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How To Make A Patchwork Top
Hi! I hope you’ve had a good week. I’m a little late with this week’s post, but it’s been all “Go” with our Quilter’s Advent Calendar Earlybird Sale, and...
Now for the Pointy End – Let’s Look at Needles
Hi! Today’s post is really a companion to last week’s, when we took a look at the threads we use in sewing and quilting. Today, let’s look at needles for hand sewing or quilting. Needle Sel...
A Yarn About Threads
Hi! This week we’re sharing a great article from Australian Quilter Bev McClune, that was in our magazine several years ago. It’s about the threads we use for our sewing and quilting,...
Heat ‘n Go Pocket Warmers
Hi! This week has been cold here in Australia. We have been spoiled a bit with a milder than usual winter, but it’s making up for it this week! With morning temperatures below freezing, it&...
Super Quick Pieced Square Pincushion Pattern
Hi! I’ve had a bit of a (long overdue) tidy up in my studio this week, and amongst all the treasures I re-found, I came across a bunch of favourite scraps that were left over from some previo...
How To Free Motion Quilt a BIG Quilt on a Small Machine
Hi! This week we’re going back through the archives with a wonderful article quilter Leah Day wrote for our Online Quilt Magazine about how to free motion quilt a big quilt on a small domesti...
How to Choose the Right Batting for Your Quilt
Hi! Today we’re talking all about batting (or wadding) – the unsung hero of any good quilt. Choosing the right batting for your quilt can make a big difference in the finished product, ...
How to Sun Print Fabric
Hi! I was asked recently about a quilt-as-you-go technique (which is now in our Vol 14 No 5 – May 2023 Online Quilt Magazine issue), and rather than just using some regular fabric, I decided ...
Broderie Perse – A Quick Guide on How
Hi! One of our Online Quilt Magazine readers, Maria Rakaska, loves and teaches this wonderful Broderie Perse applique technique. She wrote this article and quick “How To” guide for one ...
No-Sew Easter Egg Fun!
Hi! Who wants Easter Eggs without the calories? OK – I know that’s not usually not what we’re after at Easter, but you’ll want to make an exception for these cuties! Grab some pretty scra...