How to Foundation Paper Piece the Easy Way

September 07, 2020

Foundation Paper Piecing is one of my favorite techniques for making quilts. To help you get excited about learning (or maybe re-learning) Foundation Paper Piecing, I've put together a step-by-step video tutorial.

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Scaredy Cat Pixel Pillow

October 30, 2019

Instead of stressing over a handmade costume this year, I stitched up a Scaredy Cat Pixel Pillow. Watch my video tutorial, copycat away, and give your home some fall purrr-sonality!

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Pride Pillow

June 20, 2019

Celebrate Pride Month and have fun with a rainbow of fabrics. Click through the steps in the photos inside. Happy Pride Month!

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Single-Fold Bias Binding

December 24, 2018

These instructions were created for my Overwatch Ornaments, but they can be used for any project using purchased double-fold bias tape for the edging.

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Photo Pillow with Printable Fabric

May 29, 2018

For a silly white elephant gift, I turned a photo of a friend’s coworker into a pillow that stole the spotlight at the holiday party. Printable Fabric is an amazing tool for your crafty arsenal. These cotton sheets slide through your inkjet printer and let you print any design onto fabric. Follow these simple steps create a unique pillow of your own using printable fabric.

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Turn a Child's Drawing into Appliqué

May 03, 2018

My 7-year-old nephew didn’t know it, but he designed an applique pattern.  He’s learning to draw, and of course he draws super heroes. He was so proud of this drawing of the DC hero Robin that I decided to surprise him by turning his drawing into an applique pillow.

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