Quick-Tips Sewing

My amazing sister gave me this pattern/idea for this CUTE chevron quilt! Chevron is all the rage these days and with the colors I wanted to...

This is a cute project my mother did. It's a wall hanging but is unique because all of the buttons are from my great-grandma's c...

Upon hearing about friends and family losing loved ones, I tried to think of something I could do for them that would last longer than flowe...

I know, I know, it's not December anymore, but I worked really hard to get this done and had just the binding to do when I felt too pre...

I made this quilt for my sister-in-law who lives in California. I thought these colors fit the California lifestyle perfectly. Hopefully I ...

The pattern for this quilt came from "A Gentleman's Haven Quilt" by Pearl Krush in her quilting book, Quilting for the Men in...

I have been very busy making quilts for a customer of mine! (This quilt is one of two just this month!) Hence the reason for so many quilt p...

Here's a quilt I finished a while ago for my sister-in-law's baby boy! I got the dinosaur fabric at Wal Mart, and this pattern is GR...

This, my friends, is a point turner. It looks like this particular one is set as a button gauge as well. However, my main focus is on what t...

This is a "make-your-own" sling purse pattern! It's not hard to make though, so don't worry. I'll guide you through ea...

This is Water's Edge, designed by Marion Patterson in the quilting book, Simple Stitches Quilting.  I did add the borders around it thou...

I have been purchasing the cheapest batting at JoAnn's - you know, the one they have rolled up and it is normally $12.99, but with your...

Here are a few quick-tips when it comes to thread!  1. Use the same type of thread in the bobbin as well as on top for an optimal sewing e...

Zipper packages actually have directions inside but sometimes I find other ways are easier or hearing directions from someone who has done i...

Quick-Tip:   When sewing, do not put transparent thread in both the top and bottom of your sewing machine. It's bad for your sewing ma...