I have recently released my latest quilt pattern to the world and I have shared on social media how I have made two types of cushions using the FPP blocks that I designed in that pattern. For both cushions I have used plain fabrics for two main reasons: they are the ones that best suit …
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MAKING A STROKES CUSHION
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HOW TO MATCH DIAGONAL SEAMS
One of the techniques that can bring us more headaches, when assembling the top of a quilt, is how to match diagonal seams. Matching these seams and making the lines coincide in the same point, is the typical detail that makes our quilt look much better finished. With practice, and after many unsuccessful attempts, the …
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Basic notions FPP
Hi Everyone! This tutorial is intended for people who have never done FPP before, and who want to learn how to do it. For this, I will explain how one of the Fiesta Quilt blocks is built, a pattern that can be made using FPP blocks and that is designed for beginners. With the notions …
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How to make FPP Xmas pennants
Supplies Get the free templates! Send me the templates Loading… I’ve read and accept your Privacy Policy. Subscribe Loading… Thank you! You’ll recieve an e-mail to confirm your subscription. Please check your spam/junk folder. Instructions From the main fabric cut: First of all, print the FPP templates at home or take them to a copy …
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MAKING A TABLECLOTH
Hi friends! Here I bring you an easy tutorial to make a simple patchwork tablecloth. I’ve used some leftovers from another project to make it. This one is made from Essex Linen using some neutrals and blue for a touch of colour. As I had some espare small pieces, I decided to make some coordinating …
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SEWING APPLIQUÉ CIRCLES
Hi friends! I’m releasing in a few weeks my new quilt pattern, Verbena, where you can practice different sewing skills. One of these is the appliqué circle. I’ve written this tutorial to explain two different ways to make this pretty block. One is using a basting method. The other one using fusing interfacing. Try them …
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CONNECTED STRIPES – WEEK 4
For this sew-along I’ve made a mini quilt to practice my skinny strips sewing and to show you the importance of the scant 1/4″ seam allowance.
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MAKING A CHRISTMAS STOCKING
Materials Exterior fabric: two, 11½” × 18½” rectangles Lining fabric: two, 11½” × 18½” rectangles Batting (optional). I recommend using a low loft batting. One, 11½” × 18½” rectangle Holder: One, 2½” × 6″ rectangle Thread, scissors Template. You’ll find the links for the PDF files below Files Instructions First of all, print out the …
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QUILTED OVEN MITT
Sewing an oven mitt has been my first sewing project. When I started sewing eight months ago, before I started making quilts, I made small crafts, like this one that I will explain to you how to do. The good thing about making your own oven mitts is that you can customize them so that, …
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VERTIGO QUILT TUTORIAL
Step 13. Repeat the whole process using C, D, E, etc. as shown in the gallery below. It is the same process as before. The bigger the circle, the easier to sew.
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