Quilting Tutorials Archives

A Step-By-Stretchy-Step Guide For Sewing Knits And Stretch Fabric

March 5, 2022January 2, 2022 by Miriam Ronne

If you want to broaden your sewing skills to more than sewing with quilting cotton or other non-stretch fabrics, this post will be a “must-read” for you.

We will go over all the critical facts you need to know about how to sew stretchy materials.

We will also go over the stitches that you can use with your regular sewing machine if you don’t have a fancy serger to work with.

Stretch stitching may seem a bit intimidating at first, but don’t worry; this tutorial will help you feel confident when you attempt your first stretchy fabric sewing project.

How To Applique A Quilt: A Simple Tutorial

August 16, 2022December 14, 2021 by Miriam Ronne

Have you ever considered doing an applique quilt, but you’re not quite sure how to begin?

Or maybe you think you need some “next level skills” to create applique pieces.

Say no more because, in this post, I will tell you all about applique and how to execute it.

My goal is to give you the tools and confidence to make beautiful applique pieces for your next quilt project.

You Can Make A Beautiful Barn Quilt Yourself — It’s Easy! [+ Free Printable]

October 12, 2022December 1, 2021 by Miriam Ronne

Barn quilts are a well-loved tradition in rural areas and have gained more popularity in the past couple of decades.

Whoever came up with the idea to use quilt patterns for barn art was a genius.

Though the origin of the first barn quilt is unknown, what is certain is that barn quilts exude a warm, cozy, homey feel to everyone (even those who may not quilt or live on a farm).

In this post, I will show you the steps to making a barn quilt and answer some questions you may have about how to make barn quilts.

Wondering How To Miter Corners On A Quilt? We’ve Got You Covered

February 6, 2022November 23, 2021 by Miriam Ronne

When creating a quilt, sometimes we decide we want to add an extra border to our projects, whether adding more length and width or just enhancing the aesthetic of the overall quilt.

But what do you do if you want to add a little extra panache to your border?

Today, in an easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorial, I want to show you how to create mitered corners on a quilt, specifically for borders.

Want To Learn Edge-to-Edge Quilting? Here’s An Easy Tutorial Plus Designs

July 7, 2021June 28, 2021 by Miriam Ronne

When it comes to quilting, the possibilities are endless with what you can do with your sewing machine and some thread.

Whether you like the look of straight-line quilting, edge-to-edge quilting designs, free motion designs, or complex custom quilting, no two quilts will look exactly the same.

In this post, let’s take an in-depth look at the category of edge-to-edge quilting.

I’ll share a simple tutorial and some downloadable designs.

You can use the designs with an embroidery machine or as inspiration to do with your sewing machine using free-motion techniques.

19 Of The Best Quilting Tips All Beginners Should Know

June 10, 2021 by Miriam Ronne

Is it your first time quilting, and you feel a little lost?

Don’t worry — we’ve all been there with our first quilt projects.

Quilting is an excellent hobby to get into, and once you learn some quilting tips and tricks, you’ll sew gorgeous quilts in no time.

Whether this is your first time ever sewing something, or you’ve got a few quilts under your belt, I hope this list of tips for quilters will help you out.