Quilt with Batting: Complete Guide
Sara McLean “A quilt with batting is made of three layers — the quilt top, the batting (the soft middle…
16 Patch Quilt: Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial
A 16 patch quilt is a checkerboard-style quilt made from a block that is divided into 16 small,…
Learn to Create a Flower with Chain-Stitching in 15 Minutes
Chain-stitching is a hand embroidery technique made by looping thread and pulling it through itself in a repeating…
Apliquet: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Apliquet is a sewing technique where you attach small fabric pieces onto a larger fabric base to create…
Why Your Backstich Looks Messy (And How to Fix It Step-by-Step)
Your backstich looks messy because of one (or more) of five things: uneven stitch length, wrong thread tension,…
Redwork Embroidery: Complete Guide to Stitches, History, and How to Get Started
Redwork embroidery is a simple, one-color outline embroidery technique traditionally stitched with red thread on white or cream…
How to Bind a Quilt: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Binding a quilt means sewing a folded fabric strip around the raw edges of your quilt top, batting,…
Beaded Applique on Peyote Base: A Complete Beginner-to-Advanced Guide
Beaded appliqué on a peyote base means you first make a tight pattern using peyote stitch, then sew…
Why Your Rhinestone Appliques Keep Falling Off (And How to Fix Them Permanently)
Rhinestone appliques usually fall off because of low heat, weak or wrong adhesive, incorrect fabric prep, or poor…
Why Your Fusible Web Isn’t Sticking (And How to Fix It Properly)
Fusible web usually fails to stick because of one of four things: not enough heat, not enough pressing…