Binding a Quilt

Do you struggle with binding your quilt? Is it something that you dread?

Watch this video from Fat Quarter Shop:

How to Bind a Quilt Using the Binding Tool

for tips trips and just one awesome way to put that binding on your quilt!

If you are interested in purchasing the binding tool in the video, you can find it at the links below:

Fat Quarter Shop Binding Tool

or 

Amazon

Information Overload!

The Internet is full of free information! There is so much available that sometimes it is hard to know where to start.

One of the best places I have found is the Superior Thread website. If you are sewing or quilting with the right thread, it can make all of the difference in the world.

When you have time, check out the following videos to learn about thread, needles, tension and so much more: Thread Therapy with Dr. Bob.

They also have an 'Education Index' that features information about tension, bobbins, specific types of thread, apps for Smartphones and Tables, and more!

To find out how to make your quilting and sewing less stressful, visit these sites soon!

 

Happy quilting!!

Year of Machine Quilting

Have you always wanted to learn how to quilt by machine? 

Maybe you already know how, but want to improve your machine quilting skills?

Quiltmaker magazine is featuring a year of machine quilting on their website. Click here to check it out. They are featuring free monthly quilting motifs and lots of great information and tips to help you in the journey to learn this skill.

Another great source of free motion tutorials from some industry experts can be found on Sew Cal Gal's blog. She started it as a 2012 Free Motion Quilting Challenge, but lots of the tutorials are still available.

Awesome Blog Hop

Do you love pincushions? You need to check out Sew We Quilt...a blog by Madame Sam. She is hosting a Blog Hop and the participants are making pincushions! One of today's pincushions is the cutest cowboy boot! I can't wait to see the rest!

Our own member Doris Rice is a participant. She will be hopping to the blog on February 6...that is in 3 days! Be sure to visit the Don't let the Door Stop You hop to see what Doris has created this time!!!

Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt

Have you ever wanted to make a Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt? Does the thought intimidate you? Would it be better if you had friends or someone to help you?

Well, Yahoo has a group doing just that you! And you can request membership. They have tons of great tips and other members ready, willing and able to share their fun and frustrations!

 

So...what are you waiting for?

Buy the book

Select your fabric (or any great fabric shop)

Join the Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt Along

...and just get started!

Sew Day

We had such a great time sewing this past Saturday! I hope you can join us next time.

Doris did a great job showing us a method of applique using Wonder Under/Stitch Witchery/Heat n Bond or some other type of adhesive to iron the fabric pieces to a background.  Then, you use either a blanket stitch, zig-zag stitch or satin stitch to secure the applique to the background fabric.

It was fun seeing everyone's personality come through in their color choices.

All Day Sew

Don't forget ladies, this Saturday is our all day sew in!

Doris Rice is going to be teaching a class on applique, so pack up those machines and other necessities and meet us for a fun day of sewing, food and fellowship.

The project looks like loads of fun...a perfect project for a beginner or even a seasoned applique person because it looks like we can finish it in a day!

Below is the supply list for the class!

From Ann, our secretary:

Below is the list of supplies you will need for our sew day.  Doris and I decided the she would provide the fusible web and the club would pay her back (so don't worry about the text in yellow).  I will bring enough plain white paper for all.

 

 

You will need a background square of fabric 18" square

1 yard of fusible web (such as SEWABLE heat n bond, steam a seam 2 lite, or wonder under)

scraps of pink and red for the applique (or whatever color you want to applique the hearts with), 

Matching thread ( it doesn't have to be embroidery thread.  One of my favorites is plain old Coats & Clarks all purpose thread you buy at Walmart.)

Basic sewing supplies (scissors, pins, iron, etc)

A sewing machine in working order that will zig-zag or buttonhole/blanket stitch

Plain white copy paper (about 6-10 sheets)