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Learn how to create a unique reversible bag made from fat quarters! You can give this bag as a gift or keep it for your self for any occasion!

Making your own bags doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are some tips and tricks to make it easier. First off, you don’t need a fancy equipment to make your own bags.  In fact, most commercial bag makers use simple machine stitches and a few different types of thread. So if you know how to sew and can operate a sewing machine, all the better!  This bag is made ...

Maple Leaf Log Cabin is one of the first quilts she created and released the pattern for. The block combination sets it in a barn-raising setting to create a beautiful contrast that keeps your eye traveling around the quilt.

Scraps of orange, maroon, purple, and teals for the fall leaves and browns and greens for the log cabin strips. That way, the leaves appear as they fall all around the quilt.

During the Civil War, log cabin quilts first appeared in print. County fairs divided their competitions into categories for log cabins, a late 19th-century fashion in which rectangular “logs ...

The math behind four-at-a-time flying geese starts with some specific measurements for the squares—3 7/8 or 6 3/8.

However, what if you have a stack of 4″ squares sitting there? You don’t have to trim 1/8″ off each one—that is boring! Instead, reworking the math to make flying geese lets us make geese out of the squares we have. They’ll end up as weird or peculiar sizes at the end, but that’s OK! If you’re going to sew them together, they don’t have to be of a single size, just ...

Rag quilting is said to have started in the 1700s. The harsh and cold winter seasons forced pioneer women to find inventive ways to stay warm and safe. Rag quilts were made from worn-out fabric and leftover materials. These quilts had many uses.

An easy rag quilt block tutorial is provided in this post to demonstrate how to make an easy rag quilt in less than one hour. This rag quilt is simple to make as long as you follow all the minor suggestions I include in the post. This smart rag quilt pattern is suitable for beginners to sewing.

The quilt design is based on a simple block, which makes it easy to put together. The quilt is made up of 12 large blocks, each made with a different fat quarter, that are sewn together to create the final quilt.

The fat quarters used in this quilt pattern are ideal for showcasing larger prints, making it a great way to use fabrics that might be too busy for smaller quilt blocks. The large blocks also make this quilt perfect for a quick gift, or as a fun project to work on in between more complex quilting projects. With this ...

Jenny from Missouri Star Quilt Co demonstrates how to bind a quilt without trouble and quickly. Binding a quilt is a skill that every quilter should master. From beginning to end, Jenny demonstrates how to bind a quilt without complications or gadgets. Give binding a shot if you’re interested! We hope you like it!

When  Quilt Addicts Anonymous started quilting in 2007, YouTube existed, but not in the capacity it does today. So I taught myself to quilt with a beginner quilting book, grocery store magazines, and Love of Quilting on PBS. All those are great, but not a great substitute for in-person learning or in-depth beginner quilting video courses like the one we created to cover all the basics that you just don’t know when you get started.

So she made A LOT of mistakes … like sewing a perfect 3/8 inch seam for a year-and-a-half because she didn’t know the ...

How do you improve your accuracy when quilting next time? Stephanie’s Top 10 Quilting Hacks will certainly help you! Comment below to share your favourite quilting techniques!

They also have a free beginner quilting video tutorial series! It’s over 5 hours of free video content and a free pattern with a special discount code.

Each month, Jenny, Misty, and Natalie each present a unique take on a favourite block, technique, or template. These talented Doan ladies are demonstrating three dresden quilts this week.

Jenny’s dresden quilt is made with twenty-two 2.5″ strips (jelly rolls) and 5″ squares (charms) of precut fabric. Jenny made the fabric Shadow Play 2.5″ Strips by Maywood Studio (a Missouri Star exclusive!) and Bee Backgrounds 5″ Stackers by Lori Holt for Riley Blake.

Other supplies include Fusible Featherweight Interfacing for Pellon, the Missouri Star Mini Dresden Template, and a Missouri Star Bamboo Creaser Tool. Jenny also whipped ...

At Missouri Star, Jenny, Misty, and Natalie each make a unique triple block, technique, or template each month. Jenny, Misty, and Natalie demonstrate three new Churn Dash quilts in this episode.

Each month, Jenny, Misty, and Natalie demonstrate different approaches to a block, technique, or template. Here are three wonderful new quilts from the talented Doan sisters.

