What Are Quilters Blogging About Today?

Make an entrance at your next function with this gorgeous Japanese knot bag from the Bernina blog.  Learn how to make the block and all of the embroidery.  It will be the talk of all of your friends.

In the blog post you will find links to the various files you will need.  You will also find some tips on sewing your bag as well as tips if you don’t have a Bernina sewing machine.

I have been seeing more and more Japanese Knot bags in social media recently and this is one of the more unique ones out ...

I’ll be the first to admit that I am horrible about labeling my quilts, and it is a really important thing to do.  Meghan Makes Do shows us how to make our own labels which will (hopefully) encourage us all to label ours.

With detailed instructions and photos to show us how they are printed, the process is surprisingly easy.  Why spend a lot of money of personalized labels when you can do it yourself?

Not only are they good for quilts, but you can also label anything you make.  From cosmetic bags to clothing, these can be used ...

Are you interested in adding some wool felt appliqué to your next quilt project?  This handy tutorial from Fresh Figs will help you with your plans.

With detailed step-by-step instructions and photos, you will be adding appliqué to plenty of projects.  The article provides information for both hand and machine methods.  The photos are sharp and eye-catching and help make this process easy.  You will also find tips on what thread and needles to use.

Wool appliqué adds a nice dimension to projects and wool adds some nice texture as well.

If you are looking to add some unique wool ...

In this tutorial from Lori Kennedy you will learn how to machine quilt a butterfly design.  Lori’s tutorials are always helpful and detailed, and this one is no exception.

Photos are provided for each step of the butterfly making process so you know exactly how she makes hers. There are even tips to help you out along the way.

It is always fun to change up your machine quilting and add to your repertoire of designs.  This charming butterfly would be lovely on a child’s quilt or a quilt that is made up of butterfly blocks.

If you ...

Are you looking for a unique gift item for that quilter who seems to have everything?  Here’s a terrific idea.  Make them this English paper piecing travel kit from Red Handled Scissors.  What a great idea!

In this free tutorial you will find everything you need to know and a downloadable pattern.  There are plenty of step-by-step photos and detailed instructions to help you out.

It is not always easy finding specialized gifts for people, and this is tops in my opinion.  I would love to get something like this so all of my pieces are not scattered about ...

Crazy quilts have been around for a very long time.  Originally made with various silks and velvets, and including incredibly detailed embroidery stitching and embellishments, they were true works of art.  Quilters still make these beautiful pieces today, and have added their own flair on them.

Here are fourteen various patterns and techniques to make your very own crazy quilt or quilt block.  From fancy to simple and everything in between, you are sure to find a technique that you will want to try.

1. Here is an easy crazy quilt block method from Instructables.  It would be a good one ...

Appliqué is a nice technique that quilters use to add shapes and texture to a quilt.  This tutorial, from Amy Loves to Sew, demonstrates the raw edge method for doing appliqué.

In this method, fusible webbing is used to adhere the shape to the fabric.  Then hand stitching is used to accent the shapes.  Amy uses larger stitches which add a nice design element to her appliqué.

For her flowers, she used the blanket stitch for the center and the straight stitch for the petals.  The tutorial has step by step photos to show you the entire process.  There are ...

Sometimes a project comes along and you just have to do a double take.  That is the case with this stunning idea from National Quilter’s Circle.  How to Make Quilted Bracelets not only includes instructions for the bracelet, but also for making necklaces and the fabric gemstones that adorn the pieces.

Fabric jewelry is always unique, even more so when you make it yourself.  Your creations will always be the center of attention every time you wear them.

This tutorial is done in two parts, how to pick out the fabric for your piece and how to make the ...

If you are an AccuQuilter and are looking for some fun and festive Christmas embroidery designs then look no further than this list.  Here’s a round up of all of the adorable holiday designs that AccuQuilt has to offer.

Your quilts and other embroidered projects will be the star of your Christmas décor when you use one of these patterns.  They are all designed to be used with the AccuQuilt Go! and can be purchased via the links.

1. This silly reindeer is taking the easy route by driving around in his car.  I’m not sure if Santa will ...

Have you ever wanted to try out big stitch hand quilting?  Not everyone is familiar with it, but it’s basically a different hand quilting method.  Larger stitches are used, not only to hand quilt a piece, but to add an additional design element to it as well.

It used to be (and still is for many people) that hand quilters would try their very best to get the smallest and most even hand quilting stitches they could.  However more and more people are doing big stitch quilting.  Usually it is done with perle cotton and in colors to compliment ...

Calling all AccuQuilt fans!  If you love Halloween then you have to check out these absolutely adorable embroidery designs.  Every one of them is more charming than the next one, and there are so many to choose from, it will be difficult to decide which one is your favorite.

• Halloween Boo by V Stitch Designs has lots of charms and all kinds of fun things incorporated.
• The detail in the stitching on this Halloween Pumpkin Triple by V Stitch Designs is amazing.
• These two no-too-creepy pumpkins by V Stitch Designs are hanging out in a cemetery.
• Ghosts, witch’s hats ...