Scrappy piecing is such a fun technique to use up lots of tiny odd-shaped fabric scraps. You can create a basic panel that can be quilted to make pouches, bags & other small patchwork projects or you can create several blocks that can be later sewn to other blocks the same size and made intoContinue reading “How to Scrappy Piece”
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Pencil Bookmark
I love back-to-school time. My children aren’t even school-aged yet, but I can still remember the magic from my childhood and I still enjoy it until this day. The aisles of notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, glue sticks and everything in between. A couple of patterns I’ve been working on at the moment have me onContinue reading “Pencil Bookmark”
Happy Scrappy Coasters
If you’ve been following my Instagram account, last month you will see I started a #scrapbasketchallenge as my scrap basket is stuffed to the max and overflowing. So, I decided to give her some breathing room, every month I plan to challenge myself to make one project entirely from my scraps. Last month I sharedContinue reading “Happy Scrappy Coasters”
How To Install Plastic Fasteners-KAM Snap Tutorial
KAM snaps or plastic fasteners are this great invention that make the perfect alternative to buttons. Not only are they bright, colourful and fun. They are quick and easy to install once you have the technique down pat. They require no sewing, no complicated buttonholes and can be installed in less than 1 minute forContinue reading “How To Install Plastic Fasteners-KAM Snap Tutorial”
Quilt As You Go Mug Rug
This quilt as you go mug rug is a great way to use up fabric scraps while making something useful in the process. Mug rugs make quick sweet gifts and are a great way to protect your furniture, while enjoying a sweet cup of tea or coffee and a treat or two. The technique usedContinue reading “Quilt As You Go Mug Rug”
How To Sew Apple Cores Using My EPP Method
It’s no secret that two of my most favourite EPP (English paper piecing) shapes are the clamshell and the apple core. Both involve sewing curves and both involve using two different methods. If you’ve always wanted to give apple cores a go but have no idea how to tackle those curves, I’m about to showContinue reading “How To Sew Apple Cores Using My EPP Method”
Strawberry Button Appliqué Tutorial
Here is a quick tutorial on how to get started on a strawberry and apple button appliqué like I used to make my strawberry and apple pouches. Supplies The strawberry and apple appliqué templates which you can find in my Etsy Store Lots of different buttons of the same colour. I used different sizes andContinue reading “Strawberry Button Appliqué Tutorial”
Clamshell Mug Rug
Here’s a quick tutorial for the clamshell mug rug I made that I shared over on Instagram. For those of you who don’t know what a mug rug is it’s a like a mini quit that’s bigger than a coaster and smaller than a place mat. It’s big enough to fit a little cup ofContinue reading “Clamshell Mug Rug”
How to Sew Clamshells Using the EPP (English Paper Piecing) Method
Who else loves the look of clamshells, but has no idea how to sew them or where to start? Maybe you’ve seen them done with needle turn appliqué, but that’s really not your thing. Well that’s ok because its not mine either. In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to sew perfect clamshellsContinue reading “How to Sew Clamshells Using the EPP (English Paper Piecing) Method”
Journal Pen Holder
Who else hates it when they pick up their journal or notebook and then can’t find a pen? I feel like this is me everyday. I don’t keep a journal, but I do have a trusty notebook that I keep where I plan all my sewing project and take notes for patterns. So I decidedContinue reading “Journal Pen Holder”
Ma & Me Designs 