I'm delighted to have something new for you--a video on How To Bind the Quilted Coasters. The binding on my Big Stitch Coasters seems to be a sticking point for many, and so I'm happy to be able ...
tips and techniques
Thread Tips and Tricks.
With the launch of my recent collaboration with Sew Fine Thread Gloss, I thought it might be handy to throw some thread tips into a blog post. There are some super easy things that can make a huge ...
Kai Scissors in the Shop and a Look at My Favorite Scissors.
In all of my appliqué classes, we start with a little tool talk. I'm generally cautious to push too many tools, but in cases where it's important, I do. With handwork, this is especially true, because ...
tools of the trade : needle-turn appliqué.
I like to slow down and enjoy each project that I'm working on, especially when it comes to some good handwork. That's the goal anyway and a big part of my slow sewing studio. But like ...
herringbone card tutorial.
In honor of the holiday and the fact that I'm planning to do lots of sewing today, I thought I'd share a fun, little project with you. Being a card person, I like to keep several tricks up my sleeve ...
(paper-piecing) tools.
When paper-piecing, this is usually what I like to have on hand. ruler no. 1 : (4" x 8") My no. 1 for sure. The small size fits in my hand and covers most bases. Plus, I ...