Technique: quilting

What a Difference a Stitch Makes!

May 21, 2014 Laura Wasilowski

The hand embroidery is complete on my Tilty Town #10 quilt and it’s ready for machine work. Why add machine stitching to this quilt measuring only 10” x 10”? Because I love the added patterning and texture unique to machine quilting. … More

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Churn Dash Quilt-Along – We’d Love to See Your Quilts!

May 19, 2014 WeAllSew

We’d love to see the quilts you’re working on for our Churn Dash Quilt-Along!
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Quilting Basics: How to Secure Quilting Stitches

May 14, 2014 WeAllSew

Whether you are beginning or ending a line of quilting stitches, the stitches must be secured to keep them from coming undone. In this post I’ll teach you how to “pack the stitches,” a technique in which the first few stitches – or last few, if at the end of a line – are placed very, very close together. … More

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How to Make a Churn Dash Quilt: Part 4

May 12, 2014 WeAllSew

Welcome to the final week of our Churn Dash Quilt-Along with Amy Smart! … More

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Sew to Serve: Margaret’s Hope Chest

May 9, 2014 WeAllSew

The volunteers at Margaret’s Hope Chest are dedicated to helping others in need in the Grand Rapids, MI area through stitching lovingly handmade quilts. Even if you’re not in Michigan, there are still many ways you can help to sew to serve others through Margaret’s Hope Chest. … More

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How to Make a Bobbin Work-Quilted Silk Clutch

May 6, 2014 WeAllSew

Remember last week’s post on free-motion bobbin work by Teri Lucas? Practice your skills as you create quilted fabric for this lovely silk clutch. … More

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How to Make a Churn Dash Quilt: Part 3

May 5, 2014 Amy Smart

It’s Week 3 of our Churn Dash Quilt-Along with Amy Smart! Get ready to assemble your quilt top! … More

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How to Make a Churn-Dash Quilt: Part 2

April 28, 2014 WeAllSew

Welcome to Week Two of our Churn Dash Quilt-Along with Amy Smart! This week we’ll piece our Churn Dash blocks using Amy’s short-cut technique. … More

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How to Put a Little Quilt to Practical Use

April 22, 2014 WeAllSew

This lovely small quilt isn’t a wall-hanging; it has a more practical purpose. … More

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How to Make a Churn-Dash Quilt, Part 1

April 21, 2014 Amy Smart

Join our Churn Dash Quilt-Along with Amy Smart! Learn earn short-cut techniques as you make a modern, updated version of this traditional quilt. … More

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DIY Decorative Pillows

April 18, 2014 WeAllSew

If you find your living space needs a little pick-me-up or refreshing, we suggest adding a few personalized throw pillows to brighten your room. Choose from our 12 favorite free decorative pillow tutorials! … More

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Sew to Serve: Sewn In Love

April 11, 2014 WeAllSew

The volunteer organization Sewn In Love is located in Tennessee, and is dedicated to helping cancer patients with donations of handmade quilts. The organization needs help from volunteers like you to sew to serve others. … More

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