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 […]
Last fall, we presented a step-by-step guide to fusible applique and highlighted four edge-finishing techniques including an invisible zigzag stitch, blanket stitch, satin stitch, and tulle with a couched cord. The sample block we used is called Crazy Daisy and it has a rather unique setting. It looks like it might be difficult to sew […]
Yesterday, we learned how to create the look and feel of real fabric chenille. It’s a simple process of layering a stack of fabrics, stitching them with rows of diagonal lines, slashing the top three layers between the stitching, and washing the fabric to make it fray. The result is wonderfully soft and fuzzy fabric. […]
Chenille is a soft and fuzzy type of yarn named after the French word for caterpillar – how’s that for a visual? It can also refer to the fabric that is made from that yarn. Chenille yarn is made by twisting short lengths of yarn between two core yarns. The short piles stick out from […]
Crazy Quilter on a Bike!: Sewing bees!! Let’s face it – the British are a wonderful lot. They are very creative in their TV shows and I was recently introduced to another neat show that I think you will enjoy! It’s called The Great British Sewing Bee. I believe there are three Seasons, but there […]
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Crazy Quilter on a Bike!: The CreativFestival What a crazy three days!!! I have never seen the CreativFestival so busy. Almost the entire time, the booths – well at least ours was jam packed. And because we have so many little things – well – you spend a lot of time trying to keep […]
Crazy Quilter on a Bike! I wrote a series of Tech Tips that appeared in A Needle Pulling Thread magazine from Spring 2010 until Fall 2014. These articles were chock full of information about rotary cutting, quarter inch seam allowance, pressing and a whole lot more. To be truthful – those Tech Tips originated back […]