Jenny’s ‘Scrambled Churn Dash’ consists of 5-inch squares of the company’s Colour Wall 5″ Stackers by Sue Daley Designs for Riley Blake. To make a show-stopping Multicolor church dash, she combines classic church dash blocks, chops them up, scrambles the pieces ...

As a quilter, I am always looking for new and creative ways to incorporate my love for fabric and quilting into my home decor. And what better way to do this than with a quilted wall hanging? Quilted wall hangings add a unique touch to any room and can transform an otherwise dull and uninspiring space into a warm and inviting one.

Quilted wall hangings come in a variety of styles, from traditional to modern, and can be made from a wide range of fabrics and colors. Whether you prefer a more rustic, cottage-style look, or a sleek and modern ...

In today’s video Owl be Sewing shows you how to make this super quick picnic basket. It’s a great basket for your cute Valentine’s Day date or to store all sorts of small items in your house! We hope you enjoy the video!

Fabric Measurements: Main – (8x) 6″x6″ Lining – (1x) 11.5″x11.5″ and (2x) 6″x11.5″ Bow Ties – (2x) 3″x22″ R-Form (Fusible Foam) – (1x) 11.5″x11.5″ and (2x) 6.5″x6.5″

Have you ever experienced less than satisfaction with your FMQ work on your domestic machine? Is your quilted surface puckered and wrinkled? When you move forward to binding, do you want to rip everything out? Here are 8 common free-motion quilting mistakes to avoid.

In this fun skill-building quilt class, Carolyn Friedlander returns you to the tranquil skill of hand stitching. You’ll create your appliqué piece like a paper snowflake and glue it to your fabric background in an aesthetic Hawaiian-inspired style.

You’ll learn how to baste your appliqué piece by hand, how to sew outside and inside curves and points, and how to easily remove basting stitches. This technique is excellent for making distinctive quilts, as it produces individual blocks or larger patterns.

If you’ve ever imagined the beauty of a quilt that resembles a grand cathedral with its sparkling windows, then you’re in luck! This article will guide you through the process of creating a magnificent cathedral window quilt. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, these tutorials will provide all the information you need to bring your vision to life.

Starting with the right material selection, this article covers everything you need to know about making a cathedral window quilt. From creating motifs, layouts and templates to assembling the blocks, the tutorials in this article will ...

Jenny, Misty, and Natalie each demonstrate a unique variation on a block, technique, or template once a month at Missouri Star quilt Co. In this episode, the Doan ladies demonstrate three sensational new quatrefoils.

These quilts incorporate layer cakes, Pura Vida fabrics by Shayla Wolf, and Arcadia fabrics by Pippa Shaw.

As you know, in quilting, mitred corners are a technique used to create neat and tidy corners when attaching binding to a quilt. The process involves folding and tucking the corners in a way that creates a diagonal seam that aligns with the edges of the quilt.

Generally, you would follow these steps to create them:

1. Begin by preparing the binding strips. Fold and press the binding strip in half lengthwise, wrong sides together.
2. Start attaching the binding to one side of the quilt, leaving a tail of around 6-8 inches loose at the beginning.
3. Sew the binding to the ...

Today we have a video for a fast and easy quilt for you. A great beginner quilt pattern using fat quarters. So easy you can make a quilt in a day. Just shop from your stash in the morning, make it after lunch afternoon, and quilt it tonight. Such a great way to use up your fabric scraps and orphan blocks too.

The simplicity and convenience of machine quilting have made it increasingly popular with needleworkers in recent years. You may now select from a simple library of 60 patterns made exclusively for machine quilting. Traditional feather patterns, flowers, geometrics, corners and borders, and many more are included.

The designs are complemented by clear, simple instructions and pictures on machine sewing and other necessary techniques. The end result is a convenient, really valuable collection of designs and instructions for quilters of all skill levels who like the speed and convenience of machine quilting.

If you’re looking for a fun and practical sewing project, a rag quilt is a great place to start. Not only is it a great way to use up excess fabric and old clothes, but it also creates a cozy and warm blanket that’s perfect for snuggling up on the couch. In this rag quilt tutorial, you’ll learn how to sew a rag quilt from start to finish.

To begin, gather your materials. You’ll need fabric for the top layer of the quilt, batting for the middle layer, and flannel for the backing. You’ll also ...