Simple elements come together to create a stylish cell phone case. Answering the call for a zakka phone case Today on QUILTsocial, the zakka design aesthetic answers the call for a stylish cell phone case that protects your phone, and little details like a fussy cut of your favorite fabric scrap. We’ll also be […]
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Today on QUILTsocial: pretty details finish up a practical zakka mug cozy. Zakka becomes my cup of tea Yesterday, we learned a bit about the Japanese zakka — the art of creating pretty and practical things to make everyday life better. Today, let’s continue our practical translation of word, as we continue on with […]
Knit Together with Cynthia MacDougall This article was drafted at a time of year when summer and cocktails are wishful thinking. It was figure skating season, when I watch single and pairs skaters form graceful patterns on the ice by leaning into the edges of their skate blades. Knitters can make fluid edges, too. Some […]
Creating a zakka inspired mug cozy for individual cups of tea. In English, the Japanese word zakka loosely translates to mean the small necessities of everyday life, or more broadly, home goods. Actually, it doesn’t translate well at all. There’s something quite peaceful and basic in zakka design. Busy North American way of life […]
Yesterday, we told you about Apliquick – arguably the easiest method for turned-edge applique ever! Applique shapes are traced onto light-weight fusible interfacing, cut out, and ironed onto the wrong side of the fabric. The Apliquick rods and glue stick are used to easily and precisely turn under the seam allowance before hand or machine […]
Apliquick is an innovative set of tools for turned-edge applique. I first encountered this method in the fall of 2013 at International Quilt Festival in Houston. After watching the demo, I was so captivated that I immediately bought a set. Turned-edge applique made easy with Apliquick method, but what really impressed me was the accuracy […]