how to make it
An improv Foundation Paper Pieced (FPP) binding for a spark to frame your quilt. Use the angled scrap pieces from your quilt to make a unique binding! This technique uses adding machine paper and scraps to make a binding for your quilt. Use your own scraps or create pieces for use in this technique. Materials […]
In September I attended the first ever SewPro Convention. I learned a lot and met so many fantastic people. Among them was Anne Beier of Hudson Valley Quilts. I feel so fortunate to have connected with her! She is an energetic and studious sewist. I love her inquisitive nature and her ability to turn her […]
A new pattern and a giveaway…all wrapped in one for the season. It’s getting cold outside and what would be better to make than something to keep you warm, relax your tired muscles, and make you feel cozy? A microwavable heat pack made with all natural flax seed and cotton fabrics. At the end of […]
I developed this pattern for potholders when I couldn’t find any terry potholders that were thick enough for me to use without feeling the burn. It seems all the potholders are cotton fabric with a thin layer of padding…and the cotton fabric doesn’t wash up as nice as the terry cotton. The Fabric Box for […]
It is Aloha Friday here and the sky is blue! I put together a fun pineapple block yesterday and am posting the pattern and some directions here if you want to put one together too. It has a lot of little pieces that give this pineapple lots of texture just like the juicy pineapples I […]
Oh Della….what fun we can have with you!! Please visit the Swoon Sewing Patterns website to purchase the pattern so you can create your own unique Della Wallet Clutch!! Look how much fun you can have with fabric if you split up the pleated panel with different fabrics. I like to split pleats because it makes creating […]
This will be the last part of the OMQG Sew Along for the Bonnie Bucket Bag. Don’t forget to tag your photos as you make progress with your Bonnie Bucket Bag. Use #oahmqg #omqgBonnieBucket and #omqgsewalong and tag the guild with @oahumqg!! I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s Sew Along progress!! We should […]
We are getting closer to done with the Bonnie Bucket Bag! In this post, I have included some helpful tips when attaching the rounded bottom to the sides of your bag as well how to install purse feet to protect the bottom of your Bonnie Bucket Bag! Here we go….. Stitch the two Main Exterior […]
Let’s get sewing…. Now that you have all your pieces cut out, first stitch your main exterior panels right sides together. You will stitch one Main Exterior piece to one Basic Exterior piece as directed in the pattern. Press this seam open. Repeat for the other panels so you have two Main Exterior Panels. I […]
The OMQG Bonnie Bucket Bag Sew Along is about to begin! I am thrilled to be hosting this Sew Along for the guild, and hope everyone has fun making this fantastic bag!!I I know some have already completed their bag, but, I wanted to be sure everyone had their pattern before posting any information. Does […]
