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Thread for Hexies EPP
3 weeks | April 2, 2018
Stitched in Color talks about her findings for using different threads for English Paper Piecing (EPP) for hexies. EPP or other hand sewing is a great idea for using time riding in the car on a long trip. What thread do you like to
Tip Jar: Half Square Triangles
3 weeks | April 1, 2018
Carrie Nelson at Moda has a great article revising a post made about two years ago talking about several methods and rulers used for making half square triangles (HST) . We all have our own way to make HST. This article may give you some ideas to change up your current method, or keep
High Low Ruffle Tunic Top
3 weeks | March 31, 2018
In a previous blog I talked about my recent interest in garment sewing. I know that many quilters started sewing by making garments when they were young, or sewed clothes for their children. Jamie Sanders, owner of Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom, has modified her free basic
Add a Sleeve to a Dress
3 weeks | March 30, 2018
It is time to switch up all the quilt patterns with a bit of garment sewing. I have a friend whose beautiful tops have me thinking it is time to get back to sewing a garment. I haven't seen clothes since my kids were young. I have recently discovered Indygo patterns which have
Pincushion and Threadcatcher Pattern
3 weeks | March 29, 2018
I just love this pincushion and threadcatcher. It doesn't use much material and makes up so quickly. It is small enough to pack for sewing days or retreats so make one for your sewing room and leave one packed for your sewing outings. The How to make a Pin
Tip- Sewing Patchwork Squares with Strip Piecing
3 weeks | March 28, 2018
This video from SewCanShe talks about nesting strips to make patchwork blocks to line up blocks in a fast method. While nesting pressed seams is not new news to most quilters to make pieced blocks line up square, I had not heard of her tip to nest the seam of two strips when sewing two
Booper the Cat
3 weeks | March 28, 2018
I know this little animal is not quilt related, but he is just too darn cute not to share! I saw this in the SewCanShe blog this morning.
Booper the Cat free pattern was created by Jenny at Fluffmonger. She also has another free pattern for a Corgi. Check out the otter - I love
Binding tool Quick tip
3 weeks | March 28, 2018
Rob from Man Sewing has a short video on using a tool for finishing your binding with a bias seam for your quilts.
Jenny Doan from MSQC has a video on the same tool. She goes a bit slower and clarifies where the tool lines up on the second side.
The tool is from TQM Products. I
How to make a Design Wall
4 weeks | March 27, 2018
I decided I needed a design board so went to Youtube to find a tutorial on how to make one. A design wall is so nice to audition the fabric you plan to use, and to vary the layout of your blocks.
Melanie Ham created a video that I found with easy to follow instructions. The
How to piece batting scraps together
4 weeks | March 26, 2018
Here are two short tutorials for piecing together left over batting scraps. Julie, The Crafty Quilter, has two techniques on how to piece together batting.
Part 1 - piecing batting
Part 2 - piecing
Vacant PPQG Board positions
4 weeks | March 25, 2018
There are a few remaining roles for the 2018/2019 PPQG executive where no names have come forward. We still need to find a Workshop Committee and one more Membership person. Remember that two or three people can also take on a committee to spread out the workload. Please consider
Half-Square Triangles with LUKE Haynes
1 month | March 21, 2018
Here is a technique using strips to make half square triangles. Luke Haynes's tutorial has very clear instructions and lots of pictures to guide you through his
