square triangle units. It's a perfect quilt block and pattern for beginners and popular with quilters…
How to Make the Virginia Worm Fence Quilt Block
The Virginia Worm Fence quilt block is a nine-patch format made from two fabrics. It is a perfect quilt block for beginners to learn how to strip piece and sew…
How to Make the Eccentric Star Quilt Block: 5 Sizes
The Eccentric Star quilt block is a nine patch format using only half square triangles and a center square unit. It is a great block for beginners to practice half…