In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to create some easy Christmas Placemats. These are quite quick to make and we even show you how to add the and backing and the binding. You can also make a matching table runner here. The place mat measures approximately 18" x12" What You Will Need For each place mat you will need: Center piece - cut 1 piece @ 14½" x 8½" 1st … [Read more...] about Easy Christmas Place Mats Tutorial – From Start to Finish
Quilting Tutorials
Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Super Easy Method
Here we are again, nearing the end of yet another year so of course, we have to have our obligatory Christmas table runner tutorial. We have created a Christmas table runner for quite a few years now although we missed last year for some reason. If you would like to check the ones we have done in the past, I have listed them below: 2016 Christmas Table Runner 2017 … [Read more...] about Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Super Easy Method
How Many Fat Quarters are in a Yard?
I’m a big fan of fat quarters. I find them pretty hard to pass up when I see them on sale and I love spending time trying to coordinate them in the store. Fat quarters make it easy to create small projects (like our fabric gift bag for example ) plus there are loads of patterns available all over the internet now that specifically use fat quarters. So how may fat … [Read more...] about How Many Fat Quarters are in a Yard?
How Many Quilting Squares Can You Get from a Yard of Fabric
If you are a quilter, then you’ve probably cut hundreds if not thousands of squares of fabric over time. It's just one of the joys of quilting....cutting, cutting, more cutting and cutting again. Still, we shouldn't complain since these days we have the privilege of rotary cutters, quilting rulers and cutting mats to make the whole process a lot easier. Even so, knowing how … [Read more...] about How Many Quilting Squares Can You Get from a Yard of Fabric
Charm Square Christmas Table Runner Tutorial
This Charm Square Christmas Table Runner is a quick and easy project to dress up your Xmas table or sideboard. These table runners also make great Christmas gifts for friends and family. The completed table runner measures 18½" x 40½", but you can make it longer or wider by adding more charm squares. I used a charm pack for the white squares and cut my own 5" squares … [Read more...] about Charm Square Christmas Table Runner Tutorial
Easiest Quilt Ever V2 – Quilting for Beginners
Quilting for beginners has never been this easy. One of our most popular videos on YouTube is the Easiest Quilt Ever tutorial. It has over half a million views at this point with over 24,000 likes. It's a super easy quilt so perfect for a beginner. There's no binding and it's so simple that you could easily make this in a day. No wonder it's popular. With this in mind, we … [Read more...] about Easiest Quilt Ever V2 – Quilting for Beginners
10 Ways to Use Up Your Fabric Scraps – Easy Projects
SCRAPS - yes we all have them. In fact it's a given that if you are a quilter you are quickly going to build up a scrap stash. Don't know about you but we aren't like those brave souls who can just toss their fabric scraps in the bin. We keep every tiny little scrap because you never know when you might just need that teeny tiny piece of fabric to fill in a spot. So we have a … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Use Up Your Fabric Scraps – Easy Projects
Quick Quilt #1: Layer Cake Baby Quilt Tutorial
Baby quilts are one of my favourite things to make. The reason? Because they are small so you can get them done fast. Plus, if you have an easy baby quilt tutorial to go by, you can get it done even faster...you know, for that baby shower you were only given two days' notice for. I must admit that I am not one for making long-winded quilts that take months to complete. … [Read more...] about Quick Quilt #1: Layer Cake Baby Quilt Tutorial
How to Make a String Quilt From Your Scrap Stash – Part 2
Once you have made the blocks for your string quilt, you are ready to sew the blocks together. You can refer to our post on ‘How to Make a String Quilt Block’ for Part 1 of this tutorial if you haven’t made your blocks yet. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions TOOLS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL You can check the latest prices at Amazon by … [Read more...] about How to Make a String Quilt From Your Scrap Stash – Part 2
Easiest Quilt Ever – Let’s Get Quilting with the Adorable Ayla
My granddaughter Ayla is visiting from Sunny Queensland for a bit of 'R 'n' R. She just needs some time to chill out. and relax. While she is here, she has decided she would like to learn how to quilt. The first thing we made was the zippered pouch using some fabric from my scrap stash. I love having a scrap stash, it certainly comes in handy for little projects like … [Read more...] about Easiest Quilt Ever – Let’s Get Quilting with the Adorable Ayla