It's time we start some spring cleaning, and on the top of my list is to clean my iron! (So are these other must-clean items in my studio.) I don't know about you, but my iron plate is in need of a cleaning; there is so much build-up from spray and applique, and it's just. so. sticky. Now, there are ... Read More about Tutorial: How to Clean Your Steam Iron (includes plate + water tank)
Tutorials
How to Use a Stitch in the Ditch Foot (Janome Brother Pfaff)
Have you ever wondered how to use a stitch in the ditch foot? Chances are, this particular sewing foot came with your machine and still sits in the original plastic bag, tucked between several other feet that haven't been use yet either. No problem: today, we're going to look at three tips for ... Read More about How to Use a Stitch in the Ditch Foot (Janome Brother Pfaff)
Tutorial: How to Make a Quilt Block into a Pillow
Do you have a lot of orphan quilt blocks laying around? Me, too. That's why I'm going to show you an easy project on how to make a quilt bock into a pillow! Your quilt blocks make the perfect front for custom DIY pillows, already sized to the perfect square. Plus, by creating an envelope pillow, ... Read More about Tutorial: How to Make a Quilt Block into a Pillow
Tutorial: How to Top Stitch Curves on a Quilt
I'm excited to join you for *two* fun shares today: the first is the release of Cinzia White's latest quilt pattern, Dazzling New York Beauty Sampler, and the second is a great little tutorial on how to top stitch curves on your quilt when you don't have a compass to pencil in those lines. This ... Read More about Tutorial: How to Top Stitch Curves on a Quilt
Tutorial: How to Make a Free Motion Quilting Practice Pad
So let's get ready for Free Motion Friday, shall we? In order to practice our free motion quilting, we'll need something to practice on: a practice pad. There are multiple ways to make a practice pad, but here's how I'm making mine. You see, I hate wasting anything - so, I'm creating my blocks ... Read More about Tutorial: How to Make a Free Motion Quilting Practice Pad