Don’t forget to enter the giveaway that ends TODAY! And for those of you signed up for retreat, please notice the tab on the top of the blog that says “2012 Retreat.” You can check there for a calendar of
How to Back Baste/ Template Free Applique
As promised, here is a picture tutorial for the Back Basting applique method! Back Basting Tutorial 1. Cut your background a little larger than you need. After you applique you will trim your background to the exact size. 2. Trace
Winner!! And Saturday Sampler!
Congratulations to our winner, Wendy Cloutier! Wendy, check your email and we’ll get your great new pattern and fabric to you. For those of you in Saturday Sampler, lets talk APPLIQUE! Amy did not put which fabric you should use
How to sew an X Block
I am really excited for this tutorial. It is the kind of block that when you look at it you think: whoa. That is too tricky for me. And then you break it down and realize you CAN do it!
Saturday Sampler…and a winner
Saturday was November’s Saturday Sampler day. I almost forgot – – I hope you didn’t!! This next month looks so cute – we are making pumpkins! Here are a few pictures that will hopefully help you as you make
How To Template Applique
I am one of those people who want to just jump right in to a project. I don’t really like all the prep work. For example: when painting, it is SO hard for me to take the time to tape
How to make Stack, Cut, and Sew Stars
This month for Saturday Sampler we are making Stack, Cut, and Sew Stars. They are so fun that we thought we should share with everyone. So here goes: Stack, Cut, and Sew Stars Tutorial Supplies: 6) 8 1/2” assorted squares
September Saturday Sampler
Did you remember to go to Saturday Sampler? I hope so! For this month’s blocks Amy is going easy on us – (5) four squares. She does want us to be very strict on our 1/4 inch seam allowance and
August Saturday Sampler
I hope you made it today’s Saturday Sampler! It was a busy day with lots of fun sales and great fabric. For the month of August we will be working on (5) Nine-Patch in a Square blocks. This picture shows
July Saturday Sampler
Just a friendly reminder to get your July Saturday Sampler blocks done for next Saturday, August 13th! Like usual, we will be having some great deals on fabric that Saturday and have just recently put lots of fabric on