Hi Everyone! Today, I have Part 5 of the “Your First Quilt” series and today we are going to attach the binding to your quilt. If you missed parts 1-4, you can find them HERE. In the last tutorial, we learned how to trim the quilt and make the binding. Attach the Binding The way […]
Quilter’s Planner 2019 Giveaway!
Hi Everyone! If you have been following me for awhile you know how much I love The Quilters Planner. This is straight up a great resource for you on so many levels! Today, I’m going to introduce you to the planner if you haven’t heard of it and give one away! The items in the […]
Your First Quilt Part 4: Squaring Up and Make Binding
Hi Everyone! Today is part 4 of the Your First Quilt Series! Today we will be learning how to trim your quilt so that it is straight and square. We will also be learning how to determine how much fabric you need to make your binding and get it ready to attach. These are principles […]
Your First Quilt: Part 2
It’s time for Part 2 of our Your First Quilt! Here is part 1 in case you missed it! This video teaches you my favorite way for beginners to baste their quilt. There are several methods out there, but this series is meant to help you make your first quilt! I don’t want to overwhelm […]
Your First Quilt – Absolute Beginner Tutorial
Today I’m super excited to share a new quilting series with you… Your First Quilt! This series is meant for those of you who I hear from all the time who want to get into quilting, but just aren’t sure where to start. This is for you! I hope find this post helpful! I also […]
Machine Binding Tutorial: Mama Lisa
In today’s post, Mama Lisa is sharing her way of machine binding her quilts. This is a fantastic machine binding tutorial just for you! Machine binding is quicker than hand binding and can be more secure. My Mom and I both prefer the look of hand binding better, but it’s great to have your machine […]
I’m back? YouTube Plans!
Hi Everyone! This is a very exciting post because I’m sharing my YouTube plans after a several month break! Granted, it’s an update video, not a tutorial – but one of those will be coming out on Friday! Woohoo! YouTube’s attention span is getting shorter, so I thought I would talk about my YouTube absence […]
Binding Your Quilt – Mama Lisa Monday
Mama Lisa is here today to talk about binding your quilt! There are several ways to do this so I thought I would have her share her insights. Take it away Mom! Binding Your Quilt When I first started quilting, it was for a children’s charity where we used the turned pillowcase method to finish […]
All About Thread – Mama Lisa Monday!
Mama Lisa is back to share with you TONS of info about thread. This is not a part of sewing and quilting to overlook. This step can really make a difference in your project and cause a lot of frustration. Mama Lisa is here to walk you through it! Take it away Mom! Quilting and […]
Mama Lisa Monday: How to Decide How to Quilt your Quilt.
Mama Lisa Monday: How to Decide how to Quilt your Quilt! The dreaded “Quilt as Desired”! So, your top is all finished and sandwiched with batting and backing and you are ready to quilt it, now what? You look at it, look at it some more and just keep looking because you just don’t know […]
