Ticking fabric is tightly woven cotton or linen which often features a striped design. Ticking was traditionally a utility fabric … More
I’m very excited to share with you the much-requested Hippitee-Do-Dah Bag tutorial. I taught this sassy t-shirt-upcycling project last April at the Craftcation Conference. … More
This scrap-busting project from fiber artist Carol Ann Waugh features randomly-arranged pieces of fabric free-motion appliqued in place. There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to create your pieced panel – anything goes! … More
We’ve gathered some of our favorite quilting projects and techniques to share with you. Turn on your machine and stitch away! … More
A simple but brilliant tip for perfect piecing. … More
The final step in making custom draperies is hemming each panel with a hem that finishes the edge but also adds weight to help the drapery hang well. A deep, double-turned blind hem is the answer. … More
Make a big coiled rope cat basket decorated with strips of colorful scrap fabric. … More
In this project, with two simple stitches, we can turn a favorite t-shirt or sweatshirt into a handy drawstring backpack! … More
With a precise machine, sewing a clean and precise dart is simply a matter of a few key steps! … More
See how Katie Kortman planned out and designed this quilted jacket with fabric scraps, and get tips for how you can do it too! … More
Let’s stitch circles! Circles provide so many fun options for quilting. It is almost like having your Spirograph back! … More
The word “binding” means to secure or hold together. Binding the raw edges of a sewing project with bias strips … More
