Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This Ready to get a head start on holiday sewing? This #holidaytrimmingsquilt is a fast and easy project. The pattern releases TODAY! Head over to Shereece's site @sewhookedontreasures to grab your copy.
It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsqui It's time to get excited! The #holidaytrimmingsquilt pattern release is coming June 9th. I was happy to test this lovely quilt and even more happy with the way it turned out. Thanks, @sewhookedontreasures. I can't wait to show the full reveal!!
Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top toge Blocks complete. Now it's time to sew the top together. Look for this fun new quilt pattern coming soon from @sewhookedontreasures!

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Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmin Fun fabric pull to test the lovely #holidaytrimmingsquilt by Shereece @sewhookedontreasures. 

Does the new Hustle and Bustle fabric by @official_basicgrey on a Grunge Hits the Spot background put you in the holiday spirit?
This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last This is my most recent finish. I stitched the last bit of binding just about a half hour ago! I love the fabrics in this quilt and they were just random fabrics from my stash. The pattern is #theellaquilt by @kitchentablequilting. I may have to hang this in my family room until it finds a new home.

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Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat bl Today's prompt is pressing matters. I love flat blocks and these three items are my essentials for achieving that: white fluffy bath towel, cheap Black & Decker iron that steams like crazy, and a Jackson's Woodworks square clapper.

I have a wool pressing mat, but I like the bath towel better. It has enough nap to "grab" the fabrics for a super flat press and it can be tossed in the washer and dryer. 

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One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. T One of my cherished quilts is one I didn't make. This album quilt was made by members of a club I ran for many years when I had a brick and mortar shop. Several members continued to meet in my home monthly until COVID hit. 

It is special to me because it is a reminder of what is important; the friendships, camaraderie, and encouragement that developed within the group. 

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This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites fo This super scrappy quilt is one of my favorites for a couple of reasons. First it is proof that any fabric works when you cut it small enough and second I pieced it on a little mini retreat with a couple of friends. The pattern is Rectangle Wrangle by Bonnie Hunter.

I love, love, love scrap quilts, the more fabrics the better, and that's how I justify buying all the fabric I do.

This particular quilt was chosen for today's prompt because tomorrow it will be on its way to Poland along with nine others from my "quilt room" (see day 3 prompt).

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Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the th Lesson learned. I could write a book on all the things I've learned through quilting, but one I can't seem to get through my head is that I don't like foundation piecing, paper piecing, or hand piecing.  Slow stitching is a concept I can't wrap my head around.

This String Spiderweb was started at a retreat so I jumped on the bandwagon without thinking it through. I have a bunch of these units made but no interest in continuing. As I was snapping the photo though, I had an idea. Stay tuned.

Are there quilting techniques or methods you don't enjoy?

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box of stuff, finished quilts, quilting, tutorial · March 9, 2013

Finish #2 from the “box of stuff”

This quilt started out as a jelly roll of strips.  I’m not sure where I picked this up but it was during my road trip last fall. I got a couple of these rolls and some fat quarter packs to use for donation quilts.  They were a bargain, but don’t have the variety of fabrics that most jelly rolls have.  I wanted to make this twin size so I added a few strips from stash and added extra border on the top and bottom to make it a little longer.  Overall, I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out.
Rose-Lime Rail Fence
Most of the blocks are rail fence blocks but I didn’t want to waste any fabric (or have any leftover) so I used the ends of the strip set to make some 16-patch blocks to mix in.  I quilted it in an overall swirl and crescent design.  I used Signature thread in Latte and I love how it looks on the brown sashing—like caramel on chocolate!
Rose-Lime Rail Fence-detail
When finishing quilts for Quilts Beyond Borders they request that binding be completely sewn by machine (front and back).  I had only done this a couple of times before but since doing it several times now I’m happy with the results and plan to do this on all my donation quilts from now on.  I can finish them faster and they will be more durable for heavy use and laundering.
Here’s a quick tutorial on how I make the binding.
First, trim the extra batting and binding close to the edge of the quilt.  I leave about 1/8” extra all the way around the quilt.
After preparing the binding strips, sew the binding to the BACK of the quilt using a 1/4” seam from the edge of the binding.
binding tut-1
When you get to the corner, miter the same as you would if you were sewing it to the front.
binding tut-2
After the binding is sewn completely around the quilt, turn the quilt over and bring the binding around to the front.  Match the top thread to the binding and the bobbin to the back.  Top stitch the binding on the front of the quilt.  I pull it around so it’s slightly to the left of the seam line.  Sew slowly so you catch the binding and can hold it in place while you stitch.  I use a stiletto to hold it down all the way to the needle.  That way it stays nice and straight!
binding tut-3
When you get to the corner, pull the bottom up first, then fold the right side over to make the miter.  Then hold it in place with the stiletto until you sew it down.
binding tut-4
Continue all the way around the quilt, then celebrate a finished quilt!!
Here’s what it looks like on the front when you’re finished:
binding tut-5
And here’s the back.
binding tut-6
It looks pretty good!  I enjoy hand stitching the binding down, but this is a real time saver when trying to get quilts ready for donation.

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